Daughters of the King Return to Canterbury

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Daughters of theKingReturn toCanterburyBY DR. KAREN ADDERLY CLARK

The Order of the Daughters of the King, Diocesan Assembly of Central Florida, has been involved with the Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center since its founding in 1982. On Saturday, Sept. 18, the assembly returned to Canterbury for the first time since March 2019. The recent renovations to the main building, guest rooms and meeting spaces were stunning and welcoming, the food was delicious, and the staff was very attentive. The day started with Holy Eucharist in the St. Augustine Chapel. Participants described the worship and fellowship as “beautiful and a wonderfully spiritual experience.” The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, preacher and celebrant, delivered a profound message on the life and works of Edward Pusey (1800-1882), priest, as well as intercessory prayer. “Having an intentional prayer life is a sacrifice,” Brewer said, adding that Daughters are called and gifted to a Rule of Prayer in which they intercede for their clergy, parishioners and others. Bishop Brewer also installed officers for 2021-2024 as follows: Dr. Karen Adderly Clark, president, St. John the Baptist, Orlando; Nadine Craig, first vice president, St. Mary’s, Daytona Beach; Terry Deer, corresponding secretary, St. Barnabas, DeLand; Marie Hunsaker, recording secretary, St. Gabriel’s, Titusville; Nancy Kelly, second vice president, St. Augustine, Vero Beach; Sue McIlrath, treasurer, Grace, Port Orange. Following the worship service, Clark called the business meeting to order and announced Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center as the elected outreach project for 2021-2022. After being introduced, Chalmers Morse, Canterbury’s executive director, shared his vision for the conference center, expressing his gratitude to the Daughters for selecting Canterbury as the organization’s outreach project. If you have an interest in the outreach project, becoming a Daughter or starting a senior/junior Daughters chapter, please send an email to kac.dok12@gmail.com.

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