Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida

Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida We are gathered by the Gospel, nurtured in the Church, and sent on mission to serve 15 counties through 78 churches across Central Florida. Rev. Dr. Justin S.

Led by our bishop, the Rt. Holcomb, the diocesan office exists for the churches, for the Gospel. This page is the official FB presence for the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. Comments are welcome, but please take personal disagreements offline. (Matthew 18:15 -- “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your

brother.")

Bishop: The Rt. Gregory O. Brewer

DIOCESAN PRIORITIES

* Pray and ask God for His leadership and His missionary strategy.

* Strengthen our relationships with one another, becoming even more deeply a diocesan family.

* Raise up new clergy and lay leaders, wisely using our God-given resources, including time and money.

* Address the missionary challenge that is before us in our neighborhoods.

* Take our place within the councils of the Episcopal Church.

We’re honored to be among the supporters of the inaugural Justice, Mercy, and Music Symposium. Read more about this insp...
06/26/2026

We’re honored to be among the supporters of the inaugural Justice, Mercy, and Music Symposium. Read more about this inspiring gathering and its vision for the Church:

The Association of Anglican Musicians hosted the inaugural Justice, Mercy, & Music Symposium on June 12th in Atlanta, Georgia. Focusing on the sustainability of historically Black parishes and …

Join The Living Church in Oklahoma City for Radiant Pages: Rediscovering the Bible, a three-day conference dedicated to ...
06/24/2026

Join The Living Church in Oklahoma City for Radiant Pages: Rediscovering the Bible, a three-day conference dedicated to deepening our engagement with God's Word. Come rediscover the Bible for you, for today, in the communion of the Church across time.

Learn more and register today!

How can we better “read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest” God’s beautiful and life-giving Word together? Join us in Oklahoma City.

The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida recently hosted its annual safe church training, a webinar introducing updated ...
06/23/2026

The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida recently hosted its annual safe church training, a webinar introducing updated safeguarding policies, resources and practical guidance to help strengthen cultures of safety, accountability and care throughout the diocese.

Read the full article to learn about the policy updates, implementation strategies and how to access the new password-protected Safe Church Training Video Library (which includes the 2026 safe church training webinar): https://tr.ee/Z8EX-OX5yD

Recently, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church was featured in The Living Church! We invite you to read the article and join us...
06/23/2026

Recently, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church was featured in The Living Church! We invite you to read the article and join us in celebrating the wonderful work God is doing through this parish and across our diocese:

At Holy Trinity, Melbourne, Florida, rector Tom Phillips says "this is about as simple a recipe for church growth as they come.”

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Texas learn...
06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth invites us to reflect on our history and continue the work toward justice and equality.

At the Cathedral Church of St Luke - Orlando, FL, a Requiem Eucharist offered sacred space to honor the lives lost in th...
06/18/2026

At the Cathedral Church of St Luke - Orlando, FL, a Requiem Eucharist offered sacred space to honor the lives lost in the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, to pray for survivors and their families, and to entrust all who mourn to the healing presence of Christ.

We invite you to read the full article and join us in holding fast to the hope we have in Christ: https://tr.ee/CPdQ30IxRA

Churches throughout the Diocese of Central Florida are invited to observe Canon Nelson Pinder Commemoration Day on Sunda...
06/18/2026

Churches throughout the Diocese of Central Florida are invited to observe Canon Nelson Pinder Commemoration Day on Sunday, July 12, to honor the enduring legacy of a man whose faithful leadership and nonviolent witness helped move our diocese toward racial justice and reconciliation.

The Canon Nelson Pinder UBE Chapter of Central Florida has prepared resources for churches, including:
• A specially written collect
• Recommended scripture readings
• A short biography of Canon Pinder

Use the link to access these resources today to incorporate this special commemoration into your July 12 service: https://tr.ee/hOIEaRw2pG

Please join us in honoring Canon Pinder’s extraordinary legacy — and continuing the work of Becoming Beloved Community.

What began in prayer has grown into a powerful partnership between Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and St. John the Apost...
06/12/2026

What began in prayer has grown into a powerful partnership between Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and St. John the Apostle parish and school in Honduras. Through scholarships, ministry support and a shared commitment to the gospel, lives are being changed on both sides of this relationship.

Read the full story to see how God is working through this growing ministry connection: https://tr.ee/wjW-jxvVHN

Yesterday’s Requiem Eucharist at the Cathedral Church of St Luke - Orlando, FL was a deeply moving time of remembrance ...
06/11/2026

Yesterday’s Requiem Eucharist at the Cathedral Church of St Luke - Orlando, FL was a deeply moving time of remembrance and prayer as we approach tomorrow’s 10th anniversary of the Pulse tragedy in Orlando. Canon Dan Smith delivered a powerful reminder that the Gospel calls us not only to love, but to stand between hatred and those it seeks to harm.

The service received local and national coverage — please find the links below to read reflections and reports.

Episcopal News Service: https://tr.ee/rPVsT7VSAx
WFTV News: https://tr.ee/vGlAQmspMu
Fox35 News: https://tr.ee/IWZzscwjs2
Orange County Sheriff’s Office: https://tr.ee/vid061TlcH

In this article, Bishop Justin Holcomb reflects on Irenaeus’ striking claim that “the glory of God is the living man, an...
06/10/2026

In this article, Bishop Justin Holcomb reflects on Irenaeus’ striking claim that “the glory of God is the living man, and the life of man is the vision of God,” showing how its deepest meaning is found in Jesus Christ, the true and living image of God. He traces how, through Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are brought into true life and ultimately toward the hope of seeing God face to face.

Read the full reflection here: https://tr.ee/vUV6_lTBt1

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