Orphanages were eliminated in the US many years ago. But even when we think of them, our concept of what being an orphan means, is not what it means in many other parts of the world. The best way I can describe an orphan in both Bolivia and in Uganda is to start by saying...
Hospitality Committee We are all called to welcome those who have been entrusted to our care, and as such, the Hospitality Committee is inviting all members of the congregation to join the team! We have rebranded the coffee hour to Fellowship Hour. This gives us an opportunity to fellowship with our church family and visitors...
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church will celebrate its annual Patronal Feast, honoring our Patron Saint, Gabriel. This year we are encouraged to share this very special day with us. If you have worshipped with us on this special day in the past few years, we would like to...
Please remember September 10th is UBE Sunday. We will celebrate The Feast of Alexander Crummell. These funds collected this day or your personal gift to The Sidney B. Parker UBE for support of our HBCU’s. Please give generously.
Youth Confirmation Involves the Parish Family There are six young parishioners meeting at the church on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. to prepare for Confirmation. This process involves the parish family participation. We began with prayer and will continue this prayer throughout the process: O God, you prepared your disciples for the coming of the spirit...
Dear St. Philip’s Our roof is scheduled for replacement tomorrow Saturday, July 29, 2023. We pray for a clear day so the roofers can complete the project. We will have church on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Thank you for your support and understanding during this process. Please call if you have any questions. Laurie Johnson.
Greetings from St. Michael’s and All Angels here in Tallahassee. On Sunday, August 20, 2023, I shall be celebrating the 44th Anniversary of my Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood, with a mass of thanksgiving. So on behalf of our vestry, I write to extend an invitation to the SPEC family, to join us as we...
Diane Downing from Christ Church Ponte Vedra and I will be facilitating another Sacred Ground group starting September 6th, 2023 by Zoom. This program is a video and reading-based, eleven sessions dialogue series of 2 – 2.5 hours each. Participants will need to have time to watch the videos and do the readings in preparation...
The Church Office will be closed from July 24, 2023, until July 28, 2023. Please leave a voicemail message at 904-354-1053. The voicemail will be checked during this closure. Please contact Deacon Marsha Holmes for emergency pastoral needs. Please contact Pam Pierce for other needs.
We are looking for flower donations to adorn our Altar on Sunday Mornings. One vase is $25, two vases are $50. You may order flowers: In loving memory of a love one For a Birthday celebration For an Anniversary For any special occasion Please send your flower request by Wednesdays to: Barbara Lee at (904...
The Order of the Daughters of the King, St. Anna Alexander Chapter sponsored a Quiet Day Retreat in Cummings Chapel-St. John’s Cathedral on Saturday, June 24th. Mother Linda Privitera inspired the ladies with thoughts of Dr. Catherine Meeks’ book, “So, If its a Journey, Keep Your Bags Packed.” Hearing the stories of travel essentials of...
Sixteen lay men and women from churches in the Diocese of Florida have completed the Bishop’s Institute’s Foundations Course, a ten-month course that met monthly from September 2022- June 2023. The graduates received a certificate from Bishop Howard at the final meeting of the course on Saturday, June 3 at the Diocesan Office. The Bishop’s...
