FEATURE: MISSION IN DIOCESE

 

ARCADIA - Over 40 percent of the people who live within five miles of St. Edmund's Church are now Hispanic, and 55 percent of the children in Desoto County schools are Hispanic.  

 

Read more about Diocesan efforts at St. Edmund's. ..�



 
Diocesan News Wire


 

PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida officially opened their new headquarters office at DaySpring Episcopal Center....�

 
 

SARASOTA - Christian education and youth ministry leaders gathered at St. Margaret of Scotland on Saturday Aug. 25 to discuss Christian formation in the Diocese and introduce the new Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese, the Rev. Michelle Ortiz....�


 

ST. PETERSBURG - Just in time for the height of the presidential election season, the Cathedral of St. Peter will host a panel discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 27, dealing with the collision of faith and politics in the public square. The topic: "God Shed His Grace: Is the United States a Christian Nation?"...�

  
 

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

 

 

PARRISH - The Diocese will be selecting two active young people (high school aged) to represent us at the Province IV Youth Ministries Leadership and Network Meeting....�

 

44th Diocesan Convention Details
 
 
 

BOYNTON BEACH - Charles Milling and his band Live Hymnal will perform the music at the Friday Eucharist service at Annual Convention. Raised in New Orleans and educated in Episcopal schools, Milling is a passionate advocate for integrating contemporary music into the Anglican tradition....�

 

 

PARRISH - The Diocese has released its new logo for the 2012 Annual Convention with the theme Holy Spirit Come....�

 

 

PARRISH - In preparation for 44th Annual Convention, the Diocesan Green Team is preparing to launch the Green Congregation Challenge....� 

 

 

PUNTA GORDA - The Clergy Spouse Association of the Diocese of Southwest Florida has set its 2012 Clergy Spouse Luncheon for Saturday, Oct. 20....�

St. Augustine's Sets 85th Anniversary Dance at St. Pete Yacht Club
 

ST. AUGUSTINE - The historic congregation St. Augustine's is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a dinner dance....�

 

Sarasota Parish Goes Back to School  

 

SARASOTA - Overseen by Associate Rector, the Rev. Richard C. Marsden, and Director of Christian Formation Jacki Boedecker, Redeemer's many ongoing events mean the parish grounds are as lively as a schoolyard as children, youth and adults take advantage of nearly 100 learning, prayer and fellowship activities each week.....�

 

 

TAMPA - The Bay Baroque Ensemble will play Sunday, September 23 at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary at St. Mark's....�

 

 

TAMPA - St. John's has recently added two members to its School Board of Trustees: Kristan Evans and Sean LaNeve. Both bring a wealth of experience to the School's governing Board....�



Friday, Sept. 21
A.D. 2012
Number XVI

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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 

From Forward Movement 

 

Jesus had a habit of doing ministry at wedding banquets and feasts, and referencing these in parables. In this, Jesus particularly brings the outcast and untouchables to the table to eat, for all are welcome at God's table.  

 

View this reading at Daily Prayer: A resource of Forward Movement.