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The Diocese of Southeast Florida Begins the Search for the Next Bishop

Hispanic Women’s Retreat

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St. Gregory’s celebrates 60 years

THE NET Winter 2014 Issue Contents

Feature Story

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Bishop Coadjutor Search Coverage

3 Bishop’s Column Bishop Reflects on 30 Years of Ministry

4 Viewpoint College for Bishops & Hispanic Women Retreat

5 Episcopal Charities Announces 2014 Basic Human Needs Awards

6 “Fifty Years Later: State of Racism in America” 7 Lord, What Would you Have Me Do? Daughters of the King Look Back & Move Forward

11 Conchs & Celts First Annual Florida Keys Celtic Festival

14 Parishes in Progress Ordination, Holiday Helpers, Milestone Anniversaries

15 Parish Profile St. Gregory’s 60th Anniversary

Official Publication of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida The Rt. Rev. Leo Frade, D.D. Diocesan Bishop The Rt. Rev. Calvin O. Schofield, Jr. S.T.D., Retired Bishop The Rt. Rev. John L. Said Retired Bishop Suffragan

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BISHOP’S COLUMN

Bishop Frade Reflects on 30 Years of Ministry

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s the 30th anniversary of my consecration as a Bishop is now upon us, and after serving over 13 years as your Bishop, I am reflecting on what brings the most joy to my heart and what has formed our ministry in the diocese of Southeast Florida.

When I became your “Third Interim” Bishop, I was so grateful for those who had brought this diocese to such a healthy state. I quickly discovered that if the diocese was to remain healthy, there were some issues that needed to be addressed in a prayerful and strategic manner.

As the “Discovering Our Future” process confirmed and reminded us, South Florida has been and is an increasingly diverse culture with numerous swings in the economic and real estate markets. These conditions offer great challenges to our congregations and stretch our resources as we seek to respond.

If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a team to give leadership to a diocese. I have found that one person cannot possess all the gifts and skills needed. I have not been afraid to seek consultation, originally contracting with Susie Miller to help me assess the present state of the diocese and then to initiate a plan to make a difference in South Florida.

A big part of that initial plan was the assembling of a team who would provide the gifts necessary to lift the diocese to an even greater ministry. I have cherished the ministry of Bishops James Ottley, Calvin Schofield, John Said, and Onell Soto as well as Archdeacons Fritz Bazin, Tom Bruttell, Mary Gray-Reeves, Bryan Hobbs, and Paul Rasmus. The “team” approach has generated tremendous fruit in South Florida, and I am so grateful!

I have had three exceptional deployment officers who have effectively helped me call new leadership to almost every church in the diocese. I am so proud and thankful for all of you. You have brought diverse and creative skills to our common ministry and have produced excellent results.

I am also especially proud of how the Gospel is being taken to those who are most fragile in South Florida. Family Promise has been established in both Palm Beach deaneries; Episcopal Charities has grown to the point that nearly $300,000 each year goes to social ministries across the diocese; we have strengthened all of our diocesan schools and have established two charter schools to assist our church ministries; youth ministries that never existed before at churches such as St. Matthew’s, Delray Beach and St. Columba’s, Marathon are thriving; Deanery Youth Coordinators

in each deanery have had tremendous success; and the Haitian ministry at St. Paul et les martyrs d’Haiti, Miami, is breaking all attendance records. Who would have ever dreamed!

I am also especially proud of everyone who has taken advantage of the Nehemiah Process. When I sit before you at convention and see so many congregations come forward for special recognition, I am filled with awe, especially since I am acutely aware of how many challenges you have overcome to become so successful. In addition, when I visit each church for confirmation, I find enthusiasm and joy where originally I encountered skepticism and a diminished sense of hope. Six parishes who were surviving on diocesan support when I arrived are now self-supporting congregations.

It brings me great joy to see so many miracles!

The social justice Commission has facilitated a number of provocative dialogues across racial and ethnic lines. There have been several forums initiated by the Office of Social Justice and Immigration Ministries that have brought acute awareness to very sensitive issues and these conversations help us to know our neighbors and invariably enhance the community. Many tough issues regarding race, adversity and gun violence have been tackled head-on and provided an increased level of understanding and a path towards healing. I have been proud of the work we have done on behalf of disenfranchised members of the community as it relates to wage disparity and the treatment of migrants. I was also extremely enthusiastic about the formation of pro bono legal assistance for immigrants and refugees though our newly organized St. Ives Guild of Episcopal lawyers.

I am especially thankful for the growth of the Hispanic ministry in the diocese. We have been blessed over the past 13 years with many new clergy and church leaders who have expanded our outreach to the Hispanic community. My prayer is that their ministries might become more and more effective in reaching Hispanics who do not yet have a church home.

I would be remiss if I did not mention how much joy I felt at seeing the fulfillment of Bishop Duncan and Bishop Schofield’s dream of building the Schofield Chapel and the Larry Stahl Buildings at the James L. Duncan Center; and, of course, I love the TGI Frade pool complex.

And last but not least, my heart is filled with joy at the rapid expansion of our foreign and domestic missions. We now have missions to Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Madagascar, Navajoland, Belize, and Our Lit-

tle Roses in Honduras. Thanks to all of you who have helped the Our Little Roses ministry that is very dear to me and my wife Diana.

With your help and prayers we have been able to transform the lives of many girls. These girls who were rescued from abject poverty and exploitation live today a life of hope; many are graduates from both the university and medical schools. So many of you have a heart to help beyond our borders with financial assistance, medical missions, construction missions, and Vacation Bible schools. My heart is especially full that you have chosen to support this ongoing ministry that Diana and I started. Your prayers and support have moved me.

I could go on but space does not permit me to congratulate all of you on your many successful ministries that started as small initiatives of compassion and have blossomed into viable ministries to God’s people. As I visit around the diocese and see the miracles you have birthed, I am so very proud to be called your Bishop! You make me proud because of your many faithful and sacrificial ministries that help to transform lives.

As I look back over my 13 years with you and my 30 years as Bishop, I give thanks to God for your prayers and loving support. You have carried on our work with faith and unwavering determination to follow your heart in serving Jesus. I am grateful for you all.

The Rt. Rev. Leo Frade Bishop of the Diocese of Southeast Florida Winter 2014

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VIEWPOINT

By The Rev. Bob Libby

College For Bishops

RENAMED In Honor of South Florida Bishop

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t’s official. The College for Bishops now has a new name: The Rt. Rev. David E. & Helen R. Richards College for Bishops. The new name was celebrated at a Eucharist and Luncheon, held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Palmetto Bay, on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. The announcement was made by the Rt. Rev. Clay Matthews, the current Bishop for the office of pastoral Development for the national Episcopal Church and Managing Director of the College for Bishops.

The College was the creation of Bishop Richards when he served as the church’s first Director of Pastoral Services, established by the House of Bishops in 1968.

According to the Rt. Rev. Mary Gray Reeves, former Archdeacon of the Diocese of Southeast Florida and currently the Bishop of El Camino Real in California, “The College provides training, mentoring

and pastoral support for new bishops over a three year period.”

At age 94, Bishop Richards is the most senior bishop in the Episcopal Church.

Ironically, in 1951, when he was consecrated Suffragan Bishop of Albany, New York, at age 30, he was the youngest bishop in the Anglican Communion.

Richards served the Albany Diocese from 1951 - 1957, when he was elected Bishop of Central America, where in 10 years he laid the groundwork for independent national churches in what has become Episcopal Church’s Province IX. His appointment to develop the national pastoral program for the church, brought him to Miami in 1968.

“The naming of the College in both Helen and David’s names,” noted Bishop Matthews, is recognition of the fact the Richards’ ministry was a team operation.”

Anne Richards Rothe, underscored her mother’s role by saying, “Dad always

Bishops Frade, Reeves, Richards, Matthews, and Richards wife, Holly, pause to capture a photo during the event.

said that Mother was perfect, and she is!

She is perfect in so many ways to so many people. Everyone who encountered her… everyone found a generous spirit. Her only fault is that she just won’t act her age!” Holly just turned 90 on her last birthday.

For more on the Richards’ ministry, see the upcoming Spring issue of The Net.

Report on the Hispanic women Retreat

By Julia Addison, translated into Spanish

Towards the end of the retreat, the group celebrated & gathered together one last time on that historic day.

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n grupo diverso de 70 mujeres hispanas se reunieron en el centro de retiro Morning Star en Miami, el fin de semana del 27, 28 y 29 de Septiembre del 2013 El retiro fue dirigido por el Revendo Leonel Ortez y la Reverenda Maribel Millien.

El tema, “La Mujer transformada por Cristo” siempre varios modelos bíblicos para que los participantes pu4

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dieran identificar, incluyendo Esther, Ruth, Noemí, Orpha y Abigail. Al final del retiro todas las mujeres dijeron haberse sentido transformadas.

Cada mujer hizo declaraciones objetivas relevantes para varias conversaciones que dieron durante el fin de semana, pero las más importantes de sus conversaciones eran los testigos del individuo que cada mujer dio de la vida que vivió. Los participantes se hicie-

ron a forasteros, pero se fueron como miembro de una hermandad diversa.

Algunos oradores testificaron que venían de lugares muy oscuros, pero habló del amor de Dios que siempre está presente, y que había conducido fuera de la oscuridad hacia la luz. Era muy optimista y muchos sintieron un sentido de renovación profunda y la se fueron con la creencia de poder vivir vidas victoriosas con el poder del Dios viviente.

El Obispo Frade y Diana concluyeron la clausura el Domingo con la celebración de una linda eucaristía. En su mensaje, el Obispo animó a cada participante a seguir el paseo con Jesucristo que habían comenzado ese fin de semana. Un participante resumido el retiro diciendo “Vine sola, pero me voy casada a Jesucristo.” Fue maravilloso ver y oír la transformación que se llevó a cabo debido a la presencia de Dios en el poder del Espíritu Santo. To read in English, log on to diosef.org and click "Current News."

Episcopal Charities Announces 2014 Basic Human Needs Awards

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asic Human Services awards are on a two-year application cycle. 2014 represents the second year in this cycle.

Applications for 2015-2016 funding will be accepted in the summer. Details are forthcoming.

The following 2014 Basic Human Services Grants have been awarded: All Saints, Ft. Lauderdale Aprendo Porque Juego, $ 18,000 St. Mark’s, Palm Beach Gardens Family Promise C/N PBC, $9,000 St. Matthew, Miami Chapman Partnership, $6,750 St. Philip’s, Coral Gables Casa Valentina, $9,000 Church of the Intercession, Ft. Lauderdale Intercession Food Pantry, $4,500 St. Philip’s, Coral Gables Feed My Sheep, $9,450 St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton Family Promise South PBC $13,500 St. Mary’s, Stuart Mary’s Kitchen, $3,600 Christ Church, Coconut Grove Christ Church Food Pantry, $2,700 Diocese of SE FL St. Laurence Chapel, $25,200 St. Paul’s et Les Martyrs d’Haiti St. Paul’s Elderly Ministry, $2,646.63 St. Faith’s, Cutler Bay St. Faith’s Food Pantry, $2,700 St. Peter’s, Key West Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, $8,100 St Paul’s, Delray Beach Paul’s Place, $10,800 Holy Redeemer, Lake Worth Holy Redeemer Feeding Program, $18,000 Holy Spirit, WPB La Puerta Abierta, $6,300 St. John’s, Homestead Bridge to Hope, $10,800 Holy Comforter, Miami Holy Comforter Food Pantry and Social Outreach Program, $4,275 St. Philip’s, Coral Gables New Life Family Center, $7,200 North Palm Beach Deanery North Palm Beach, Chaplaincy, $18,000 Holy Cross, Miami Holy Cross Food for Seniors $2,900 St. Stephen’s, Coconut Grove AIDS Ministry, $1,080 St. Columba, Marathon Independence Cay Homeless Shelter, $11,700 St. James, St. John’s, St. Andrew’s and St. Anne’s, Hollywood Jubilee Center, $25,200 St. Columba, Marathon KAIR, $13,500 St. Andrew’s, Palmetto Bay St. Andrew’s Food Pantry, $2,700 St. Matthew’s, Delray Beach St. Matthew’s Food Pantry, $2,250 St. George’s, Riviera Beach St. George’s Feeding Program, $25,200 St Paul’s, Key West Star of Sea Mission, $8,100 St. Luke’s, Port Salerno St. Luke’s Back to School Event, $3,600 St. Matthew’s, Delray Beach St. Matthew’s Seniors Program $4,500

St. Patrick’s, WPB St. Patrick’s Senior Activity Center, $3,150 St. Philip’s, Coral Gables St. Alban’s Childcare Center, $3,600 TOTAL $298,002 Episcopal Charities 2014 Small Grant Awards Available Episcopal Charities will continue its Small Grants program in 2014, allowing basic human service ministries start-up or expansion funding up to $1,000. Go to www.ecsefl.org for more information, or contact Program and Grants Director Bonnie Weaver at bonnie@ecsefl.org for more information.

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship: Member Resources available in 2014 Through Episcopal Charities Episcopal Charities is pleased to continue to offer the many free member resources available at The Episcopal Network for Stewardship, www.tens.org. For access information, please contact The Rev. Donna Dambrot at donna@ecsefl.org.

Beyond the Walls: Developing, Managing and Fundraising for Your Outreach Ministry Classes Continue Episcopal Charities’ ‘soup to nuts’ classes offering instruction on all areas of outreach ministry programming continues this Spring in partnership with The Diocesan School for Christian Ministry at St. Mark’s, Fort Lauderdale. Professionals in their field will be sharing their knowledge and ‘how to’ methods of program operations. This semester, the classes may be viewed online as well as in person. For more information on registering and accessing online viewing, contact Deacon Carol Carson in the office at carol@ecsefl.org. Classes may be taken individually as desired.

February 22 and March 8; 2:40 - 4:10 PM Presenter: Rev. Chris Gray, Canon for Development and Stewardship for the Diocese of Southwest Florida Stewardship Plan - does your church currently have an ONGOING stewardship plan?

March 22 and April 5; 2:40 - 4:10 PM Presenter: Margaret May Damen, President/CEO, The Institute for Women and Wealth Planned Giving - does your church have a comprehensive planned giving program?

April 26; 2:40 - 4:10 PM Presenters: Rev. Donna Dambrot and Bonnie Weaver Putting it all together - evaluate your outreach program based on the components taught in prior sessions.

For details of the Feb. 1 Communications workshop and other workshops log on to: www.ecsefl.org and look for “Beyond the Walls” in the middle column. Winter 2014

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“Fifty Years Later:

Trinity Pipe Organs Take Center Stage

The State of Racism B in America”

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By Canon Richard Miller, Adapted from a report by Ms. Jane Cosby, Diocese of Pennsylvania

he forum Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America was held on November 15 and 16, 2013 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Jackson, Mississippi. Sponsored by the Episcopal Church, participants from around the country were informed of the racial history in Mississippi and the United States by the personal story of each panelist. They were also made aware that racism in America continues to thrive.

Panelists explored the underlying reasons why racism continues to exist. Their personal stories were rooted in faith in a society of people and places where a true difference is being made in changing society’s norms on racism and discrimination. The day ended with a screening of the movie “The Watsons Go to Birmingham.”

A series of concurrent workshops were offered within the two-day event. These workshops informed attendees on what is being done in the church now and should hopefully inspire attendees to replicate these practices in their own communities. The keynote address on Friday was given by Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori, followed by appropriate responses by invited panelists and guests - including Bishop Michael Curry, Mrs. Myrlie Evers-Williams, and the Honorable William F. Winter.

One panel discussion provided deeper insight into and a description of how education and other social, political and cultural aspects of life contribute to racism in subtle and non - subtle ways. Saturday ended with time designated for participants to identify something that could be done to fight racism and asking for their personal commits to do it. Bishop Duncan Gray, III closed the day and the event with an address that described the changes made in Mississippi and challenged other parishes, dioceses, cities, states to make changes as well.

The two-day event could have been called “Racism 101” by some, but for others the event opened minds and hearts to the understanding that there is much more to do. We heard that racism is deeper, darker and more entrenched and we must understand that there is a psychological aspect to racism that should be addressed.

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By Matthew Steynor, Director of Music Trinity Cathedral, Miami

y the time you read this, the 3,600 organ pipes that you read about in the July edition of The Net, will be back at the cathedral, where they sat relatively undisturbed from 1926 until the recent renovations. The pipes at the front of Trinity Cathedral have not been played since September 2011, and the pipes in the back chamber have not been heard at Trinity since 2001! Voicing and fine-tuning all the pipes took place during the month of January. The congregation experienced the restored organ for the first time at the morning service on January 26, 2014 when the organ was rededicated by Dean Douglas McCaleb.

Also on January 26th, Matthew Steynor, Director of Music, performed a recital to celebrate the pipes’ homecoming. The Miami Chapter of the American Guild of Organists hosted a reception following the recital. Then, as part of the Jubilee year, which began in November, Trinity Cathedral is delighted to host organists from some of the world’s most prestigious cathedrals to help dedicate the newly restored organ. The series takes place on the last Thursday evening of every month from February to May, beginning at 7:30pm.

On February 27th the series kicks off with Simon Johnson, the Organist and Assistant Director of Music at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Simon was going to spend three weeks in the United States last April, but had to fly home early to play for the funeral of Margaret Thatcher. We are delighted to include him on this 2014 tour .

On March 27th we welcome Jonathan Dimmock who has held organist positions at three cathedrals in the United States-St John the Divine in New York City, St Mark’s Cathedral in Minneapolis and Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.

He was also the first (and only) American Organ Scholar at Westminster Abbey, and now combines playing at St. Ignatius in San Francisco with a busy international concert career.

On April 24th we welcome Jeremy Filsell who is Artist in Residence at Washington National Cathedral. At age 34, Filsell performed (in London) and recorded (in Florida) the complete works of Marcel Dupré; an achievement of Everest proportions in the organ world. He is acknowledged as one of only a few virtuoso performers on both piano and organ.

On May 29th, the Feast of the Ascension, the series concludes with Richard Spotts, another organist who has undertaken a daunting task. His goal is to perform the complete L’Orgue Mystique by French composer Charles Tournemire. The work includes fifty-one suites of music suitable for the Eucharist, each intended for a different Sunday or feast-day in the liturgical year. Appropriately, the suite composed for Ascension Day will be performed that evening.

This recital will also include choral music appropriate for the day, sung by the Anglican Chorale.

We hope you can join us for some or all of these events to witness these guest musicians, all at the top of their game.

More information, including repertoire and links to the performers’ biographies, can be found on Trinity’s website, www.trinitymiami.org.

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By Ruth Foss, President of Daughters of the King

What Would You Have Me Do?

ord, what would you have me do?”

This question challenges us profoundly; nevertheless, it is the question that each Daughter asks her Lord every time she repeats the motto of the Order of the Daughters of the King.

Founded in 1885 in New York, today there are some 22,000 Daughters in the U.S. and 3,000 international Daughters in 18 countries worldwide.

The Order of the Daughters of the King is categorized as a religious order. Members of the order undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and a Rule of service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at baptism and confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism dedicated to the spread of Christ’s kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish. Due to this vow, the daughter’s refer to themselves as an order, not an organization, thus their bylaws prohibit the raising of funds.

Women who are communicants of the Episcopal, the Anglican, the Lutheran (ELCA), and Roman Catholic churches are welcome.

As individuals in parishes, we serve as vestry, lay readers, chalice bearers, altar guild, teachers, program leaders and servants as led by the Holy Spirit. We meet together in community to study and pray. This fellowship helps us share our Christian journey.

For the Daughters of the Diocese of Southeast Florida, the year 2013 has been a time of joyful ministry.

We have held several events including Quiet Day of prayer and meditation at Benedict’s; a Marian Service at St.

Daughters of the King look back and move forward

The Diocese of Southeast Florida’s Daughters of the King.

“For the Daughters of the Diocese of Southeast Florida, the year 2013 has been a time of joyful ministry.”

James in the Hills; a provincial retreat to Kanuga, N.C. in October and our 44th Diocesan Annual Assembly at St. Thomas in Coral Gables with visiting Province IV President Lindy Kirk, and Province IV Chaplain, the Rt. Rev. William Skilton. All Daughters and chapters are encouraged to participate in these spiritual events.

With God’s help, we strive to live our mission using our motto as a guide: 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 would you have me do?

The emblem of the Order is in the form of a modified Greek fleury cross, habitually worn by Daughters. Ask one wearing the cross for information, and pray to God what He would have you do. Winter 2014

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FEATURE STORY

The Diocese of Southeast Florida prepares to elect its first Bishop in 14 years

By Altoria White, Editor of the Stand Committee, and Priest at Grace Church in West ourteen years ago there was no such term as ‘social mePalm Beach, provided this overview of progress up to the point dia.’ The iPhone had not yet been invented. Twitter, of the first week of January 2014: Facebook, and even the grandfather of online socialization, MySpace, was just a few years from its debut. All of these inventions occurred after the last election of a Bishop in the Diocese of Southeast Florida. The world has changed and grown immensely in the past 14 years, as has our diocese after a long and detailed process.

The Right Reverend Leo Frade was elected the third Bishop of the Diocese of Southeast Florida in the year 2000. That spring, Bishop Frade, who, at the time was bishop of Honduras was set to succeed the Right Reverend Calvin Schofield, Jr. who retired that fall. In the Spring of 2015 the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Southeast Florida will be elected by members of the diocese.

New Deans, The Very Rev. Earl Henry, The Very Rev. Chris Todd, & The Very At the 44th annual Diocesan Convention held in NovemRev. John Tidy gather at the “peace” during the Eucharist of Convention. ber of 2013, a resolution was proposed by the Standing ComThe recent Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Flormittee, and passed by the delegates, regarding the election of a ida approved a call for a Bishop Coadjutor on November 9, Bishop Coadjutor. The purpose of a diocesan Bishop Coadju2013. In accord with the canons of The Episcopal Church, the tor, as stated in Resolution 5 of the convention, is to “be ready Secretary of the Diocese, Canon Richard Miller, sent a letter to to fully assume the duties and responsibilities expected of the the Executive Officer of General Convention, Canon Michael Bishop Diocesan of Southeast Florida upon the retirement of Barlowe, advising him that the Diocesan Convention approved Bishop Frade.” The Coadjutor will also share in congregational a resolution to begin the search for the Coadjutor. visitations and the administration of sacraments, and assist with Based on The Episcopal Church’s Canons, the consent of a the oversight of congregations and ministries in the diocese. majority of the Bishops exercising jurisdiction must approve and At this point in the process, the responsibility of the Standwill be asked to approve the diocese to commence this search. ing Committee is to follow through with the proposal of the Canon Barlowe’s office will seek these approvals and advise our resolution. The Reverend Canon Winston Wright, President

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Standing Committee of the results within 120 days. Approval from a majority of the Standing Committees of each of the 110 dioceses has been requested by the diocese and results must be received by the Standing Committees within 120 days.

The Standing Committee met on December 21, 2013 and identified members to potentially serve on the Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee. Those candidates werevetted and 18were voted to serve. The following members of thediocese have been identified as members of the Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee: •William Hurd (Chair) - South Palm Beach •Susanne Woods (Vice-Chair) - Keys •Ann Rose - South Dade •Blanca Famadas - South Dade •Cynthia Williams - Broward •Deborah Simms - North Dade •Don Slesnick - South Dade •Joan Smith - North Palm Beach •Margaret Newton - South Palm Beach •Randy Smith - North Palm Beach •Deacon Lorna Goodison - Broward •The Rev. Anthony Holder - Broward •The Rev. Donna Dambrot - Broward •The Very Rev. John Tidy - North Dade •The Rev. Todd Cederberg - North Palm Beach •The Rev. Wilfred Allen-Faiella - South Dade •The Rev. William Stomski - South Palm Beach •The Rev. Canon Winston Joseph - North Palm Beach Also presented at convention was a proposed timetable for the search and election, beginning in January 2014 and concluding upon Bishop Frade’s retirement, and the installation of the new Diocesan Bishop.

Other highlights from the 44th annual convention included the Eucharistpreacher, the Rev. Dr. Luis Leon,Rector of St. John’s Church in LafayetteSquare in Washington D.C.; the historic name of St. Margaret’s and San Francisco de Asis to Church of the Epiphany (see the article inset); the ratification of three deans; and the election of deputies to General Convention 2015. For a complete listing of the details from the 2013 Convention, log on to diosef.org and click on Diocesan Journal 2013.

Election results from the 2013 Convention: Elected to Standing Committee: Canon Richard Miler, Dr. Gay Outler, The Rev. Marty Zlatic Elected to Cathedral Chapter: The Rev. Dr. Mary Ellen Cassini Elected as Trustee to the University of the South: Alyson Hardin Elected as Delegates for General Convention: Clergy: The Rev. Jennie Lou Reid The Rev. Horace Ward The Rev. Mario Milian The Rev. Caron Barron Lay: Canon Richard Miller Thomas O’Brien Bonnie Weaver Diana Frade

Elected to the Disciplinary Board: The Rev. Canon Hap Lewis, The Rev. MarkAndrew Jones, BSG New Deans: The Very Rev. Earl Henry; Broward The Very Rev. Christopher Todd; Keys The Very Rev. John Tidy; North Dade New Executive Board members: North Palm Beach: Laura Warner South Palm Beach: Erik Eastham Broward: The Very Rev. Early Henry & Pam Sahdev North Dade: The Very Rev. John Tidy South Dade: The Rev. William Walker, The Rev. Larry Hooper & The Marcia Sweeting-Somersall.

Back to the Future: Miami Lakes Congregation Reclaims Historical Name

By Mary W. Cox, Church of the Epiphany

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ast November the 44th Diocesan Convention gave approval for St. Margaret’s and San Francisco de Asis, the Episcopal Church in Miami Lakes, to change its name. The church’s new name will be Church of the Epiphany. The new name, however, is not new at all. It comes from a history that dates back further than many of the church’s congregants. More than 70 years ago, in 1943, an unorganized mission called Epiphany began meeting in Miami Springs. In 1948, it was chartered with the State of Florida as the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany.

A few years later the congregation decided to move to Hialeah. Once the church moved, its congregants realized there was a Roman Catholic Church with the same name nearby. So, the name was changed to St. Margaret of Scotland. In 1978 St. Margaret’s moved to Miami Lakes.

In the late ‘90s San Francisco de Asis, a new Spanish-language mission, began renting St. Margaret’s facilities. On special occasions the two congregations would join together for bilingual worship.

By 2009 St. Margaret’s was between priests, and both congregations were struggling financially. At the suggestion of Bishop Leo Frade and the Archdeacon for Deployment, the two congregations merged in 2010 under the name St. Margaret’s and San Francisco de Asis, but they continued to feel like separate entities “on parallel tracks.”

Early last year the priest-in-charge, Fr. Tim Rogers, began to discuss with the vestry the idea of reclaiming a name that would reflect one common identity and mission. He believed the church’s mission was to, “be the epiphany, the light of Christ in the communities—both English-speaking and Spanishspeaking--of Miami Lakes.”

The congregation voted to change the name of the church at the end of 2013. The name change took effect on January 1, 2014.

“It’s all about togetherness,” said Senior Warden Betsy Bowen.

The congregation is looking forward to celebrating its new/ old patronal festival on January 6 of the new year. The festival in conjunction with the name change has the church moving closer to being one community. Winter 2014

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Knit-One,Purl-Two Knitting Ministry is a Precious “purl” for Mariners

By Merike Seely, Parish Secretary, Good Shepherd, Tequesta. Photo Credit: Merike Seely

Half of the knitted goods presented for a blessing on November 17th.

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ach year, a dedicated group of knitters at Good Shepherd, Tequesta turn balls of yarn into a myriad of hats, scarves and vests for the seafarers who regularly pass through our local ports.

These, men and women who labor on ships, provide us with the many goods that we use every day. On Sunday, November 17, 2013, the congregation welcomed Deacon Clay Waddell, Chap-

lain at the Port of Palm Beach and a Deacon of Port Ministry at Bethesdaby-the-Sea, Palm Beach, to discuss the importance of these handmade items.

He explained that these carefully crafted garments provide warmth and comfort to hard-working individuals who are often alone and far from home.

The Knitting for Seafarers Ministry at Good Shepherd, coordinated by parishioner Marion Downing, has expanded over the years to include friends, family and neighbors, all knitting for the annual blessing in November. Their effort produced about 210 items that were blessed by the Rev. Bob Taylor during the service. This year the knitting was taken to Bethesda-by-the-

Sea for the Shoebox Christmas Care Packages for Mariners. Other knitting ministries at Good Shepherd include the Prayer Shawl Ministry and Crafty Ladies. We give great thanks to God for the com-

Marion Downing, Knitting Ministry Coordinator at Good Shepherd and The Rev. Clay Waddell, Deacon, Bethesda-by-the-Sea Port Ministry, Palm Beach.

mitment of our knitters who skillfully weave a string of yarn into a comforting cloth, with love in every stitch.

Mandela Commemorated in Southeast Florida

By Kathleen Walker, Church of the Incarnation, Miami

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he service commemorating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela was a dignified celebration for a man who meant so much to so many. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was memorialized during a diocesan service at the Church of the Incarnation through recitations, a powerful remembrance and music.

The world mourned the passing of the South African leader who passed away on December 5, 2013. Mr. Mandela, who was centrifugal in abolishing apartheid, also became the country’s first black president. At the service in December, Mandela was hailed as “a humanitarian and a very complex individual,” by speaker Dr. Edmund Abaka, Chair of Africana and African-American Studies at the University of Miami. Dr. Abaka specified that when Mandela became president, he invited the all-white

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staff that had served with his predecessor to remain and work for his administration. Madiba, as he was affectionately called, was a man with a tremendous capacity for forgiveness.

The university professor addressed another controversy about Nelson Mandela. He was considered by some a communist and was ostracized by the Cuban community in South Florida following a trip he made to Cuba upon his release from prison in 1991. Abaka said that Mandela went there because “Fidel Castro fought hard against apartheid and he wanted to thank the Cuban people for their support. Abaka said in the end, “a failure to go to Cuba was not in keeping with Nelson Mandela.”

The service, that was hosted by the Diocesan Office of Immigration and Social Justice Ministries, the Theodore R.

Dr. Edmund Abaka, Chair of Africana & AfricanAmerican Studies at the University of Miami.

Gibson chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians and the Anti-Racism Commission, included sharing famous quotations from Nelson Mandela and a beautiful tribute penned by Dr. Maya Angelou entitled “His Day is Done.” Angelou concluded, “We will not forget you, we will not dishonor you, we will remember and be glad that you lived among us, that you taught us and that you loved us all.”

Conchs & Celts

First annual Florida Keys Celtic Festival Welcomes Visitors from Around the World

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he flags of the seven Celtic Nations and the sovereign state of the Conch Republic blew in the breeze at the Marathon, Florida Community Park.

The field rang with cheers and dancing as the vibrant flags flapped in the wind. This was a historic occasion. It was the first Florida Keys Celtic Festival.

The Reverend Debra Andrew Maconaughey, who dreamed of this Festival at this site for more than seven years, celebrated along with her Celtic comrades.

Compline service led by the Rev. Debra Andrew Maconaughey at the Florida Keys Celtic Festival.

How did Reverend Maconaughey’s small parish in the middle of the Florida Keys go Celtic? It starts with our namesake, St. Columba, the 6th century warrior missionary to the Picts in Scotland.

The founder of the monastic community on the holy isle of Iona, Columba represented the robust faith and tenacity of the Celtic church. In September 2012, 30 pilgrims from St. Columba in Marathon journeyed to Iona. Inspired by what they experienced and by Reverend Debra’s vision, they returned to their island home in Marathon, determined to bring a piece of that stimulating culture back to their community.

The first Florida Keys Celtic Festival launched in cooperation with Celtic

By Sarah Lytle, St. Columba, Marathon

Kate Valley of the Tampa Bay Treblemakers dancing at the Florida Keys Celtic Festival.

Heritage Productions, Inc. The volunteer committee from St. Columba began to develop the first Celtic festival scheduled in the United States for 2014. The City of Marathon approved the event, merchants and individuals signed on as sponsors and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council weighed in with a generous grant for media and marketing.

The echo of the bagpipe and tribal drums of Albannach, the Scottish headliner band, faded beneath Friday night’s moon, and Festival-goers turned from the stage to find an illuminated Celtic Cross beckoning them to Compline.

Led by the Reverend Maconaughey, a group of more than 200 participated, saying the prayers of Boisil, the 7th century Northumbrian abbot.

The remainder of the weekend was filled with music and good cheer.

Border collies herded panting sheep, St. Columba’s own Bert Munson claimed the prize as the Florida State Haggis Hurling Champion, children of all ages sported Celtic face paint and cold beer and meat pies were consumed with abandon. Taking a break from the tropical sun, Conchs and Celts gathered in the St. Columba Tea Tent; where they enjoyed homemade

scones and freshly brewed tea. All day people quietly made their way to the Celtic Spirituality Centre, where revelry turned to contemplation, if only for a moment. Then the music beckoned all back to the stage for one last moment of uninhibited celebration before sunset came again.

On Sunday morning, January 12th, the Eucharist at St. Columba was celebrated by the Reverend Debra Maconaughey and Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs. Led by bagpipers, the proces-

Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs enjoying the music at the Florida Keys Celtic Festival.

sion of Tartans brought parishioners to their feet as the power of Celtic prayers and music filled the church. When the notes of the hammered dulcimer drifted away in the soft light of the Loch Ness stained glass window, for a brief respite we were all back in Iona, walking with St. Columba.

St. Columba Episcopal Church thanks Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs for his support, and is grateful to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for loaning its collection of Tartans for the Sunday celebration. Support is appreciated from all of our Episcopal brethren, from other parts of the Keys and the mainland.

Mark your calendars! The second annual Florida Keys Celtic Festival is scheduled for January 9-11, 2015. Winter 2014 11

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Grace Church Youth & Young Adult Weekend

By Adelina Ponciano, Grace Church, West Palm Beach

Kindness Without Limits

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he youth group from St. Nicholas, Pompano Beach recently celebrated in a Bowling Night with the young people of the church. The newly formed group, “KWL (Kindness Without Limits),” enjoyed an evening of bowling, food, and fellowship along with youth from St. Mary Magdalene, Coral Springs.

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n November 15, 2013 Grace Church’s youth ministry and the young adults ministry (St. Stephen Fellowship) kicked off their Youth and Young Adult Weekend of fun and fellowship with a dinner dance celebration. Attendees continued on Saturday with a day of games and activities, including a spirited game of Jeopardy and “Episcodrama.” In the Episcodrama game, participants were given five minutes to put together a skit giving modern twist to their assigned bible story.

The weekend concluded on Sunday with a youth service where the youth and the young adults selected the hymns, read the lessons, and were awarded prizes for their performance over the weekend.

This weekend was the idea of the Reverend Canon Winston Wright, with the goal of making it an annual event. The success of this event has the church already making plans to expand the event next year to include and collaborate with other Episcopal churches in South Florida. 

In Their Words: Youth Commission President Eva Molina returns from Province IV Youth Meeting with a renewed spirit and the charge to lead

By Eva Ortez, Holy Cross, President of Youth Commission

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Eva Ortez, Cookie Cantwell (provincial youth coordinator), Tonie Renaud.

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he 2013 Province IV network meeting was held in the Diocese of East Carolina. Tonie Renaud (Church of the Resurrection) and I had the privilege to attend and represented the diocese well.

Both youth and adults come together for the Provincial networking meeting and talk about topics that are important to the youth of our diocese. One of the great things about this meeting is that there is no structured schedule, we let the spirit move in our meetings and we let it mold the structure of our weekend. We listen to diocesan reports for all the dioceses across the country and we learn with

open hearts new ideas and activities from around our province. It is not all business, however; we also got to have some fun! We built amazing friendships with people from all over our province and networked with other diocese. This Provincial networking meeting was incredible and what we learned will be helpful to strengthen and awaken our youth ministry. I believe that sending youth to provincial events like this one opens up many doors for us and for our diocesan youth ministry. These events are facilitated by adults to pass the torch of faith to the youth, and we are ready to lead.

Happening 32 brings youth back together for spiritual renewal

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appening 32 was held on October 25-28, 2013 at St. Thomas, Coral Gables. It was one of the most anticipated events of the year. After months of preparation and planning Happening was finally a reality. Just like past experiences, hours before the first participant arrived the

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By Eva Ortez, Rector, Happening 32 team was a little nervous, but as soon as they to be there on Friday night leave crying bestepped foot in the building, we rememcause they didn’t want to leave on Sunday bered why we were there - to change lives afternoon. The weekend was a time when for Christ. The nerves went away because a group of teenagers and adults worshipped we knew God was there with us to help us and praised God; a weekend where lives on this path. As the weekend started and were touched by God; a weekend where everyone became aware that some of the teenagers learned about who Jesus Christ is participants did not want to be there, and and how much he loves us. When particothers acted as if they didn’t care. However ipants were asked to describe Happening as the weekend took place we started to see in one word, a few of the responses were: more and more smiling and happy faces. “home,” “renewal,” “cleansing,” “incrediHappening 32 was a life changing experible,” and simply, “love.” ence for the forty-two teenagers who “hapOverall, around eighty teenagers, young pened,” but not only for them but for the adults, adults, team and participants met and team who served them. As a team member experienced Christ in a different way. This and rector of Happening 32, I saw lives Happening was a perfect example of how imchange before my eyes like I have never portant this event is for our diocese and for seen before. I saw people who didn’t want life of the youth ministry of our diocese.

Live Hymnal crosses all demographics, appealing to music lovers everywhere

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he release of Live Hymnal brought folks together for the CD debut concert and celebration back in November. It was a huge success, held at St. Joseph’s Church in Boynton Beach. Founded and produced by Charles Milling, who is also the group’s band leader, one of the main goals, he says, is to be inclusive. “We want the words to make sense to a diverse congregation and the music to resonate with a broad spectrum.” The band members say this music is for every congregation because it’s “cross-genre,” “cross-cultural,” “cross-demographic,” and “theologically-inclusive.” The following is Charles’ insight on the arrangements of the songs and how he worked hard to serve everyone.

On being “cross-genre” music: “I begin by handing out bare-boned chord charts to my band mates. These charts have little information on style. We play the structure of the tune in various genres and then begin to blend them so that multiple genres gel together.”

On being “cross-cultural” music: “South Florida is a cultural melting pot. Thus, in order to be more inclusive when I arrange, I try to throw in elements of the different cultures. Or, I find similarities between cultural rhythms and use this as the base.”

Is it “cross-demographic”? “Our congregation (St. Joseph’s, Boynton Beach) typically ranges in age from 7 to 70, with the bulk being between 12 and 50. It includes urban, suburban, rural, metro, with many lifestyles, financial brackets and religious and cultural backgrounds. How can we serve them all at once? I feel that depth of poetry is always a helpful place to start. Everyone who has lived can understand hardship, gratitude, wonder, heartache and a force that binds us all. Powerful, poetic lyrics can cross demographics – especially when they are written with heart.

Lastly, is it “theologically-inclusive?” “Christian Folk music is theologically cool, but hard to get out of the 70’s vibe. So, where is there a body of music that a congregation like ours can sing together? The Hymnal! My favorite place to look for material is the hymnal. There, I find powerfully written lyrics that are already part of our rich tradition and that make sense to our congregants.

These are lyrics that our ancestors used to sing, that are being sung by organ and choir, that work for bands, and that sidestep taking theological “sides”. Live Hymnal looks to reintroduce these hymns via band arrangements so that this rich tradition may continue and so that their beautiful melodies and poetry are not lost.

For more information about Live Hymnal or to purchase a CD, check out their website: www.livehymnal.com. Winter 2014 13

PARISHES IN PROGRESS The Ancient Spanish Monastery: Hearing the news that the Monastery is now a member of the American Alliance of Museums, The Rev. Greg Mansfield and Junior Warden Joan James celebrated along with the congregation. This suit of armor on display in the Monastery’s gift shop was a part of William Randolph Hearst’s private collection.

Holy Trinity raises over $1800 - Holy Trinity, West Palm Beach, hosted a fundraiser for St. Boniface Anglican Church in Kingston, Jamaica. Over 120 people attended and the church was able to raise over $1800 for a worthwhile cause.

Ordination of The Rev. Marivel Milien - An enthusiastic congregation of 200 people packed the church of St. Paul and les Martys d’Haiti, Miami to witness the ordination of the Rev. Marivel Milien as a priest. With Bishop Julio Holguin from the Diocese of the Dominican Republic ordaining, preaching and celebrating, the bible readings, songs and prayers were in four languages – Spanish, French, Creole and Spanish. Well-known in the diocese, especially in parishes with services in Spanish, Deacon Marivel was at the center of an outpouring of love and prayer. She came to the Diocese of Southeast Florida seven years ago with her husband, The Rev. Smith Milien.

He leads worship at the church on Sundays in French for a Hatian congregation and she follows in Spanish later in the morning at the Iglesia Trinidad.

Milestone Anniversaries - Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Leo Frade celebrated the 30th anniversary in his episcopacy on January 25. Bishop Frade became bishop of Honduras on January 25, 1984.

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Angel Trees played “Santa” again for the holiday season – AIDS ministries members of St. Stephen’s, Coconut Grove and All Souls, Miami Beach have collected toys for children who have HIV/AIDS or are from families with the disease for several years. They erect “Angel Trees” with pink and blue angels that give the age of a child and parishioners take them to shop for toys or gift cards. They are then delivered to AIDS agencies in Miami Dade and Broward Counties who setup Christmas rooms that allow parents/ guardians to select for their children. This season, many hundreds of toys were collected plus a generous gift of cash and toys from Everglades Bicycle Club. This year over 60 riders were sent off by AIDS Ministry Chaplain, Deacon Charles Humphries of All Souls. Please contact St. Stephen’s or All Souls if you can participate in the 2014 holiday season.

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Path to St. Gregory’s

PARISH PROFILE

“The 60th anniversary celebration was a weekend full of events to rejoice in the rectification of St. Gregory’s and move forward down the path that has already been laid” Custom made banners hang at the front of the church to commemorate the milestone anniversary.

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his church sits on a road n a m e d Mizner. That road is named for Addison Mizner, who had a vision for this part of Florida in the 1920s. Boca Raton wouldn’t exist if not for his yearning.” Those are the words of the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, The Most Reverend Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, when she visited and celebrated mass for the 60th anniversary of St. Gregory’s Chuch in Boca Raton.

She went on to explain the significance of the road and the connection to St. Gregory’s. “Turns out that Mizner is probably rooted in an Eastern European word that means a wet place or swamp, and a reminder of our baptismal identity. But that name made me think of mitzvah, a Hebrew word that means righteous deeds, acts of obedience to the command to love God and our neighbors as ourselves.

This church sits on that road of mitzvot, and that’s what John the Baptizer was proclaiming: ‘People of God, take that road, the one toward the kingdom of God.’” The road of St. Gregory’s has been paved over the last 60 years. The ground has been carefully cultivated and constructed, the asphalt has been poured, and the buildings have been built.

However, there was a lot of preparation, prayer, and perseverance to get to this point in the trail.

The path began in 1953 when a few Episcopalians met to discuss the establishment of a mission in Boca Raton. After several meetings, some heavy-duty carpentry, and the kindness of strangers and neighbors, a church was constructed, and St. Gregory’s attained Parish status. The church purchased the adjoining property and continued to expand. Today, St. Gregory’s is home to The Parish Center, which houses sev-

The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori celebrates Holy Eucharist at St. Gregory’s with Bishop Leo Frade, Bishop James Ottley, the Rev. Andrew Sherman, the Rev. Nancy McCarthy, and the Rev. Anita Thorstad.

eral classrooms, offices, a music center, a library and a nursery; Harris Hall; and of course the sanctuary itself.

The 60th anniversary celebration was a weekend full of events to rejoice in the rectification of St. Gregory’s and move forward down the path that has already been laid. On Saturday, December 7 the Presiding Bishop held a press conference and a young adult forum to speak with the people of Boca Raton on a more intimate basis.

One of the highlights on Saturday was the Beach Eucharist where Bishop Katharine baptized Mazie Baker, one

of St. Gregory’s youngest members. Bishop Katherine, Reverend Sherman, other clergy, family and friends all walked to the ocean from the beach pavilion where service was being held. It was there that Mazie received the Sacrament of Baptism and was immersed in the ocean.

On Sunday, December 8 the Choral Festival Eucharist was held, along with the Gala Jubilee Luncheon. It was a full weekend of fanfare and celebration.

The path that was laid in 1953 continues to be a beacon of light for those in the Boca Raton community. Winter 2014 15

St. Joe’s “unplugs” and makes a joyful noise

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he sounds of Unplugged reach you way before you reach the church. Walking up to St. Joe’s around 11:45, the parish is already in full swing with their praise opening. Guitars strumming, drums beating, and voices singing melodically, this service is a unique one for the Episcopal Church. For the majority of the service, you are on your feet, singing along to classic hymns, updated with a contemporary flare. The band, Live Hymnal, is front and center, while the Reverend Wendy Tobias, who leads the Unplugged service, looks on from the side, smiling, joining in the praise.

St. Joe’s Unplugged is part of St. Joseph’s Church in Boynton Beach. The weekly Unplugged service has been around since the fall of 2005 as an ever-growing joyful and soulful Sunday respite for humans being. They strive to be a haven for those looking to “unplug” from stiff traditions, stale music or from churches who don’t welcome a questioning mind. Many are described as unchurched, others come to unplug from all the noise of life so they can better tune in to be loved, encouraged, and accepted by God. A few months ago, the Unplugged community got their hands dirty and installed and painted a backdrop for the Live Hymnal band. This not only served as a huge soundboard for the acoustics from the band in the church, but also as a way to get the community involved in a fun, creative art project for all to be a part. Art teacher and Unplugged parishioner Carly Mejeur was the designer and served as the creative director.

Stop by and see the newly designed backdrop, enjoy the service and the music from the Live Hymnal band (details of the band on page 13). Unplugged welcomes people from all walks of life looking for a spiritual home of compassion and inspiration. Only one request - come as you are.

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CALENDAR February 22 Diocesan Wide Confirmation Trinity Cathedral, Miami 26-27 A Celebration of God’s Abundance – Holy Family, Miami & Bethesda-by-the-Sea, West Palm Beach March 5 Ash Wednesday 7-9 New Beginnings Chapel of St. Andrew, Boca Raton April 13 Palm Sunday 15 Blessing of the Oils – Trinity Cathedral, Miami 18 Good Friday 20 Easter 24-26 ECW Annual Meeting Courtyard by Marriott, Coconut Grove