Tampa Deanery Churches
The 17 Episcopal churches of the Tampa Deanery range from Brooksville to the North, Plant City to the East, and Sun City Center to the South.
The first service was held in Tampa in 1868 when the Rt. Rev. John Freeman Young heard that there were two Episcopalians stationed at Ft. Brooke. This missionary effort grew to be St. Andrew’s, Tampa’s First Episcopal Church. St. Andrews’ then founded St. James as a black congregation and the House of Prayer in the Tampa Heights area. Those two congregations merged in recent years to become St. James House of Prayer.
The rapid growth of Tampa led to the founding of St. John’s and St. Mary’s, and churches in the surrounding communities including St. John’s, Brooksville; St. Mary’s, Dade City; and St. Peter, Plant City.
At University of South Florida, the St. Anselm's Episcopal Chapel Center has a 60-year tradition of ministering to students at USF. Missionary efforts began in 2019 at the new Wesley Chapel Episcopal Church.
Tampa is blessed with diverse people from many backgrounds, and this is reflected in the character of our congregations. We bring together people from all over the United States, the Caribbean, Africa, South America, Canada, and Asia. A visit to any of the Tampa Episcopal churches will illuminate the cultures and the fellowship in their worship.
Congregations in the Tampa deanery are:
 St. Mary Dade City 352-567-3888 |
 St. John Brooksville 352-796-9112 |
 St. Peter Plant City 813-752-5061 |
 St. John the Divine Sun City Center Area 813-633-3970 |
 Grace Church Tampa813-971-8484 |
 St. Andrew Tampa 813-221-2035 |
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 St. Clement Tampa 813-932-6204 |
 Iglesia Episcopal San Francisco Tampa 813-238-1098 |
 St. James House of Prayer Tampa813-223-6090 |
 St. John Tampa 813-259-1570 |
 St. Mark Tampa 813-962-3089 |
 St. Mary Tampa 813-251-1660 |
 St. Catherine Temple Terrace 813-988-6483 |
 Holy Innocents Valrico813-689-3130 |
 St. Paul'sWesley Chapel 813-803-7489 |
 St. Elizabeth'sZephyrhills 813-782-1202 |
Tampa Deanery News
2022 Parochial Report and 2023 Annual Certificate are due Wednesday, March 1
January 23, 2023
PARRISH - Please see a letter concerning the 2022 Parochial Reports below.
Council on Deacons' Announce New Appointments
January 24, 2023
PARRISH - The Council on Deacons, the leadership body of the Order of Deacons in the Diocese of Southwest Florida announces new appointments and reappointments for 2023.
Led by Archdeacon Michael Kitt, the Council on Deacons assists in the development of candidates for the Order of Deacons, facilitates servant ministry among deacons in the diocese, is responsible for planning and facilitating annual meetings and retreats, assists in grant funding selection for the Episcopal Charities Fund and serves as counsel for Bishop Scharf concerning matters pertaining to the diaconate.
The Rev. George Burchill December 5, 1927 – December 12, 2022
December 15, 2022
TAMPA - It is with sadness that we announce that the Rev. George Burchill died on Monday, December 12. He was 95 years old. Fr. Burchill was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tampa for more than 70 years, working as Headmaster of St. John’s Parish Day School for thirty-eight years (1954-1992). Fr. Burchill was the longest-serving canonically resident priest in the Diocese of Southwest Florida, being ordained in 1953.
54th Annual Diocesan Convention Election Results, Survey, and More
December 12, 2022
PARRISH - The following are election results by the 54th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, meeting at The Cathedral Church of St. Peter in St. Petersburg on December 10, 2022.
Take the Convention survey here.
2023 Budget Report and Presentation
December 12, 2022
PARRISH - [Saturday, December 10, 2022] The following is a transcript of the 2023 Budget Report presented by Chief Financial Officer Mike Booher to the 54th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida at The Cathedral Church of St. Peter in St. Petersburg.
St. Mark's in Tampa Provides Financial Grants to Three Local Non-Profit Organizations
November 16, 2022
CITRUS PARK — St. Mark’s Episcopal Church recently awarded three nonprofit groups $2,000 grants in support of their ongoing efforts in the community.
St. Paul’s Wesley Chapel Raises $2,865 for Helping Hands Food Pantry
October 18, 2022
WESLEY CHAPEL - St. Paul’s Wesley Chapel's August fundraiser provides $2,865 to the Helping Hands Food Pantry at Atonement Lutheran Church.
Celebration of a New Ministry at St. Mary's, Tampa
October 11, 2022
TAMPA - On Saturday, October 29, the Rev. Mario Miliàn will be Instituted and Inducted as the Ninth Rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Tampa. The Celebration of a New Ministry service will be at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow.
Clergy: Cassock, surplice, and red stole
