BOCA GRANDE - The Rt. Rev. Barry R. Howe, Assisting Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida officiated at the Celebration of New Ministry of the Rev. Michelle Robertshaw at St. Andrew's, Boca Grande....»
SPRING HILL - The Rev. Lance Stephen Wallace became the new Priest in Charge at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Spring Hill, Florida on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013....»
PARRISH - On Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, Diocesan Council approved a one-time payment of $171,750 to congregations who have fully participated in their 2012 apportionment.
The total of $171,750 will be distributed among those congregations who have paid their 2012 apportionment in full by January 31, 2013. The amount of each congregation's gift will be determined based on its percentage of the total operating apportionment paid for 2012. We anticipate the gift will be roughly equivalent to 75% of one month's operating apportionment payment.
In a letter to congregations, Bishop Dabney Smith said that the action came because in 2012 the Diocese "continued to show faithful financial stewardship and participation in the life of the diocese with timely apportionment payments throughout the year."
For 2012, the Diocese had budgeted an eight percent expense allowance for uncollectible apportionments, which was not fully needed. "This is a sign of the good health and financial responsibility of our congregations," said Smith.
This is the second time the Diocese of Southwest Florida has returned apportionment monies to their congregations. Parish offices with questions may call Anne Vickers, Chief Financial Officer, at (941) 556-0315.
PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has planned two parochial report workshops for February at Diocesan House at DaySpring Episcopal Center....»
PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has launched its 3rd Annual Bishop's Appeal. Contact the Diocesan Offices if you need more brochures, or have questions about the Appeal. CLICK FOR MORE
PINELLAS PARK - Why do we do things over and over? Why do we look with great expectation to a vacation back at the same beloved place? Why do we beam when we sing old time favorite hymns or Christmas carols? Why do keep getting back down on our knees? ...»
BRADENTON - Our journey through Epiphany is one that is designed to remind us of God's willingness to reveal Himself, through His word at the Baptism of Jesus, through miracles such as the event at the wedding in Cana to Jesus proclaiming in the synagogue that He is the one who has been sent as a fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy. The point being God is now present in His creation, do you see Him?...»
SUN CITY CENTER - The South Shore Symphony Orchestra goes all romantic in two Valentine performances Saturday, February 9 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd., E., in Sun City Center. ...»
SANIBEL - The 2013 Shared Scholar Lecture will feature Professor Robin Fox, anthropologist, poet and essayist. Topic: The Puzzle of the Ten Commandments...»
SARASOTA - The Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave., in downtown Sarasota, is offering "Inquirers' Class," an adult education offering for the community. The eight-week course is offered in the evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and begins Tuesday, 29 January. ....»
