The Advent season celebrates God’s faithfulness in fulfilling Old Testament promises of a coming deliverer, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ, the promised Savior....
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Advent: God Is Keeping His Promises
11/19/25 •
Bishop Holcomb
The Advent season celebrates God’s faithfulness in fulfilling Old Testament promises of a coming deliverer, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ, the promised Savior. Prophecies, such as Isaiah’s prediction of Immanuel and God’s covenant with King David, demonstrate that human plans for deliverance are superseded by God’s divine intervention....
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For Honduran Bishop, Relationships Drive Thanksgiving Offering, More
11/14/25 •
Diocesan Family
The Rt. Rev. Lloyd Allen, bishop of Honduras, deeply values the Companion Diocese relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, seeing it as vital...
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Collegiality in Action: Diocesan Chancellor Appointed to Title IV Advisors Group
11/11/25 •
Diocesan Family
Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida Chancellor Todd Pittenger was recently appointed to a select national Title IV Advisors Group, a sign of collegiality aimed at...
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Advent: God Is Keeping His Promises
11/19/25 • Bishop Holcomb
‘From Strength to Strength’: Nativity, Port St. Lucie, Celebrates New Rector
11/18/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rev. Brian Stankich, a graduate of the Diocesan Residency Program, was celebrated as the new rector of Church of the Nativity, Port St. Lucie,...
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For Honduran Bishop, Relationships Drive Thanksgiving Offering, More
11/14/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rt. Rev. Lloyd Allen, bishop of Honduras, deeply values the Companion Diocese relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, seeing it as vital...
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Collegiality in Action: Diocesan Chancellor Appointed to Title IV Advisors Group
11/11/25 • Diocesan FamilyEpiscopal Diocese of Central Florida Chancellor Todd Pittenger was recently appointed to a select national Title IV Advisors Group, a sign of collegiality aimed at...
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Diocesan Board Member Transitions From Law to Residency Role
11/6/25 • Diocesan FamilyMr. Carlos Cabrera is transitioning from a career in law to ordained ministry and will be ordained as a transitional deacon on Nov. 15, beginning...
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A Call Fulfilled: The Rev. Kim Spear Ordained as Priest
11/4/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rev. Kim Spear was joyfully ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on Oct. 12, 2025, at St. Edward’s, Mount Dora, with Bishop Justin...
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James: Portrait of the Resurrected Life
10/28/25 • Bishop HolcombBishop Holcomb shares his hope for the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, drawing inspiration from the transformation of the Apostle James, who moved from skepticism...
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New Chapter Begins for Priest, People at All Saints, Enterprise
10/20/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rev. Stephen Feibelman has returned to his roots in Central Florida as the new rector of All Saints, Enterprise, where he is leading the...
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Cursillo Offers Continuing Spiritual Impact for Port Orange Deacon
10/16/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rev. Jonnette DeMarsico’s involvement with the Cursillo movement, beginning with a transformative weekend in the late 1980s, has deepened her personal relationship with Christ...
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Tributes Honor Life of Civic Leader and St. John the Baptist ‘Matriarch’ Mable Butler
10/13/25 • Diocesan FamilyMable Butler, a trailblazing civic leader, passed away at 98 after a lifetime of service rooted in faith, love and community uplift. Remembered as a...
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Alpha Youth Ignites Teen’s Faith, Evangelistic Fervor
10/9/25 • Children & YouthAfter years of relationship with the Tepper family, 14-year-old Gigi encountered a transformative Christian community through their invitation to attend Alpha Youth, ultimately leading her...
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‘ReNEWed’: Youth Explore Their Identity in Christ at New Beginnings
10/6/25 • Children & YouthThe 2025 New Beginnings youth retreat, held at Camp Wingmann, brought together middle and high school students from across the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida...
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