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PUNTA GORDA - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has a unifying new look for its 44th Annual Convention, all under the theme Holy Spirit Come....»

 
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KANUGA, N.C. - Representatives of the Diocese attended Nuevo Amanecer, the conference of the Latino ministries of The Episcopal Church, from Aug. 27-30....»

 

 

TAMPA - The Young Adult ministry of the Diocese of Southwest Florida will hold a cookout for members of the Episcopal Community at University of South Florida on Sunday, Sept. 9....»

 

 

SANTO DOMINGO - The Dominican Development Group has received an urgent request from our companion diocese in the Dominican Republic....»

 

 

SEWANNEE, Tenn. - This summer 2012 there are six new graduates of Education for Ministry, a program of Sewannee, The University of the South....»

 

Gray Foundation Offers Financial Assistance 

WINTER PARK - The Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation is currently offering financial assistance for elderly Episcopalians seeking quality housing and healthcare....»

 

 

PARRISH - The Rev. Michelle Ortiz, Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese of Southwest Florida, has created a new Facebook page for Youth Leaders in the Diocese....»

 

 

SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South issued its yearly report to one of its owners, the Diocese of Southwest Florida....»

 

 

FT. MYERS - A critical part of the success of Sunday School is the choice of a curriculum....»

 

 

PARRISH - Here are follow up resources from the 2012 Fall Stewardship Workshops series of the Diocese of Southwest Florida....»

 

 

PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has issued a checklist for parishes that may be close to the path of Hurricane Isaac....»

 

 

PARRISH - An upcoming session of the Fresh Start program for congregations in transition will focus on sharing and understanding parish and diocesan history....»

 

 

PARRISH - Disaster Preparation Coordinators from the around the Southeast are gathering this week at DaySpring Conference Center to discuss mutual support and future plans and capabilities....»

 

 

PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has planned fall 2012 youth events, including events for middle and high schoolers....»

44th Diocesan Convention Details

Food Pantry Competition Begins

 

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 - For Annual Convention, The Diocese of Southwest Florida has planned a day of top speakers to help your congregation and mission. More

 

 

PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida is preparing for their annual 44th Annual Convention, set for October 19 and 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

 

ST. PETERSBURG - Are you a "yarnie?" Join St. Mathews as they hold a prayer shawl retreat on October 5, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m....»

 

 

TAMPA - The Episcopal Church Women of St. Chad are holding a Silent Auction on Saturday, Sept. 15....»

 

 

CLEARWATER - Interested in crafts?...»

 

 

VENICE - St. Mark's has set its fall Christian education program series:...»

 

 

MISSION, SOUTH DAKOTA - The St. Petersburg deanery took 28 representatives on a youth trip to visit the Lakota Sioux in South Dakota....»

 

Family and Youth Events 

Happening #68 Registration Opens 

 

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 

 

New Beginnings #52 This November at DaySpring 

 

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 



Friday, Sept. 7
A.D. 2012
Number XIV

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Diocesan House Dedication This Wednesday
 

PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida will dedicate their new headquarters, Diocesan House, on Wednesday Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. Members of the larger Diocesan community, including clergy, parish staff, church leadership and parishioners, are invited to the ceremony, a reception and open house that will follow. ...»

 
 

SUN CITY CENTER - A prayer vigil has been scheduled for Fr. Tracy Wilder....»

 
 

ST. PETERSBURG - Bishop Dabney Smith will be the first speaker in a series on Christian service, presented one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter in St. Petersburg....»

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Attend Fall Deanery Convocations in Preparation for Annual Convention 


September 18, 2012
- Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater Deanery  - Church of the Ascension, Clearwater

September 19, 2012
- Naples/Fort Myers Deanery - St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Bonita Springs


September 20, 2012
- Manasota/Venice Deanery - St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Venice
DIOCESAN EVENTS

Baseball With the Bishop
 

ST. PETERSBURG - Each year, over 700 congregants from the 77 churches of The Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida gather for Baseball with the Bishop....»

 

 

PARRISH - Today is the first day of the fall 2012 session of School for Ministry Development in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. For more information on the programs of the school, see our School for Ministry Development page or contact the Dean, the Rev. Jim Williamson.    ...»

 

 

Fall Clergy Conference for all members of the clergy (Presbyters & Deacons)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....»

 

 

Program developed by Church Pension Group and Praesidium Religious Services which deals with prevention of child sexual abuse....»

 

PARRISH - Please register by Monday, Sept. 10 for the remaining Fall Stewardship Workshop. More

 
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PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has begun to digitize its archive collection, including a collection of Beta and broadcast video tapes from the 1980s....»

 

 

PORT CHARLOTTE - St. James Episcopal Church is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year....»