179th Annual
Diocesan Convention Recap
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To all who attended, thank you for helping make our 179th Annual
Convention a big success! You may find election results, the proposed resolution which was passed by acclamation, Bishop's Cross Award Winners and more on our convention webpage.
To view photos: click here. Download photos using the PIN 3768.
To watch Bishop's Cross Awards videos: click here.
To watch the Bishop of Cuba Address and check presentation: click here.
To watch the full convention recording: click here. Timestamps of sessions throughout for the full recording can be found in the video description.
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Upcoming Camp Weed Events |
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Summer Camp Deck
Renewal Project
March 4-6
Don’t miss out on this special volunteer opportunity to work with friends, create new memories and enjoy the beauty of Camp Weed and Cerveny Conference Center!
Camp Weed is seeking anyone who is interested in being a part of the Summer Camp Deck Renewal Project. Those who wish to contribute can do so physically or financially. Meals, social, and cabin lodging will be provided by Camp Weed and Cerveny Conference Center. There will be a bonfire with s'mores at the Cross on Saturday night, March 5.
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Co-Ed Cursillo #143
March 24-27
Cursillo is a three-day learning, sharing, inspirational experience of living in a Christian community. The leadership may be exercised in work situations, in the family and social life, in leisure activities, and within the Church environment. Its purpose is to help those in the church understand their individual callings to be Christian Leaders. Scholarships are available.
button below!
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Happening #144
April 22-April 24
Yerkes Hall
Happening is a weekend experience of fun, games, sharing, surprises, and most of all, a time of spiritual renewal and empowerment.10-12th graders are invited to attend any of our three annual Happenings, and we invite 9th graders to join us for the spring Happening (Happening #144)! Happening is designed to help youth feel the love of God and their Christian community.
Team members must have attended a previous Happening and be actively involved in an Episcopal church or youth group to apply. Once applications have closed, the core team for the weekend will select and assign team members roles for the weekend.
Candidate Application Deadline: April 8, 2022
For more information, please visit the Camp Weed website by clicking the button below.
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Summer Camp Sessions
Spend the summer at Camp Weed!
As a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Florida, Camp Weed provides summer camp experiences for over 500 campers every summer. Our convenient, central location allows us to serve youth from many areas.
Camp Weed has awesome camp sessions planned for 2022! Register by March 1 to receive the Early Bird Discount of $40!
Click the button below to view summer camp dates and fees. Registration will open soon!
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St. James Music Press
Launches Music Ministry Renewal Grant
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St. James Music Press (SJMP) will award a grant to a church starting or revitalizing a choir program. The purpose of this grant is to support new music programs or established music ministries that are adding a new element by offering resources and professional support.
Elements awarded in the grant include:
● Complimentary one-year membership to St. James Music Press
● $1,000 grant to support ministry needs
● Quarterly program consultations with SJMP colleagues meant to help recipients maximize their SJMP membership, discuss program challenges, and celebrate/build upon program successes
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Stetson University Choral Concert
St. John's Cathedral Nave
Sunday, Feb. 27, 5 p.m.
Join us in a choral concert at St. John's Cathedral featuring the 56-voice touring choir from Stetson University. The choral concert will be conducted by Dr. Timothy Peter and the repertoire will include beautiful sacred music from a variety of world domains and cultural backgrounds.
All are welcome to attend. Free admission!
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Celebrating and Honoring Absalom Jones Recap
St. John's Cathedral
On Sunday evening Feb. 13 at the St. John's Cathedral, a celebration of the life and work of Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in the Episcopal Church was held. The service was organized by Union of Black Episcopalians and led by various churches in the Diocese.
Pictured from left to right:
The Rev. Hugh Chapman from St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, Florida, The Rev. Carrie English, Resurrection Episcopal Church, Jacksonville, Florida; Amanda Flowers, The Rev. Andrea Hayden from St. Nathaniel’s Episcopal Church, North Point, Florida; and The Right Rev. Jay Lambert, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Jacksonville, Florida.
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Quiet Garden Morning with
Landscape Architect Buck Pittman
On Saturday morning, Feb. 19, a day of meditation, reflections and silence took place in Cummings Chapel with Landscape Architect Buck Pittman. The morning concluded with a garden Eucharist, The Rev. Dr. Linda Privitera, celebrant.
Mr. Pittman designed Cathedral Park at St. John’s Cathedral, the Jacksonville National Cemetery, and many other residential, commercial, secular and sacred spaces. He currently has a commission to update the courtyard at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
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