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Bishop Brewer: The Priority of Relationships Bishop Curry Appearance to Highlight Diocese’s Golden Anniversary Canterbury Is a Sanctuary, and Home Away from Home Diocese of Honduras Gives Thanks to Theological Education Program St. John the Baptist Parishioner Makes History for Daughters of the King
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Thanksgiving Day
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we beseech thee, faithful stewards of thy great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (p. 246, Book of Common Prayer)
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Diocese Celebrates the Holidays, Upcoming Convention
The Diocese of Central Florida The Right Reverend Gregory O. Brewer, Bishop Serving 15 counties through 82 churches and 30,000 members The Episcopal Church The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate An international community of 2.5 million Christians in North and South America, Europe and Taiwan The Anglican Communion The Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury A global community of more than 85 million Christians in more than 165 countries worldwide
Central Florida Episcopalian The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, Bishop The Rt. Rev. John W. Howe Retired The Rt. Rev. John Said Retired The Rt. Rev. William H. Folwell Retired The Rev. Canon Timothy Nunez Canon to the Ordinary The Rev. Canon Dr. Justin Holcomb Canon for Vocations The Ven. Kristi Alday, Archdeacon Mr. Earl Pickett, Diocesan Administrator Mr. Erick Perez, Subscription Manager
Table of Contents Bishop Brewer’s Column – The Priority of Relationships............................................................... 3 Task Force to Discuss Covenant of Marriage................................................................................ 4 ‘Stop the Hate’ Focus of Memorial for Pittsburgh Victims.......................................................... 4-5 Post-Pittsburgh Vigil Call to Action.............................................................................................. 5 Bishop Curry Appearance to Highlight Diocese’s Golden Anniversary......................................... 6-7 ‘Keep Saying Yes to Jesus’ to Supercharge Annual Convention...................................................... 7 Pre-Convention Deanery Meeting Schedule, January, 2019......................................................... .8 Information for Nominations and Elections – 2019...................................................................... 8 Former Diocesan Bishops Expect a Riveting Convention in 2019............................................. 9-10 Rectors Reference How ‘Keep Saying Yes to Jesus’ Has Impacted Their Lives.......................... 11-12 Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center Cover Page................................................................. 13 Canterbury Is a Sanctuary, and Home Away from Home ........................................................ 14-15 In Appreciation of a Canterbury Friend: Tom Lang...................................................................... 16 Canterbury to Help Fight Human Trafficking Through Coffee Sales.............................................. 16 Spanish Newsletter Page 1 – Presencia del Obispo Curry destacará aniversario de oro de la Diócesis ..................................................................................................................... 17-19 Spanish Newsletter Page 2 – La prioridad en las relaciones....................................................... 18 Spanish Newsletter Page 3 – Programa Diocesano De Educacion Teologica........................... 19-20 Spanish Newsletter Page 3 – Sigue diciéndole Si a Jesús, afiches y tarjetas de oración................................................................................................................................ 19 Spanish Newsletter Page 4 – ‘Detener el odio’ fue el enfoque del memorial de las víctimas de Pittsburgh.............................................................................................................. 20 Spanish Newsletter Page 4 – Calendario de visitas del Obispo Brewer........................................ 20 St. John the Baptist Parishioner Makes History for Daughters of the King.................................... 21 Diocese of Honduras Gives Thanks to Theological Education Program......................................... 22 Churches to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Services, Dinners, More.............................................. 23 2018 Holiday Events Schedule – Advent, Christmas and Epiphany......................................... 24-25 Let Your Light Shine.................................................................................................................. 26 First Episcopal Bishop of Honduras Passes Away....................................................................... 26 Diocesan Calendar/Bishop Brewer Visitation Schedule............................................................. 27 The Central Florida Episcopalian is published by the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. Submissions are welcome, but are subject to editing and use at the discretion of the Central Florida Episcopalian. Please submit notices two months prior to event, and follow-up information as soon as possible to:
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BISHOP BREWER
The Priority of Relationships By Bishop Gregory O. Brewer
Relationships matter. Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus showed us their importance. From the many hours spent with His disciples to His close friendship with Mary, Martha and Lazarus to many more, our Lord invested in people and sought to meet their needs.
A Common Vision At this time of year, as we highlight our Thanksgiving offering, I am happy to point out the priority of the relationships that flow in and through our partnership with the Diocese of Honduras. This union is based on far more than both dioceses being in the Episcopal Church. We have forged deep personal relationships there, and have a common vision for evangelism, church growth and renewal. That common vision moves me to enthusiastically support designating our Thanksgiving offering for the Diocese of Honduras School of Theology. I am profoundly excited about the kingdom potential of our gifts.
A Strong Partnership In fact, relationships are what brought about our connection with the Diocese of Honduras in the first place. Our own Bishop Bill Folwell traveled to Honduras in 1974 to participate in hurricane relief because he had a relationship with clergy there. By the late 1970s, Bishop Folwell forged a partnership with none other than Bishop Hugo Pina-Lopez, who recently passed away after an extended ministry right here in Central Florida. Our continuing relationships with the people of Honduras have kept this partnership strong. Under Bishop Hugo’s leadership, the Diocese of Honduras grew from a handful of churches to 26
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during the time he was there. In some ways, his work set the stage for the need that the School of Theology is trying to meet because the growth has continued. And it is because of that growth and the need to continue to expand and plant new churches that the School of Theology exists.
A Personal Friendship This has been particularly true under Bishop Lloyd Allen, the current bishop, who happens to be not just a colleague, but my friend. The more I’ve gotten to know him, the more I admire and respect him. He is someone I’m happy to support and to encourage our diocese to support because I believe he lives with a tremendous amount of biblical faithfulness and integrity – rare commodities, indeed. In other words, I’m not just recommending this offering because the Diocese of Honduras is our companion diocese and this is what the leaders have requested. I recommend it because of our relationship. I truly believe in what is happening there and how God is using Bishop Allen and his people in the country of Honduras. As a part of our continuing relationship, I traveled to the Diocese of Honduras two years ago for its Diocesan Convention and met a number of deeply committed Christian leaders. In terms of their faith, there is no lack of vitality. These people love Jesus and want to serve Him. So how do you train people who already have a strong faith in Christ and commitment to ministry? The School of Theology is the obvious answer.
clergy—in local congregations. The School of Theology accomplishes that through a fairly rigorous program, even requiring classes in biblical Greek and Hebrew for all of its students.
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Good, faithful leadership is how local churches get renewed and how new churches get planted. It makes sense to me that we financially support the institution that is committed to training the leadership, both clergy and lay. Scripture instructs us to “equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Eph. 4:12), and the School of Theology is committed to doing just that.
A Holy Responsibility Finally, relationship underlies our giving to this offering because we bear a holy responsibility to support our Christian sisters and brothers in the rest of the Episcopal Church. That’s what God asks of us, and He has given us the financial resources and the relationships to make it possible. Like Jesus, we can invest in people and seek to meet their needs. And one avenue in which we can do this with real integrity is to support what’s happening in the Diocese of Honduras through its School of Theology. Relationships matter, and you have the opportunity to touch relationships for eternity by giving to this vital offering. Pray with me as we consider what God would have us do. Grace to you,
A Biblical Goal As you may know, the Diocese of Honduras is moving toward complete financial self-sufficiency. This is why we are not giving money toward its operating budget. Diocesan self-sufficiency, you see, requires well-trained leaders—both lay and
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Task Force to Discuss Covenant of Marriage Resolution A227 Calls for Appointees to Seek Mutual Flourishing in the Church By Jeff Gardenour
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he Diocese of Central Florida announced on Sept. 19 that Bishop Greg Brewer officially accepted an invitation Bishop Greg Brewer from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to serve on the Communion Across Difference Task Force. The task force was established as a result of Resolution A227 that was passed at the 2018 General Convention of The Episcopal Church in July in Austin, Texas. A total of 14 individuals will comprise the task force, with appointees split evenly between those who affirm same-sex marriage and those who oppose. Below is Resolution A227 Communion Across Difference as reported in the Episcopal Church Virtual Binder:
A227 Communion Across Difference Resolved, That the 79th General Convention direct the Presiding Bishop and the President of the House of Deputies to appoint jointly a Task Force on Communion across Difference, consisting of not more than 14 people, who represent the diversity in this Church including members from countries other than the United States; and be it further Resolved, That half of the members appointed hold that marriage is a “covenant between a man and a woman” (BCP, 422), half of whom hold that marriage is a “covenant between two people” (Resolution 2018A085), in the presence of God, and that all of those appointed seek a pathway toward mutual flourishing in The Episcopal Church; and be it further
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Resolved, That the Task Force seek a lasting path forward for mutual flourishing consistent with this Church’s polity and the 2015 “Communion across Difference” statement of the House of Bishops (https://www.episcopalchurch.org/library/article/mind-house-bishops-statement-‘communion-across-difference’), affirming (1) the clear decision of General Convention that Christian marriage is a covenant between two people, of the same sex or of the opposite sex, (2) General Convention’s firm commitment to make provision for all couples asking to be married in this Church to have access to authorized liturgies; and also affirming (3) the indispensable place that the minority who hold to this Church’s historic teaching on marriage have in our common life, whose witness the Church needs; and be it further Resolved, That the Task Force consult widely with members of this Church who represent its diversity of cultural background, age, race, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, particularly its members in countries other than the United States; and also with representatives reflecting the diversity of views and voices of the Anglican Communion, our full-communion ecumenical partners, and those churches with whom we carry on ecumenical dialogues; and be it further Resolved, That the Task Force report and make recommendations to the 80th General Convention, ending its term at that time except by further action of General Convention; and be it further Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $75,000 for the implementation of this resolution.
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‘Stop the Hate’ Focus of Memorial for Pittsburgh Victims By Larry J. Leech II
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place of worship should be a safe place. But, Saturday, at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, it wasn’t. A gunman took the lives of 11 and injured six more.
A standing-room-only crowd gathered Oct. 30 at the Congregation of Reform Judaism (CRJ) in Orlando to remember and honor those killed in the Pittsburgh mass shooting. Many wiped their eyes when the names of the dead were read at the beginning of the service. Lee Sisselsky, a former member at Tree of Life and now a member of CRJ, brought the Steel City to Central Florida with a quick history of his time at the Pittsburgh synagogue. One common theme among the speakers from multiple faiths and backgrounds included another call to “Stop the Hate.” “Anti-Semitism has no place in our culture,” said Bishop Greg Brewer, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. “We’re here to stand against hatred and violence against any religious group.” In a clear sign of solidarity, religious leaders from numerous denominations took turns speaking out against the violence and condemned the attacks. Many called for an end to anti-Semitism rhetoric and other hate speech that has mushroomed in today’s society. Rabbi Steven Engel of Congregation of Reform Judaism said, “We believe words do matter, and our leaders have a responsibility for what they say. It’s across
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Episcopal, Anglican Leaders Speak Out Against Pittsburgh Shooting By CFE Staff
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he shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in October drew the attention of top leaders of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion.
philosophical foundations of an ti-Semitism wherever they have gained a foothold in our churches and our society.” Bishop Michael Curry
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby joined Episcopal Bishop of Pittsburgh Dorsey McConnell in speaking out against the mass shooting that left 11 people killed and six more injured, according to an Anglican News press release. Anti-Semitic comments were shouted by the shooter during the gunfire. International artist Joanne Fink, a member of Congregation of Reform Judaism, created this Tree of Life for attendees to write a note of condolence or encouragement.
the spectrum. It’s all political parties. It’s in the way we speak to other people. There’s a lack of civility today.” Engel received a standing ovation at the end of his 20-minute speech.
“It is reported that the gunman not only ranted anti-Semitic sayings, he has also ranted and spoke against immigrants and refugees and other peoples,” Bishop Dorsey McConnell Curry said. “We must pray: we Victims ranged in age from 54 to 97. must pray for him, we must pray They were attending a Shabbat service conjoined for the spirit of our nation – that a spirit of love with a brit milah – the Jewish initiation ceremony and compassion, and goodness and decency, for baby boys, according to the press release. will pervade; and that spirits of hatred and bigotry will be cast away. Here is what some of the leaders said about “But above all at this time, pray for those who the shooting: have died and for their families and their loved
In an effort to “Stop the Hate,” religious leaders in the area have vowed to hold open-forum discussions at nine locations in the coming weeks to begin dialogue on how to change the mindset and language from one of hate to one of love.
“The newscasts, sickeningly, are referring again and again to this horror as a ‘tragedy. ’It is no such thing,” McConnell said. “A tragedy is inevitable. This was not. It was murder, murder of a particularly vile and poisonous kind.
“We are being desensitized both to hate speech and to violence but what God, in fact, is doing is not desensitizing us, but sensitizing us. Through God’s sensitization, we actually have very tender hearts to God and to one another,” Brewer said.
“Human beings have moral agency,” McConnell said. “Someone chose to hate and chose to kill. And now we are faced with a choice as well – to do nothing, or to reject this hatred in the strongest possible words and actions, and to refute in every way, in every forum, the
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Curry, who was attending the Iowa Diocesan Convention (synod) at the time of the shooting, said: “Our Jewish neighbors, our brothers and sisters, are fearful and we must stand with them and provide comfort and support for them and for all.
ones”, Curry said. “Pray for those who are wounded, pray for the first responders, pray for our brothers and sisters in the Jewish community, pray for the Tree of Life Synagogue, pray for the city of Pittsburgh, pray for America, pray for us all.” Welby said: “We stand together in deep sorrow and prayer with Jewish people everywhere as they mourn the victims of the Pittsburgh attacks. Such hatred is found globally and historically and must be resisted globally and eternally.”
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2019 DIOCESAN CONVENTION PREVIEW
Bishop Curry Appearance to Highlight Diocese’s Golden Anniversary
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By Jeff Gardenour
Thousands expected for ‘Keep Saying Yes to Jesus’ Revival
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vangelism will be on full display, replete with plenty of music and praise and one of the Episcopal Church’s most dynamic speakers, in February when the Diocese of Central Florida celebrates its golden anniversary. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, who made worldwide headlines earlier this year when he delivered the sermon at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, will be the guest preacher for the 2019 Diocesan Convention’s “Keep Saying Yes to Jesus” 50th Anniversary Revival on Friday, Feb. 1, at First Baptist Church in Orlando. The convention business session convenes Saturday, Feb. 2, at Trinity Prep in Winter Park, with an address from Bishop Greg Brewer along with special presentations, elections, adoption of the 2019 budget, and other matters. A special luncheon also will be held. “I’m thrilled that (Bishop Curry’s) official visit to our diocese will coincide with our 50th anniversary,” said the Rev. Canon Tim Nunez, Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Central Florida. “This revival is a tremendous opportunity to turn our focus from the past to our future – and the work that lies ahead to share and serve Jesus in our communities.” The revival revolves around Bishop Greg Brewer’s advice to Central Florida Episcopalians and fellow Christians to continually seek out and have Jesus in their lives. Inspired by Curry’s revival
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First Baptist Church in Orlando will be the site of the 2019 Diocesan Convention’s “Keep Saying Yes to Jesus” 50th Anniversary Revival on Friday, Feb. 1. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be the guest preacher.
Bishop Michael Curry service at the 2018 General Convention in Texas, Brewer has labeled the 2019 Diocesan Convention as a Kingdom-Worthy worship service that will include diverse music, stirring testimonies of faith, and thought-provoking preaching. With Curry expected to deliver yet another energetic sermon on opening night, the Diocese of Central Florida reserved one of the area’s largest venues – First Baptist of Orlando – to accommodate what leaders say will be a huge crowd. An estimated 4,500 people are expected to attend the service on Feb. 1. “I am very excited that Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is coming to our Diocesan Convention,” said Father Scott Holcombe, rector of St. David’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Cocoa Beach. “Not only is it the 50thAnniversary of our Diocese, but the thrust of convention will be evangelism.
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Trinity Prep on Saturday, Feb. 2, will host the business session of the 2019 Diocesan Convention, which will include an address from Bishop Greg Brewer, along with special presentations, elections, adoption of the 2019 budget, and other matters. A special luncheon also will be held.
“I knew Michael Curry many years ago when we both served in the Diocese of North Carolina and we worked on a diocesan committee together,” Holcombe said. “I have also heard about the Friday evening service … and believe this will be a great opportunity to not only minister to our own folks, but that service may also be an opportunity for us to invite persons who have not yet made a commitment to Christ where they may hear and respond to the Gospel invitation!” The Diocesan Convention will be, in fact, one of many revivals for Curry, whose speaking ability has inspired many around the world. “This year and next, Bishop Curry will hold similar revivals all over the country with the purpose of sharing the good news of Jesus
Christ and inviting people into the Jesus Movement,” Brewer said in his column in the September-October issue of the Central Florida Episcopalian. The Jesus Movement originally began as an Evangelical Christian movement in the 1960s and 1970s on the West Coast of the U.S. before fading in the 1980s. That worldwide movement influenced and helped create other contemporary movements, including the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement. In a video blog on www.episcopalchurch.org, Curry describes the Jesus Movement as: “When the Gospel is about to be read, the congregation stands up. Something is going on. And then more than that, as the Gospel moment is approaching, a deacon, if there
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2019 DIOCESAN CONVENTION PREVIEW yes to Him each and every day as we is a deacon in the particular church, reaffirm our witness to his life-transa person who has been ordained at forming death and resurrection and the intersection of the church and the the ministry and mission that He calls world, is asked to read or chant the us each to. And that’s really what disciGospel. And they come down, somepleship and evangelism are all about.” times with a Gospel book held high, and there is music and the congregaFather Brian Garrison, rector of St. tion is singing as the Gospel of Jesus, Barnabas Episcopal Church in Deland, the teachings, the life and spirit of Jesus said there is nothing more transformenter, in a sense, the room through the able than the saving power of Jesus. readings of the Gospel. And he is excited that Curry will be on “And then, on top of that, everyone hand to deliver that message. in the room turns and reorients from “He is an electrifying speaker and will wherever they are,” Curry said. “They bring a lot of energy and excitement to turn and reorient themselves facing our gathering,” Garrison said. “When the place of the Gospel and stand for our leaders start talking about Jesus, the reading of the Gospel, for hearing more people are apt to embrace the the teachings of Jesus. That Gospel moeffectual power of the cross. Keep sayment, the Church has become the Jesus ing yes to Jesus. There is no other way, Movement, with life reoriented around where else are we going to turn? the teachings of Jesus, and around His “He has the words of eternal life,” Garvery spirit.” rison said. “If we begin to listen and The parallels between the Jesus Moveobey the words of Jesus, there is no ment and “Keep Saying to Jesus” are doubt revival will take place. However, obvious to many spiritual leaders and as revivals always are, it is bound to be should help reinforce the importance different than we might expect. I hope of evangelism. “I think the message of and pray that we are indeed ready for ‘Keep Saying Yes to Jesus’ is all about the Spirit of God to once again breathe affirming that Jesus is our Lord and life into our dry bones. Savior and the one who directs our “Who can resist the power and love of lives and ministries, which is what God?” Garrison said. “It is through the I believe the Jesus Movement is all person and powerful work of Jesus in a about: following Jesus more boldly as person’s life that the Church will be built his disciples,” said the Rev. Brian W. and the gates of hell shall not prevail. Turner, rector of Church of the Blessed Redeemer in Palm Bay, “especially in Anything other than Jesus a country and world that continues to will soon crumble and withbecome more secularized and even at times antagonistic to religion and the er away, but Jesus will always Church. renew, revive, and build the “It’s a reminder not just to those in the Church, but also to those outside it that moving with and following Jesus is something we have to continually do,” Turner said. “Just like Jesus spoke about taking up our cross daily, each of us who follow Jesus have to keep saying
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kingdom of God, which has no end. May we be His people, May He be our God, that the world would see Jesus through us, His church.”
‘Keep Saying Yes to Jesus’ to
Supercharge Annual Convention 50th Anniversary Revival theme to set pace for 2019 Highlights from the proposed agenda:
Friday, Feb. 1
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Central Florida begins with a Revival service featuring The Most Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Orlando. Doors open at 5 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free.
THE 2019 DIOCESAN CONVENTION will be held Friday, Feb. 1, at First Baptist Church, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32805; and Saturday, Feb. 2, at Trinity Prep, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park, Florida 32792.
Saturday, Feb. 2
7-8:45 a.m. • Registration with coffee/Displays open • Holy Eucharist 9 a.m.
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Opening Worship/Morning Prayer First Plenary Session of Convention Call to Order Welcome to Trinity Prep Organization of Convention Credentials Committee Report Dispatch of Business Report of Nominations/Elections Committee & First Ballot
9:40 a.m. • Bishop Greg Brewer’s Address • Special 50th Anniversary Presentations 10:45 a.m. • Election Report & Second Ballot 11 a.m.
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11:15 a.m. • Introductions (Visitors, New Clergy, New Positions) 11:30 a.m. • Election Report/possible Third Ballot 11:45 a.m.
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Treasurer’s Report/Presentation & Adoption of the Budget Canonical and Other Resolutions Appointments and Ratification Invitation to the 51st Annual Diocesan Convention Presentation of Awards, Commissioning and Installations Memorials to Deceased Clergy Resolution
12:45 p.m. • Worship 1 p.m.
• Adjourn • 50th Anniversary Celebration LUNCH
** Note: Details about Saturday’s lunch will be published in the January-February issue of the CFE Episcopalian.
Friday night revival service information can be found on: www.cfdiocese.org/revival Details related to Saturday’s Diocesan Convention are posted on: www.cfdiocese.org/2019-diocesan-convention
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2019 DIOCESAN CONVENTION PREVIEW
Information for Nominations and Elections – 2019 Positions to be filled by election at the 2019 Convention:
STANDING COMMITTEE
The Standing Committee is a Council of Advice to the Bishop. When there is no Bishop, the Standing Committee is the Ecclesiastical Authority for all proper purposes. The Standing Committee consists of four clerical members (who shall be elected for 4-year terms) and three lay members (who shall be elected for 3-year terms). The Standing Committee generally meets monthly or at the special call of the President of the Standing Committee or the Bishop. The Standing Com mittee serves as the Resolutions Committee for all Regular and Special Meetings of the Convention.
To be elected: • One clergy person to be elected to a 4-year term • One lay person to be elected to a 3-year term The terms of The Reverend Gary Jackson and Mr. Orman Kimbrough will expire at the conclusion of this Convention. Mr. Kimbrough is not eligible for re-election at this Convention. The one-year term of The Reverend Gary Jackson will expire at the conclusion of this Convention; he is eligible for election at this Convention. NOTE: The President of the Standing committee serves ex officio as a member of the Diocesan Board. No other person may serve on the Standing Committee and the Diocesan Board at the same time (Canon VI.2).
DIOCESAN BOARD
The Diocesan Board is the Board of Directors of the corporation known as the Diocese of Central Florida, Incorporated. The affairs of the Diocese not falling within the exclusive province of the Bishop shall be managed by the Diocesan Board. Members of the Board shall be elected for 3-year terms. The Diocesan Board generally meets monthly or at the call of the Ecclesiastical Authority.
To be elected: • One clergy person to be elected to a 3-year term • Two lay persons to be elected to a 3-year term (Deans (clergy) and Presidents (lay) are elected by their respective deaneries at a Deanery Convocation and serve a 3-year term on the Diocesan Board). The terms of the following members expire at the conclusion of this Convention and they are not eligible for re-election at this Convention or at Deanery Convocation: • The Very Reverend Orlando Addison (Dean, Southeast Deanery) • The Very Reverend George Conger (Dean, Northwest Deanery) • Mrs. Susan Burley (President, Central Deanery) • Mrs. Heather Rodriguez, Lay member at-large • Mrs. Sonya Shannon, Lay member at-large. The one-year term of The Reverend Jason Murbarger, Clergy member at-large, will expire at the conclusion of the Convention; he is eligible for re-election at this Convention.
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TRUSTEE, UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH (Sewanee, Tennessee)
Trustees of the University of the South elect and appoint the Board of Regents, a Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and a Chaplain. Trustees hold the land in trust for the University, promote church support and student enrollment, and approve or reject plans for growth and development. They meet annually and ratify the work of the Board of Regents.
To be elected: • One lay person to be elected (3-year term)
The term of Mr. Frank Gummey expires at the conclusion of this Convention. He is eligible for re-election at this Convention.
FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS (The Standing Committee)
• All resolutions must be submitted to the Diocesan Of-
Pre-Convention Deanery Meeting SCHEDULE January, 2019
Southeast Deanery Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m. Hosted at St. Mark’s Church, 4 Church Street, Cocoa, 32922
Election: DEAN (clerical order) to
serve 3-year term on Diocesan Board
Northeast Deanery Sunday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m. Hosted at Grace Episcopal Church, 4110 S. Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, 32127
Central Deanery
fice, in electronic format. Send to the attention of Sarah Caprani at scaprani@cfdiocese.org on or before Wednesday, December 19, 2018. This will allow their review by the Resolutions Committee and their distribution to all clergy and lay delegates prior to the pre-convention deanery meetings and is in accordance with Canon IV, Section 5(b).
Thursday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m.
• Resolutions may be submitted after Wednesday, De-
Northwest Deanery
cember 19, 2018, only if the Bishop is satisfied that the delay in submission was for good cause. Deviation from these requirements may be waived only by a majority vote of the delegates to the Convention.
Hosted at Church of the Ascension, 4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd, Orlando, 32819
Election: President (lay order) to
serve 3-year term on Diocesan Board
Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. VENUE TBA
Election: DEAN (clerical order) to
• Rules of the Convention normally call for at least two
serve 3-year term on Diocesan Board
written copies of any resolution presented on the floor of the Convention, one for the chair and one for the secretary and in an electronic format (preferably MS WORD) on a jump drive or some other standard device. If it is desirable that delegates have copies of the printed resolution, it is the responsibility of the presenter to provide those copies. A total of 500 copies are needed. – Compiled by Marilyn Lang
Southwest Deanery Sunday, Jan. 13, 4 p.m. Hosted at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1820 East CR 540A, Lakeland, 33813 NOTE: Materials for discussion at the Pre-Convention Deanery meeting, including a Proposed 2019 Diocesan Budget, will be distributed to delegates electronically and posted on the Convention website. No printed materials will be provided for meeting. Any delegate unable to attend the meeting in his/her deanery, is welcome to attend another deanery meeting.
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2019 DIOCESAN CONVENTION PREVIEW
Former Diocesan Bishops Expect a Riveting Convention in 2019 By Jeff Gardenour
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he 2019 Diocesan Convention is expected to be a historic event as Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will join Bishop Greg Brewer of the Diocese of Central Florida for what should be one of the most heralded assemblies in a generation.
Curry made headlines worldwide earlier this year when he delivered the sermon at the
Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He also oversaw a memorable General Convention of The Episcopal Church this summer in Austin, Texas. The 2019 Diocesan Convention should be just as riveting. The Diocese of Central Florida and Brewer are presenting the 2019 annual convention with a theme of “Keep Saying Yes to Jesus” as an invitation to a kingdom-worthy event that is being tabbed as a revival. To help commemorate the occasion, the Central Florida Episcopalian interviewed two former bishops in the Diocese of Central Florida to share a little bit about their spiritual background, what their thoughts are on Curry coming to Orlando, and for the Church’s emphasis on evangelism in the 21st century.
Bishop William H. Folwell Service as bishop for Diocese of Central Florida:
1970-1989 How many total years have you been in the Episcopalian faith, and how many years as a member of the clergy?
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I was baptized in an Episcopal Church as an infant and have stayed an active Episcopalian all my life. I was working as a traffic engineer for the City of Miami when I finally accepted what I believed to have been “the call to ordained ministry.” I was accepted at Seabury-Western Seminary and my brand-new wife and I sold the car and took a bus from Miami to Evanston (Illinois) to begin seminary. My wife (Chris) got a job right away and worked all three years to help pay the bills. Sadly, she died this last November.
Bishop William Folwell served as Bishop of Central Florida from 1970-1989. Shortly after retiring, he moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina.
I was ordained deacon and priest in 1952, and consecrated bishop Feb. 9, 1970. I served as Bishop of Central Florida until I retired January 1990. Shortly after retiring, we moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina. We attend St. James Church here.
Current city of residence? Hendersonville, North Carolina.
What are your thoughts on the Presiding Bishop Michael Curry coming to Orlando for our 2019 Diocesan Convention? I am delighted Bishop Curry will be present at the diocesan convention in 2019. I am inspired by him any time I can hear him.
How do you think Bishop Curry’s Jesus Movement is being accepted these days in the Episcopalian faith? His Jesus Movement is a great idea, but I can only hope and pray that it will bear
much fruit. We Episcopalians have SO MUCH to offer, but we don’t do much to SELL it. We are always glad to “welcome people” but to “go after them” is not our norm! I admit to my own weakness in this regard, but it is still not too late!!
Our 2019 Diocesan Convention theme is “Keep Saying Yes to Jesus.” What are your thoughts on the Church’s strong push for evangelism? (As part of the conversation of “Keep Saying ‘Yes to Jesus’), create some questions and personalize them, so that each person is asking “what do you want me to do about … ?”
How do you think the 2019 Diocesan Convention can make us better Christians in these trying times? I don’t think conventions make better Christians. Only God can do that, with each person’s willingness to say “Yes” to God regarding specific questions or issues.
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Bishop John W. Howe Service as bishop for Diocese of Central Florida:
1990-2012
How many total years have you been in the Episcopalian faith, and how many years as a member of the clergy? I was baptized as an infant in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in South Glastonbury, Connecticut, where my parents had been married. They moved almost immediately afterward to La Grange, Illinois, and I began attending Emmanuel Episcopal Church there at age three, when my baby-sitters (twin girls) asked my parents if they could take me with
them to Sunday School. So, I have been an Episcopalian all my life. I am currently the senior pastor of the Lake of the Woods Church, a multi-denominational congregation in a lakeside community about 15 miles west of Fredericksburg, Virginia. A significant number of members here were previously parishioners in Fairfax when I was rector of Truro Episcopal Church from 1976 to 1989. I serve here with the permission and blessing of (the Diocese of) Virginia.
Current city of residence? Locust Grove, Virginia area.
What are your thoughts on the Presiding Bishop Michael Curry coming to Orlando for our 2019 Diocesan Convention? I think it is wonderful that the Presiding Bishop will be your speaker at Convention. Michael Curry is a good friend, and I was delighted to have him give an evangelistic preaching series a number of years ago when I was Diocesan Bishop. Central Florida has been privileged to have visits from every Presiding Bishop since John Allin (John Allin, Edmond Browning, Frank Griswold, Katharine Schori, Michael Curry). Bishop Curry is one of the most riveting preachers of this generation, and I expect God will greatly bless his ministry at Convention.
How do you think Bishop Curry’s Jesus Movement is being accepted these days in the Episcopalian faith? Bishop John Howe, who presently serves in the Diocese of Virginia, thinks it is wonderful that Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be the guest preacher at the 2019 Diocesan Convention.
Episcopalians throughout the country are thrilled by the clear and compelling call for personal commitment to Jesus that we consistently hear in Bishop
Bishop John Howe served as Bishop for the Diocese of Central Florida from 1990-2012. He currently is senior pastor of the Lake of the Woods Church, a multi-denominational congregation in a lakeside community about 15 miles west of Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Curry’s preaching. It used to be joked that Episcopalians “dread the E word”; I think Bishop Curry has helped to significantly change that. The whole world was deeply startled by Michael’s dynamic preaching style at this summer’s Royal Wedding. Episcopalians were happy to smile and say, “Yeah, that’s our guy.”
Our 2019 Diocesan Convention theme is “Keep Saying Yes to Jesus.” What are your thoughts on the Church’s strong push for evangelism? We have long recognized our need to major in evangelism – the 1990s were officially designated as a “Decade of Evangelism” and we have repeatedly set goals for greatly increasing the membership in our church (which is NOT the same thing, but the two are certainly related). Tragically, our proclamation of
the Gospel has often fallen short. I am thrilled to have a Presiding Bishop who is not just talking about evangelism but doing it. It has often been said that “the Church is always one generation away from extinction.” Unless we are continually bringing new believers to Jesus, we will have failed in one of the most basic elements of our calling as his followers: “preach the Gospel, make disciples.”
How do you think the 2019 Diocesan Convention can make us better Christians in these trying times? Our prayer must always be, “Lord, revive, restore, and renew your Church, beginning with me.”
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Rectors Reference How ‘Keep Saying Yes to Jesus’ Has Impacted Their Lives 2019
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ith one of the Episcopal Church’s most dynamic speakers – Presiding Bishop Michael Curry – coming to Central Florida for the 2019 Diocesan Convention in February, the Central Florida Episcopalian asked rectors throughout the diocese for a personal testimonial on the 50th Anniversary theme of “Keep Saying Yes to Jesus.”
Father John Gullett
Here is what they had to say:
Rector, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Auburndale
Father Jim Sorvillo
Keep Saying Yes to Jesus.
Rector, Church of the Ascension, Orlando Saying “Yes” To Jesus! If there is one thing that I can say after 25 years of ministry and 55 years of life, it is you never know where God will lead you to accomplish His work when you say yes to Him! Becoming a priest was the last thing that I thought I would do after growing up as a “preacher’s kid!” I was an acolyte from the time it was allowed. I grew up attending E.Y.C. (Episcopal Young Church People). As a teen, I was involved in the diocese on the Youth Action Committee and participated in “Happening” to the point of leading one as its “rector” (oh, the irony!). Heck, my first paid job was mopping floors and cleaning bathrooms at Gloria Dei, Cocoa, where dad was the priest. As a preacher’s kid, I felt that I had paid my dues and it was now MY turn to follow my heart. As I entered college, my plan was to get my degree and license in order to become a therapist. I wanted to run my own clinic, be my own boss, control my
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Rev. Jim Sorvillo own life … I, I, me, me, my, my. And then, God stepped in. Actually, He had never stepped out; I just kept sending him to voice mail. Over time, through dreams, visions, and events of Biblical proportion, God kept inserting His invitation into my life faster than I could decline. It was never forced, but always present. And then the day came, where His spirit washed over me and my “no” became a “yes!” That “yes” brought direction, education, vocation, and a community of people who have blessed my life in ways that I couldn’t imagine. It’s not always easy; in fact, some days are downright hard. But saying “yes” to Jesus has been the best thing that I’ve ever done. If you’ve never said “yes” to Him, I suggest that you give it a try!
One of my spiritual mentors would often say, “What are you waiting for, come and die!” Saying yes to Jesus often feels like death. Loving my enemies feels like death. Blessing those who curse you feels like death. Forgiving those whose sin has hurt me feels like death. Honestly, saying no to temptation often feels like death in the moment. C. S. Lewis said, “Christ says, “Give me all. I don’t want so much of your time and so much of your money and so much of your work: I want Father John Gullett you. I have not come to torment your natural self, but to kill it. No half-measures are any good. I don’t want to cut off a branch here and a branch there, I want to have the whole tree down. I don’t want to drill the tooth, or crown it, or stop it, but to have it out. Hand over the whole natural self, all the desires which you think innocent as well as the ones you think wicked—the whole outfit. I will give you a new self instead. In fact, I will give you myself: my own will shall become yours.” (Mere Christianity, p. 167). My father is a Presbyterian minister, and his life in ministry has included some very hard things, and when I first felt the Lord calling me to give my
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TESTIMONIALS, from page 11 life in service to His Church, I said no. I would pray and say, “Lord, I’ll do anything but that.” And the Lord graciously would not let me rest as long as I was trying to hold out on Him. After months of restlessness, I finally surrendered. I finally prayed, “Lord, I will go wherever you want me to go and do whatever you want me to do.” As soon as I prayed those words, I knew that the Lord was calling me into ministry. And now my life in ministry, first as a Presbyterian minister and church planter, and now as an Episcopal priest, has included some very hard things (which is true for most of us regardless of our vocation). And so many times I’ve been tempted to say to God again, “anything but that. Anything but my job. Anything but my health. Anything but my child. Anything but …” And yet, I am more convinced than ever that the only way to a life of true flourishing is to keep saying yes to Jesus. Saying yes to Jesus often feels like death, but in reality, it is saying yes to life, to grace, and to hope.
Rector, St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, Winter Park Keep saying “yes” to Jesus, despite difficulties and confusion. Keep saying “yes” to Jesus even when those in the world who use His name most, use it to divide and not unite. Keep saying “yes” to Jesus from the time you can sing, “Jesus Loves Me This I Know,” until the music that is in your head is “Christ within me.”
Rev. Alison Harrity
The Rev Christopher Brathwaite Interim rector, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lake Mary Fifty-one years ago, when I was leaving my hometown Barbados, a very dear friend said to me, “Chris, there are lots of young men in America standing up for Jesus, do not let me down.” Those words still ring in my ears to this day. There are lots of situations that impact a young mind and those impacts are enduring. Before I left Barbados, I recalled my second cousin was lying on his dying bed. He was just 30 years old and everyone who knew anything, thought he was poisoned. The members of the Pentecost Church came to usher him home in song, and they sang an old spiritual: “Where can I go, O where can I go, needing a refuge for my soul. Needing a friend to help me in the end, where can I go but to the Lord.” Those are some of the incidences and the statements that have laid a solid foundation for me to say yes to Jesus; who He is and what He means to me in my journey through life. Being an Episcopal priest gives me an opportunity to live out the Jesus way in my actions,
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The Rev. Christopher teachings and lifestyle. Brathwaite There is one thing to be a Christian, but it is more important to be known as a Christian; one who stands for Jesus and lets His light shine through your life. The Presiding Bishop’s message on saying yes to Jesus is the real message that leads to the better life with the One who came to save us and show us the better life. Jesus gave us the wherewithal to lead others to the church and to Himself. Keep saying yes to Jesus empowers me to tell the story of Jesus and His love. I could not tell a story with conviction about someone I did not know; and to know Jesus is to follow His teaching and telling His story to others. When I look back over my 71 years of life, I thank my mother and my sisters for their steadfastness to Jesus, coupled with the nightly prayers of my father, all helped to pave the way for me and my early image of the importance of Jesus in my daily life. All I do now is get closer to Him by study and teaching, and encouraging others to know Him.
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A Sacred Space … Right in the Middle of Everything
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What Is Canterbury? Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center in Oviedo was established in 1982, with a mission and ministry of being a center for spiritual growth. The picturesque 48-acre property that has Lake Gem as its centerpiece, Canterbury is famous for its hospitality and offering life and ministry skills in a sacred space. Fifteen employees currently run Canterbury, which has lodging of 40 rooms, double occupancy with private bath. The retreat has five meeting rooms with audio/visual technology. The retreat also has two chapels, a walking trail around Lake Gem, and a ropes course that is used by many groups and organi zations for team-building and bonding purposes. Canterbury has hosted scores of retreats, conferences, special events, and more through the years. The retreat is also unique in that it’s located in a bedroom community just minutes away from downtown Orlando and its adjacent theme parks, including Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.
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s I walk and drive around our campus of Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center, I reflect on all the wonderful memories and experiences I have had and on how many others have been touched by this ministry of hospitality. I am truly blessed to have shared this property with the brothers and sisters of our faith who have a deeper understanding of God. Through the many different churches, denominations, seminaries, businesses, organizations and individual personal retreats, it is easy to see how Canterbury has become a special place for so many for finding peace, knowledge and growth. It is an honor as an Episcopalian from the Diocese of Central Florida to serve on a staff and that has shared this special resource with so many thousands of people throughout its 36 years of existence.
Canterbury offers two chapels for its guests.
Canterbury has lodging of 40 rooms, double occupancy with private bath. The retreat also has five meeting rooms with audio/visual technology, a walking trail around Lake Gem, and a ropes course.
One of the unique characteristics about Canterbury that stands out from other retreat and conference centers is that we are located close to an urban environment. The close proximity for many
Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center offers many picturesque views for quiet reflection and prayer for its guests.
people makes it convenient to step on campus quickly and retreat into a quiet sanctuary in the middle of suburbia. This serves well for daily visitors wanting to retreat and spend quiet times with God on the campus or maybe staying over on a personal retreat. With complete facilities to accommodate lodging and eating for conferences and close distance to Orlando, Canterbury’s location is ideal for many organizations and ministries looking for daily and extended meeting space that feels like you’re in the middle of the wilderness but close to everything. This serves well for a variety of needs for many customers. Where do I begin (with Canterbury, though)? Reflecting on the very beginning of its existence, I look at the first long-time partner, the Rotary Club of Oviedo, which remains loyal and committed to this day. The club moved its weekly meeting here after the completion of the first phase of construction, in 1982. Canterbury has served as the hub and home base for the club’s meetings, fire-
side chats, community outreach events and all holiday parties. Club president Chuck Drago says “This is home for our club and we feel blessed to establish our “service above self” mission statement to the community of Oviedo. Here we service many projects that include Operation Christmas Child, Bikes for Kids, Back to School supplies’ packing and the annual Easter pancake breakfast for the community. Our partnership with Canterbury has established our club with a strong membership and a highly visible outreach organization to serve our Oviedo community.” Rotary not only is a weekly financial customer, but is also giving back resources and time to help build a fishing dock and next month the club will rebuild the reflection garden for everyone to enjoy another sacred space. The “total club effort” motto applies to all members when it comes to helping Canterbury. This is our home and we will serve together in our community. Canterbury has in fact, served many well. Under the leadership of Bishop
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lake. This is home to approximately 100 members every week that utilize all aspects of our campus. From Bible studies, vestry meetings, receptions, and youth group to services on Sunday morning, this full-time ministry serves the needs for Episcopalians in the Oviedo/Winter springs area.
(Bill) Folwell, second bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, Canterbury was created to serve many ministries, most notably the Cursillo Retreat for Episcopal churches. Cursillo is a weekend retreat that reaches out to all 82 parishes who come together from all locations to help establish a relationship with God and develop a loving community within our diocese. This ministry has served thousands
of participants over the years, offering
four annual retreats to connect to the churches throughout the diocese. We are blessed as Episcopalians in Central Florida to have this resource available to us and to call it our home. Cursillo always looks forward to coming to Canterbury and using its resources for a great time of fellowship and for finding a deeper commitment to Christ. Looking beyond our Episcopal ministries, we also serve our brother and sister seminarians of other faith traditions. The Methodist Asbury Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) are long-time loyal partners for their one-week intensive studies courses. Canterbury serves as the lodging headquarters for traveling seminarians, as well as providing the meeting and teaching spaces. These intensive classes
Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center in Oviedo was established in 1982, with a mission and ministry of being a center for spiritual growth. The picturesque 48-acre property has Lake Gem as its centerpiece.
are for remote students and our retreat lodging space serves well for these nearby seminaries. One professor from RTS stays with the students and offers additional counseling and mentoring after hours on the patio with a bonfire for further theological discussions. Adjunct professor and pastor Larry Kirk said: “Canterbury’s grounds are perfect for seminarians to seek a deeper knowledge of God through fellowship and prayer while they attend daily classes. The retreat environment helps them to focus on the calling they have from God from a non-distracted worldly view.”
A Sacred Space … Right in the Middle of Everything
Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center’s peaceful setting is a major reason why it has hosted many different churches, denominations, seminaries, businesses, organizations and individual personal retreats through the years.
Many of these students return for weekly classes throughout their three years of study and feel a welcoming home when then return. This is their home away from home. The arrival of the Emmaus School of Biblical Studies onto the Canterbury campus is nothing short of amazing. The Emmaus team called out to God for a place to move its ministry and (members) were answered by the amenities and availability of Canterbury. According to Rev. Tom Phillips, the executive director at the time who reached out to pursue this new location: “Everything lined up through the Lord’s hand for us to establish our new home on Canterbury. Our students truly love it here and feel blessed by the Canterbury grounds and staff. This is their home.” As a result of the Emmaus ministry moving to Canterbury, Phillips was able to be ordained in the Episcopal Church through our diocese and now serves as the priest-in-charge of Church of the Incarnation located on Canterbury’s grounds. This truly is home. Another special relationship Canterbury has is with Church of the Incarnation located on the other side of our
Phillips and his ministry team work closely with Canterbury staff to insure we coordinate schedules and have the facilities in line to serve the parishioners and community needs. The big events we do together are the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Fall Bazaar that are advertised and reach throughout the community. Incarnation feels that this is their homebase church and supports our mission financially, as well as doing organized clean-up days for the campus beautification. Together, we encourage church growth and are a refuge for God’s people sharing the light of Christ through Episcopal liturgy within the community.
The experiences of all of these groups are a positive and well-supported venture and we are fortunate that we can serve through the gift of hospitality with our partners for the growth of God’s kingdom. Our goal is to encourage a relationship through the love and witness of Jesus Christ individually, as well as corporately for the sake of the Gospel. This resonates with our community and our diocese as we serve God’s Church to bring life-changing moments and growth. Jim Morical is the interim director of Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center.
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In Appreciation of a Canterbury Friend: TOM LANG By Jonelle Wilder
TOM LANG Jan. 12, 1944 – April 22, 2018
Thomas “Tom” Frederick Lang, Sr.,
was the longest serving board member to Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center. Tom served on the Canterbury board for almost 20 years as an officer and most recently as chairman. He was well-respected in the community and participated in multiple groups and church-related events. Here are just a few of his accomplishments:
Government and president of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, and was selected “Spoon Man” by his class. • A former Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. • A U.S. Navy veteran, serving four years on active duty from 1968-1972. He returned to Florida to earn his J.D. from Florida State University. • Admitted to the Florida Bar in April 1975 and moved to Orlando to join the law firm of Maguire, Voorhis, and Wells. In addition to practicing law for more than 40 years, he was a director of University Housing, Inc., and Campus Suites, Inc., building college student housing. • Served as the Director of the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau. Most recently, he was General Counsel at Titan Management, Kissimmee, and of Counsel at Shuffield Lowman, Orlando.
• A member of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando, since 1976, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, usher, Cathedral docent, and served two terms as senior warden.
His interests were many: people, history, the Civil War, sports, travel, photography, tennis, walking “Goldie” and spending time with family and friends.
• At the University of Pennsylvania, he earned a B.S. in Economics and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School, served as president of the Men’s Student
Of special interest to Tom was improving the kitchen area at Canterbury. Staff there has been wonderfully serving guests with tired and outdated equipment. One of Tom’s final requests was that in lieu of flowers, donations be
made to Canterbury with special attention to ovens, so the staff can more efficiently turn out even better food. Canterbury is most grateful for the $12,000 that has been raised so far in his memory, and YES that old oven is now a brand-new Vulcan double convection oven baking cookies to perfection along with other great food! Any additional proceeds will go toward other improvements around the kitchen and campus. Canterbury is so thankful for the Lang family and its connection with Canterbury over the years. The food, scenery, events, worship, and friendliness all have been a part of Canterbury’s mission for years: a center for spiritual growth that offers hospitality in a sacred space. And that mission will continue thanks to wonderful leaders like Tom. Tom Lang was an inspiration to all and may his memory be eternal. Canterbury can’t express how much of a blessing it has been to have Tom a part of their mission. From all of us here at Canterbury, we want to thank Tom for all his years of work, service, dedication and his love towards Canterbury.
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Canterbury to Help Fight Human Trafficking Through Coffee Sales
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lorida is fondly looked at as the Sunshine State replete with beautiful beaches and exciting theme parks. But Florida also is associated with human trafficking – on a record-setting scale. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, Florida ranks third nationally with 604 cases reported in 2017. A staggering 1,601 calls were made to the hotline that year. Only populous states California and Texas rank higher than Florida. Locally, Orlando ranks third in the nation for calls for assistance, according to a report by Orlando-rising. com. Human trafficking is forced slavery in which victims are subject to sex acts or labor services against their will by traffickers.
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Hoping to combat that problem is the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center in Oviedo, which is setting up a franchise for Palate Coffee in the lobby of its main building. All profits from the sale of Palate Coffee go to the parent ministry called Love Missions, which serves those in local transitional needs and helps prevent victims of human trafficking in Central Florida, according to Canterbury interim director Jim Morical. The Palate Coffee franchise will be set up in the lobby of Canterbury’s main building. Canterbury’s plan is to purchase, sell and serve fresh-roasted, fair-trade coffee to all guests and visitors beginning Monday, Oct. 15. The lobby is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We have redesigned the lobby to accommodate this offering with a coffee production cart and additional
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seating for anyone to grab a coffee any time of the day,” Morical said. “We are the first extension of Palate coffee outside of the original coffee shop located in downtown Sanford. Our support of Palate coffee is in the purchasing of their roasted coffee and served to all of our guests with their training and marketing of Palate Coffee.” Palate Coffee originates from the Palate Coffee Brewery, located at 105 W. 2nd St., in historical downtown Sanford. The brewery attracts a diverse group of customers and volunteers. “The first thing we noticed about Palate was the high quality of standards they maintain for all coffee connoisseurs and serving the best and finest coffee available,” Morical said. “In addition to standard coffee beverages, we will offer teas, cold brews, Kumbotchas (fermented, slightly alcoholic, sweetened black or green tea drink), pastries and soft drinks.
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Presencia del Obispo Curry destacará aniversario de oro de la Diócesis
Se esperan miles en el avivamiento “Siga diciendo sí a Jesús” Por Jeff Gardenour
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l evangelismo será visible, repleto de música y alabanzas, y con la presencia de uno de los oradores más dinámicos de la Iglesia Episcopal, cuando la Diócesis de la Florida Central celebre su aniversario de oro en febrero. El Obispo Presidente Michael Curry, quien apareció en los titulares mundiales a principios de este año cuando pronunció el sermón en la Boda Real del Príncipe Harry y Meghan Markle, será el predicador invitado para el quincuagésimo aniversario de la Convención Diocesana 2019 “Siga diciendo sí a Jesús”, el viernes, 1ro de febrero, en la Primera Iglesia Bautista de Orlando. La sesión de negocios de la convención se realizará el sábado, 2 de febrero, en la Trinity Prep en Winter Park, la cual dirigirá el Obispo Greg Brewer. Además, habrá presentaciones especiales, elecciones, aprobación del presupuesto 2019 y otros asuntos. También se celebrará un almuerzo especial. “Estoy emocionado de que la visita oficial (del Obispo Curry) a nuestra diócesis co-
El Obispo Presidente Michael Curry bendice a la enorme multitud al finalizar la Eucaristía de la 79.a Convención General en Austin, Texas, en julio.
incidirá con nuestro 50.o aniversario”, dijo el Rdo. Tim Núñez, Canónigo del Ordinario de la Diócesis de la Florida Central. “Este avivamiento es una tremenda oportunidad para cambiar nuestro enfoque del pasado al futuro, y el trabajo que tenemos por delante para compartir y servir a Jesús en nuestras comunidades”. El avivamiento gira en torno al consejo del obispo Greg Brewer a los episcopales de la Florida Central y a otros cristianos para buscar continuamente y tener a Jesús en sus vidas. Inspirado por el servicio de reavivamiento de Curry en la Convención General de 2018 en Texas, Brewer ha calificado la Convención Diocesana de 2019 como un servicio de adoración digno del Reino que incluirá música diversa, testimonios de fe conmovedores y una predicación que invita a la reflexión.
Como se espera que Curry dé otro sermón enérgico en la noche de apertura, la
Diócesis de la Florida Central reservó uno de los lugares más espaciosos del área, la
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Primera Iglesia Bautista de Orlando, que acomodará lo que los líderes dicen será una gran multitud. Se espera que unas 4500 personas asistan al servicio el 1ro de febrero. “Estoy muy emocionado de que el Obispo Presidente Michael Curry venga a nuestra Convención Diocesana”, dijo el PaEl Obispo Presidente Michael Curry muestra regocijo mientras dre Scott Holcombe, rector de se canta en la 79.a Convención General. la Iglesia Episcopal St. David’s by the Sea en Cocoa Beach. “No solo es el cristo e invitar a personas al Movimiento 50.o aniversario de nuestra diócesis, sino de Jesús”, aseveró Brewer en su columna que el impulso de la convención será el en la edición de septiembre-octubre del Central Florida Episcopalian. evangelismo. “Conocí a Michael Curry hace muchos años, cuando ambos servimos en la Diócesis de Carolina del Norte y trabajamos juntos en un comité diocesano”, expresó Holcombe. “También escuché sobre el servicio del viernes por la noche... y creo que será una gran oportunidad, no solo para ministrar a nuestra gente, sino que el servicio también puede ser una oportunidad para que invitemos a personas que aún no se han comprometido con Cristo. ¡Allí podrán escuchar y responder a la invitación del Evangelio! La Convención Diocesana será, de hecho, uno de los muchos avivamientos para Curry, cuya capacidad para la oratoria ha inspirado a muchos en todo el mundo. “Este año y el próximo, el Obispo Curry llevará a cabo avivamientos similares en todo el país con el propósito de compartir las buenas nuevas de Jesu-
El Movimiento de Jesús comenzó originalmente como un movimiento cristiano evangélico en los años sesenta y setenta en la costa oeste de los Estados Unidos antes de desaparecer en los años ochenta. Ese movimiento mundial influyó y ayudó a crear otros movimientos contemporáneos, incluida la rama episcopal del Movimiento de Jesús. En un blog de video en www.episcopalchurch.org, Curry describe el Movimiento de Jesús como: “Cuando el Evangelio está a punto de ser leído, la congregación se pone de pie. Algo está pasando. Y luego, más que eso, a medida que se acerca el momento del Evangelio, un diácono, si hay alguno en tal iglesia, una persona que ha sido ordenada en la intersección de la iglesia y el mundo, se le pide que lea o cante el Evangelio. Y bajan, a veces con un libro del Evangelio en alto, la con-
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La prioridad en las relaciones Por Bishop Gregory O. Brewer
Las relaciones importan. A lo largo de su ministerio terrenal, Jesús nos mostró la importancia de ellas. Desde las muchas horas que pasó con sus discípulos hasta su estrecha amistad con María, Marta y Lázaro, y muchos más, nuestro Señor invirtió en las personas y trató de satisfacer sus necesidades.
Una visión común En esta época del año, al destacar nuestra ofrenda de Acción de Gracias, me complace señalar la prioridad de las relaciones que fluyen en y a través de nuestra asociación con la Diócesis de Honduras. Esta unión va mucho más de ser ambas diócesis de la Iglesia Episcopal. Hemos forjado relaciones personales profundas, y tenemos una visión común para el evangelismo, el crecimiento de la iglesia y la renovación. Esa visión común me impulsa a apoyar con entusiasmo la designación de nuestra ofrenda de Acción de Gracias para la Escuela de Teología de la Diócesis de Honduras. Estoy profundamente emocionado con el potencial de nuestros dones para el reino.
Una asociación fuerte De hecho, las relaciones son las que provocaron nuestra conexión con la Diócesis de Honduras en primer lugar. Nuestro propio Obispo, Bill Folwell, viajó a Honduras en 1974 para participar en la asistencia de huracanes porque tenía una relación con el clero allí. A fines de la década de los setenta, el Obispo Folwell forjó una alianza con el Obispo Hugo Pina-López, quien falleció recientemente después de un extenso ministerio aquí en la Florida Central. Nuestras relaciones continuas con el pueblo de Honduras han mantenido esta asociación fuerte. Bajo el liderazgo del Obispo Hugo, la Diócesis de
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Honduras creció de cuatro iglesias a veintiséis durante el tiempo que estuvo allí. De alguna manera, su trabajo preparó el escenario para la necesidad que la Escuela de Teología está tratando de satisfacer, porque el crecimiento ha seguido. Y es debido a ese crecimiento, y la necesidad de continuar expandiéndose y de plantar nuevas iglesias, que existe la Escuela de Teología.
Una amistad personal Esto ha sido particularmente cierto en el caso del Obispo Lloyd Allen, el obispo actual, quien no solo es un colega, sino mi amigo. Cuanto más lo conozco, más lo admiro y lo respeto. Él es alguien a quien me complace apoyar y animo a nuestra diócesis a que lo apoye, porque creo que vive con abundancia de fidelidad e integridad bíblica, bienes raros, por cierto. En otras palabras, no solo estoy recomendando esta ofrenda porque la Diócesis de Honduras es nuestra diócesis compañera y esto es lo que los líderes han solicitado, sino más bien por nuestra relación. Realmente creo en lo que está sucediendo allí y cómo Dios está usando al Obispo Allen y su gente en Honduras. Como parte de nuestra relación continua, viajé a la Diócesis de Honduras hace dos años para su Convención Diocesana y me reuní con varios líderes cristianos profundamente comprometidos. En cuanto a su fe, no hay falta de vitalidad. Estas personas aman a Jesús y quieren servirle. Entonces, ¿cómo capacitar a personas que ya tienen una fe firme en Cristo y un compromiso con el ministerio? La Escuela de Teología es la respuesta obvia.
locales. La Escuela de Teología logra eso a través de un programa bien riguroso, que incluso requiere clases en griego y hebreo bíblicos para sus estudiantes. El liderazgo bueno y fiel Bishop Greg Brewer consiste en cómo las iglesias locales se renuevan y cómo se plantan nuevas iglesias. Para mí tiene sentido que apoyemos financieramente a la institución que está comprometida con la capacitación del liderazgo, tanto del clero como del laico. La Escritura nos instruye a “equipar a los santos para la obra del ministerio, para la edificación del cuerpo de Cristo” (Ef. 4:12), y la Escuela de Teología está comprometida a hacer precisamente eso.
Una responsabilidad santa Finalmente, la relación subyace a nuestro dar a esta ofrenda, porque tenemos la responsabilidad santa de apoyar a nuestras hermanas y hermanos cristianos en el resto de la Iglesia Episcopal. Eso es lo que Dios nos pide, y Él nos ha dado los recursos financieros y las relaciones para hacerlo posible. Como Jesús, podemos invertir en las personas y tratar de satisfacer sus necesidades. Y una vía en la que podemos hacer esto con verdadera integridad es apoyar lo que está sucediendo en la Diócesis de Honduras a través de su Escuela de Teología. Las relaciones son importantes, y usted tiene la oportunidad de establecer relaciones por la eternidad al dar esta ofrenda vital. Ore conmigo mientras consideramos lo que Dios quiere que hagamos.
Una meta bíblica
Gracia para usted,
Como ustedes saben, la Diócesis de Honduras avanza hacia una completa autosuficiencia financiera. Por eso, no estamos dando dinero para su presupuesto operativo. La autosuficiencia diocesana requiere de líderes bien entrenados, tanto laicos como clérigos, en las congregaciones
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gregación cantando al ritmo de la música, y vemos cómo el Evangelio de Jesús, sus enseñanzas, su vida y su espíritu se perciben, en cierto sentido, en la sala a través de las lecturas del Evangelio. “Y luego, además de eso, todos en la sala giran y se reorientan desde donde están”, señaló Curry. “Se vuelven y se reorientan frente al lugar del Evangelio y defienden la lectura del Evangelio, para escuchar las enseñanzas de Jesús. En ese momento del Evangelio, la Iglesia se ha convertido en el Movimiento de Jesús, con la vida reorientada en torno a las enseñanzas de Jesús, y en torno a su propio espíritu”. Los paralelismos entre el Movimiento de Jesús y “Siga diciendo sí a Jesús” son obvios para muchos líderes espirituales, y deberían ayudar a reforzar la importancia del evangelismo. “Creo que el mensaje de ‘Siga diciendo sí a Jesús’ se trata de afirmar que Jesús es nuestro Señor y Salvador, y quien dirige nuestras vidas y ministerios, que es de lo que creo trata el Movimiento de Jesús: seguir a Jesús más audazmente como sus discípulos”, aseveró el Rdo. Brian W. Turner, rector de la Iglesia del Bendito Redentor en Palm Bay, “especialmente en un país y un mundo que continúa siendo más secularizado y, en ocasiones, antagónico con la religión y la Iglesia. “Es un recordatorio no solo para los que están en la Iglesia, sino también para los que están fuera de ella, que moverse con
Iglesia Episcopal Hondureña Diócesis Misionera de Honduras Por Rev. Pascual P. Torres F.+ El Obispo Presidente Michael Curry ofrece un cautivador sermón ante una multitud que abarrotó el Palmer Center durante el avivamiento en Austin, Texas, en julio.
y seguir a Jesús es algo que tenemos que hacer continuamente”, dijo Turner. “Al igual que Jesús habló sobre tomar nuestra cruz todos los días, cada uno de los que seguimos a Jesús debemos seguir diciéndole que sí todos los días, mientras reafirmamos nuestro testimonio de su muerte y resurrección que ha transformado la vida y el ministerio, y la misión a la cual Él nos llama a cada uno de nosotros. Y eso es realmente de lo que se trata el discipulado y el evangelismo”. Padre Brian Garrison, rector de la Iglesia Episcopal de San Bernabé en Deland, dijo que no hay nada más transformador que el poder salvador de Jesús. Y está emocionado de que Curry esté disponible para dar ese mensaje. “Él es un orador impresionante, y traerá mucha energía y emoción a nuestra reunión”, afirmó Garrison. “Cuando nuestros líderes comienzan a hablar sobre Jesús, más personas están dispuestas a abrazar el poder eficaz de la cruz. Siga diciendo sí a Jesús. No hay otra manera, ¿a dónde más vamos a ir?
La Primera Iglesia Bautista de Orlando será la sede para el servicio de avivamiento del 50.o aniversario “Siga diciendo sí a Jesús”, el viernes, 1ro de febrero.
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l Programa Diocesano de Educación Teológica, nace en el año 1984 producto de la necesidad de levantar clérigos, mujeres y hombres, que sirvieran a la iglesia en Honduras y cuyo crecimiento, por todo el territorio nacional, iniciaba a despegar. Desde ese entonces han pasado más de un cuarto de siglo ya! Y, en esta labor formativa y de enseñanza, se mencionan nombres como los de: Rev. Carmen Bruni Guerrero, Rev. Robert Sanders, Rev. Rolando Segura, Rev. Boanerges Rosa, Lic. Andrew Bodden y
“Él tiene palabras de vida eterna”, añadió Garrison. “Si comenzamos a escuchar y a obedecer las palabras de Jesús, no hay duda de que el avivamiento tendrá lugar. Sin embargo, como siempre son los avivamientos, es probable que sea diferente de lo que podemos esperar. Espero y ruego por que estemos realmente listos para que el Espíritu de Dios vuelva a infundir vida en nuestros huesos secos. “¿Quién puede resistir el poder y el amor de Dios?”, continuó diciendo Garrison. “Es a través de la persona y la poderosa obra de Jesús en la vida de una persona que la Iglesia se construirá y las puertas del infierno no prevalecerán. Cualquier otra cosa que no sea Jesús pronto se derrumbará y se marchitará, pero Jesús siempre renovará, revivirá y construirá el Reino de Dios, que no tiene fin. Que seamos su pueblo, que Él sea nuestro Dios, para que el mundo vea a Jesús a través de nosotros, su iglesia”.
hasta el presente el Rev. Pascual P. Torres F.+ Cada uno, de estos y estas anteriores Decanos, contribuyo, con sus conocimientos y dedicación, a la formación de la gran mayoría de aquellos y aquellas que, hoy por hoy, llevan a cabo la tarea de cumplir con la gran comisión de llevar las buenas nuevas a todo hombre y mujer sin importar quien sea este o donde se encuentre. “Cuan hermosos son los pies sobre los montes de los que traen las buenas nuevas”, Isaías 25: 7. Es así como, 80% de nuestro Clero ha sido formado, y entregado a la iglesia, por el Programa Diocesano de Educación Teología.
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formar, como ya lo dijimos antes, mujeres y hombres que han sentido el llamado de Dios a servirle, y a su iglesia, como clérigos ordenados, diáconos, presbíteros u Obispos. “Vengan en pos de mí que les haré pescadores…” Mateo 4:19.
la siguiente carga curricular: Biblia Escrituras Hebreas y Griego-Cristianas, Libro de Oración Común e Himnario, Historia Eclesiástica y Anglicanismo. La idea es la de dar “una caja de herramientas básicas” con las que se puedan contar para responder a la necesidad presente.
Pero cada vez más y más se ha dejado sentir la necesidad de dirigir nuestros El cuerpo docente… esfuerzos hacia la formación y capac- Gente con grados académicos acreditación de nuestros y nuestras licos itados a nivel de Licenciaturas o Mae y laicas., aquellos y aquellas que sin strías., también auto didactas., es denecesariamente sentir el llamado al cir gente formada a lo interno pero ministerio ordenado, si desean pro- que de suyo propio ha buscado “saber fundizar y nutrir sus conocimientos más” o profundizas en área específica en la fe, y de esa manera, estar me- de la teología. jor capacitados para ser una persona comprometida en su congregación Orientación ecuménica e inclusiva… local apoyando el trabajo dela junta y Una característica del Programa Dide él o la ministro ordenado respons- ocesano de Educación Teológica ha sido, desde su fundación, su vocación able de la misma. ecuménica. Esto es así porque el proEsto es verdad no es una novedad., grama es profundamente enraizado para nada. Ya el Libro de Oración en la fe anglicana, su vocación y esComún nos dice que los y las minisfuerzo por buscar la unidad de la igtros en la iglesia son: “los y las laicos…” lesia de Cristo. y de ahí continua nombrando los otros ministerios., pero reconoce, en Por ello no es extraño encontrar primer lugar, el papel de aquel hom- dentro de la plana de catedráticos y bre o mujer común que vive a pleni- catedráticas, gente de otra tradición tud su pacto bautismal, por medio del religiosa como: luteranos, libres, calcual, todos y todas somos sacerdotes, vinistas, católicos-romanos y menosi bien algunos y algunas, dentro de nitas. Tampoco sería extraño enconesa misma comunidad de fe, lo hacen trar estas tradiciones diversas entre el de forma especial, por medio del rito estudiantado. de la ordenación, con oración e im- Como dice Eclesiastés: “el final del posición de manos. discurso es este”.
El Curso… Por lo anteriormente dicho se a puesto junto una propuesta de educación teológica para él o la laico con la suficiente seriedad y formalidad que esto requiere, pero sin todo el rigor, años y carga académica exigida para los y las que van en línea de ordenación.
Metodología… Sesiones de 1 sábado al mes y por un año., es decir 12 sesiones en total con
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‘Detener el odio’ fue el enfoque del memorial de las víctimas de Pittsburgh Por Larry J. Leech II
gregación del Judaísmo Reformado, expresó: “Creemos que las palabras sí importan, y nuestros líderes tienen la responsabilidad por aquello que dicen. Está a través del espectro. Son todos los partidos políticos. Es en la forma en que hablamos con otras personas. Hay una falta de civilidad hoy”. Engel recibió una ovación de pie al final de su discurso de veinte minutos.
En un esfuerzo por ‘Detener el odio’, los líderes religiosos n lugar de culto debe ser del área se han comprometido a mantener discusiones ab un lugar seguro. Pero, el iertas en los foros en las próximas semanas para iniciar el sábado, en la sinagoga diálogo sobre cómo cambiar la mentalidad y el lenguaje de Tree of Life (Árbol de Vida) uno de odio a uno de amor. en Pittsburgh, no fue así. Un hombre “Estamos siendo insensibilizados tanto para odiar armado cobró la vida de once e hirió la expresión como la violencia, pero lo que Dios está a seis más. haciendo, de hecho, no es insensibilizarnos, sino
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Una multitud, que abarrotó el salón, se reunió anoche en la Congregación del Judaísmo Reformado (CRJ, por sus siglas en inglés) en Orlando para recordar y honrar a los muertos en el tiroteo masivo en Pittsburgh. Muchos se secaban los ojos cuando se leyeron los nombres de los que perecieron al comienzo del servicio. Lee Sisselsky, exmiembro de Tree of Life y ahora miembro de CRJ, trajo a Steel City a la Florida Central con una breve historia de su tiempo en la sinagoga de Pittsburgh.
sensibilizarnos. A través de la sensibilización divina, en realidad, tenemos corazones muy tiernos para con Dios y con los demás”, recalcó Brewer.
Calendario de visitas del obispo Brewer 11/18/18 (a.m.) Port Orange, Grace [Gracia] 11/18/18 (p.m.) Orlando, St. Mary of the Angels [Santa María de los Ángeles] (Ordenación al sacerdocio y nuevo ministerio – Rdo.Kevin Bartle)
11/25/18 No hay visita 12/1/18
Ocala, La Puerta a la Esperanza en la St. Patrick [San Patricio]
12/2/18 (a.m.) Ocala, Grace [Gracia]
Un tema común entre los oradores de múltiples creencias y antecedentes incluyó otra llamada a ‘Detener el odio’.
12/2/18 (p.m.) Orlando, Catedral/Cathedral (Advent Evensong)
“El antisemitismo no tiene lugar en nuestra cultura”, dijo el Obispo Greg Brewer, de la Diócesis Episcopal de la Florida Central. “Estamos aquí para enfrentarnos al odio y a la violencia contra cualquier grupo religioso”.
12/16/18 (a.m.) Belleview, St. Mary [Santa María]
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Orlando, Jesús de Nazaret
Su Tú eres alguien que tienes inquietudes, que quiere profundizar en su fe y vida anglicana o ser un recurso útil para la congregación local., entonces este curso ha sido diseñado pensando en Ti.
En un claro signo de solidaridad, los líderes religiosos de numerosas denominaciones se turnaron para hablar en contra de la violencia y condenaron los ataques. Muchos pidieron el fin de la retórica del antisemitismo y otros discursos de odio que se han multiplicado en la sociedad actual.
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Satellite Beach, Holy Apostles [Los Santos Apóstoles]
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El rabino Steven Engel, de la Con-
Bienvenido y Bienvenida a ser parte del Diplomado de Estudios Teológicos para Laicos y Laicas!
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Oviedo, Incarnation [Encarnación]
12/16/18 (p.m.) Apopka, Holy Spirit [Espíritu Santo] (Ordenación al sacerdocio – Rdo. Rob Griffith) 12/24/18 Orlando, Catedral (Víspera de Navidad) 12/31/18 No hay visita
1/20/19 (a.m.) Orlando, San Cristóbal 1/20/19 (p.m.) Orlando, Catedral (Ordenación de diáconos) 1/27/19 2/3/19
Orlando, Catedral (Reunión anual) Orlando, Catedral (Obispo Presidente)
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St. John the Baptist Parishioner Makes tory for Daughters of the King By Jeff Gardenour
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ne of Central Florida’s own has taken a place on the national stage: St. John the Baptist’s Krisita Jackson.
Jackson, who has served for years in the Central Florida chapter of Daughters of the King (DOK), recently was elected national president of DOK at the 2018 DOK Triennial Convention this summer in Austin, Texas. Daughters from across the nation met at the Renaissance Austin Hotel June 20-24 to conduct business, and for worship and fellowship. The election was historic as Jackson is the first African-American Daughter to serve as president in the organization’s 133 years of existence, and the first representative from the Diocese of Central Florida to earn the honor. A member of St. John the Baptist Church in Orlando, she will serve for three years 2018-2021 until the next Triennial convention. “When Krisita’s name was announced as the national president, the room erupted with jubilation,” said Central Florida DOK 1st Vice President Dr. Karen Adderly Clark. “You could see glory on each face. This was an exhilarating moment for all.” According to the Daughters of the King website, Daughters of the King are wom-
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that was developed for 2018-2024 at the 2015 Triennium. That plan evolved from a three-year process that included surveying the membership and a number of focus groups, Jackson said.
Krisita Jackson, the newest elected National President of the Daughters of the King, sports the Margaret Franklin gold cross after her installation. The cross has been passed down from president to president for more than 100 years.
en and girls between the ages of 7 and 107 who want to have a closer relationship with the Lord. Members are Christians who desire to know Jesus Christ, to evangelize, and to serve as role models of God’s love. “My election as president is humbling,” Jackson said. “I never really imagined or aspired to hold this position. I was asked in the spring by a member of the National Council to stand for president. I prayed and listened to hear what God was calling or not calling me to do. I made the decision to do so when I was pointed to the Scripture verse: Isaiah 6:8:
Jackson said the goals are: The process to become national president one is a lengthy one. The National Council Election is part of the business conducted at the Triennial Convention as 15 Daughters are elected to serve on the National Council joined by the presidents of the eight provinces. Following the election by the general body, the council meets and elects officers, Jackson said. Jackson was elected president by the Council.
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!” That was my answer. The Scripture echoes the words of the Daughters’ motto, which I have lived by for over 19 years:
“The process is a bit different from regular election as Daughters who are eligible are asked to ‘stand’ for office if they feel they are called by God to do so,” Jackson said. “To be eligible, a Daughter must have served at least one three-year term on the council as an elected officer i.e., not a province president or appointee.
“For His Sake… I am but one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do. Lord, what will you have me do?”
“I was appointed to Council to fill a vacancy in 2013 so I was not eligible to stand for election in 2015,” Jackson said. “The council votes and elects from among those who feel called for all offices: president, 1st and 2nd vice president, secretary and treasurer. Those officers make up the Executive Board.” Jackson said the National Council meets in person annually to conduct the business of The Order. The Executive Board, meanwhile, meets monthly by conference call, she said.
Members of the 2018-2021 National Council of The Order of the Daughters of the Kings are, from left, Judy Bordelon, Patsy Thomson, Ane Deister, Nancy Severin, Cynthia Matthews, Tammy Boyd, Helen Bhagwandin, Susan Keith, Pat Hind, Pam Sebura, Anna Stevenson, Krisita Jackson, Janet Papa, Linda Rines, Carol Novian, Denise Rox, Jennifer Howard, Monica Burden, Susan Towson, Lindy Kirk, Katherine Marshall-Polite, and Jane Searcy.
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Krisita Jackson, center, wearing blue dress, is officially installed as national president of the Daughters of the King.
As national president, Jackson said her goals are to abide by the strategic plan
· Inspire Spiritual Growth and Development
· Strengthen Our Call to Service and Evangelism · Nurture and Grow Our Members · Raise Up and Mentor New Leaders · Foster Community and Build Connections · Instill a Spirituality of Giving “The primary focus of my service as President will be to begin implementation of this plan,” Jackson said. “It is essential for the future life of The Order to raise up new leaders, build community and grow spiritually. “My second challenge to the Daughters is to become more active in the Jesus Movement of the Episcopal church,” Jackson said. “Our theme for our meeting in Austin was ‘Walk HIS Way.’ Our keynote speakers taught us about evangelism, so now we must go and do! Daughters’ answers to our call is ‘Here I am Lord, Send me!’” Bishop Greg Brewer also noted Jackson’s many other responsibilities in the Diocese of Central Florida: “Ms. Krisita Jackson is a dedicated lay leader in our diocese. She is an active parishioner at St. John the Baptist, Orlando, and currently serves or has served as our Diocesan Coordinator for the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund, secretary of the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center Board of Directors, board advisor for the Diocesan Daughters of the King, and Diocesan lay deputy at General Convention.”
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Diocese of Honduras Gives Thanks to Theological Education Program Diocese presents annual offering to growing seminary By Rev. Pascual P. Torres F.+
Editor’s note: Each year, the Diocese of Honduras under the leadership of Bishop Lloyd Allen makes a Thanksgiving offering to a person or organization in need. This year, the Diocese of Honduras has elected to make an offering to the Theological Seminary in Honduras in its effort to raise up good spiritual leaders. • Diocesan Theological Education Program • Episcopal Church of Honduras • Missionary Diocese of Honduras
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he Diocesan Theological Education Program started in the year 1984 out of necessity to raise up new clergy members, men and women, to serve the church in Honduras, whose growth throughout the national territory was starting to take off. More than a quarter of a century has passed since then! In this formative and educational labor, a few names are to be mentioned such as: Rev. Carmen Bruni Guerrero, Rev. Robert Sanders, Rev. Rolando Segura, Rev. Boanerges Rosa, Counselor Andrew bodden, and to this day, The Rev. Pascual P. Torres F.+ Each one of the aforementioned deans contributed with their knowledge and dedication to the formation of those who today carry out the labor to accomplish the great commission of taking the gospel to anyone, no matter where they are. That is how 80 percent of our clergy have been formed and raised up through this Diocesan Theological Education Program.
The Next Step … A New Direction Until now, we dedicated ourselves to form, as mentioned earlier, men and women who have heard
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God’s call to serve the church as ordained clergy (deacons, priest, bishops). “And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fish for people’.” However, more and more we are feeling the need to direct our efforts to the formation and training of our lay leaders. These are people that, without having a call to be ordained, wish to nurture and deepen their knowledge in the faith. These trainings help them be better prepared to become a committed person to their local congregation, while being a support for their vestry or the ordained minister responsible for said congregation. This is not at all a novelty. The Book of Common Prayer tells us that the ministers of the church are “the lay people” (and) from then on continues naming all the other ministries of the church. It recognizes the role of the common man or woman that live their baptismal covenant to the fullest. We are all priests within the same community of faith, and in that same community of faith it is done through ordination, prayer, and laying on of hands.
The Course Because of these statements, a proposal has been put together for the theological education of lay leaders, with enough formality and seriousness that it requires, but without the strictness, years of academic load that is expected for those going through the ordination process.
Methodology Sessions will meet one Saturday a month for the length of one year. Twelve (12) sessions in total that will encompass the following curricular load: Hebrew and Greco-Christian Bible scriptures, Book of
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Common Prayer, Ecclesiastic History, and Anglicanism. Through this, we intend to give a “basic tool box” in which they can count in order to respond to any need that may arise.
The Governing Body People with academic degrees at any level, as well as self-taught – meaning people who are formed and have searched to “know more” to deepen their knowledge in a specific area of theology.
Inclusive Ecumenical Orientation One of the characteristics of the Diocesan Theological Education Program since it was founded is its ecumenical vocation. This has been accomplished due to the program’s deep roots in the Anglican faith, its vocation and effort to look for unity in Christ’s church. As it is found in the book of Ecclesiastes: “The end of the matter; all has been heard.” Welcome to the Licensed Theological Studies for Lay leaders. If you have any iniquities, want to deepen your faith and Anglican life, or be a useful resource for your local congregation, then this course is designed specially thinking about you.
– Rev. Pascual P. Torres F.+, Dean
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Churches to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Services, Dinners, More
hurches around the Diocese of Central Florida will be giving thanks in more ways than one this Thanksgiving.
Parishes will hold special services and/or dinners leading up to and during Thanksgiving Week (Nov. 18-24), including events on Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 21) and Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 22). For some churches, doing unto others on Thanksgiving has become quite the tradition. At St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Sebastian, a Thanksgiving Day dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m., Nov. 22. The meal, which is prepared in-house by a team of parishioners, will consist of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, stuffing and gravy, and dessert, according to Father Dave Newhart, rector at St. Elizabeth’s. Coffee and tea also will be served.
Here is a partial list of events as of Oct. 18:
Thanksgiving Day Holiday Calendar — Churches listed in alphabetical order —
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 407-849-0680 Thursday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist Service
Sunday, Dec. 2
5 p.m., Twilight Courtyard Reception 6 p.m., Advent Evensong Christmas Lessons & Carols, holiday reception afterward.
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
4 p.m., Christmas Pageant 8 p.m., Festival Eucharist 10:30 p.m., O Holy Night, a carol concert and sing-along 11 p.m., Festival Eucharist
Christ Church
151 W. Church Ave., Longwood, FL 32750 407-339-6812 Saturday, Sunday, Nov. 17-18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. “The meal is primarily attended by the el- Fall Festival in Longwood.
derly, although I prefer to use the term mature in years, and empty-nesters who have no place to go,” Newhart said. “We usually feed around 30 and the suggested donation is $7.” At St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Titusville, Father Rob Goodridge announced that his church will celebrate Thanksgiving twice. At 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings will be offered in the Parish Hall. Then, on Thanksgiving Day, at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 22, a Thanksgiving potluck will be served, with a focus on welcoming those who have no family to spend the day with.
Church of the Holy Spirit
St. Barnabas Church
Service in the Little Church
“The Church Awakened” Ecumenical Thanksgiving service and dinner at Earl Brown Park.
Church of Our Saviour
St. Edward’s Church
Woman’s Quiet Day; Preparing Your Heart for Advent
Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist
601 S. Highland Ave., Apopka, FL 32703 407-886-1740 Thursday, Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m.
200 Northwest 3rd St., Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-763-4843 Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.
Christ the King Episcopal
26 Willow Drive, Orlando, FL 32807 407-277-1151 Thursday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.
Eucharist Celebration, followed by Christ the King’s Hannah Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King’s 6th Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner, noon-2 p.m. Everybody is invited to the free event. Nobody should be alone on Thanksgiving, so DOK is making sure the church family and community neighbors have a wonderful holiday meal.
Church of the Ascension
4950 South Apopka-Vineland Road Orlando, FL 328919 407-876-3480 Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
Thanksgiving Eve Mass
Church of St. Luke & St. Peter
2745 Canoe Road, St. Cloud, FL 34772 407-892-3227 Tuesday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
Special Thanksgiving Community Meal and Worship. A special community meal for all in our community in need of fellowship and a great Thanksgiving meal. Worship with a special focus on Thanksgiving hymns will be led by our Tuesday evening worship team.
Corpus Christi Episcopal Church
3430 County Road 470, Okahumpka, FL 34762 352-787-8430 Wednesday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m.
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 901 Clearmont St., Sebastian, FL 32958 772-589-2770 Thursday, Nov. 22, 4 to 6 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day dinner open to all. The meal, which is prepared in-house by a team of parishioners, will consist of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, stuffing and gravy, and dessert. Coffee and tea also will be served.
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church 414 Pine St., Titusville, FL 32796 321-267-2545 Saturday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m.
Thanksgiving Feast will all the trimmings (Parish Hall)
Thursday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Holy Eucharist with hymns.
Thanksgiving Day Eucharist Service with choir. Offering and canned food donations will be given to Gateway to Hope Ministries.
1603 E. Winter Park Road, Orlando, FL 32803 407-894-1641 Thursday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.
Episcopal Church of St. Mary’s
5750 SE 115th St., Belleview, FL 34420 352-347-6422 Wednesday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.
Church of the Blessed Redeemer
50 W. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 321-723-5272 Wednesday, Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Eve worship service.
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Thanksgiving Eve service, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.
202 Pontotoc Plaza, Auburndale, FL 33823 863-967-2130 Wednesday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service
— Schedules are subject to change —
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460 N. Grandview St. , Mount Dora, FL 32757 352-383-2832 Thursday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day Potluck. If your family is far away, don’t despair. Join us!
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
1225 Degroodt Road SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908 321-725-6881 Wednesday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m.
319 W. Wisconsin Ave., DeLand, FL 32720 386-734-1814 Sunday, Nov. 18, 3-5:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist, followed by reception.
Holy Eucharist with healing.
Thanksgiving Eve Service
By Jeff Gardenour
1250 Paige Place, The Villages, FL 32159-9315 352-750-1010 Thursday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.
St. Jude’s Episcopal Church
815 E. Graves Ave., Orange City, FL 32763 386-775-6200 Saturday, Nov. 10, 4-6 p.m. Annual Turkey Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Service
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
700 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-444-5673 Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Evensong service to be held.
St. Richard’s Episcopal Church
5151 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, FL 32792 407-671-4211 Thursday, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Service, Holy Eucharist with hymns.
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2018 Holiday Events Schedule – Advent, Christmas and Epiphany Advent and Christmas are among the busiest times of year for churchgoers, and that trend is expected to continue for Episcopal churches around the Diocese of Central Florida. Advent 2018, which is the first season of the church year, officially starts Sunday, Dec. 2, and ends Monday, Dec. 24, on Christmas Eve. Advent is the season in which Christians ready for the Lord’s nativity. Christmas Day (Tuesday, Dec. 25) is one of seven principal feasts in the Book of Common Prayer and is part of the Christmas season, which runs 12 days until Jan. 5.
Partial list of services as of Oct. 18; full list will be published on CFE Online. — Churches listed in alphabetical order —
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 407-849-0680
Sunday, Dec. 2
5 p.m., Twilight Courtyard Reception 6 p.m., Advent Evensong
Sunday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.
Christmas Lessons & Carols, holiday reception afterward.
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
4 p.m., Christmas Pageant 8 p.m., Festival Eucharist 10:30 p.m., O Holy Night, a carol concert and sing-along 11 p.m., Festival Eucharist
Christ Church
151 W. Church Ave., Longwood, FL 32750 407-339-6812
Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.
Lighting of Advent I Candle Ceremony and Eucharist Service.
Sunday, Dec. 9
10 a.m., Lighting of Advent II Candle Ceremony and Eucharist Service. 4 p.m., Christmas Caroling to shut-ins
Sunday, Dec. 16
10 a.m., Lighting of Advent III Candle Ceremony and Eucharist Service.
Sunday, Dec. 23
10 a.m., Lighting of Advent IV Candle Ceremony and Eucharist Service.
Monday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service and Carol Singing.
Christ the King Episcopal Church 6400 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL 33810 863-858-1948
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m.
Blue Christmas Service (quiet music, readings and reflections in recognizance of those who are going through painful passages in their lives).
Sunday, Dec. 23
10 a.m., Advent IV service, Children’s Christmas Play
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services 5:30 p.m., Family Service
10 p.m., Midnight Mass
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Sunday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, 7 p.m.
Boar’s Head Festival – Service of the Epiphany (colorful ceremony of Christmastide and Epiphany, celebrated since the Middle Ages in England).
Christ the King Episcopal 26 Willow Drive, Orlando, FL 32807 407-277-1151
Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m.
Eucharist Celebration of our Savior’s Birth with special
musical performances, followed by wonderful fellowship and reception in the Parish Hall.
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
Celebrating our dear Savior’s birth!
Church of Our Saviour
1000 Jersey Lane NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 321-723-8032
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.
Nine Lessons & Carols, Advent Service No. 2
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services 4 p.m., Holy Eucharist with Families 10:30 p.m., Carol Prelude 11 p.m., Holy Eucharist with Organ & Choir
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
Christmas Day Morning Prayer with Communion
Church of Our Saviour
200 Northwest 3rd St., Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-763-4843
Wednesday, Dec. 19
Third Wednesday Prayer Service featuring “Longing for Light in the Darkness.”
Sunday, Dec. 23 Advent Services
8 a.m., Mass 10:30 a.m., Mass, Children’s Christmas Pageant
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services 6 p.m., Christmas Eve Family Mass 9:30-10 p.m., Lessons and Carols 10 p.m., Christmas Eve Mass
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Christmas Day Mass
Church of St. Luke & St. Peter 2745 Canoe Road, St. Cloud, FL 34772 407-892-3227
Sunday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m.
‘Joy to All the World’ Christmas Cantata and Music Celebration. Led by the director of music of Church of St. Luke & St. Peter and an accomplished choral and orchestra director, Mr. Timothy Hearn, this program will set our hearts toward the coming of Jesus through choral music, many instruments, and a Gospel presentation of the nativity.
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
6 p.m., Family Service with Children’s Christmas Nativity 11 p.m., Traditional Midnight Mass with choir, choral-sung Eucharist and incense.
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
Christmas Morning Service, Rite II Holy Eucharist with an intimate feel to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, time TBA Epiphany Service
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Church of the Ascension
4950 South Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 328919 407-876-3480
Sunday, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols (full choir and strings)
Monday, Dec. 24, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Services
Church of the Blessed Redeemer
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
5 pm., Children’s Communion, with 50 minutes of Lessons, Carols, and Communion designed especially for wiggly, excited children and their families in the Parish Hall. 7 p.m., Traditional Rite 1 Festival Holy Communion with choir, carols, candles and incense in the church. 10:30 p.m., Traditional Rite 2 Festival Holy Communion with choir, carols, and candles in the church.
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m.
1225 Degroodt Road SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908
Christmas Day Service. Simple Christmas Communion with carols on guitar.
Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship
Corpus Christi Episcopal Church
321-725-6881
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, 9 a.m. Epiphany Service
3430 County Road 470, Okahumpka, FL 34762 352-787-8430
Church of the Good Shepherd
Christmas Eve Service, Candle-Lit Eucharist
Service
221 S. Fourth St., Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-676-8578
Sunday, Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. Advent Wreath Workshop Daughters of the King will host this fifth annual workshop so that individuals and families can make their own Advent wreaths. There will be a nominal fee to cover the cost of materials.
Sunday, Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Banquet and Pageant. This event is the favorite evening of the year for many of our parishioners. We begin with wassail in the memorial garden, followed by a delicious roast beef dinner. We then move into the church to enjoy a handbell concert and our traditional Christmas pageant. The pageant, a 77-year tradition, is presented by our parish children.
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
5:30 p.m., Festival Eucharist with a choir. Childcare available. 9 p.m., Festival Eucharist with a choir. Childcare available.
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
Christmas Day Service in the chapel.
Church of the Holy Spirit
601 S. Highland Ave., Apopka, FL 32703 407-886-1740
Advent Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Evening prayer in the main church.
Sunday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m.
Lessons and Carols. Combined choirs of Holy Spirit, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic, and First Presbyterian, hosted by St. Francis of Assisi, 834 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 327036560. St. Francis of Assisi phone: 407-886-4602.
Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. Eucharist Sunday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m. Christmas Lessons and Carols
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Feast of the Epiphany
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
1603 E. Winter Park Road, Orlando, FL 32803 407-894-1641
Sunday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m.
Advent I Service. Evensong with recital. Bells, Men’s Schola. Andrew Walker, organist, St. Michael’s, performing. Reception afterward.
Sunday, Dec. 23, 10:15 a.m.
Advent IV Service. Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist. Choir & String Quartet.
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
4 p.m., Holy Eucharist with pageant and candle-lighting for families. 8 p.m., Sung Holy Eucharist with candle-lighting. Choir and bells. 10 p.m., Sung Holy Eucharist with candle-lighting. Choir and incense.
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with hymns. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, 10:15 a.m.
Epiphany Eucharist, followed by annual visitation of the Three Kings in the Parish Hall, and then pinata festivities in the courtyard.
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
Episcopal Church of St. Mary’s
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 23
7 p.m., Family Eucharist 11 p.m., Holy Eucharist in main church
Christmas Day Service, Holy Eucharist in the Little Church.
Church of the Messiah
241 N. Main St., Winter Garden, FL 34787 407-656-3218
Sunday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m.
5750 SE 115th St., Belleview, FL 34420 352-347-6422 8 and 10:30 am., Advent IV Services 10:30 a.m., Children’s Christmas Page
Monday, Dec. 24, 8 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. Christmas Day Service
Christmas Eve “Eve” Service. Contemporary Communion with the Worship Band in the Parish Hall. This is for those, who on Christmas Eve may be traveling, don’t want to fight the crowd at church, are willing to give up their seat to a visitor, or have other festivities … or who just like their music fun and loud!
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2018 Holiday Events Schedule – Advent, Christmas and Epiphany Grace Episcopal Church
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
Monday, Dec. 24
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, 5 p.m. Epiphany Service Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019
Saturday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m.
Epiphany Services
Thursday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m.
St. Mary of the Angels Episcopal Church
Thanksgiving Day Potluck. If your family is far away, don’t despair. Join us!
6316 Matchett Road, Orlando, FL 32809 407-855-1930
Saturday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
4110 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange, FL 32127 386-767-3583 5 p.m., Children’s Christmas Eve Service in Historic Chapel 6 p.m., Children’s “Happy Birthday, Jesus” Party in Parish Life Center 7 p.m., Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service in main church
Christmas Day Service (Church)
7:30, 9 and 11:15 a.m., Recognition of Epiphany at Sunday Services 7 p.m., Epiphany Service at St. John’s Episcopal Service, 610 Young St., Melbourne.
Tuesday, Dec. 25
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Holy Apostles Episcopal Church
Monday, Dec. 24, 5 and 10 p.m.
10 a.m., Christmas Day Service in Historic Chapel
505 Grant Avenue, Satellite Beach, FL 32927 321-777-0024
Wednesday, Nov. 28; Dec. 5 and 12, 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Church Library Meeting Room
Sunday, Dec. 2, 9 and 16 (three-week series), 9:15-10:15 a.m.
202 Pontotoc Plaza, Auburndale, FL 33823 863-967-2130 Christmas Eve Services
St. Barnabas Church
319 W. Wisconsin Ave., DeLand, FL 32720 386-734-1814
Saturday, Dec. 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
Advent Series “Pride and Incarnation” (Judgement & Gossip), Parish Hall
Christmas Breakfast with St. Nick
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
Lessons and Carols with reception to follow.
414 Pine St., Titusville, FL 32796 321-267-2545
Thanksgiving Feast will all the trimmings (Parish Hall)
Advent Service – Annual New Year’s Eve Bash (Saturday Night before Advent). Join us for small plates and live jazz.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 5:30 p.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols with a professional string quartet.
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services 5:30 p.m., Family Eucharist with Children’s Pageant 10 p.m., Carol Singing 11 p.m., Choral Eucharist
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Christmas Eucharist Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.
Rite II Epiphany Service
5 p.m., Family Service 10:30 p.m., Caroling Prelude 11 p.m., Candlelight Service
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
7:30 a.m., Rite I Epiphany Service 10 a.m., Rite II Epiphany Service
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m.
11 p.m., Festival Choral Eucharist
Christmas Day Service (casual service)
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 500 W. Stuart St., Bartow, FL 863-533-3581
5 p.m., Pageant and Family Eucharist 10:30 p.m., Choral Music
St. David’s by the Sea Episcopal Church 600 4th St. South, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 321-783-2554
Sunday, Dec. 23,
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019
St. George’s Episcopal Church 1250 Paige Place, The Villages, FL 32159 352-750-1010
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. Christmas Morning Service Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, 8 and 10:30 a.m.
5 p.m., Family Service 10 p.m., Carols 10:30 p.m., The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019
8 a.m., Rite I Service (Epiphany) 10 a.m., Rite II Service (Epiphany)
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
700 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-444-5673
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
4:30 p.m., Youth Choir Concert 5 p.m., Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist 7:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Contemporary Service with Holy Eucharist 10:30 p.m., Choir Concert 11 p.m., Christmas Eve Traditional Service with Holy Eucharist
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
Christmas Day Traditional Service with Holy Eucharist
Monday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. A Festival of Lessons and Carols Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m. New Year’s Day Worship/The Holy Name Traditional Service
Sunday, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 9:30 a.m.
Greening of the Church after church potluck.
New Organ Dedication Concert Dr. John T. Lowe, Jr. Organist
with Holy Eucharist
Monday, Dec. 24, 6 and 9 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24, 5:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve Services
Monday, Dec. 24, 4 and 9 p.m.
5 p.m., Healing Service with Holy Eucharist
Advent Services
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m. Christmas Day Service Sunday, Dec. 30
Christmas Eve Services Festive Eucharist Services with Choir (Prelude music and caroling begin 30 minutes before each service.)
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Monday, Dec. 31, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
New Year’s Eve Service, followed by wine-and-cheese reception
Christmas Day Service Festive Eucharist Service with Choir
Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., beginning Nov. 28
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church
St. Jude’s Episcopal Church
Sunday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 8 a.m.-noon Annual Cookie Walk Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with
Christmas Eve Services
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, 9:30 a.m. Epiphany Service 50 W. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 321-723-5272 Advent Bible Study (Parish Hall)
Sunday, Dec. 2
10:30 a.m., Advent Craft Fair (Parish Hall) 4 p.m., Blue Christmas Service (Church)
Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m.
Christmas Caroling Around the Parish (Meet in the Parish Hall)
Saturday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m.
Lessons and Carols Services (Church)
Sunday, Dec. 23, 7:30, 9 and 11:15 a.m. Lessons and Carols Services (Church)
Monday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Services (includes Holy Eucharist) 11 a.m., Trinity Towers, downtown Melbourne 3 p.m., Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist, Children and Family Service (Church) 5 p.m., Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – Rite II (Church) 8 p.m., Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – Rite II (Church)
11 p.m., Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – Rite I (Church)
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Festival of Lights, time to be announced
901 Clearmont St., Sebastian, FL 32958 772-589-2770
Advent I Service – Praise, Prayer and Healing Service
Sunday, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23 Advent services 8 a.m., Rite I 9:15 a.m. Pastor’s Study 10 a.m., Rite II with music 10 a.m., Nursery
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve services 7 p.m., Service 10 p.m., Service with incense.
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
Christmas Day Service for the mature, those who don’t drive at night, and visiting guests.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
Epiphany Service – Praise, Prayer and Healing Service
815 E. Graves Ave., Orange City, FL 32763 386-775-6200
Christmas Pageant, candlelight procession
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. Christmas Day Service Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, 8 and 10:30 a.m.
Epiphany Services. The three kings appear, and the King cake is presented and eaten.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 4 Church St., Cocoa, FL 32922 321-636-3781
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019
8:30 a.m., Healing Service with Holy Eucharist 11 a.m., Healing Service with Holy Eucharist
St. Richard’s Episcopal Church
5151 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, FL 32792 407-671-4211
Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services 4 p.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II 7 p.m., Concert 7:30 p.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day Service Sunday, Dec. 30
8 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II 5 p.m., Lessons and Carols with champagne-and-strawberry reception in pre-celebration of New Year’s Eve.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, 5 p.m.
Epiphany Sunday Service, followed by Epiphany Potluck and White Elephant Exchange.
Sunday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m.
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Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
Holiday Advent/Christmas schedules are subject to change.
Advent Lessons and Carols Service
5:30 p.m., Family Service 10 p.m., Late Christmas Eve Service
Please refer to www.cfdiocese.org for the most current schedules.
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EPISCOPAL & ANGLICAN NEWS
Let Your Light Shine
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
Mark 16:15
By Father Loren
Just before the Offertory I often say, “Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). Those words are far more than a gentle reminder to be generous with your tithes and offerings. They are an invitation to live our lives as an offering to the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 12:1).
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ince moving to Asia, those words have taken on additional significance for Linda and me. In much of Asia, there simply is no one shining the light of Jesus Christ. The vast majority of the Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, and Atheists (or Secularists) across Asia have never met a follower of Jesus and will never have a friend who knows and worships Jesus as Lord. Never … at all … throughout their whole lifetime, unless something changes so that the light can shine here. Linda and I were called out of our church home in Central Florida to serve with TEAM, a global alliance that works to establish reproducing churches where the need is greatest. We invest in individuals who work to bring the light of Jesus to dark places in Asia. My role is to recruit, orient, and equip individuals to work and serve the Lord here, and Linda’s role is to keep them spiritually and emotionally healthy, so they can stay as long as the Lord keeps the doors open. To give you an idea of the challenges we face: we recently visited two of our colleagues in a city of 7 million people. A ministry team was in crisis; their plans had been severely disrupted by government actions. The four of us worked together under God’s guidance to come up with a two-part action plan to address this crisis. Part 1 was for Linda to help team members work through stress, fear, and grief so they could make decisions about how to move forward in ministry. Part 2 was for me to explore options and identify what we could learn from this crisis, so we can take proactive steps that benefit our other efforts in Asia.
The Rt. Rev. Hugo also served as assisting bishop in Diocese of Central Florida By Larry Leech
Not all challenges are the result of the culture – some come out of the ordinary realities of life. The colleagues mentioned above have a mother living in Florida who is slipping into dementia. So, we also discussed the emotional and strategic impact that caring for a loved one from a long distance is having on them as individuals and on the team’s ability to function well. When we saw them again a week later, they were bubbling over with gratitude. They had a new sense of freedom to make some of those decisions that they need to make. One consequence of the changing political and economic environment is an urgent need for people to be better prepared to face the difficulties involved in letting their light shine “at the ends of the earth.” I am, therefore, spearheading a new innovation lab, where new and current workers can learn and explore how to serve the Lord in dark places, with few resources and possible persecution. If we can give individuals a better start, they will do better and stay longer. We are grateful to the individuals and parishes in the diocese who have already become partners with us through prayer, finances, and more! We are dependent upon God’s grace and His people to keep our ministry going. We cannot face the increased pressures without increased prayer, and we cannot live in and travel across Asia without financial resources. If you would like to be a part of what God is doing in Asia through us, please email us at: ReachUs@EngagingTheAdventure. org. Tell us how you would like to engage this adventure with us and we will be happy to explore how we can best partner together in the Lord’s work. –Loren+ Father Loren and Linda, long-time members of the Diocese, serve with TEAM, a 501(c)3 working where the need is greatest. You can learn about TEAM at:
www.TEAM.org
** Due to the sensitive nature of some of this work, we are keeping names and places simple to protect the confidentiality and security of our colleagues.
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First Episcopal Bishop of Honduras Passes Away
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he Rt. Rev. Hugo Luis Pina-Lopez, the assisting bishop in the Diocese of Central Florida since 2001, died Sept. 20 at the age of 79.
Born in La Gloria in Camaguey, Cuba, Bishop Hugo was a graduate of La Progressiva School and Union Theological Seminary and later fled the country because of religious persecution. From there, he went to Spain and then Honduras, where he founded numerous missions, as well as El Hoger, a home for orphaned boys. In 1978, Bishop Hugo was consecrated as the first Bishop of Honduras. Seven Episcopal churches existed at that time, and he grew the denomination to 26 churches by the time he finished his ministry there. “What a legacy he left the people of Honduras. Bishop Hugo’s evangelism combined with his faith, obedience and loyalty are the hallmarks of an unmatchable life of ministry,” said Bishop Greg Brewer of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. Bishop Hugo served in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida from 1984 until his death. During his time in Central Florida, Bishop Hugo was instrumental in reinvigorating the Episcopal Hispanic churches. “I followed Hugo as Bishop of Honduras after his resignation, but he was also my rector at St. Simon’s, Miami, before he went to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as an appointee missionary priest,” says The Rt. Rev. Leopold Frade, former Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Honduras, and the third Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida. “He was certainly a faithful man of God and planted a real missionary church that allowed Bishop (Lloyd) Allen and me to grow the Diocese of Honduras.” In June of this year, Bishop Hugo, despite his failing health, was honored at a service at St. Matthew’s Church in Orlando for his 40 years devoted to serving the Lord. Bishop Hugo is survived by his wife, Minerva; daughters Elizabeth and Jennifer; and son, Hugo. More than 250 people attended his memorial service.
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DIOCESE • Nov. 9-10 – Women’s Retreat
Diocesan Calendar
Nov. 18, 3 p.m. – Organ and Trumpet Concert
“Masterpiece” Women’s Retreat at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Enterprise.
Progressive Organ Plus – Organ and Trumpet Concert, Cathedral of St. Luke, Orlando
Nov 10, 8:30 a.m. – ICS Live Classes
Nov. 18, 4 p.m. – Ordination
Diocesan office, Orlando,
Nov. 10 – Holiday Bazaar Annual Holiday Bazaar, Church of the Holy Spirit, Apopka.
Nov. 11, 4 p.m. – Pre-Revival Deanery Meeting
Ordination to the Priesthood and Celebration of a New Ministry – the Rev. Kevin Bartle, St. Mary of the Angels, Orlando.
Nov. 27, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. – Southwest Deanery Clericus St. Stephen’s, Lakeland
Bishop Greg Brewer will host Southwest Deanery meeting at St. Paul’s in Winter Haven to cast a vision for the Revival and to recruit people for this ministry opportunity.
Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Northwest Deanery Clericus
Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Bazaar and Luncheon
Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Fresh Expressions
St. Edward’s, Mount Dora
Bazaar and Luncheon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Eustis.
Fresh Expressions Vision Day, St. Luke & St. Peter, St. Cloud
Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-noon – Youth Leader Meeting
Dec. 2, 6 p.m. – Advent Evensong
Diocesan Youth Leader meeting and lunch, Diocesan office, Orlando. To reserve lunch, email Beverly Jennings at bjennings@cfdiocese.org or call her at 407-206-4424.
Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon – Diocesan Youth Leaders Lunch Meeting Diocesan Office, Orlando. RSVP to Beverly Jennings at bjennings@cfdiocese.org
Nov. 16-18 – Annual Men’s Retreat Camp Wingmann, Avon Park.
Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.-noon – Gathering for Women “Women at the Well” Gathering for Women, Corpus Christi Episcopal Church, Okahumpka.
Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-noon – Cursillo Diocesan office, Orlando
Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s men’s choir leads a candlelight procession through Gothic aisles and arches. Reception starts at 5 p.m. in courtyard. Event sponsored by Bill DeTurk.
Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-noon – Cursillo Commissions/Elections
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Bishop Brewer Visitation Schedule 11/18/18 (a.m.) Port Orange, Grace 11/18/18 (p.m.) Orlando, St. Mary of the Angels (Priesthood Ordination & New Ministry – The Rev. Kevin Bartle) 11/25/18 No Visitation 12/1/18 Ocala, Gateway to Hope at St. Patrick’s 12/2/18 (a.m.) Ocala, Grace 12/2/18 (p.m.) Orlando, Cathedral (Advent Evensong) 12/9/18 Oviedo, Incarnation 12/16/18 (a.m.) Belleview, St. Mary’s 12/16/18 (p.m.) Apopka, Holy Spirit (Priesthood Ordination – The Rev. Rob Griffith) 12/24/18 Orlando, Cathedral (Christmas Eve) 12/31/18 No Visitation 1/6/19 Orlando, Jesus de Nazaret 1/13/19 Satellite Beach, Holy Apostles 1/20/19 (a.m.) Orlando, San Cristobal 1/20/19 (p.m.) Orlando, Cathedral (Deacon Ordinations) 1/27/19 Orlando, Cathedral (Annual Meeting) 2/3/19 Orlando, Cathedral (Presiding Bishop) Bishop Brewer’s visitation dates are subject to change. Please refer to www.cfdiocese.org for the most current visitation listing.
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Dec. 16, 4 p.m. – Ordination Ordination to the Priesthood – the Rev. Robert Griffith, Church of the Holy Spirit, Apopka
Dec. 16, 6 p.m. – Lessons and Carols Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s Christmas Lessons and Carols by the Cathedral Choristers with the Orlando Boys and Girls Choir and their alums, based on Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge UK. Holiday reception afterward. Event sponsored by Dr. Matt Gay.
Dec. 24, 10:30 p.m. – Carol Concert and Sing-along Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s “O Holy Night” carol concert and sing-along with the Music Chamber Orchestra and the Cathedral choir, followed by Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at 11 p.m.
Jan. 27, 2019, 3 p.m. – Horns & Pipes Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s 26th annual spectacular concert for brass orchestra and percussion, with Ben Lane and Michael Petrosh at the organ. Event sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. John Lyle.
Feb. 1-2, 2019 – Diocesan 50th Anniversary Convention/Revival Revival at The First Baptist Orlando, convention at Trinity Prep, Winter Park.
Events and dates subject to change. Please check www.cfdiocese.org for the most current listings.
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NEWS FROM THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA WWW.CFDIOCESE.ORG • Volume 120, No.6 •Nov.-Dec. 2018
Task Force to Discuss Covenant of Marriage
Page 4
Former Diocese Bishops Expect a Riveting Convention in 2019
Pages 9-10
Pages 11-12
Rectors Reference How ‘Keep Saying Yes to Jesus’ Has Impacted Their Lives
Holiday Events Schedule – Advent, Christmas and Epiphany
Pages 24-25
First Episcopal Bishop of Honduras Passes Away
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