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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All Saints Academy, Winter Haven, spent the week of September 9 collecting supplies for the hardest-hit areas of the Bahamas. Upper School student Rio Knowles coordinated the school’s efforts. Rio felt compassion when she saw the news footage on the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. “I was watching the hurricane coverage on the news and saw how…
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[ORLANDO] United Way Heart of Florida has named The Rev. José Rodriguez, vicar of Iglesia Episcopal Jesús de Nazaret, Orlando, among honorees for its 2019 Change Makers Impact Award. The awards, initiated in 2018, recognize “key players who make our community a better place to live,” according to United Way. Recipients were celebrated at a…
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