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Bishop's Reflection on the Third Week of Lent |
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Sermons That Work
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Get inspired in your own sermon writing or use as part of your personal devotion.
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Scripture In Context
These writings have been prepared by
Tom O'Brien,
a Canon and Examining Chaplain for Scripture for the
Diocese of Southeast Florida.
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We thank Tom for sharing his learning an
d love
of Scripture with us in this way.
Click
here
to read brief background descriptions of the Sunday readings.
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Message from the Bishop
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Moving Ahead
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
I greet you all in the hope and joy of this life-giving season of Lent, in which we are invited to open ourselves afresh to the new life that God offers to each one of us.
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 Where do we go from here?
Clergy and lay leaders from our parishes, schools and other ministries are invited to join
Bishop Eaton, Susan Czolgosz and the Standing Committee at one of the regional meetings we have planned, beginning
this Saturday, March 25th
at St. John's Episcopal Church, Homestead, primarily for The Keys and South Dade Deaneries.
Each gathering will offer refreshments from 9:30 A.M. and begin promptly at 10:00 A.M.
and end at 1.00pm.
Next meetings:
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Saturday, April 8th
at Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, Pembroke Pines, for North Dade and Broward Deaneries.
Saturday, May 20th, for the South and North Palm Beach Deaneries, at a venue yet to be determined.
We encourage your attendance as crucial so that together we may discern God's vision for our Diocese and the work God is calling us into in the coming years.
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An Appeal from the Bishop and Standing Committee
A Purse for Father Tom Bruttell
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Dear Sisters and Brothers,
After a decade of faithful and committed service as Archdeacon for Transition Ministry, Father Tom Bruttell left the Diocese at the end of February to take up a new role and responsibilities with the Episcopal Church Building Fund.
On 25 February, large numbers of clergy and lay folk gathered in his home parish of Saint Benedict's, Plantation, for a lovely celebration of his ministry among us and to give thanks for all that he has given to our parishes and schools, and to many individuals, particularly those in the ordination and deployment processes. As an expression of our appreciation and gratitude for
his ministry we
are eager to offer Father Bruttell a suitably generous "purse" and we thank those of you who have contributed already.
So that the purse might represent the gratitude of our communities and individuals across the Diocese it will remain open a few weeks more to receive your gift, and it is our hope that as many congregations as possible will wish to contribute to it. We invite you to consider how best you and your congregation might contribute to the purse, either by organizing a collection or inviting donations from individuals. Clergy should note that it is not appropriate for discretionary funds to be used for this purpose.
You may send your gift to the Bishop's Office, but please note that checks should be made payable to Father Bruttell, and not the Diocese. All gifts will be passed on to Father Bruttell, together with a list of those individuals and communities who have contributed to the purse. We encourage you to join us in this mark of our appreciation and gratitude for a faithful servant of our diocesan community and look forward to receiving your gift at the earliest opportunity.
In anticipation of your thoughtfulness and generosity, we thank you most warmly.
+Peter The Standing
Committee
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Episcopal, Anglican women
g
ather
in NYC
for
61st annual UN Commission meeting
March 13-24
The 61st session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) meeting in New York City
March 13 to March 24
will gather women and girls, men and boys from the Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion.
The 2017 UNCSW Priority Theme is "Women's economic empowerment in the changing world of work." A major focus will continue to be the implementation of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The provincial delegate and the Episcopal Church delegates will be able to attend the UNCSW official meetings as observers on the floor of the United Nations and will represent the Episcopal Church/Anglican Communion in their advocacy. They will be able to report on United Nations meetings during debriefs, speak about official Episcopal Church priorities with United Nations entities and permanent mission representatives, attend parallel events, and reflect during UNCSW on how they can share the knowledge when they return to their communities and train new women leaders.
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An Appeal from Father Cutié and Bishop Eaton: Please Support Katie Gould's Journey to the UN!
Since Katie is at the UN as a representative of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida, we are inviting the congregations of our Diocese to help in supporting this participation.
If you can contribute to the remaining monies that Katie needs, please send your contribution to Saint Benedict's, Plantation, and mark it for Katie Gould. Click below
for details.
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WordPress Class
This is an
INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP for those who already have and are working on the
WordPress platform for their website.
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Lay Employee Conference on Tuesday, May 16.
Westin Fort Lauderdale
400 Corporate Dr
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
This Financial and Health Planning Conference is oriented to all active lay employee who participates in one of the Church Pension Fund's pension plans - the Lay Defined Contribution (DC) Plan or Lay Defined Benefit (DB) Plan.
There is no charge to attend. In addition, child care and/or elder care can be reimbursed up to a certain limit.
Clergy Conference on Wednesday May 17 & Thursday May 18
Westin Fort Lauderdale
400 Corporate Dr
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Any active cleric participating in the Church Pension Fund's Clergy Pension Plan and not yet receiving a retirement pension benefit from the Plan is encourage to attend to this Conference.
Ordination of Priests
The Feast of the Martyrs of Uganda
Saturday, 3 June 2017 - 11am
Pending the completion of the relevant canonical processes, there will be an ordination of priests on Saturday, 3 June 2017, at 11 AM at the Cathedral.
As usual, all priests are invited (but not required!) to vest (alb and stole, or alb, stole, and chasuble) and concelebrate, and all deacons are invited to vest. It is hoped that as many clergy as possible will be able to be present for this ordination. As it is the Feast of the Martyrs of Uganda, the colour of the Liturgy will be red.
The Bishop will take order for the ordinations after the canonical processes have been completed later this month.
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Evensong
Sunday, March 26 at 5:00 P.M.
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St. Gregory's Episcopal Church,100 NE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Evensong will feature the Florida Singing Sons as the choir! They will be returning to provide the music for what promises to be a moving and inspiring service. Under the direction of Brett Karlin,
they will be singing canticle settings by Charles Villiars Stanford and the anthem will be J. S. Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring.
Plan now to attend this very special Lenten Evensong featuring South Florida's premier youth ensemble.
Singing Sons Rehearsal for Evensong
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Stewardship Training March 29 & 30
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March 29
Holy Family Episcopal Church 10 - 3 pm
March 30
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church 10 - 3 pm
We are excited to offer an amazing day of Stewardship training led by
RICHARD FELTON of the TENS organization.
This training will equip you
and your lea
der
ship team with the steps needed to create a culture of true biblical stewardship that is fueled by generosity. Together, we have a sense that it is through an understanding of stewardship and a practice of gratitude and generosity that we will grow spiritually.
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Celebration to Mothers Concert
Featuring Willie Stew Art & Friends
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Saturday, May 13th, 2017
Two Concerts at
5:30 P.M. and
8:00 P.M.
Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church
2801 North University Drive,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Click
here to download flyer
Website:
www.holysacrament.org
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Annual AIDS Walk on Miami Beach
All Souls and St. Stephen's AIDS Ministries invites clergy (in clericals please) and diocesan parishes to join in this annual event.
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Less is heard today about the pandemic of AIDS but sadly Miami Dade and Broward Counties are #1 and #2 in the U.S. in new infections. As said by then Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold, "Our Church still has AIDS!"
Sunday, April 23rd thousands of people will assemble in Soundscape Park, SW corner of Washington Ave. & 17th St.Miami Beach. Parking at 17th St. & Convention Center Dr. Registration
8AM and a 5K walk commences at 9AM after an invocation by All Souls clergy. Cold water is supplied enroute and all ages are welcome and pets.
Bring your church banners and join All Souls and St. Stephen's walkers at the speakers platform.
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From the Presiding Bishop
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry calls
for support for the Good Friday Offering
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"The Good Friday Offering is our opportunity to add some of the substance of our lives to the substance of our prayers," Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry wrote to the clergy of the Episcopal Church. "The Jesus Movement is about the journey we share with a world desperate to see examples of the love of God lived out in each one of us to empower compassion and mercy for all people in all places."
Information on the Good Friday Offering is
here.
Good Friday Offering resources are available
here.
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Nominations now accepted for Episcopal Church
positions, committees, boards
Application deadline is May 10.
The Episcopal Church Joint Standing Committee for Nominations for General Conventionr has issued a call for nominations for five positions. Elections will take place at the 79th General Convention, to be held in Austin, TX, Thursday, July 5 to Friday, July 13, 2018.
Nominations are accepted for the following committees/boards:
* Trustee, The Church Pension Fund
* Member of Executive Council
* Member of General Board of Examining Chaplains
* Trustee, General Theological Seminary
* Member of Disciplinary Board for Bishops
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Stand to Support Refugees: an invitation to support Episcopal Migration Ministries
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The Episcopal Migration Ministries, the refugee resettlement agency of the Episcopal Church, invites participation in supporting its life-saving work through Stand To Support Refugees, a fundraising campaign to maintain a strong, viable ministry network to welcome those fleeing war, violence and persecution. Donations to Stand to Support Refugees will help strengthen important ministry to some of the most vulnerable throughout the world.
"Reach out to refugee or immigrant groups in your community and tell them that you are happy that they are here, that you are available to help - or simply that you are willing to be a friend. Pray for the victims of fear, jealousy, and self-interest. And, pray for those who do this work."
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March 30, 2017, 7:00pm ET
This webinar is crafted for leaders devoted to discerning the work of the Holy Spirit in their context and wondering how they might get on board. Bob Leopold has experience with missional communities of all description, from overtly emergent expressions to traditionally structured parishes. Anyone interested in dreaming about what God is doing is encouraged to participate in this webinar.
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We would like to include your innovative ministries in Grapevine!
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Cursillo Newsletter
The Official On-line Publication for the Episcopal Cursillo® Movement of the Diocese of Southeast Florida - Published Quarterly
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Cursillo Calendar
April 29th - Central Sector Fundraiser
May 7 - Cursillo Sunday
June 8-11 - EMC #94
September 28-October 1 - EWC #112
October 27 & 28 - Episcopal Cursillo -
Ministry National Convention, Oklahoma City
St. George's Center Continues to Expand Services to the Homeless By Jim Wells from Cursillo Newsletter
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Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Plastic shopping bags are folded, cut and crocheted
into mats.
If
you
want to volunteer and learn more about the project
click here.
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A Truck for
Feeding the Homeless
- Help The Holy Grill of
Saint Nicholas
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St. Laurence Chapel will make the transition to an emergency overnight shelter in mid-March. Presently, it serves as a day shelter in
western
Pompano Beach. The Chapel does not have an operational kitchen, so they've asked if the Holy Grill of St. Nicholas can help for an indefinite/extended transition.
We'd appreciate your help to get this request out to your networks of friends to the homeless
in the hope we
can find a donated
truck that can be used to tow the Holy Grill between its engagements in support of the poor or at least expand the list of people
with trucks who could be called upon to
help.
Truck specifications are:
- Pick-up Truck with a V8 and 6000 pound towing capacity. The Holy Grill weighs about 3,100-3,200 lbs, with a heavy tongue.
- It would be great if the vehicle already has a tow package, but - if not - we would consider adding it.
In addition, charitable organizations who
do maintenance work on vehicles
could be needed.
There is also an ongoing need for volunteer cooks
and meal order takers near Pompano Beach.
Please ask your congregations to prayerfully consider volunteering and, in any event, spread the word. If you have a caring heart, please call Fr. Mark Andrew Jones (954) 942-5887 to volunteer or office@stnicholasfl.org.
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Episcopal Veterans Fellowship
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The EVF equips Christians for missional ministry to veterans through prayer, hospitality, and reconciliation. We offer educational workshops, consulting, and coaching so churches can reach out with God's love to veterans who live in the community. The Hospitallers of St. Martin is a New Monastic Christian Community for veterans ministry.
Please contact
DeSha Thomas or David Peters at
dpeters@stmarksaustin.org or visit our website at
http://episcopalveteransfellowship.org if you need additional information.
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Monday, March 27, 2017
SAINT THOMAS UNIVERSITY
16401 NW 37TH Avenue Miami Gardens Florida
The Archdiocese of Miami & Florida-Bahamas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
cordially invite you to an evening of dialogue.
Healing Christian Divisions
500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Dr. John Borelli - Georgetown University
Bishop Donald McCoid - Lutheran World Federation
7:00 P.M. Lecture at the Chapel of Saint Anthony
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Episcopal resources for evangelism abound, at the churchwide, diocesan and even congregational level. Click here for some resources that can help you to form new, faithful relationships with the community where God has called you to share the good news.
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Episcopal Church Young Adults, Campus Ministries
grant applications available
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Deadline for submitting grants is
April 10
by 10 PM. Eastern
Applications are now accepted for grants to assist with young adults and campus ministries in the Episcopal Church.
Grants are intended to provide funding for an Episcopal ministry (or ecumenical ministry with an Episcopal presence) in a diocese, congregation, or community college/tribal college/university campus that is currently engaging or seeking a new relationship with young adults on and off college campuses.
Grants are for the 2017-18 academic year. A total of $128,000 is available for this cycle, with a total of $400,000 available this triennium.
Information, application guidelines and other important data are located
here.
The application is available
here.
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Episcopal Church scholarship applications
for 2017-2018 now accepted
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Applications are now being accepted for educational scholarships from the Episcopal Church for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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The prayer is for your use. We suggest that you integrate it into your service schedule either by using the prayer and incorporating the weekly specific ministry into it, OR by highlighting only the specified weekly ministry in the Prayers of
the People.
Compassionate God, bless the people who guide the programs of Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of Southeast Florida as, following in the footsteps of Jesus, they minister to the sick, the friendless and the needy. We pray especially for_______________(ministry name) which provides _____________
(ministry description) through ____________________(parish or entity sponsor). Help them continue always to reach out in love and mercy to those suffering in our communities, that they may be a source of comfort and support in times of need; through Jesus Christ who called us to feed his sheep in manifesting our love for him. Amen.
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Acolyte Festival
April 1, 2017
Holy Trinity, West Palm Beach
Cost: $20.00
Happening #37
April 28-30, 2017
Chapel of Saint Andrew, Boca Raton
Cost:
$80.00 Participant
$40.00 Team
Youth Convention
May 12, 2017 (evening)
May 13, 2017
Hugh Taylor Birch Park
Ft. Lauderdale
Cost: $40.00
For more information please contact our diocesan Youth Liason
Mary, at Mary@diosef.org.
Acolyte Festival 2017
April 1st
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
211 Trinity Pl, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Adults must have SafeGuarding God's Children Certification
Cost:
$20.00 per person + the in-gathering item, includes lunch, workshop supplies, and FUN!
Email: Mary@diosef.org
For schedule and workshops information
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CHANGEMAKERS YOUTH SUMMIT
ON SOCIAL JUSTICE
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Saturday May 13, 2017
9 AM - 4PM
Barry University
Application deadline on March 31st
This youth summit will be for students in both the public and private school sector and will offer youth the ability to build bridges and build collective power with their fellow peers in South Florida.
The purpose of the Youth Summit is to:
* Train inclusive youth leaders in South Florida through the use of raising awareness and building empathy
* Bridge divide between youth in public and private school sectors
* Educate youth on social justice issues that will allow them to be conscious global citizens
* Ignite Changemaker skills in these youth leaders and encourage them to launch social ventures that address social issues from their communities
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Registration open for the 2017 Young Adult and Campus Ministry
Leadership Conference
CULTIVATE: Resilient Hope
Presiding Bishop Curry to preach
Sunday, June 25 - Wednesday, June 28
St. David's Episcopal Church, Austin, TX (Diocese of Texas).
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Resilient Hope is an Episcopal conference for leaders in ministry with young adults on and off college campuses. The focus will be on how leaders and mentors can cultivate resilient hope in the midst of everyday lives, the current events in our country, and in our communities.
For more information
click here
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If you have not signed up already, we invite you to share in the 2017 Lenten email series from Episcopal Relief & Development. Each day during Lent you will receive a daily reflection, co-authored by a group of Anglican Communion and other faith leaders. During this season of reflection on our Christian faith, their writings will enhance your spiritual journey as they both inspire and challenge you. Each daily meditation is presented in both English and Spanish.
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A Journey with Jesus as told by Saint Mark
Meditations for Lent
Church of the Epiphany -
Miami Lakes, Fl
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Father Jack F. Stanton inspired by the idea of
Bishop Michael Turnbull, decided to prepare a booklet of meditations for Lent with forty places from the Gospel of Mark visited by Jesus, beginning with his Baptism and ending with the Cross.
When Father Jack asked members of the church to volunteer to pick any reference and write a meditation, more than 25 parishioners responded to this call and together they completed this bilingual (Spanish/English) booklet that proves the depth faith of a small congregation.
Click here
to download the booklet
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An Invitation to Renewal and New Life
Lenten Schedule for St. James the Fisherman
MM 7500 Overseas Hwy.
PO Box 509
Islamorada, Florida 33036
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For more information contact Horace Ward at Holy Family, Miami Gardens at 305-652-6797 or 305-934-5392.
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Christian Formation
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We are living, not in an era of change, but a change of era. Learn how to develop an ecosystem of intergenerational relationships and faith experiences at church and home from John Roberto and team of formation leaders at Kanuga's Christian Formation Conference
June 12-16
. John Roberto is an author and president of LifelongFaith Associates. For more information and to register, go t
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www.kanuga.org/christianformation or
download flyer
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Renewal Conference at Kanuga
Join Baxter Kreuger, author of
The Shack, Revisited,
to explore the Trinitarian Life, how Jesus included us and what this reality means for us now on earth - in work, play and relationships. The Renewal Conference, scheduled for
June 25-30
, brings families and friends together for a week of teaching, worship and healing. For more information and to register, vi
sit
www.kanuga.org/renewal
or
download flyer
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SUMMA Student Theological Debate Society's
summer 2017 camp
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Summa's summer camp gives high school students an opportunity to build their faith through intellectual channels. For eight days students are instructed in the art of debate and engage in discussions grounded in the Christian theological tradition. Debating leads to clear and careful thinking, and that opens pathways into faith, hope, and love.
SUMMA offers a rich, uniquely meaningful experience, which includes:
Tools for critical thinking;
Knowledge of the Christian theological tradition;
Skills in public speaking and debate;
Deep engagement with topics of religion and science, social ethics, and interfaith relations.
SUMMA's summer camp will be held
July 18-26, 2017, at the School of Theology on the campus of the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, and is open to students of all or no religious affiliation.
Cost:
$750 includes room, all meals, and all materials.
For more information contact:
summa@sewanee.edu
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Employment
Administrator, Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society (OLRFMS), Biscayne Park, Fla.,
Cutler Bay, Fla.,
Organist/Choirmaster, Rector,
Immigration Specialist, Case Worker,
and Sexton
View all available openings around the diocese here.
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Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church & The Reverend
Dr. Anthony Holder are leading a trip to the Holy Land in
October 2017
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For more information contact:
Kathy Bunbury
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Refresh your spirituality and explore Ireland with Kanuga's fall pilgrimage,
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Holy Land Pilgrimage Including Jordan & Petra with the Reverends Susan and Tom Bruttell
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Departing
November 12, 2017
Meet religious leaders and residents of Israel, Palestine and Jordan. Understand the diverse views of the Middle East. Experience some of the World's most historic spots. Meet leaders of the Episcopal Church in the Holy Land. Lunch with a Palestinian Christian Family. Daily Eucharist when possible. Special services of Bob Bell during the entire pilgrimage (with 32 passengers). He has over 40 years of experience and led 144 trips.
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Viking Rhine River
Getaway Cruise
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Father Bob Deshaies, Rector Emeritus of St. Benedict's Church, Plantation; is organizing an Eight Day Viking Rhine River Getaway Cruise starting
April 28, 2017
and cruising the Rhine River from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam.
Itinerary includes: Basel, Switzerland; Breisach Germany; Strasbourg, France; Heidelberg & Rudesheim, Germany; Braubach & Koblenz, Germany; Cologne, Germany; Kinderdijk, the Netherlands and Amsterdam.
Group rates are extremely affordable starting at $3300 (Riverview category) which includes airfare. cruise, excursions and wine at lunch and dinner. $500 refundable deposit required.
Act now as rooms are going fast.
For more information call Father Bob Deshaies
at (954) 591-6800.
This river cruise is open to anyone who is interested.
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Shemin Trialogue Brings Together
Three
Abrahamic Faiths
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Florida Atlantic University presented on March 12, its 11th Annual Global Shemin Trialogue Seminar founded to
encourage communication and understanding between the three Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity and Islam).
We must thank the participation of
Reverend Mario Emilio Milián,
rector of Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish in Coral Gables and Reverend Andrew James Sherman, rector at Saint Gregory's Episcopal Church in Boca Raton in this great event.
Click
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Joy of Bells Rang Around the World during the Saint Patrick's Weekend to Welcome Refugees
All Angels Episcopal Church Miami Beach, FL answered the call to join in "Joy of Bells" initiative inspired by Waterford's Church of Ireland Christ Church Cathedral in Ireland in protest of anti-immigration sentiment sweeping the western world.
At a time when there is worldwide fear and disquiet, we used this opportunity to peak a very different message, inviting communities at home and abroad to ring their bells in protest and hope.
Film of the bells and the congregation of All Angels, Archdeacon Tom Bruttell presiding:
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If you come across some holy humor or are a creator of cartoons or marvelous memes, please send us your best stuff:
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