The Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard
Bishop of Florida

The Episcopal Diocese of Florida was founded in 1838 as the entire state of Florida. Today, our diocese consists of 25 counties in Northern Florida. Our parishes and congregations stretch from the Apalachicola River in the western part of our diocese to the Atlantic Ocean, and from the Georgia border to the Palm Coast region.

I hope that you find that which you are searching for on this site; and if you visit one of our 62 congregations you will encounter the love of Christ and the fellowship of those who follow him.

 

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Bishop Howard's Advent Reflection

An excerpt from Bishop Howard's Advent Reflection: "On the first Sunday of Advent each year we pray that God will "give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armor of light." (Collect for Advent 1, BCP, p. 211)" Please click below to read the full Reflection.
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ERD Give A Present for Life

This year's Episcopal Relief and Development's Gifts for Life Christmas Catalog features unique items for everyone on your shopping list. Your generosity can help individuals and entire communities with the essentials needed to pull themselves out of poverty.
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171st Diocesan Convention

Click on the link below for all pertinent information needed including Hotel registration and all Nominations information.
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TREC issues letter to the Episcopal Church

In the last several months, the members of the Taskforce for Reimagining The Episcopal Church have been on a listening tour. They asked people what their hopes and dreams are for the Church, what aspects of the Church they hope we cherish and strengthen; and what they wish we could be brave enough to let go of in order to make our Church more vibrant and mission-focused. Please read their report below.
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