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Resolution would set diocesan ERD Sunday

Attached PDF/Office document:  R-1.pdf R-1: Establish the First Sunday of Lent as Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday   Presenter(s): The Reverend Canon Nelson W. Pinder on behalf of the Millennium Development Goals Committee   Date: October 3, 2008   RESOLVED: that the Diocese of Central Florida dedicate the first Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday and that congregations and individuals be encouraged to support Episcopal Relief & Development’s life-saving work through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting world; and

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Schools

The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida is home to many preparatory and day schools. See the list below for the one nearest you. The Episcopal Church is committed to safeguarding all of God's children. For more information, read about how we protect your children. Preparatory Schools All Saints' Academy 5001 State Road 540W, Winter Haven, FL 33880 Tony Jordan, Headmaster

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September 2008 CFE

Posted October 10th, 2008

Central Florida Episcopalian:  PDF Archive Attached PDF/Office document:  cfe0908.pdf

August 2008 CFE

Posted October 10th, 2008

Central Florida Episcopalian:  PDF Archive Attached PDF/Office document:  cfe0808.pdf

Episcopal Engaged Encounter comes to Canterbury

Posted October 10th, 2008

Central Florida Episcopalian:  Communities By:  Debra Brett Engaged couples will have an opportunity to prepare themselves for the sacrament of marriage during an Episcopal Engaged Encounter Retreat November 7-9, 2008, at Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center in Oviedo.  During the retreat, engaged couples will learn how to build a solid Christ-centered foundation for their future marriage. The weekend challenges the couples to be open and honest in their communication as they delve into core topics such as self-esteem, decision making, betrothal, unity, sexuality, life planning, finance and more.

A Canterbury Tale

Posted October 10th, 2008

Central Florida Episcopalian:  Communities Fr. Tyrrel Dear writes:

The Way of Silence – An Advent Retreat with Thomas Merton

Posted October 10th, 2008

Central Florida Episcopalian:  Communities Featuring: Gerald J. Schiffhorst, Ph.D.  November 21-22, 2008 5 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday This year’s silent retreat will prepare you for the Advent season by inviting you to reflect on the power of silence. You will see how silent meditation and mindfulness relate to the Christian tradition of contemplative prayer.  The presenter, Gerald Schiffhorst, Ph.D., as in his three previous retreats at Canterbury, incorporates selected readings from Thomas Merton and other spiritual writers to help you find a greater inner peace and a place for God to be reborn in your heart.

Mustard Seed Conference: C. S. Lewis – Not a Tame Christian

Posted October 10th, 2008

Central Florida Episcopalian:  Communities Featuring: The Rev. Dr. John R. Jacobs October 31 – November 2, 2008 5 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Sunday Widely regarded as one of our greatest Christian apologists, C. S. Lewis is one of those exceptional writers, like Shakespeare and Dickens, whose popularity is an indication of his literary greatness.