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. ..�
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 will be selecting two active young people (high school aged) to represent us at the Province IV Youth Ministries Leadership and Network Meeting....�
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....�
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 - 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....�
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Of 76 congregations, the Diocese has 17 churches that have completely registered both clergy and lay delegations to Annual Convention. Make sure your parish is eligible for our early bird discount for our free dinner Friday night. Need forms, details?
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
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.