TAMPA - It's not very often that you see a church newsletter issued with the image of a GOP elephant holding a pirate flag, but that's what one of Tampa's Episcopal churches, St. Andrew's, published last week to indicate its welcome of the Republican National Convention.
PARRISH - The Diocese has a new online form for submitting news items. The form makes it easy to send in items for our website, our biweekly newsletter Bridges and our RSS news feed. More
INDIANAPOLIS - The National Episcopal Health Ministries, based in Indianapolis, had the Diocese of Southwest Florida on their prayer chain this week. More
PARRISH - The late Marian Evelyn Derrick, who died Dec. 19, 2011, has donated $14,500 to the Episcopal Charities Fund of Southwest Florida and an equal amount to her parish, St. Mark's Venice, said the Rev. Chris Gray, Canon for Development in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. More
VALRICO - "The Gathering" is back! Join us every Wednesday beginning on September 5 for "The Gathering". It's a time of fellowship, food, worship, and discussion. More
BROOKSVILLE - This will be a Bible journey led by Deacon Wayne, beginning on September 19th, that will generate lots of lively discussion, real Bible learning and new growth in your walk with Christ! More
PARRISH - Happening 68, set for the weekend of Oct. 5, is sponsored by the Diocese of Southwest Florida, and is a one-time encounter designed for high school youth. More
PARRISH - The New Beginnings weekend event is designed especially to respond to the unique challenges and concerns of youth in grades 6-8. It was created by adults and young people to help participants grow in their love of themselves, others and our Lord Jesus Christ. More
PUNTA GORDA - Each year the Diocese of Southwest Florida helps restock the shelves of parish food pantries at their Annual Convention, set for Oct. 19 and 20, 2012. More
PUNTA GORDA - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has the following nominees and resolutions for its 44th Diocesan Convention, set for Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 in Punta Gorda. More
PUNTA GORDA - To reserve rooms for the 44th Diocesan Convention, contact the individual hotels below. Rooms are getting scarce already as there are several other events in the Punta Gorda area that are on the same weekend. More
Fall Clergy Conference for all members of the clergy Registration begins for everyone on Monday, September 10th at 9:30 a.m. Key Presenter: The V. Rev. Dr. William Stafford, Dean Sewanee School of Theology Additional information to follow.More
PARRISH - The Rev. Canon Chris Gray, Development Officer of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, will hold stewardship workshops Aug. 25 and Sept. 15 to assist fall stewardship campaigns. More
The Right Reverend Dabney T. Smith, Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, will ordain to the Sacred Order of Priests The Rev. Jean A. Knox Hite on Sunday, August 26, 2012. More
PARRISH - An upcoming session of the Fresh Start program for congregations in transition will focus on sharing and understanding parish and diocesan history. More
Bartholomew, sometimes identified with Nathanael, was one of the twelve disciples and a witness of Jesus' ascension. Philip, another of the twelve, introduced him to Jesus. Bartholomew was skeptical about Jesus, asking, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip replied, "Come and seeMore
Audits Due Sept 1
Parish audits are due Sept. 1. Questions or need help? Contact Nora Ortiz for help.You can also visit our Parochial Audit page for answers and assistance.
outh & Family Workshop This Saturday, at St. Margaret's
