Central Florida Episcopalian Newspaper September, 2016

CENTRALFLORIDAEPISCOPALIAN NEWS FROM THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA • WWW.CFDIOCESE.ORG • Volume 118, No. 5 • Sept. 2016

Staying Sane in an Election Year

Have You Heard of YouthWorks?

Canterbury Shares Secrets to Hospitality Construction at St. Peters to Start Soon The Diocese Answers a Cry for Help

Canterbury Altar

The Diocese of Central Florida The Right Reverend Gregory O. Brewer, Bishop Serving 15 counties through 86 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 over 85 million Christians in over 165 countries around the world

Contents Bishop Brewer Discusses Staying Sane in an Election Year......................................................3 Grief Workshop: How It Helped Me Help Those Who Grieve......................................................4 Counseling Centers Support Pastors in Pulse Aftermath.........................................................5 YouthWorks Summer 2016 Mission Experience.......................................................................6 St. Matthew’s Announces New ‘R School’ Partnership.............................................................7 Camp Wingmann Calendar of Events......................................................................................9 Diocese Answers ‘Cry for Help’ in West Virginia.....................................................................10 The Episcopal Relief & Development Fair Trade Project.........................................................10 Special Section: Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center.....................................................11 Canterbury: A Hospitable Home...........................................................................................12 Canterbury’s 40 Day Journey................................................................................................14 Canterbury’s Celtic Evening: Festive, Financial, and Fun .......................................................14 Meet Canterbury’s Sue Grosso, Guest Services.....................................................................15

Central Florida Episcopalian The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer. Bishop The Rt. Rev. John W. Howe Retired The Rt. Rev. Dorsey F. Henderson Retired The Rt. Rev. Hugo Pina-Lopez 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

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Success Stories: How Canterbury Is Changing Lives..............................................................16 Canterbury: A ‘Thin Place’ Thick with God’s Presence............................................................17 How You Can Be Part of Canterbury’s Mission.......................................................................18 Bishop Brewer’s Visitation Schedule, September-December.................................................20 Diocese Calendar of Events, Fall 2016..................................................................................20 Building for the Future: St. Peter’s New ‘Church on the Hill’...................................................21 Racism: Why It’s Anything but Skin-Deep..............................................................................22 St. Richard’s Celebrates 60 Years with ‘A Concert of Sacred Jazz’..........................................24 Meet Erick Perez, ‘First Voice’ of the Diocese........................................................................24 A Fresh New Way to Help Those in Need................................................................................26

The Ven. Kristi Alday, Archdeacon

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BISHOP BREWER

Bishop Brewer Discusses Staying Sane in an Election Year

By Bishop Brewer

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n this election season, isn’t it tempting to get caught up in the frenzy?

Everyone we encounter seems to want to polarize and divide us. “Whose side are you on?” “If you vote for him/her you are voting to dismantle our democracy!” “If you don’t vote at all, you’re just giving a vote to him/her.” “How can you call yourself a Christian and vote for him/her?”

Yes, the upcoming election is very important, but losing our kindness and generosity in the process can be worse than voting for any particular candidate.

All of this touches me, too. It’s easy to get frustrated when other people don’t see it your way, right? But I know that if I find myself demonizing people on the other side, I’m on spiritually dangerous ground. The world may act that way, but such behavior has no place in the body of Christ.

So, as I feel these tugs, I want to share with you what I’m doing as I approach the election this November.

Pray for our candidates. We are instructed to pray for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2), and one of the most important contributions I (or any other Christian) can make is to pray. If you believe that God answers prayer, please join me.

Learn about those running for local office. Those who serve in state and local government often have more influence in our day-to-day lives than any presidential candidate. This election is about more than who is elected president of our country, and it is crucial that we vote wisely.

Commit to remaining friends with those who support candidates other than those I support.

It’s an astonishing statement for me to write, but I realize we have become so divided that choosing whether or not to back a particular candidate can make or break friendships. May God protect us from this kind of division, especially within the body of Christ.

When sharing political position, expect to receive criticism—from fellow Christians as well as others. The overarching narrative that touches so much of our political commentary says, “Not only is the other side wrong, but they are also crazy and dangerous to the future of our nation.” Please don’t get sucked into such acrimony. Be clear about your position but generous in your disposition.

Finally, I am committed to staying close to Christ regardless of the outcome.

No matter who is elected, I will not give up hope that God is at work. Whether the outcome of this election brings blessings, judgment, or both, I will trust that Jesus is still “the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth” (Revelation 1:5).

Let us choose to be faithful to Christ, to love our neighbors, and to pray diligently, especially in this season of political turmoil.

Make the effort to listen to and learn from political commenters with whom I disagree.

Some of our television news programs, in an effort to gain viewers, sensationalize the news; and some of our commentators interpret the facts in such a way as to help make their case. This is why I need to listen to more than one point of view.

Bishop Greg Brewer

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REACHING OUT

Grief Workshop Changed My Perspective Christ in us gives us the ability to help those who grieve

By Wendy Leech

Imagine the pain of a friend who attended funerals with his brother, mourning the loss of close friends: 10 victims of the Pulse massacre.

Imagine a colleague’s shock as he explained he would miss work to attend a funeral for a family member who died from suicide.

Imagine a dear friend’s grief when her husband of 35 years died in his sleep, leaving her with two teenage children.

You would hurt for these people but struggle to know how to help them.

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nswers for concerned care providers came on Saturday, July 16, at the Grief Workshop taught by Archdeacon Kristi Alday, dean of the Institute for Christian Studies. Alday, who holds a master’s degree in counseling, brought grief recovery experience from her former position as COO of Walking the Mourner’s Path, a national and international grief ministry. Her experience includes counseling mourners in New York City after 9/11.

More than 80 clergy and lay people filled the Cathedral Church of Saint Luke’s fellowship hall.

The daylong workshop challenged attendees to accept this “do not flinch” ministry.

Alday encouraged listeners to come alongside and not recoil from anything the grieving person says. She instructed workshop students to use the terms death and died, not lost and passed on. “Grievers need to accept the reality of the loss,” Alday said. At the same time, people can listen, give a simple hug, and express genuine compassion to help grievers who might otherwise crawl into isolation because society wants them to get over it quickly.

Even Christian society.

Alday’s open forum outlined four tasks of mourning, three phases of grief, 10 stages of grief, and eight normal reactions to grief.

Alday instructed the audience to listen to the way the person in grief tells the story of the loved one.

The story reveals their stage of grief.

Kristi Alday

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Stage 1, Shock: The griever tells how their loved one died. Immediate details of the death.

Stage 2, Suffering: The griever relates that they died. The facts.

Stage 3, Recovering: The griever shifts to how they lived. Fond memories of the loved one.

During the initial grief stage, shock, the person’s ability to cope is limited to surviving. Their depth perception is off. They forget things.

During the suffering stage, 85 percent of people will abuse something: drugs, alcohol, food, exercise, and so on. Awareness that these behaviors are common helps the comforter to compassionately redirect the griever into a healthy outlet for their pain. For example, suggest a shopping outing or a lunch date. Offer to take a painting class together.

In the final stage, recovering, the griever will begin to share meaningful memories, such as a favorite vacation or the loved one’s hobbies.

Alday stressed that grief counseling requires allowing people time to grieve without placing them on a timetable. “When pressed,” she said, “the average person working through grief may take three years or more to work to a point of fond memories being the norm.” Alday stressed the importance of allowing people as much time as they need and of validating the griever’s feelings without judgment or shock.

REACHING OUT Even Christ expressed grief. Jesus cried when Lazarus died. He removed himself to be alone, seeking comfort from his Father upon hearing the news of his cousin John’s beheading.

At some point, we all meet someone in grief.

Alday’s training affirmed that we have the Spirit of Christ within us and the ability to offer our comforting presence to a griever.

For the full teaching from the July 16 Grief Workshop, find the video online soon through the ICS website. Further instruction will be available through a new book coauthored by the Ven. Kristen N. Alday and the Rev. Danielle D. Morris, titled 30 Days for Healing Your Grief, to be released next spring. Information on how to order the book will be available this fall on the Diocese website, www.cfdiocese.org.

4 Tasks of Mourning:

(According to William Worden) 1. Accept the reality of loss.

2. Experience the pain of grief.

3. Adjust to the new environment.

4. Emotionally relocate the deceased.

10 Stages of Grief 1. Shock 2. Emotional Release 3. Depression 4. Physical Symptoms 5. Anxiety 6. Hostility 7. Guilt 8. Hesitation to resume normal activities 9. Healing of memories 10. Acceptance

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Reactions to Grief

1. Shock 2. Anger 3. Guilt 4. Shame 5. Anxiety 6. Sadness 7. Loneliness 8. Helplessness

Wendy Leech coordinates the production of the Central Florida Episcopalian and CFE Online www.cfe-online.com. Recently experiencing the death of a close friend, Wendy sought to gain insight into the grieving process through this practical workshop.

Read This If You Minister to Pulse Victims, Families

ASBURY SEMINARY, Eirene Counseling to offer free support to pastors and leaders

By Dr. Steve Gober, Vice President, Asbury Theological Seminary

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ecognizing that ministry fatigue can potentially become overwhelming for pastors and leaders in situations such as the current one Orlando faces, Asbury Theological Seminary is partnering with Eirene Counseling Services (ECS) to provide free counseling to those ministering to people impacted by the Pulse crisis.

Georgina Panting, a lead counselor and co-owner of ECS, serves as an affiliate professor on Asbury’s Florida Dunnam campus, and we regularly refer students to Georgina and her team. We already share a strong connection and have seen the positive impact of their ministry, which offers bilingual (Spanish-English) services.

Currently, we have committed to providing up to 100 free counseling sessions according to the following guidelines:

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Eirene Counseling Services (ECS) will provide brief counseling

(up to three sessions) to people involved in ministering to individuals

affected by the shooting.

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Asbury Seminary will partner with ECS to cover the cost of the services.

People needing these services should either call Steve’s office at Asbury Seminary, (407) 482-7550 (bilingual), or the office of ECS, (407) 992-4452 or (407) 401-1990 (Spanish).

As an alternative to individual counseling sessions, ECS is ready to organize a short-term caregiver support group (up to six meetings). Support-group sessions would be hosted on Asbury’s campus with a minimum of five participants. Group participation would be in lieu of individual counseling yet offer additional sessions and the added benefit of meeting as a group with a licensed counselor.

ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY is located at 8401 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825.

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH

YouthWorks Summer 2016 Mission Experience Grace Episcopal Church, Port Orange

By Father Rick Burhans “The idea that for my job I can serve the homeless in the morning, hang out with the mentally disabled at lunch, and spend the afternoon playing with kids—and all of that counts as serving God’s kingdom—is mind-blowing. The variety of service opportunities Daytona offers is stunning. Our youth truly enjoyed them all!” –YouthWorks staff member

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od truly does work in wonderful and unexpected ways! A few summers ago, while celebrating Holy Eucharist at a local assisted-living center, I met a group of teen missionaries. They were serving there as part of a short-term missions trip. When I asked where they were from, their answer surprised me. They were from four states and represented four denominations. One of the chaperones was a priest from St. Petersburg, Florida, and she informed me they were part of the youth-mission group YouthWorks.

This piqued my attention, causing me to ponder how the youth of Grace, Port Orange, might get involved in this ministry. After some research, it was discovered that YouthWorks is a national youth-mission organization based in Minneapolis. They operate sites all over the country and have served in the greater Daytona Beach area since 2005.

Each week during June and July, YouthWorks brings teams from all over the country to their 70-plus mission sites. Each team stays for one week and then returns home. YouthWorks provides college-age staff to operate their sites, which offer well-designed and structured experiences for all the teams.

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Grace, along with the youth of St. James’, Ormond Beach, served at the Daytona Beach site in June of 2014. The youth raved about the experience and have continued to participate each year since. We at Grace were asked if we would consider hosting the Daytona site in 2015. We agreed, and it became a fabulous experience for all. We love having these dedicated and enthusiastic servants spend the summer with us.

On Wednesday of each week, we have a wonderful church service with the YouthWorks group, members of the community, and the Grace family. We use a surfboard for an altar, ceramic chalices and patens crafted by our youth, and our Eucharistic Prayer C melded with elements of the YouthWorks daily experiences.

One of my favorite elements of a YouthWorks service is called “Yay, God.” At announcement time, the kids break up into small groups and discuss where they saw God at work that day and how they were blessed to be part of it.

When reconvened, they have the opportunity to share their experiences with the congregation. After each story, the entire group affirms the sharer by saying “Yay, God” and snapping their fingers in approval.

DIOCESAN FAMILY On July 13, we were honored to have Bishop Brewer and his wife, Laura Lee, join us for the evening. They ate spaghetti and fellowshipped with the youth. Afterward, Bishop Brewer led us in worship. It was the first time most had participated in an Episcopal service, so the bishop gave an instructed Eucharist. He preached to the kids using the image of being yoked with one another. Using two youth as examples, he demonstrated that in the world the yoke is heavy and burdensome but that with Christ it is light and helpful.

This message blessed and encouraged the congregation, and all were talking about the service well into the evening.

Bishop Brewer has repeatedly encouraged all the congregations in the Diocese of Central Florida to participate in missions. YouthWorks is a fantastic way to accomplish this goal and to instill the core Christian value of missions in the lives of our youth.

Says a staff member: “Coming here, I did not realize the impact a community could have upon an individual. But over the past two months, I have fallen in love with Daytona Beach and all it has to offer. The people and organizations have heavily influenced me as a person, and I will always be grateful for the time I spent serving God in this community.”

We at Grace, along with the many local agencies where YouthWorks teens serve enthusiastically, endorse this wonderful organization. For information on how you can participate in YouthWorks, feel free to contact Nate McLaughlin at (612) 746-6439 or nate.mclaughlin@YouthWorks.com.

“ORLANDO TRIBUTE” A MUSIC RECITAL to Honor the Victims of the Pulse Nightclub Tragedy and to Celebrate 25 Years of Service by Canon Ben Lane

As a way to continue our support of the OneOrlando Fund, the Cathedral Church of St. Luke and dozens of the finest local musicians are holding a concert to benefit the fund.

BISHOP GREG BREWER has agreed to play the piano and also to speak about the artistic role of the Cathedral in our community.

Come enjoy a musical evening at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32801.

New R School Opens at Students will enjoy variety of real-life learning opportunities

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e are excited to announce a new partnership between St. Matthew’s and the R School. The R School strives to provide real-life learning opportunities that empower students to ask questions, seek answers, and communicate their knowledge with one another. The R School also envisions a learning experience that puts children in daily contact with nature, their environment, and their community.

On the St. Matthew’s campus in Orlando, the R School will provide a variety of enrichment opportunities for children ages 8-14. This campus is an educational resource center operating three days a week, with additional opportunities for community engagement and educational alternatives at the nearby Central Orlando campus.

For more information, visit www.rschool.us or email rschooladmin@ rschool.us. You can also email stmatthewsorlando@gmail.com.

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CAMP WINGMANN

They left their mark at Camp Wingman on the ceiling of Yates Hall:

Where did they leave their mark later in life? We want to know.

• If your name appears in the list below, please let us know your story. •

Eleanor Allen Pete Ambrosia Don Ames Dean Andruk Judy Argeaux David Aspinwall Sharon Atkins Jim Aton Ellis Avis John Ayer Tim Babcock Richard Bache Ashley Bachtloff Lonnell Bailey Melvin Bailey Betty Ball Francis Baltz Gail Barker Larry Barkett Mary Baxter Bruce Beardsley Dick Bell Teddy Birmingham Tommy Blake Betty Biitzer Barb Bock Billy Booth Jim Borgmann David Bowser John Bregger

Betty Brown Diane Brown Mike Brown James Brown Knox Brumby Anne Bryce Lynne Bubier Homer L. Buchan Buddy Buchanan Anne Buche Frank Bunnell Mary Elizabeth Bunnell David Butts Wade Campbell Harlan Carroll Al Chandler Annabelle Cheeseman Owen Cheeseman Steve Cheeseman Keith Chidester Ruth Chobantan Bob Clark Chac Cobb Pete Cole Steve Cook Jean Cox Roy Craig Tammy Craig Christine Cramp Jane Cramphin

Nate Cranor Ernest Croft Gloria Cummings Kerry Davis Diane Day Joan Dehon Chac Dew Jean Dickerson Ruth Dickins Lori Dinawal George Donald John Donald Ken Donald Arthur Draper Pat Drysdale Mary Duncan James Durst Bernard Dykes Neil Erneston Lowell Fenner Don Frantz Carolyn Frazell Joann Frazier Fred Frey Charles Gentry Noreen Geyer Ames Gibbs Jane Glass Barbara Glenn Fran Goodson Mary Grant

Duncan Gray John Green Jim Gregory Elinor Griffin, Steve Grimes Mary Kay Gum Mike Gurr Diann Hagan Don Hall Doug Hall Mary Haller Jim Hammond Ben Hatcher Wendy Hainlin Hallie Hall Laura Halts Thomas Haselton Rick Hay Larry Helton Suzy Hendrix Bobby Hess Tony Hicks Margaret High Zane Hill Faith Hobbs Paul Hockett Daisy Hodges Al Hoffman Jim Honeycutt Fran Hoppen Mark Hoppen

Margaret Horrox Ann Houser Dobsey Howard Hilda Hoyt David Hunt Linda Jacubec Bill James Doris Johnson Bart Jones Corrie Jones Nelson Jones Nina Jones Sally Joyce Amilda Kessler Scott Kiesling Janet King Betty Kline Jerry Knott Tom Knott Carol Kraemer Mary Kuhn Jason Lamar Nancy Lane Liz Lazear David Lee Ed Lee Jack Lintner John Loomis Henry Louttit, Frances Love Bill Lund

Joe Maclaren Father Malcolm Claude Mann Lynn Marcum Ray Markett Chuck Martin Karen Mason Pam Mathis Sarah Mayer Jeanne Mazur Dell McAllister Bill McClaren Esther McLeod Gilbert McCloud Charlie McClung John McClung Virginia McClure Fred McDonald Bonnie McKeller Jay Merkel Jody Mickler Frankie Miles Howard Miles Leslie Miller Jimmy Mills Wayne Mitchell John Montague Joel Montgomery Stephen Moore Eva Moree Tommy Moriss

Bill Morrison Chris Myers Mike Myers Barb Myrick Morton Nace John Negron Barbara Nelson Gloria Nelson Bonnie Newman Kate Nunez Richard Ogden Rikki Ogden Roy Olsen Garrett Owen Lynn Owen Jack Parry Pat Patillo Bud Patterson Pat Patterson Hilda Mae Penwick Marty Perkins Phil Perkins Nancy Phoebus Andy Pierce Bob Platt Roy Pollard Gail Porter Marjorie Porter Barbara Price Danny Price

Nancy Prior Fidella Purdin Pete Raulerson Alva Rayburg Perry Rey Jim Reynolds Margie Ridlon Robbie Risley Olive Robertson Rusty Rose Father Rust Frances Salgado Robin Sanders Ben Saunders Frank Schabert Dick Schofield Ella Schofield Raymond Scott Tommy Scott Paul Scribner Bailey Scrivener Robert Foster Seacrest Ronnie Shrader Joanne Shoptaugh Willard Silva Rita Simon Roy Simon Sally Skipper Mary Rose Speer

Connie Smith Ernest Smith Olive Smith Ralph Smith Sheldon Smith Rees Snedaker Trey Solms Augie Sorvillo James Stevens Lee Stevens Bill Stewart Father Stirling Sara Stribling Gene Suhl Sondra Sumner Debbie Switzer Leonard Tanner Warren Tatoul Chuck Tatum Travis Terry David Thomas Giles Tomkins Sally Tooke Bruce Tramnell Jean Trimble Mickel Tripp Anita Tucker Lucille Turnage Fred Turner H.T. Turner Jerry Tuttle

Jerry Urban Jimmy Urban Delana Van Frank Vann Laurie Ann Vendig Father Voth Barbara Wakefield Cathey Walker Paul Walker Bob Webb Howard Webb Bobbie Webster Garth Webster Frank Osbourne Weech Amy Whitney Caroline Whitney Anne Wiggins Pat Wigham Robert Wilbur Marge Wilies Ernie Willard Edward Williams Jim Wilson Sherry Woolverton Chris Young Melvin Young Pete Young Jeannette Yowell

Share your stories with Tom Seitz, president of the camp board: tcseitzjr@gmail.com 8

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CAMP WINGMANN

Camp Wingmann:

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October 21-23 New Beginnings Weekend 107

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ew Beginnings is a weekend especially designed to respond to the issues, concerns and needs of teenagers in middle school (12-15 year olds). It was created to help young people grow in their love of themselves or others, and or the Lord Jesus Christ. Participants do not have to be Episcopalian, but must be recommended by an Episcopal Church and have the backing of an adult (over age 21) from that church who will attend the weekend as a sponsor. It is expected that all participants, sponsors and team stay for the entire weekend due to the building nature of the talks and activities.

December 2 – 4 Happening

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appening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers for teenagers. It is designed for youth in grades 10-12 and sponsored by the Episcopal Church. Most young people have serious questions about Jesus and the Church. Happening is designed to address these questions. During a Happening weekend, participants experience the love of Christ as shown through prayer, worship, and the ministry of peers, clergy, and lay adults. The Happeners are encouraged to make their renewed faith a apart of their everyday lives. Happening shows how Christianity can keep pace with the many changes in our lives and our world.

For more information on costs and registration, please contact Rev. Phyllis Bartle at 386-775-6200.

Cost is $125. For more information, contact Rev. Becky Toalster at 863-370-7185.

November 5

November 18 – 20

Wingmann Golf Tournament @ River Greens Golf Course

8th Annual Men’s Retreat:

Fathered by God

January 6-8 Winter Camp

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iddle School – High School age welcome. This is a chance for campers to get together for a spiritual boost. Come have a blast playing sports, experiencing the ropes course, line dancing, star gazing, singing and praising God.

Cost is $95.

Visit www.campwingmann.org for more information.

Ca mp Wingma nn is a beautiful and holy place set aside for children, youth and adults in the hope that they will meet Jesus and grow in their faith. It is our desire that they will discover that Christianity is fun and that the most important thing they can do is put Christ at the center of their lives.

At Camp Wingmann

Jesus is Lord!

Helping kids to know and grow in Christ.

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REACHING OUT

Generous gift helps victims in flood-ravaged West Virginia Diocese Answers ‘Cry for Help’

On May 25 , the call to action came to all bishops in the U.S.:

The worst part of the damage in West Virginia appears to be south of us, in Greenbrier County. More than 23 are confirmed dead at this time.

Our local churches in the region appear to be safe and have already provided emergency shelter and food for more than a dozen people.

On August 1, this gift was acknowledged.

The Diocese of Central Florida answered that call with $10,000.

Dear Greg, and the people of the Diocese of Central Florida:

The diocese is receiving financial contributions at

I want to personally thank you for your generous gift to assist with the floods that struck West Virginia a little more than a month ago. Over the past month, we have come to realize how much more devastating the damage was than what we originally thought. Due to the reality that some of West Virginia is very isolated, there are some communities that were not identified until two weeks out. The news has been about the “bigger cities,” but not about the tiny communities with remote access.

The Diocese of West Virginia PO Box 5400 Charleston, WV 25361

Your gift helps us to directly help the individuals that have been most affected. We have been handing out gift cards to the families so that they can begin to rebuild their lives.

Many are stepping in quickly, but the damage is so widespread that it will take weeks to understand the totality of the lives that have been taken and/or destroyed.

Please continue to pray for us and for the good people of West Virginia. The needs will be here long after the news has retreated from the front page (already happened, I’m afraid).

Prayers are deeply desired.

God bless you, and again—thank you.

In Christ,

ln Chríst,

Mike Klusmeyer

The Rt. Rev. W. Mike Klusmeyer

Bishop of the West Virginia Diocese

Bishop of West Virginia

As houses and cars have literally floated away, there is growing concern that the residents had no flood insurance (many didn’t live anywhere near any water), thus further destruction of people’s lives will continue.

The Episcopal Relief & Development FAIR TRADE PROJECT / A new way to help those in need

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ow you can support the work of Episcopal Relief & Development by purchasing some of the world’s finest coffees, teas, chocolates, and foods. The Fair Trade Project was officially launched at the Episcopal Triennial Convention in Salt Lake City in June 2015.

EQUAL EXCHANGE was founded 25 years ago with a mission to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound; to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers; and to demonstrate the contribution of worker cooperatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic, and sustainable world.Equal Exchange works with smallscale farmers in 40 cooperatives in 20 countries. The

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middleman is eliminated, creating greater benefits to farmers and allowing them to receive a fair price for their products. Equal Exchange partners for the long term so that farmers can rely upon them.

The Interfaith Partnership Program is a wholesale program that allows congregations to become involved by:

1 selling Equal Exchange products at monthly

sales or holiday bazaars.

2 planning fundraisers with Equal Exchange

products.

3 organizing an educational program for

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adults or children.

For every pound of product purchased by Episcopalians, 15 cents goes back to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Global Needs Fund. This fund enables Episcopal Relief & Development to meet needs where they are greatest, to fight poverty and disease and respond to disasters quickly—anywhere in the world.

To learn more about Equal Exchange and how to order products, go to: www.episcopalrelief.org/ church-in-action/churchcampaigns/Fair-Trade

A Sacred Space… Right in the middle of everything

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CANTERBURY

Canterbury: A Hospitable Home

By Father Jon Davis

Hospitality - [hos-pi-tal-i-tee] Def. - the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

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his word, in so many ways, defines the mission and ministry of Canterbury. The staff has been discussing our mission and has

summed it up in one sentence (this is not so much for a brochure but has more to do with what we do every day). We have narrowed down our function to this: “We welcome people every day into God’s presence through a ministry of hospitality.”

Every day, people come onto our campus. Some come as strangers but leave as friends. Many are returning for a variety of reasons: to take a class, have a meeting, study, pray, or just be still in a noisy and chaotic world. We welcome and serve them all.

The word “hospitality” also evokes “hospital,” a place where people come for healing; where sick, wounded, hurting people receive care and needed intervention to bring comfort, release, and peace. Canterbury is not only a retreat and conference center, but it is often a hospital as well for those in need of restoration, recovery, and renewal. We see broken hearts and lives mended and made whole.

People come to us from churches and parachurch ministries (the diocese, Campus Crusade, Young Life, Man in the Mirror); institutions and civic organizations (schools, Rotary, Kiwanis); and businesses and the marketplace (Siemens, ESPN). Almost daily we are reminded of this verse: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it” (Hebrews 13:2).

Being a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien and especially of The Hobbit, I am taken by this description of Bilbo Baggins’ home—his hobbit hole: “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole full of worms and oozy smells. This was a hobbit-hole and that means good food, a warm hearth, and all the comforts of home.”

In many ways, the whole story of The Hobbit is about home. Bilbo has one he loves and in which he thrives.

The dwarves are on a quest to reclaim the home that was taken from them, to find a place of comfort, peace, and provision. And through the ministry of Canterbury, people often find their way home.

This life is a journey in which we glimpse and experience the comforts of home. There are stops along the way where we see more clearly and sense more deeply the depth of what home is. I believe and know with all I am that Canterbury is such a place in this world. Ultimately, there is a heavenly home, our final destination where we enter a place prepared for us: “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places” (John 14:2a). Jesus is the way home, and home is where we belong as family connected, rooted, engaged, and anchored.

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CANTERBURY At the center of a home is this sense of hospitality, a gift of the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 4:9-10). There are several key elements to a ministry of hospitality that every home, church, business, and institution could employ, and these drive the ministry of Canterbury:

WELCOME – An invitation to cross the threshold, to enter in, and to be embraced with sincerity that shows you are not only welcomed but also wanted. We need to extend a welcome that honors people when they come through the door.

SERVICE – The family is there to tend to your needs, to make you comfortable, to assist you, and to offer aid—creating a space of utter contentment. Often, this is the act of paying attention to details that take what is cold and sterile and make it warm, familiar, and comforting.

Canterbury Staff

PROVISION – Your needs are met. You are warmed or cooled, depending on the season. You are nurtured and supplied with delectable and delicious food. You need not worry about what you eat or drink or where you lay your head. A table is set with all you need, a seat reserved.

SECURITY AND COMFORT – Fears subside as you enter a

safe and peaceful place where you can find true rest. The tensions of this world, the distractions and chaos, fade. There is no rush to the next thing on the list. You can move into a heavenly rest where, for now, all is right with the world.

PEACE – For a moment, you experience the reign of the Prince of Peace, a peace that passes all understanding—a place where the storm is calmed and everything dwindles at the command, “Peace! Be still” (Mark 4:39b).

The world is a crazy place. And these days, it seems even more so. Every place, whether it is a home, church, or even the marketplace—and especially every ministry center—should be one where the ministry of hospitality excels and we offer the world what it craves and needs. Within the walls of these places, people find they belong and discover a warm greeting from Almighty God:

“WELCOME HOME, THERE IS A ROOM JUST FOR YOU.”

The Rev. Jon Davis, Ph.D. Executive Director, Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center jon@canterburyretreat.org, cell: 321-436-8006 CENTRAL FLORIDA EPISCOPALIAN • Sept. 2016

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Celtic Evening Honors Canterbury A festive Irish atmosphere marveled supporters of this unique ministry

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t was a warm June evening.

Guests were arriving at the annual Celtic Dinner hosted by the Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center. Standing outside the main entrance, a photographer snapped pictures of each attendee.

Once inside, guests marveled as the atmosphere transformed to that of another land: one with Celtic music, yummy hors d’oeuvres, smiling faces, and even a kilt or two.

Sue Grosso and Fr. Jon Davis

Farther down the hall, the Silent Auction was taking place. The wonderful displays here included baskets full of treats such as wines, cigars, and spa items. Jewelry, paintings, and even a Southern Kitchen gift pack were also available. Auctions for experiences were being held as well.

As guests made their way into the dining hall, Crooked Road played festive music. David Mead and Roseddy Montgomery welcomed the guests and said a blessing. Dinner was served: a tasty meal of Irish Pub salad, bangers and mash, oven-roasted chicken, English peas, and freshly baked Irish soda bread. To top off the meal, the desert choices were Ireland’s best cupcakes, brownies, and sticky toffee pudding.

After bellies were full, Emmaus Ministries Director Tom Phillips came up and shared his experience in moving to Canterbury one year ago. He spoke of the warm welcome he and his family received and the growing excitement for the coming school year at Emmaus. He also shared how life had changed since moving from North Carolina to Oviedo, showing his gratitude and love for Canterbury.

Next, Father Jon Davis entertained the crowds with his words about the mission and ministry of “Canterbury: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.”

He spoke of the beauty and serenity of Canterbury and all it has to offer guests, sharing his gratitude to those who have continued to support the retreat center.

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Bishop Greg Brewer then approached the podium, imploring the guests to give Canterbury their financial support. He said many dioceses do not have such a wonderful, restful place they can call their own and strongly urged each of the 180 attendees to make a contribution to keep the dream and ministry of Canterbury alive.

In closing, Ms. Krisita Jackson led the Canterbury Prayer: Almighty God, bless Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center. Make it a lively center for sound learning and, in the course of this busy life, a place of spiritual renewal, refreshment, and peace. Give wisdom to the board and staff to make wise decisions, to be good stewards of all resources. Lead us, we pray, to strength and stability. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit with a vision for greater mission and effectiveness for the expansion of your kingdom in this diocese and beyond, that people would come to know you as Lord and Savior and grow in their knowledge of you by the work done here. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who modeled for us the need for retreat to be strengthened and renewed. Amen.

The evening proved to be the most successful dinner and largest auction Canterbury has had yet. We invite you to attend in 2017—and to continue supporting Canterbury with your prayers and financial gifts (www.canterburyretreat.org/donation).

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COME WITH CANTERBURY ON AN INCREDIBLE

40 DAYS JOURNEY Pack your bags. We’re going HOME! Last Year Canterbury launched an inaugural 40-day event called 40-Days of Funding. This year’s 40-day event is themed “A Journey Home”.

From August 20 – September 30

Canterbury will provide a daily inspirational thought (which you can read on their website or receive via email) that will encourage you and provide you with spiritual fuel for your day.

Each daily devotional will offer insights around the theme of finding and experiencing home in our hearts.

Why is Canterbury doing this?

• To inspire people to live better lives, to find rest and comfort in their daily living.

• To highlight the essential ministry and pres- ence of Canterbury in the community, Central Florida, the nation and the world.

• To invite people to partner with us through investing their time, talent and treasure and to become a part of a ministry committed to changing the world one life at a time.

• To summon people to get involved by being generous givers.

• To share inspirational stories from the Canter- bury campus and insights about the Canter bury experience in order to help people go a little further and be a little better each day.

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Meet Sue Grosso

Guest Services Extraordinaire, Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center For most people who come onto Canterbury’s “sacred space”, the first face they see is our Director of Guest Services, Sue Grosso.

How long have you been at Canterbury?

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n many ways, the Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center’s 40 Day Journey to Home is a summons to make the heart of home, of belonging, come alive in your heart. In the process, we hope you choose to become part of Canterbury’s family and invest in our mission to be salt and light to a hurting world around us. Come join us on our 40 Day Journey to Home. Take this season to be engaged, encouraged and inspired about the everyday moments of life and the way we live.

Participating in the 40 Day Journey to Home is to walk the Canterbury trail and take a virtual pilgrimage that will have some surprises, twists and turns along the way. It will fuel your daily journey through life. The journey is a way to break from the routine and be challenged to think more deeply. Interacting with thoughts and ideas will both enlarge your vision and cheer your soul.

These 40 days will be designed with a daily devotional reflection delivered in a virtual manner. On the other side of this journey lie treasures of greater understanding, hope, insight and ways to get involved with other pilgrims.

Join Canterbury in a virtual retreat for 40 days that could very well change, enrich, and bless your life in ways you cannot imagine.

I joined Canterbury in April 2011, so a little over five years. When I originally looked at the position, I thought it couldn’t be much different than the dental assisting job I had up north for 18 years: making appointments, caring for people, and so on. Well, it was substantially different, but in a great way!

What do you do?

I try to ensure that the front office runs efficiently and that all guests have a great stay with us. Specifics might include welcoming guests, intake and processing of inquiries, booking groups and individuals, as well as gathering all the details for each group and getting that information disseminated to the various departments and staff. The front office works as a funnel. Guests give us information and details; the front office processes, sorts, and sends that information out to departments for execution.

Could you share a meaningful moment from your time at Canterbury?

Well, that is a tough question. There are so many daily moments that seem small but have a big impact on our guests. We regularly have people find us who are just in need of a quiet space for reflection.

They may be having a life or work crisis, have just lost a family member, or are simply overwhelmed by life in that moment. I enjoy caring for those folks whether by praying with or for them or simply providing a space for them to process.

A larger moment might be our annual Clergy Conference in which all the clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida gather under one roof. It is great not only to get to know them all but also to help facilitate the diocesan office in refreshing and renewing all those who serve every day. Their job is challenging, and it is a great joy to serve them all.

What does a “win” look like in your department?

What is your hope for Canterbury as it moves into the future?

We have been discussing this a bit in our recent staff meetings. To me, a win is when a group comes here for their retreat and has a seamless interaction with their own team. When things go smoothly, that gives groups a distraction-free environment in which to grow spiritually, intellectually, and personally. Folks don’t notice that tables are uniquely set up or that AV works well.

They enjoy good food and fellowship at mealtimes. When sleeping accommodations are clean and quiet, people receive an opportunity for rest and refreshment. That is what we strive for when guests stay at Canterbury. We don’t want you to notice anything other than your intended purpose for being here.

My hope is that Canterbury will be able to continue providing an intentionally distraction-free environment for guests. Whether they are individuals, small groups, or groups that utilize the entire facility, we want every guest to feel a warm welcome and the love of the Lord while here. Even our secular groups can feel the difference in what Canterbury has to offer— a ministry of hospitality.

The future will bring a host of challenges: How do we update facilities to prepare for what technology might hold in 10 years while at the same time retaining the essence of Canterbury, a sacred space in the middle of Central Florida? What events can we host that will grow the kingdom of God and enhance life for all people?

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Canterbury, ‘Tranquil’ and ‘Welcoming,’ Inspires Success Grateful attendees tell us what they love most about meeting here

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big thanks to Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center for making our April 2016 AVT Simulation Employee Meeting so successful!

We appreciated the help of the entire Canterbury staff in setting up the room and taking such great care of us after we arrived. The dual screens worked perfectly for the type of presentation we had, and the classroom table set-up with the rounds in the back was ideal for our needs. Our meeting and benefits presentation ran smoothly thanks to the staff’s attention to detail.

The “AVT blue” tablecloths were a nice surprise!

Everyone at Canterbury was wonderful to work with—friendly and professional—and the facility is a beautiful and peaceful escape from an office environment. Pizza was great, and everyone enjoyed the choice of beverages. It was a pleasure meeting and working with the Canterbury staff. AVT will be back!

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very other year the Irish bagpipers of the Southeast United States host a workshop weekend in Florida. In 2015, we found a home for this event at the Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center. Everything we needed for a successful and inspiring weekend was in one place. The staff was incredibly kind and easy to work with, the food was delicious, and accommodations were outstanding. The grounds and meeting space exceeded our expectations! We are delighted to be returning in 2017.

— Cyndi Rosenberger, Administrative Assistant

—Kathleen Cavanagh

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he turn off the highway onto the grounds of Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center always brings a sense of peace from the busyness of the outside world. The natural beauty of this space allows me to see God in the world.

Every member of the staff is attentive and available to guests. The facilities are modern and totally equipped to provide a variety of needs for gatherings.

The Order of the Daughters of the King has held its annual Spring Retreat at Canterbury for nearly 20 years. We have prayed, studied, and found quiet places here. Worship in the chapel is joyous.

Whatever the occasion, be it a retreat or a business meeting, Canterbury is a welcoming and tranquil place. God will find you here.

—Krisita Jackson, Mobile Notary Public/Notary Signing Agent

t was such a pleasure to hold our Vestry Retreat at Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center this past June. The remarkable sense of calm we experienced as we entered the center remained with us throughout the day.

The St. Frances Oratory provided the perfect intimate setting for our morning Eucharist. It was a time that brought us into God’s loving presence, giving us proper context and focus as we navigated through the day’s schedule. The meeting space we used was carefully tailored to meet our particular needs, and the food was delicious. The work we accomplished that day had much to do with the excellent facilities and peaceful environment at Canterbury. We will definitely be back!

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Rector, Church of the Holy Child, Ormond Beach, Florida

s vice president and professor of spiritual formation on the Orlando campus of Asbury Theological Seminary, I can say that Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center has provided a formation-rich environment where we can bring students together for experiential learning and community building. I greatly appreciate the hospitality of the team at Canterbury and look forward to the opportunities to be there, whether for a class or personal retreat.

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— Father Stephen Pessah,

— Stephen Gober, D.Min. Vice President of the Florida Dunnam Campus, Asbury Theological Seminary

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A ‘Thin Place’ Thick With God’s Presence At Canterbury, as on the famed isle of Iona, heaven and earth meet By the Rev. Dr. Rob Lord All Saints Episcopal Church, Winter Park

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ave you ever heard someone talk about a “thin place“?

Perhaps they were recounting inspirational sites visited on a recent pilgrimage or sharing about how journeying into creation always draws them closer to the divine.

In A.D. 563,13 monks climbed aboard a small boat and sailed away from what is now Northern Ireland. Their leather craft landed on the shores of a tiny island in the western Hebrides of Scotland. This was Iona. Here they founded a new monastic community that would become one of the most influential centers of mission and learning of that time.

I have ferried from the Scottish mainland to the Isle of Mull, then driven the single-lane road from Craignure, following the long-fingered peninsula to the ancient port of Fionnephort, finally to cross the thin stretch of Hebridean Sea by ferry to enchanted Iona.

Why do people from all over the world go to such effort to visit this remote place? Why did I? Iona is known as a “thin place,” a Celtic Christian term for those rare locales where the distance between heaven and earth collapses. We all have our personal list of those places where we become acutely aware that this is a God-bathed, God-permeated world. This is what Jesus knew, and he invites us to share his view of the world in which we live. It is what happened when Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” (Genesis 28:16b).

One of my treasured thin places is Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center, the “Iona” of the Diocese of Central Florida. Canterbury is a location in which the space between heaven and

earth seems thin and our souls are continuously pierced by the presence of God. Over the last 10 years as rector of All Saints, I have made many pilgrimages there on monthly days with God. I go to spend time in solitude and silence on its serene and peaceful grounds. I have vivid memories of encountering the Lord caring for me there, leading me to green pastures and still waters as he restores my soul.

Imagine spending time with God at Canterbury: Practicing a 20-minute prayer sitting by the shimmering waters of the lake.

Taking a slow, meditative walk by the Stations of the Cross.

Rev. Dr. Rob Lord at Canterbury

Saying one of the daily offices all alone in the chapel.

Writing in your journal as the sun and breeze dance on the waters.

and nourishment it offers in its program, conferences, and retreats, as well as to enjoy this very thin place where your soul can be restored and find rest.

Some thin places have been well-known to seekers for centuries and have become popular places of pilgrimage, such as the isle of Iona in Scotland or Santiago de Compostela in Spain. I have made pilgrimage to both of these ancient places of Christian life and worship.

To adapt words from Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1773: “That man or woman is little to be envied whose piety would not grow warmer among the beauty and stillness of Canterbury Retreat Center.”

Yet we need not travel that far to find what our souls are longing for. Canterbury is a place of pilgrimage from the hustle and bustle of our busy “thick” world to a calm and centered life. Canterbury was birthed and continues as a place for deepening the contemplative gifts of Christian life and mission. I encourage you to come to Canterbury for the rich spiritual formation

After spending time at Canterbury, my sense of God’s active presence in my life and the world around me has always grown warmer.

Fr. Rob is a native of Washington D. C. He graduated from Nashotah House Theological Seminary in 1980 and received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Seminary in 2000.

He became Rector of All Saints in 2006.

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Canterbury Needs You And You Need Canterbury Dear Friend of Canterbury,

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hank you for taking time to learn about Canterbury’s mission and ministry. Canterbury is truly a treasure and we seek each day to steward and share this amazing gift of sacred space. It takes a lot to keep it going and the simple fact that we operate more as a ministry and less as a business means we require financial support to do so. We sit in one of the leading tourist destinations in the world. People here make a lot of money in the hospitality industry, which offers lavish resorts, world-class attractions, and luxurious accommodations with endless amenities. Though we share some common tasks, Canterbury has a different focus.

Canterbury is a place of true rest; a place of peace and prayer; a place of discovery, dreaming, growing and learning. But our most treasured amenity is that of sacred space. Something special happens on the Canterbury campus, anchored in

First Responders people experiencing the very presence of Almighty God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They might not recognize it as such, but the staff, leadership, and the Canterbury board do, and we know this is our unique offering to the world.

Appreciation Day at St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Sebring

Yes, we could change the operation to make more money, and I am confident there are business models that could increase revenue. However, you cannot reduce all that Canterbury is to a spreadsheet. If we were to try and compete with everything the hospitality industry does, we would lose Canterbury’s heart.

You see, our focus is first and foremost on extending the ministry of hospitality. Ministry will always be our primary focus. This focus requires Canterbury to raise 20-30 percent of its operational budget from contributions. So we invite you to join in the Canterbury mission by giving. Canterbury is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all contributions are tax-deductible. You can give online at www.canterburyretreat.org/donation.

If you want more information about Canterbury’s mission, please contact me personally. I love to tell the Canterbury tale!

Blessings, The Rev. Jon Davis, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center

1601 Alafaya Trail / Oviedo FL 32765 www.canterburyretreat.org

cell: (321) 436-8006

Sunday, October 2 at 10:30am

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very day, men and women put their lives on the line to serve and protect our community. Please join us in giving thanks to God and honoring those who serve at our 2nd annual First Responders Appreciation Day. Come hear an inspiring message by Reverend Kristi Alday, who served in New York after 9/11 and consulted with teams for the Hurricane Katrina crisis.

After the service, lunch will be provided in the Parish Hall.

For more information, call 863-385-7649 or email stagnes@stagnessebring.org.

St. Agnes is located at 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL, 33870.

Canterbury Board

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St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church presents

Caribbean-American Cultural Event Saturday, September 17, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Enjoy a Caribbean feast!

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o need to go to the islands for your vacation this year … the islands are coming to you. A Caribbean-American Cultural Event, hosted

by St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church, Clermont, and featuring the Lake Steel Orchestra, will be held on September 17 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Clermont Community Center.

An afternoon of entertainment, fun, and food, with a Caribbean twist, is being planned for all.

TICKETS:

$20 in advance $25 at the door $10 children 12 years and under

Support the Cathedral’s New Concert Season

By Canon Benjamin Lane

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or the 45th year, the Cathedral of St. Luke’s offers amazing concerts as a free gift for everyone. But we need your help.

Our concerts—much like our worship services—feature quality music performed by our renowned choirs, artists of international fame, the finest local musicians, and highly talented students.

You’ll enjoy different styles of music ranging from Broadway and spirituals to classical and contemporary, all in one of Florida’s most beautiful sacred spaces.

On our website (www.stlukescathedral. org), you’ll find at least a dozen excellent upcoming programs.

Five reasons to take a new look at our concert series: 1. Sunday mat inée concerts with a delightful variety of music.

2. Convenient early start times on Sunday afternoons.

3. Annual favorites such as Lessons and Carols or Horns and Pipes.

For additional information and tickets, please contact the office of St. Matthias’ Church at (352) 394-3855.

4. Communitywide events where all are welcome.

We invite you to partner with us in this ministry by making a financial contribution. With no budget provided for concerts, we rely solely on your generous gifts. Please help at one of the following sponsorship levels, and we’ll acknowledge you in our printed programs as follows: • Patron Saints, $2,000 or more; • Seraphim, $1,000-$1,999; • Cherubim, $500-$999; • Archangels, $250-$499; • Guardian Angels, $100-$249.

All contributions are tax-deductible, and all amounts are appreciated. Simply bring a check payable to the Cathedral (add “Concerts” on the memo line) or mail it to our Music Office at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32801.

This important music outreach depends entirely on you.

Please give generously, and thank you for your support!

5. Free parking—always!

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Diocese Calendar of Events–Fall 2016 Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m.

Ordinations to the Diaconate at the Cathedral, 130 N. Magnolia Ave, Orlando

Saturday, September 17, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Daughters of the King Fall Assembly at Church of the Good Shepherd, 221 South 4th Street, Lake Wales

Saturday, September 24, 2 p.m. - Mitford Tea at St. Edward’s, 460 N. Grandview St, Mt. Dora

October 6 – 9 – Coed Cursillo #123 at Canterbury Center, Oviedo Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fall Craft Fair at St. Jude’s, Orange City www.stjudescentralflorida.org

Saturday, October 15, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

ECW Annual Meeting at St. James, Leesburg

October 17 – 19 - Annual Clergy Conference at Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center

October 21 - 22 – Crisis Training

for First Reponders at All Saints, Winter Park

October 21 - 23 – New Beginnings Weekend for Middle School Youth, Camp Wingmann

Sunday, October 30, 4 p.m. - Celebration of a New Ministry The Rev. Mark Lafler, St. Edward’s, Mt. Dora

Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fresh Expressions Vision Day, New Covenant United Methodist Church, 3470 Woodbridge Dr, The Villages

Sunday, November 13, 4 p.m. - Celebration of a New Ministry The Rev. Gary Jackson, St. Mark’s, Cocoa

December 2 – 4 – Happening Weekend for Senior High Youth, Camp Wingmann

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Bishop Brewer Visitation Schedule September - December

9/10/16 Orlando

9/11/16 Ormond Beach 9/25/16 Orlando 10/2/16 (a.m.) Palm Bay 10/2/16 (p.m.) Orlando 10/15/16 Leesburg 10/16/16 Inverness 10/23/16 Orlando 10/30/16 Lake Wales 10/30/16 Mt. Dora 11/6/16 Enterprise 11/13/16 (a.m.) Winter Garden 11/13/16 (p.m.) Cocoa 11/20/16 (a.m.) Belleview 11/20/16 (p.m.) Haines City 11/27/16 Orlando 11/27/16 Crystal River 12/4/16 Lakeland 12/11/16 Apopka 12/17/16 Titusville 12/18/16 Port Orange 12/24/16 Orlando

Cathedral (Deacon Ordinations) St. James’

St. Michael’s

Our Savior Cathedral St. James’ (ECW Annual Meeting) St. Margaret’s St. Matthew’s Good Shepherd St. Edward's (New Ministry) All Saints’ Messiah St. Mark’s (New Ministry) St. Mary’s St. Mark’s San Cristobal St. Anne's (New Ministry) St. David’s Holy Spirit St. Gabriel’s Grace Cathedral

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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Building for the Future St. Peters’ New ‘Church on the Hill’

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t. Peter’s Episcopal Church has served the Seminole County community for more than 30 years and now plans to shine its light even brighter with the construction of “The Church on the Hill.” Since two services have filled the present facility to capacity, the new 10,200 square-foot sanctuary will accommodate more than 400 more worshipers.

In 1984, St. Peter’s began its first service in the cafeteria of Lake Mary Elementary School. The congregation broke ground in 1987 for a multipurpose building and educational wing. John Ricci, senior warden, shared that “much of the original work was done by members of St. Peter’s volunteering to help, many of whom are still active members.”

Worshipers were welcomed into the new facilities by Senior Warden Sandy Robinson for Easter services on April 3, 1988. St. Peter’s Episcopal Preschool and Kindergarten opened in September 1993. Since then, the school has grown to serve more than 100 students and achieved accreditation with the Florida Kindergarten Council.

Ricci added that community outreach has always been an integral part of St. Peter’s life. In late 1990, the congregation accepted the challenge to build a mission church in Honduras, and in June 1991, 17 church members traveled to Honduras to assist with the mission’s completion and dedication. “The mission has become an annual event through the nonprofit Mountain of Hope, which was created to coordinate construction of a new medical-dental clinic,” Ricci said.

“Doors to that new clinic were opened on March 1, 2001, and on that day a local boy was saved from bleeding to death. Since then, services have been expanded, medical supplies provided, and wells for potable water have been drilled.

“Our Grace ’n’ Grits ministry to the homeless began in Sanford in late 1990. In August 2009, Ernie Mander recognized the need for a clothes-washing services for the homeless and started Wednesday Washday. Bicycles are also collected and donated to assist the transportation needs of these individuals. To date, more than 600 bikes have been given away. Ernie continues to be the catalyst behind these compassionate outreach ministries within the Sanford community.

“Through the years, St. Peter’s has supported additional outreach programs,” Ricci continued, “including Habitat for Humanity, Pathways to Home, Families in Transition, Backpack Ministries, and the Ronald McDonald House. Members also serve several times each year to operate Diocesan Cursillo and KAIROS Prison Ministries on the weekends.

“MaxLife Ministries has been serving the youth of our community since 2012. Under the stewardship of Brent Tallman, the after-school program continues to grow, along with a series of summerlong spiritual sports camps. Weekend, holiday, and special-occasion children’s activities are offered to children and to support their families.”

MaxLife is a place where kids love to be and one that parents trust. MaxLife believes in building trusted relationships that lead to positive holistic growth in all people, allowing them to grow and become exactly who they were created to be. Over 110 middle and high school MaxLife volunteers served more than 200 children this past year.

The church’s rector, Father Charlie Holt, noted: “There are roughly 24,000 households within a three-mile radius of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Of that population, only 11 percent, or 2,640 households, attend church on a regular basis. We need to become a visible beacon of God’s glory to this community; we need to shine our light before others.” Father Wes Sharp, assistant rector, supports the build and vision of the church as well.

Building committee chairs are Mike Ivanov and Don Barnes. Capital Campaign Chair Laurie Mealor stated: “The commitment and sacrifices of our founders 32 years ago has served us well to the present time. This is our opportunity to make a legacy gift, to make our church and our presence an appeal to the world to join the kingdom of God. A capital campaign deemed ‘The Church on the Hill’ is currently under way to raise the funds necessary to complete this vision. This campaign is driven by church members who are continuing the selfless spirit that allowed St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to build a church in Honduras before they would build a sanctuary for themselves.

“With God’s help,” Mealor added, “our new sanctuary will not only change the physical landscape in our community, but the spiritual one as well, while fulfilling a vision 30 years in the making.”

CAMPAIGN PROGRESS Great news: The Church on the Hill Capital Campaign continues to grow as more pledges are received. To date, St. Peter’s has received 114 pledge commitments totaling almost $1.5 million. The goal is $2.5 million.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 700 Rinehart Road in Lake Mary. Their website is www.stpeterslakemary.org.

Adapted from “St. Peter’s to build Church on the Hill,” first published in the Sanford Herald

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Racism: Why it’s Anything But Skin-Deep Why we must gain a true understanding of the issue

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by Gladys Rodriguez

acism can be defined as sin. What

is sin? In the Christian context, sin is anything that exists outside the design, purpose, and person of God. Sin is also what defines the world we live in and its political, cultural, environmental, scientific, and human development. Racism, then, is just another form of the fallen state of humans.

It is sad when people interpret scripture in a misleading way in order to defend racism and slavery. The story of Noah’s curse on Ham to be a servant of Japheth (Genesis 9:24-27) has been misconstrued and utilized to teach that God approves slavery and the oppression of AfricanAmericans. The name Ham means “black” or “dark.” This information has led to the false belief that black slaves were under the curse of servitude.

But in fact, Noah was cursing the descendants of Canaan, not Ham, in a way that had to do with sexual sins. The Canaanites were known for their sexual misbehavior.

Some also believe that in the tower of Babel story (Genesis 11:1-9), God condemned, created, and separated the races. But races were part of God’s plan and design for humanity from the beginning. The tower of Babel story refers instead to geographical and political divisions.

Diversity is another aspect of God’s design and beauty. Man, in his fallen, self-dependent state, has created out of that diversity reasons for hatred, slaughter, dominion, slavery, war, and chaos.

In the context of scripture, Jesus Christ incarnated, died, and resurrected to restore in humanity the untainted image of God and to forgive and eliminate the sin that defines us. As we accept, by faith, this restoration, we die to the insecurities, fear, and delusions that characterize our fallen human traits. We are each made into a new creation, a creation that is above the traumas of divisions.

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Repenting from what we believed before coming to Christ is the key to resolving this racist dilemma.

And a crucial aspect is the renewal of our minds and understanding.

Those who have received this new understanding and have been set free from emotional, mental, and psychological illusions have the responsibility to teach the newborn babes in Christ. It is also their responsibility to forgive, welcome, and embrace their sisters and brothers of a different race.

Our society could have symposiums, debates and political and social humanistic agendas to find a way to bring racism to an end. But all human reasoning will be of no avail. Slavery was abolished, but segregation continues. Repressed and emotional conflicts stemming from the effects of racism still exist. Healing will be possible only through supernatural means. Only the teaching of the gospel and Christ’s Word can “pierc[e] until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Heb. 4:12).

17). The church must search her heart and answer that question.

John Webster describes evangelical freedom: “It is Evangelical because it is grounded in the joyful reversal and reconstitution of the human situation of which the gospel speaks.” We are bound to God’s grace and God’s call and liberated from all other bonds that we may be free to live in the truth.

Since all humanistic, psychological, and political efforts to end the human tendency toward autonomism and exclusion in the racist dilemma of the 21st century have failed, this should be the church’s responsibility and priority. The church must recognize and rest in the promise given to her.

She will prevail over all darkness and reestablish her position as an entity established by Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to do God’s will.

And as she does so, she will walk alongside him to establish His kingdom.

It is the church’s privilege to ease and heal the pains of racism, both physical and psychological.

It is the church’s responsibility to teach the doctrine of the Word.

It is the church’s obedience to the command of Jesus when he addressed Peter at the Sea of Tiberias.

Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” (John 21:15-

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The simple truth is that if the church really loves the Lord, she can obey not only the command Jesus gave to his disciples to teach the gospel to all nations but also the commands he gave Peter:

“Feed my lambs” (John 21:15d).

“Tend my sheep” (John 21:16c).

“Feed my sheep” (John 21:17d).

Gladys Rodriguez is an Aspirant in the process of ordination for priesthood in the Episcopal Church diocese of Florida.

She is currently studying for an MDIV at Reformed Theological Seminary.

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on Monday, October 10 at 10 a.m.

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haron Jones has created a presentation called, “Worshipping in Safety,” which was piloted in Orlando and developed in conjunction with the Melbourne Police Department.

The seminar’s purpose is to educate worship leaders on how to teach their congregations about what to do in the face of danger whether it is the building being flooded or an active shooter on the premises.

Due to recent events---PULSE shootings and the flooding in Louisiana-it makes sense to be proactive and build networks, resources, and disaster plans.

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DIOCESAN FAMILY

Who Answers Your Call?

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Meet the front man of the diocesan office, Erick Perez y name is Erick Perez, and I have worked in the office of the Diocese of Central Florida for three and a half years. Prior to joining the diocesan family, I worked in the hospitality industry (theme parks and hotels) here in Central Florida for several years.

My official diocesan title is database manager and receptionist. As the database manager, I make sure all information about clergy and our churches is as up to date as possible, not just on our internal databases but also on our website. This ensures that people seeking a church home may know how close a particular church is to their area as well as the name of the rector or vicar.

In my reception responsibilities, I am the first diocesan representative with whom people speak, whether in person or over the phone. If they visit our office, I make sure they are comfortable and cared for while waiting for their appointment. I also perform other duties as assigned.

When churches call for information, I make sure they get it. If I do not know the correct response right away, I verify it with a colleague or research it. In a way, I become the churches’ hub of information.

I have received the unofficial title of “jack of all trades,” which I fully enjoy (this is where the “other duties as assigned” come into play). I have dabbled in a little of everything around the office: posting to our social media feeds, recording Bishop Brewer’s sermons when he visits some of the churches of our diocese, translating or interpreting whenever one of our visitors speaks only Spanish, handling the subscription list of the Central Florida Episcopalian, serving as the resident handyman, and everything in between.

I’ve been married to my wife, Kat, for five years (I know, newlyweds); our church home is Church of the Incarnation in Oviedo; and we are leaders of a ministry called Canterbury Club that serves college students and young adults ages 18 to 30-something. We gather every Monday on the grounds of Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center for fellowship, Bible study, and other activities.

I am currently attending Rollins College to finish my bachelor’s degree in humanities. Once again, I have been part of the diocesan staff for over three years and absolutely love it. Serving my Lord and Savior while helping brothers and sisters of his kingdom gives me great joy and an awesome reason to get out of bed every morning.

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St. Richard’s Celebrates 60th Anniversary With

‘A Concert of Sacred Jazz’ Sunday, October 23, 4 p.m.

“A Concert of Sacred Jazz” closes the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, 5151 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, Florida, on Sunday, October 23, at 4 p.m.

In 1956, at the encouragement of Diocesan Bishop the Rt. Rev. Henry Louttit, St. Richard’s was established as a parochial mission of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Winter Park, then under the rectorship of the Rev. Paul Reeves. From its humble beginnings of 39 worshipers to its present-day membership of almost 300, St. Richard’s is described by its current rector, the Rev. Alison P. Harrity, as “a church on a mission to discover God’s grace, change our lives, and change the world. We do that through our outreach programs that include Family Promise homeless hospitality, feeding at the Sanford Civic Center, and other regional feeding ministries as well as partnership with Kindoa, Tanzania.”

Internationally renowned conductor/composer and St. Richard’s Director of Music, Dr. Carl MaultsBy, will lead the 60-voice 60th Anniversary Choir comprised of the Valencia Singers of Valencia College and the Cathedral Singers of Cathedral Church of St. Luke as well as the St. Richard’s Schola. The choir will be accompanied by a jazz quintet with University of Central Florida Director of Jazz Studies Jeff Rupert on saxophone; Richard Drexler, piano; Ben Kramer, double bass; Ernest “Pete” Boyd, drums; and former Ellington Orchestra member Marty Morell, percussion.

The program includes movements from Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts (“Come Sunday,” “In the Beginning God,” “TGTT”), Baikida Carroll’s “He Will Never Let You Down,” and MaultsBy’s “Elijah Rock.” The featured work is MaultsBy’s “Praise: A Sacred Jazz Te Deum,” which was originally commissioned by the Bucks County Choral Society and given its world premiere at Philadelphia Cathedral.

According to MaultsBy, a 2003-2009 member of The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music as well as the former choral director for Harry Belafonte World Tours, “In the Episcopal Church tradition, the Te Deum, an ancient hymn of praise, is sung on the occasion of the anniversary of a church. So as St. Richard’s reaches this 60year milestone, a performance of the Te Deum in the sacred jazz style is a symbolic gesture in keeping with the church’s vision of looking to the future by serving the present needs of people both locally and globally.”

Concert tickets purchased before October 1 are $10; October 1-22, $15; at the door, $20.

Call (407) 671-4211 for information and ticket reservations (seating is limited). Learn more about St. Richard’s at www.strichards.org.

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A Festival of Flowers and Honoring Event

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Haines City, presents:

Annual

St. Thomas Church HOLIDAY BAZAAR

“A FLORAL SYMPHONY”

Saturday, October 22,

October 15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and October 16, 3 p.m.

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he music ministry of St. Mark’s, Haines City, has planned a Festival of Flowers and Honoring Event.

A Festival of Flowers is one of the most important events in any city. Displays of artistically designed flowers in sacred spaces will be entered for competition. The festival will also offer music, through which friends and families will have the opportunity to come together in celebration.

You are cordially invited to attend this inaugural Festival of Flowers as either a participant or guest.

We encourage all to participate by entering their best creative floral arrangements for decorating the church or competition.

For exhibit application forms, please contact Joslyn M. Williams, Festival Chair, at (340) 344-7146 or St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at (863) 422-1416.

Our honorees are the Rev. Canon Nelson Pinder, D.D.; the Honorable Jonathan Evans , City Manager, Haines City; and James Woolward, Treasurer, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any member of the Festival of Flowers Committee, 102 N. 9th Street, Haines City, Florida.

beginning at 9 a.m.

Holiday Shopping Made Easy!

General Country Store: Bargains, Treasures, and Collectibles, Craft Shop, Toy Shop, Plant Nook Baked Goods and Sweets at the Parish Pantry, Gift Shop Bookstore: Religious-Themed Gifts

Salad Luncheon Buffet

Eat in/Take out 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., still just $6 for Lunch TICKETS ARE ON SALE IN THE BOOKSTORE IN THE PARISH HALL

St. Thomas Thrift Shop & Boutique

Just across the street at 211 S. Mary Street, offering jewelry, designer apparel, home decor, kitchenware, etc. Thrift prices in a chic shopping atmosphere, open 9 a.m. – Noon.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church 317 South Mary Street in Eustis On the corner of Lemon Avenue and Mary Street next to Eustis Elementary

“The Church with a Heart in the Heart of the Community”

For more information, phone (352) 357-4358, email stthomasec@earthlink.net, or see website at www.stthomaseustis.com CENTRAL FLORIDA EPISCOPALIAN • Sept. 2016

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REACHING OUT

Thinking Outside the Box A Fresh New Way to Help Those in Need

By Marcy Charles

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n June 26, Church of the Resurrection in Longwood announced to the congregation the start of a Home Furnishings and Personal Care event to benefit Loaves & Fishes of Apopka.

Ministry members Donna Hilyard and Tom Nooft wanted to do something different, something out of the box.

“My family had dropped groceries in our food box on numerous occasions; however, I felt passionately that there was much more to be done,” Tom said.

Tom approached Donna, a new vestry member, and asked how he could help.

The two toured the new Loaves & Fishes facility on the outskirts of downtown Apopka. There they witnessed an organization dedicated to filling the needs of the homeless and disenfranchised. A steady stream of people came to the facility’s main entrance seeking help: young people, mature adults, children with parents, and regular visitors in need of a warm conversation.

The facility operates with three full-time employees and 135 volunteers who joyfully serve 400 people each week of the year. These workers are angels called upon by Jesus to be true disciples of his Word.

This charitable organization develops a sincere and loving bond with the people it serves. The team is there to help people get back on their feet without judging their circumstances, which in this era is a refreshing miracle.

After leaving the warehouse, Tom and Donna could not stop talking about workable ways in which to support the organization. Loaves & Fishes has a tremendous and continuous need for food, home furnishings, and personal care items. Although Tom had experience with a previous employer in working on events for charities in the Orlando area, he had no idea what to expect at Resurrection. But he and Donna were soon to find out.

Donna explained: “This was a first undertaking, which was vastly different, and we had no idea how far we could go with it.” Parishioners were excited as the church’s bridal room filled up with bakeware, cookware, personal care bags, diapers, infant formula, towel sets, blankets, and sheet sets. The church family was incredible in their level of participation, and many people will benefit from their generous gifts.

In his book, Crazy Christians, Presiding Bishop Curry speaks about turning things upside down in order to create a welcoming church based on love, hope, charity, and filling the spiritual needs of the populace at the same time.

He asks what a church would look like that went out to the community rather than waiting for the community to come in. He points out that when Jesus associated with sinners and tax collectors, his family thought he was crazy, hence the term “Crazy Christian.”

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A Crazy Christian is a disciple of Jesus who will go beyond the ordinary into the not-so-ordinary to be a little crazy, a little different. What an enlightening concept for a church that relies heavily on tradition! Traditions can be wonderful; however, change is an inevitable requirement for sustained growth in any organization.

Tom and Donna approached Loaves & Fishes because the organization has a passion for helping those in need. How far could Resurrection go to

REACHING OUT help? Tom and Donna felt sure there was a need to offer much more help for the people the organization serves.

Resurrection decided to have a Christmas in July event to challenge both services, a race to see which could exceed the other’s donations. A plaque to be hung in the narthex would note the service that finished in first place. A wonderful example of the enthusiasm for the event was a note written on a donated set of Sponge Bob sheets, which said, “Sponge Bob says the 8:00 a.m. service is going to win!”

“Reading this helped to further inspire me toward being involved in this endeavor,” Tom said. The plaque, which can hold 10 years’ worth of achievers, is set up so that Christmas in July at Resurrection could be a reality for 2017 and beyond.

Father Paul told Tom and Donna, “You’ve created a monster,” and they truly had. But they had a great time inventing and feeding this monster. They hope and pray that in the coming months, they can grow it and other ideas to benefit the needy.

The response to Christmas in July at Resurrection was tremendous, a blessing from God and our Lord Jesus Christ. The flame of the Holy Spirit shone brightly over the participating church members, many of whom exceeded any expectations Tom and Donna had. On just three Sundays specified for the event, more than 335 items were collected.

Donna said: “I find myself smiling more at people I meet and look for small ways to help.” She and

Tom, along with the congregation, are ready to move forward. They eagerly await the next event to benefit Loaves & Fishes.

Marcy and her family moved to Florida in 1993 and became members of Resurrection the same year. She was a preschool teacher before joining the staff in 2004 as church secretary and has since worn many hats within the church office.

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The 48th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Central Florida will be held at Trinity Preparatory School, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park, Florida, on Friday, January 27, & Saturday, January 28, 2017.

Theme – Mission Friday, January 27 – The Rt. Rev. Graham Kings, Mission Theologian in the Anglican Communion, will preach at the Convention Eucharist.

Saturday, January 28 – Bishop Brewer’s Addresss featuring mission testimonials; Election of Deputies to General Convention, 2017.

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