Read an article


Showing news from our diocese


Revroytuff web

Sermon April 30, 2017

by Rev. Roy W. Tuff — Church of the Good Shepherd

May 01, 2017

Announcements2 web

April 30, 2017 Weekly Announcements

by Cathy — Church of the Good Shepherd

April 28, 2017

Dull stan 129 web

Sermon April 23, 2017

by Rev. Dr. Stan Dull — Church of the Good Shepherd

April 24, 2017

Announcements2 web

April 23, 2017 Weekly Announcements

by Cathy — Church of the Good Shepherd

April 24, 2017

Newsletter icon web

May 2017 Lamplighter

by Gloria Gal — Church of the Good Shepherd

April 24, 2017

Revroytuff web

Sermon April 16, 2017

by Rev. Roy W. Tuff — Church of the Good Shepherd

April 18, 2017

Announcements2 web

April 16, 2017 Weekly Announcements

by Cathy — Church of the Good Shepherd

April 18, 2017

Bunco2

Sexto de Mayo Bunco Fiesta

by Sharon Gariano — St. Giles' Episcopal Church

April 17, 2017

Bunco Fun for All Ages! Don't worry if you have never played before, it's easy and FUN! The last time we played we had a great time and this will be even better! Bring a friend! Best yet, it's FREE!

News 512

Outreach News

by staff — All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church

April 11, 2017

Representatives of All Angels will be honored by the Sarasota ministry to the homeless, Family Promise.

News 512

2016 Journal Available Online

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

May 06, 2017

PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has published the 2016 Journal of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, a compendium of the life of the Episcopal Church in Southwest Florida.

News 512

Bessey and McLaren at DaySpring's Food for Journey

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

May 03, 2017

PARRISH - Writers Sarah Bessey and Brian McLaren spoke of a hopeful future for the church at the conference Food for the Journey at the Diocese of Southwest Florida's DaySpring Episcopal Center.

News 512

St. Mary Bonita Begins St. Luke Summer Study

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

May 02, 2017

BONITA SPRINGS - The International Order of St. Luke the Physician is beginning a Summer Study for anyone interested in joining the lay prayer team ministry.

News 512

State College of Florida Seeks Interns for 2017-18

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

May 01, 2017

BRADENTON - The Chaplaincy of State College of Florida is looking to appoint interns for their campus minstry.

News 512

Inaugural Interparish Racial Reconciliation Fellowship Dinner at St. John

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

May 01, 2017

TAMPA BAY - Parishes from St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa are joining together to hold an Interparish Racial Reconciliation Fellowship Dinner on May 20.

News 512

Reminder: Keep the Diocese Apprised of Deanery, Parish Events

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

May 01, 2017

PARRISH - As soon as you have dates for important events in your deanery group, parish or mission group that may be of interest to the wider Diocese of Southwest Florida, please keep us advised of dates.

News 512

Region IV Meetings This June

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

May 01, 2017

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. - Groups from the Diocese of Southwest Florida will be attending Province IV meetings upcoming:

News 512

The Rev. William Thomas Fitzgerald, 1927-2017

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

May 01, 2017

SARASOTA - The Rev. William Thomas "Tom" Fitzgerald, the longtime rector of Church of the Redeemer from 1960-78, died April 20, 2017.

News 512

2017 DaySpring Eucharist & Lunch Series

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

May 01, 2017

PARRISH - The Diocese holds Monthly Eucharist and Lunch the first Wednesdays of the month during the fall, winter and spring months.

News 512

Fall 2017 Stewardship Workshop Set for Saturday, Aug. 26

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

April 28, 2017

PARRISH - Each August, the Diocese of Southwest Florida offers training for parishes in advance of yearly stewardship programs.

News 512

Bulletin Announcements Available for 2017 DaySpring Camp Sessions

by From Staff Reports — Diocese of Southwest Florida

April 28, 2017

PARRISH - The Diocese has several announcements available for use in your Sunday bulletin to make parents, grandparents and students aware of the growing programs of DaySpring Summer Camp.

Around the Province

Breaking Bread Together

May 05, 2017

All Saints' Episcopal Church

We all experience loneliness at some point in our lives, sometimes even when when we are busy and surrounded by people. God created us to be in relationship, in community with others. One image used in the Bible over and over is that of breaking bread together, of sharing a meal. In fact, the Latin word for bread, “panis” is included in the English word “companion,” which means in essence, a person who breaks bread with us.

Job opening: Missioner for Youth and Young Adults

May 03, 2017

The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina

Bishop José is now accepting applications from qualified candidates who are interested in the diocesan position of Missioner for Youth and Young Adults.

Clergy Update - May 1, 2017

May 01, 2017

Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
Clergy update logo

Diocese of Alabama Clergy Update for May 1, 2017:

  • The Reverend Tim Murphy has retired from serving as rector at St. Mary's, Jasper. He is starting a worshipping community at Camp.

Seminarian Placements and Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate Dates:

  • Corey Jones will be ordained at All Saints', Birmingham, on June 2, at 11 a.m. Jones will serve at St. Francis of Asissi, Indian Springs. 
  • Jamie Osborne will be ordained at St. Thomas, Huntsville, on May 13, at 5 p.m. Osborne will serve at St. John's, Montgomery.
  • Jay Gardner will be ordained at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Birmingham, on May 13, at 11 a.m. Gardner will serve at Calvary/St. George's, New York City.
  • Katherine Harper will be ordained at All Saints', Birmingham, on June 2, at 11 a.m. Harper will serve at St. Thomas, Huntsville.
  • Worth Stuart will be ordained at St. John's, Montgomery, on June 3, at 11 a.m.
    Stuart will serve at Holy Apostles, Hoover.