SARASOTA - After Palm Sunday, Florida Christians are now in the midst of Holy Week, in preparation for Easter. MORE

 

SARASOTA - A healthy and vital congregation is the goal each of every vestry in Southwest Florida. To that end, the 2012 Diocesan Vestry Retreat, set for Saturday, May 5, will embrace the subject of revitalizing current congregations while it plants the seeds for a next generation of church members. MORE  

 

Contemplative Prayer Workshop Planned for April Presbyters Gathering

SARASOTA - Contemplative prayer is the subject for the 2012 Presbyters Retreat, sponsored by The School for Ministry Development of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida. MORE

 

VALRICO, SARASOTA - The Rev. Michelle Ortiz has accepted a position as the new Assistant Rector at Holy Innocents' in Valrico. MORE

   

 

SARASOTA - The Nominating Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida is now seeking nominations for elective positions in the Diocese. MORE


 

ST. PETERSBURG - The Diocesan Convention planning committee has started work on our annual gathering, October 19-20 in Punta Gorda. MORE

 


ST. PETERSBURG - The Rev. Jamie McElroy, Canon for Outreach & Evangelism at St. Peter's Episcopal Cathedral, will be one of the speakers at the upcoming conference entitled A Sustainable Faith, put on by Misseo Dei, a local Christian community and part of the "emergent" church movement. MORE 

 

PARISH EVENTS SUBMITTED TO EPISCOPALSWFL.ORG

 

FT. MYERS - The ECW will host the annual Card and Game Party on April 14, 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm.  Luncheon will be served at 12:00 noon.  Get your friends together, plan your game and come have a good time.  Price is $10 each. MORE

  

 

ST. PETERSBURG - On April 20-21, 2012, the Missio Dei community here will curate a conversation for those who value caring for creation, social action and sustainable living. MORE

 

 

LONGBOAT KEY - A new series "Empowerment for Life (As It Happens)!", will be held on Tuesdays, April 10 and 17, and Wednesday, April 25, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. at All Angels, Longboat Key. The series is led by Gerry Gardner of Holy Spirit, Osprey, and open to the public. MORE 

  

 

LONGBOAT KEY -  "We Are All God's Children: An Islamic Perspective" is the subject  of a public lecture offered jointly by All Angels Church, Longboat Key and its next door neighbor, Temple Beth Israel on Thursday April 12th at 2 p.m. MORE
PARISH NEWS SUBMITTED TO EPISCOPALSWFL.ORG

 

FT. MYERS - Sunday morning at the 10:15 service, we were treated to a performance by our Dulcimer Group. The Group is being taught how to play the dulcimer by Marti Mycoff, the one in the middle of the picture. MORE


 

TAMPA - St Chad's is participating in the non-profit food program Gaballi in order to stock up their food pantry. MORE 

 

 

ARCADIA - St. Edmund Episcopal Church is searching for a part-time organist and choir director. MORE

 

Episcopal Relief Update

Please send any nets donations to the Diocese of SW FL, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota,  FL, 34240 marked NETS on the memo line. MORE

Tuesday, April 3
A.D. 2012
Number VI

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Inside This Issue:
Holy Week Begins
Revitalize Your Congregation Free
Ortiz to Valrico, Youth Ministries
It's a Card Party in Ft. Myers
More Diocesan Meetings
Green Team Lenten Fast
How to Submit News to Bridges
 
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Diocesan Schedule 

 

Diocesan-wide Confirmations, Saturday, April 14 

 

Standing Committee, Tuesday, April 17 

 

Finance Committee,Tuesday, April 17 

 

Audit Workshop, Wednesday April 18 

 

Congregational Development Committee, Thursday, April 19 

 

Walking the Mourner's Path, Wednesday, April 18 

 

College for Presbyters, Tuesday, April 24 

 

Vestry RetreatSaturday, May 5 


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DaySpring Summer Camp Registrations 

 

PARRISH - Diocese of Southwest Florida camps include a wide variety of activities and sports specifically selected to nurture campers and to lift them up in the name of Christ. There are two summer camp sessions:

  • Elementary Summer Camp: This camp is for rising 3rd through 5th grade students, and runs from June 17-22, 2012
  • Middle School Summer Camp: This camp is for rising middle school students (grades 6-8) and runs from June 24-29, 2012.

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In addition to our clergy deployment page, the Diocese has a new place on our website to place employment ads, including parish staff. New positions open include a parish administrator and organist. MORE

 

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Book of Common Prayer for Maundy Thursday
Peace is my last gift to you,
my own peace I now leave with you;
peace which the world cannot give."