Election of the IX Bishop of Florida:
What You Need to Know
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With just over two weeks until the Special Electing Convention on May 14, below we are sharing key information and facts regarding the IXth Bishop of Florida election.
THE CANDIDATES
There are five candidates who will be considered and voted on at the Special Electing Convention on May 14, which takes place at St. John's Cathedral in Jacksonville.
MEET-AND-GREET SCHEDULE
During the week of May 3-6, there will be Meet-and-Greet sessions in each of our five regions as well as a session at Camp Weed. Specific dates and times are below.
Tuesday, May 3
2-4 p.m.
St. John’s Cathedral (First Coast West Region)
256 East Church Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
7-9 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church (First Coast East Region)
400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
Wednesday, May 4
1-3 p.m.
St Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Santa Fe Region)
16921 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
Thursday, May 5
8-10 a.m.
Camp Weed & Cerveny Conference Center
11057 Camp Weed Place, Live Oak, FL 32060
2-4 p.m.
Holy Comforter Episcopal Church (Apalachee Region)
2015 Fleischmann Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Friday, May 6
1-3 p.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (River Region)
200 Main Street, Palatka, FL 32177
All sessions will be live streamed if you are unable to attend in-person. Delegates are strongly encouraged to attend or view the sessions online so that they can make the most informed decision at the election on May 14.
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Celebrating Easter Around the Diocese |
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Check out how some churches around the Diocese celebrated Easter Sunday! |
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St. John's Episcopal Church, Tallahassee
The beautiful memories of Easter at St. John's – including seven new members welcomed through Holy Baptism at our Easter Vigil – will remain with the parish throughout Eastertide and for years to come!
This creative Easter arrangement (pictured left) circled St. John’s marble baptismal font, which dates back to 1856. It is one of the few objects rescued from the original church when it burned in 1879.
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St. John’s Cathedral, Jacksonville
At St. John's Cathedral, the parish enjoyed a meaningful Easter Sunday.
There were many helping hands when it came time to flower the cross. What a blessing!
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Episcopal Church of our Saviour, Jacksonville
Episcopal Church of our Saviour enjoyed a glorious Easter sunrise service on the Riverbank!
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Jacksonville
The children of St. Mark's Episcopal Church celebrated Easter by unburying the Alleluia to symbolize the ending of Lent and Jesus rising from the dead.
(Pictured right: Shannon Sanborn, Director of Children's Ministry and St. Mark's children's chapel).
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St. George Episcopal Church, Jacksonville
Easter Sunday at St. George Episcopal Church, consisted of a glorious service plus several Easter bonnets were worn!
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Christ Episcopal Church, Cedar Key
From Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday, The Stripping of the Altar, A Prayer Vigil, a noon Good Friday service and an evening Tenebrae, Christ Episcopal Church had a meaningful Holy Week journey. The week wrapped up with an Easter community sunrise service on the beach.
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Celebrating 100 Years at
St. Mark's, Episcopal Church Jacksonville
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Happy 100th anniversary to St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville! On April 24, Bishop Howard was in attendance as the church celebrated its anniversary beginning with the 10 a.m. service followed by a luncheon for members, their families and others.
Also celebrating 100 years is Mary Love Strum, a member of St. Mark's who shares a birthday with the church! She has been a member since the 1960s when she and her late husband, Capt. Gray Strum, began attending when they lived on base at Jacksonville Naval Air Station.
Read more about the 100th anniversary of St. Mark's in a recent article by the Florida Times-Union.
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Grace Episcopal Day School Student Sings National Anthem at Clay County Fair |
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Special shoutout to Ashley, a student in the 8th grade at Grace Episcopal Day School, for being selected to open the Clay County Fair with the National Anthem. Way to go!
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Easter Sunday Service at Gateway Church |
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On Easter Sunday, a service was held at the Gateway Church in Jacksonville with the church's prison ministry. The Rev. Cn. Dr. J. Allison DeFoor gave a powerful and moving service to 35 people.
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Camp Weed Fly Fishing Course
Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8
Come join nationally recognized master certified fly fishing instructors for two days of fly fishing instruction and outdoor fun at Camp Weed’s 500-acre nature retreat which includes a 100-acre bass lake! SmartCasts Essentials of Fly Fishing is a hands-on, small-group school that encourages self-discovery and accomplishment in a pristine, natural environment.
During the course you'll learn:
• Efficient Fly Casting
• Choosing The Right Equipment
• Fly Rods, Lines & Leaders
• How To Find & Fight Fish
• Trout, Bass, Pan fish, Saltwater Species
• Basic Fly Selection
This two-day course gives you all the basics. Schools are full-day Saturday and half-day Sunday, to allow for travel. Cost per student is $395 for the 2-day school. Catered lunches and all materials and equipment are provided. Class size is limited. Sign up today!
To register contact David Lambert, SmartCasts Fly Fishing Schools:
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From April 22-24, Happening #144 was held at Camp Weed. There were over 80 participants for a fun packed weekend of games, surprises, and most of all, spiritual renewal and empowerment. Check out a few of the best photos from the weekend!
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Episcopal Church Women and Daughters of the King Spring Retreat Recap |
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On Friday, April 22, 2022 - Sunday, April 24, the Episcopal Church Women and Daughters of The King Spring Retreat was held! There were approximately 50 people in attendance.
The Rev. Deacon Rachel Hill, vicar-missioner of Grace Mission in Tallahassee was the guest speaker for this amazing event. Thank you to those who made it a success!
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www.diocesefl.org
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