The Diocese of Central Florida will hold clericus meetings for the Southwest and Northwest deaneries in late November. Bishop Greg Brewer will be present to discuss items pertinent to each deanery and other topics when he attends the Southwest Deanery Clericus from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1820 East…
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Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27) 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 I’ve put together my fair share of IKEA furniture: I study the pictorial manual, lay out all the parts, get a cup of coffee, put on the soundtrack from Interstellar, and then get to work. It’s…
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St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park will hold a Celebration of Life for the life of Wendy Rambarran on Saturday, Nov. 10. Rambarran died on Thursday, Oct.25. Rev. Alison Harrity, rector of St. Richard’s, announced that the church is planning to hold a funeral for Rambarran at 10 a.m., Nov. 10. The service is…
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Lessons for All Saints Day (or the Sunday closest to it) – John 11:32-44 Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 How many times have we asked similar questions that the Jews, who were with Mary, asked in times of tragedy (John 11:37)? “But some of them said, ‘Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind…
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a busy and growing parish near downtown Orlando, is seeking a hard-working parish administrator to assist its clergy, staff, and congregation. Located at 1603 E. Winter Park Road, Emmanuel Episcopal is just minutes from toney Baldwin Park, Mills Avenue and the ever-growing downtown Orlando area. The church is in the Central Deanery,…
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He answered, “Whoever has two coats should share with somebody who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” – Luke 3:11 The Ladies of Grace group at Church of the Holy Child in Ormond Beach is taking that Bible verse to heart this fall as it holds a Children’s Clothing Drive at…
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Haines City recently took time out to thank local First Responders – in church, no less. St. Mark’s parish administrator Joslyn Williams announced that six First Responders of Haines City were recognized during church services on Sunday, Oct. 14. Following the service, there was a blessing of the fire…
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Some of the Diocese of Central Florida’s finest singers will be raising their voices for the Lord next month at Church of the Holy Child in Ormond Beach. Amazed by Grace, a 10-member band that includes members from the Northeast Deanery, will sing Christian music in an evening of joy Saturday, Nov. 3, at Holy…
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Proper 25: Sunday, Oct. 28 Year B – Mark 10:46-52 Faith is often thought of from an intellectual perspective. “I believe in my mind that God exists and that he raised Jesus from the dead.” Certainly, that’s an essential component of faith. Jesus tells us we must love God with all of our minds (Luke…
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Folks can try out some good wine and hors d’oeuvres in November when St. David’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Cocoa Beach hosts its 8th Annual Fall Fundraising Auction. The auction, which benefits local charities, will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, in the Parish Hall at the church, located at 600…
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