The Rt. Rev. Dr. Dabney Smith, part-time assisting bishop, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Wallis Smith, have been appointed by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb as Church Pension Group Chaplains to the Retired for the Diocese of Central Florida. Holcomb announced the news in his address to the 55th annual Diocesan Convention on…
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The Vens. Julie Altenbach and John Motis, archdeacons for the Diocese of Central Florida, attended A3D 2024, the Archdeacons and Deacon Directors’ Conference, held at Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina, on March 7-10. The A3D conferences, sponsored by the Association for Episcopal Deacons, gather individuals from across the church for professional development related to…
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“Absalom stayed.” That’s how Dr. John Robertson, president of the Canon Nelson Pinder Union of Black Episcopalians Chapter of Central Florida, summarized the legacy of the nation’s first Black Episcopalian priest. The local chapter from the Diocese of Central Florida held its 2024 Absalom Jones Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 24 at All Saints, Winter Park,…
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Mrs. Jennifer Hill, member of St. Gabriel’s, Titusville, charter organization representative to the Boy Scouts of America and Pack Committee Chairman of Cub Scouts Pack 370, received the prestigious St. George Award of the Episcopal Church on Feb. 5 in a ceremony at the church. This national recognition acknowledges “distinguished service by adults in the…
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When it comes to the spiritual formation of youth, offering opportunities for them to connect and learn in a safe place is critical. That’s what the 2024 “Grounded” youth event, held at All Saints, Winter Park, on March 1-2, provided for many from across the Diocese of Central Florida. The two-day conference-style retreat created a…
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“For the churches, for the gospel.” That’s why the diocesan office exists, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb told those who attended the 55th annual Diocesan Convention of the Diocese of Central Florida on Jan. 27. That core purpose stood behind and beneath the diocese’s 2024 Vestry Training, held Saturday, March 9, at Church…
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Imagine a formational curriculum for children and teens that allows them to engage with the Bible in creative, interactive ways. Imagine it follows the liturgical calendar, engaging them with the enduring traditions of The Episcopal Church. Imagine it offers multiple entry points, allowing students and teachers to build deep connections with scripture and with one…
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The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb, bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida, used a familiar phrase when he presided over his first ordination to the priesthood on Feb. 10 at Grace, Ocala: “Once a deacon, always a deacon.” This phrase is commonly used to remind ordinands that a new ordination does not cancel…
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Mr. Roman Franklin joined the diocesan staff as its new diocesan financial officer and administrator on Jan. 17. He replaces former CFO and financial administrator Bayard Lee “Earl” Pickett, who retired in December 2022 after 25-plus years with the diocese. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb announced Franklin’s hiring and introduced him on Jan….
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On Saturday, Jan. 27, the doors of All Saints, Winter Park, opened to approximately 425 clergy, laity, guests and volunteers for the 55th annual Diocesan Convention of the Diocese of Central Florida. Along with the excitement of gathering together as a diocesan family, the event carried with it a strong gospel emphasis that prevailed throughout…
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