The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida has seen its 2025 theme, “For the churches, for the gospel,” play out in numerous ways. Perhaps the newest of these comes in what may be an unexpected area. Diocesan CFO Roman Franklin has, over the past several months, taken a need expressed by numerous churches and created a…
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When Mr. Roman Franklin, chief financial officer of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, accepted a position on the Church Pension Group Client Council in December 2024, he did so with great joy. Not only would the appointment allow him to lend his professional financial expertise to the council, but it would also give him the…
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On Feb. 13, 2022, The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer presided and preached at the Celebration of New Ministry and Installation of The Rev. Dr. James Taylor as rector of St. George, The Villages, coinciding with the feast day of Absalom Jones. In his sermon, Brewer quoted The Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop and…
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The times have changed and so has ministry funding. What can you do to adapt to the new philanthropic landscape, grow your people spiritually, and fully fund your mission? The Central Deanery invites you to The Generosity Conference, Thursday, May 6, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church in Winter Park. If…
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WHEN Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. JOIN ON ZOOM Diocesan Stewardship Training Day http://us02web.zoom.us/i/8503274851 SPEAKERS The Rev. Dr. James Sorvillo, Sr. The Rev. Jonathan French Mrs. La Nora Holcombe MODERATOR The Rev. Phyllis Bartle
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On Sunday, July 12, from 8:00 a.m. until 1 p.m., Holy Trinity, Melbourne, will host a blood drive through the OneBlood Big Red Bus. Those 16 and older are allowed to give blood. Minors will need parental consent. Donors will receive a wellness check, a tote bag, and a COVID-19 antibody test. To participate please…
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When the “shelter-in-place” order was announced for Central Florida, The Rev. Charles Myers of the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Orlando knew that his church’s mission still needed to move forward. “The church asked me, ‘Can we keep the food pantry open?’,” he said. Since the shutdown and services moving online, Myers…
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PHOTO: Monica Jennings Parents and students at St. Edward’s School, Vero Beach, were invited to dress down on September 20 as part of their Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. Students were asked to contribute a suggested donation of $5 cash to their homeroom/advisory/advocacy teacher before September 20. They raised over $6300 for the Bahama Relief Fund….
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St. George Episcopal Church, The Villages, sponsored Trivia Night on Oct. 8 to help the survivors of Hurricane Dorian. A love offering was collected during the evening. “We wanted to do a little extra, something beyond the donation to the Diocese,” explained fellowship committee member Marilyn Hood. This was the third trivia night for the…
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Jennifer and James Cooper, parishioners of St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, Winter Park, are spearheading the parish’s efforts to get much-needed supplies to the Bahamas. “James is from Freeport and still has family living there,” explains Jennifer Cooper. “We are so grateful for all the support our community has provided. It’s a true testament that God…
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