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Dear Friends,
As most of you know I have been nominated to be the next Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida. I have entered this process initially at the urging of others and with great prayer. It has been sobering, affirming, humbling and daunting as I consider this call.
The following announcement was sent out yesterday from the Standing Committee of the diocese...
On behalf of the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, we are pleased to announce the nominees to be the Fourth Bishop of Central Florida:
The Rev. Gregory O. Brewer
Rector, Episcopal Parish of Calvary-St. George's
New York, New York
The Very Rev. Anthony P. Clark
Dean, Cathedral Church of St. Luke
Orlando, Florida
The Rev. R. Jonathan. Davis
Vicar, Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
Director, Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center
Oviedo, Florida
The Very Rev. Charles L. Holt
Rector, St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Dean, Northeast Deanery
Lake Mary, Florida
The Rev. Timothy C. Nunez
Rector, St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Belleview, Florida
The Rev. Mary A. Rosendahl
Rector, Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Port St. Lucie, Florida
The Rev. James A. Sorvillo, Sr.
Rector, Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Orlando, Florida
The Nominees' biographical information, responses to questions, video greetings and more are being assembled at the Bishop Search website:
http://bishopsearch.cfdiocese.org/candidates
A Forum is also being prepared where members of the Diocese may post questions to the Nominees.
The election of the Fourth Bishop of Central Florida will be held at a Special Convention on November 19, 2011 at Trinity Preparatory School, Winter Park, Florida.
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If you want to look at the page that has my responses and information about me you may do so by CLICKING HERE More information is below regarding the election and I commend it to you.
The next two months will be full of many things as we continue to launch new ministries and restart our fall schedule of programs, the work at Canterbury continues and this search process leading to the election on November 19. Most of all this is a season of prayer to listen and discern as we look to the future. I would ask you to pray for all those in this process and to pray for the election of the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida. I am yours...
in the mission,
Father Jon+
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Meet the Nominees for Bishop!!
Saturday, September 24
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
St. Luke & St. Peter in St. Cloud, FL
All Delegates are cordially invited to hear from and meet the nominees for the office of Bishop of Central Florida. Each nominee has been invited to attend, to address us briefly, and to answer questions.
Following the presentations there will be a time of small group prayer and discussion.
This meeting is open to all delegates and is sponsored by Faith Received, an organization within the Diocese "committed to help build a diocese submitted to the authority of Holy Scripture and the Lordship of Jesus Christ, unified in theology and practice for generations to come."
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CENTRAL FLORIDA'S NEXT BISHOP
For information on the search process for our next Bishop check out... http://bishopsearch.cfdiocese.org
Here is a link to the Diocesan Profile - Who we are and what we want in our next Bishop...
http://www.cfdiocese.org/sites/default/files/dioprofile0611.pdf
Also for information on FAQ...
http://bishopsearch.cfdiocese.org/frequently-asked-questions
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