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Bishop Brewer's sermon at St. Michael's, Orlando, May 6, 2012

Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 6:28pm

Bishop Greg and Laura Lee Brewer visited St. Michael's, Orlando, May 6. The visit was especially joyous because Laura Lee grew up at St. Michael's, and the couple first met there.

Click here to hear the sermon.

The readings:

Acts 8:26-40

Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch

Bishop's Thursday Homily, April 26, 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 9:40pm

Bishop Greg Brewer leads the staff Eucharist, Thursday, April 26, 2012, at Diocesan House, Orlando. Click here to listen to the homily.

The readings:

Psalm 37

1 Do not fret because of the wicked;
do not be envious of wrongdoers,
2 for they will soon fade like the grass,
and wither like the green herb.

3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 1:01pm

The ninth generation of Episcopal/Anglican Pinders was confirmed Sunday, April 22 at St. John-the-Baptist Episcopal Church, Orlando, when the Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer visited and confirmed Nelson Wardell Pinder III, Carolyn R. Arndt Morris and Evan Douglas Lewis. Also at the service, Ms. Eleanor Callender reaffirmed her commitment to Christ's service, with the blessing of Bishop Brewer.

Bishop Brewer's sermon related the day's readings with the ongoing, community process of confirmation. Click here to hear the sermon.

The readings are below.

Psalm 4

Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 3:31pm

Bishop Greg Brewer celebrated Eucharist at two services and confirmed members at one, April 15 at St. Mary of the Angels Episcopal Church, Orlando. The church presented 10 confirmands, and the congregation welcomed the individuals in their mature commitment to Christ.

Bishop and Laura Lee Brewer enjoyed after-church hospitality from the Rev. Andrew Petiprin, rector; the Rev. James Whitten, deacon, and the gracious members of St. Mary of the Angels.

Click here to hear Bishop Brewer's sermon from the 10 a.m. service.

Sunday, April 8, 2012 - 1:07pm

The Rt. Rev. Gregory Brewer was installed in his cathedra, or official chair, at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando, Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012.

Click here to listen to Bishop Brewer's Easter sermon

The installation ceremony:

The principal door being closed, the Dean and Senior Warden go in procession through the congregation to the principaI door. The new bishop, attended by two deacons, standing outside, knocks three times on the door. The Warden opens the door and the Bishop enters and greets the congregation, saying, “Grace and peace be with you, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

People: “And also with you.”

Bishop Brewer visits New Smyrna Beach

Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 12:00am

Bishop Gregory Brewer, Diocese of Central Florida, visited St. Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012. This was Bishop Brewer's first visitation as diocesan bishop. Also -- as bishop -- it represented his first confirmations, first sermon, first blessing of palm fronds, and first encounter with PJ the donkey.

PJ was provided by a parishoner, Veronica Payne, who is a deacon from the Diocese of S.E. Florida.

"The day was electric, the Holy Spirit was alive, the joy was palpable, our confirmands were so excited," said Fr. Jim Spencer, rector. "We had a chance to see the Bishop in action, explaining and modeling his office and at the same time we got to know Greg and Laura Lee personally."

Episcopal presence graces grieving community

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 5:20pm

More photos on Flickr

A group of Central Florida Episcopal clergy and lay members, led by Bishop Greg Brewer, lent a pastoral presence to a march and rally in Sanford March 26 as thousands of people aired their grief over the killing of teenager Trayvon Martin in February.

Farewell

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 10:10pm

Dear Diocesan Family,

It is finally upon us. My last round of parish visitations, last staff luncheon, last Board meeting, last meeting of the House of Bishops…and just now, my last newspaper column.

What an unimaginable, wonderful, challenging, sometimes scary, very often surprising, always rewarding, and never dull (!) adventure it has been. Again: thank you for the privilege, the honor, and the joy you have given in calling me to be your bishop.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 9:51pm

The Bishop’s Address
Forty-Third Annual Convention
of
The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida
Held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy
Melbourne, Florida

January 21, 2012
The Right Rev. John W. Howe

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:2)

Our Father

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 1:59pm

Dear Diocesan Family,

During my first summer in Central Florida I gave a series on homilies at the Cathedral on the Ten Commandments. It was a kind of “get acquainted” series and it was well-received.

A few weeks ago I had occasion to share the concluding meditation with our staff, and they urged me to share it with all of you, as well.

I had noticed an uncanny correlation, or interaction, between the Ten Commandments and what we call the “Lord’s Prayer.” (It is, of course, more accurately the “Disciples’ Prayer” – Jesus’ answer when the disciples asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray.”)

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