Why we love the Diocese of Central Florida
The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida is a community of Christians worshiping in 15 counties of the Sunshine State. Whether you're attending church for the first time or are a longtime disciple of Christ, you'll find the diocese a friendly, welcoming family of Episcopalians and Anglicans united in a love of Christ. Read more...
From the bishop
Today's Saint:
HILDEGARD OF BINGEN
VISIONARY (Sept. 17, 1179)
Hildegard of Bingen has been called by her admirers "one of the most important figures in the history of the Middle Ages," and "the greatest woman of her time." Her time was the 1100's (she was born in 1098), the century of Eleanor of Aquitaine, of Peter Abelard and Bernard of Clairvaux, of the rise of the great universities and the building of Chartres cathedral. She was the daughter of a knight, and when she was eight years old she went to the Benedictine monastery at Mount St Disibode to be...
Diocesan Updates
Cigna Dental Plans
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Empire 75-50 PPO
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Empire 75 50 PPO
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Cigna HDHP HSA
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Empire HDHP HSA
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Empire 80 60 PPO
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Empire HDHP HSA II
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Chapter Information
Contact
Union of Black Episcopalians-Central Florida Chapter (UBE-CFL)
PO Box 617497
Orlando, FL 32861-7497
Upcoming Events
Sunday-Thursday, November 15-19, Kanuga Transformation & Renewal Conference, Hendersonville, NC
This fall at Kanuga, members of historically black parishes will gather to explore answers to a tough question: What do we need to keep and what are we willing to change as we move forward in an ever changing church and world?
Kanuga’s sixth Transformation and Renewal Conference will seek a balance between preserving culture and changing with the times.
History of UBE
Different names, but the same agenda: Precursors to the Union of Black Episcopalians.
By The Reverend J. Carlton Hayden, Ph.D
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Strategies for Growth
Latest Headlines
The Rev. Jon Davis named conference center director
Posted October 29th, 2009
By:
Joe Thoma
Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center, the Diocese of Central Florida’s premier meeting place in Oviedo, is taking its next great leap forward in management with the appointment of the Rev. Jon Davis, one of Bishop Howe’s most trusted and experienced colleagues, as executive director.
The Rev. Paul McQueen, director for nearly two decades, made vast improvements to the property and its operations, but has left to become rector of Church of the Resurrection, Longwood, beginning in December.
Christian Formation Commission briefs Clergy Conference
Posted October 29th, 2009
The Diocese of Central Florida’s Christian Formation Commission is making great strides in carrying out the work called for by Bishop Howe and the Diocesan Convention, the Rev. Eric Turner told clergy gathered at Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center on Oct. 20. The commission’s main work has been to develop a “best practices” manual of resources for Christian Formation needs in the life of the church.
Canon Ernie Bennet's Homily, Oct. 8, 2009
Posted October 1st, 2009
Today's saint:
Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln (Oct. 9, 1253)
"Had the leaders of the thirteenth century heeded this preacher, many of the disasters of the following three centuries might have been avoided. Robert was a peasant lad from Suffolk, born about 1175. He distinguished himself at Oxford in law, medicine, languages, natural sciences, and theology. He became what is now called Chancellor of Oxford University.
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Today's Readings:
Psalm 18:21-31
Isaiah 61:1-4
Luke 16:19-31
Archbishop Rowan Williams: Communion, Covenant and our Anglican Future
Posted July 28th, 2009
Communion, Covenant and our Anglican Future
Monday 27 July 2009
Reflections on the Episcopal Church's 2009 General Convention from the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Bishops, Clergy and Faithful of the Anglican Communion.
Read the full report at: http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/2502
