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Thank you for visiting the Episcopal Diocese of Florida's website.

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 77 congregations you will encounter the love of Christ and the fellowship of those who follow him.


The Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard, Bishop of Florida

From Bishop Howard

Call For Resolutions

Call for Resolutions

2011 Diocesan Convention

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Call For Nominations

Call for Nominations

2011 Diocesan Convention

Nominations are now open for

Diocesan Council
Standing Committee
2012 General Convention Deputies

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Featured News

Episcopal Relief & Development Supports Three Gulf Dioceses (NEW)

Episcopal Relief & Development head finds cause for hope during recent trip to Haiti

The Reverend Deacon Jeanie Beyer appointed Archdeacon of the Diocese of Florida

Diocesan Center for Christian Living

“I have a vision for the Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed, …that it becomes more and more an educational, spiritual center for our diocese.”
Bishop Howard’s Convention Address, 2007

Seeking to fulfill this vision the Diocesan Center for Christian Living(DCCL) will offer programs designed to further and enrich the life of every parish and individual in the Diocese of Florida. Seeking Christian wholeness and balance, each program will embrace care for the body, mind and spirit.

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Spring 2010 Offerings

Summer 2010

Fall 2010

September 11, 2010: Hernando de Soto and the Indians at Camp Weed
Joe Chamberlain

September 18, 2010: Prayer Practices Conference

September 25, 2010: Christian Symbolism in Art

October 2, 2010: Eucharistic Visitor - Basic Training
The Rev. Deacon's Jim Parks, Jimmie Hungsinger and Roy Lima

October 16, 2010: Safeguarding God's People
Malinda Harris

October 16, 2010: Safeguarding God's Children
Sonya Sowards

November 12-13, 2010: Hiking Trip

November 13, 2010: Christian Yoga

Spring 2011

March 26, 2011: Celebrating the Liturgy Conference

March 24-27, 2011: Icon Painting Workshop

Pictures from Around the Diocese

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The Diocesan

Jan 2010 / Pre-Convention

December 2009

November 2009

October Diocesan Newspaper

Pre-Convention/January 2009

2011 Bishops Cross Award

The Bishop's Cross Award

Nominations are now open for the Bishop’s Cross Award given to lay and clergy persons for outstanding service to the diocese.

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Announcements

Stories: A Meditation Retreat to be held at the Cerveny Conference Center on Dec. 1

Mark your Calendar

Date(s)	Event
2010
Sep 17 - Sep 19	Happening #118
Oct 14 - Oct 17	Men's Cursillo #124
Oct 15	Bishop's Cross Awards Nominations Deadline
Oct 18 - Oct 19	Fall Clergy Conference
Oct 21	Diocesan Council Conference Call
Oct 21 - Oct 24	Women's Cursillo #124
Oct 21	ECW Annual Meeting
Oct 22 - Oct 23	Ministry Exploration Weekend
Oct 28	Diocesan Office Open House
Nov 06	Welcoming Ultreya
Nov 15	Deadline to Submit Nominations & Resolutions for 2011 Diocesan Convention
Dec 01	Stories Meditation Retreat
Dec 01	Deadline for Registration for 2011 Diocesan Convention
Dec 01	Diocesan Commission & Committee Annual Reports Due
Dec 04	Diocesan Council Meeting at Camp Weed
Dec 09	The Howard's Open House for Clergy and Spouses
2011
Jan 06	Santa Fe Region-Mandatory Pre Convention Meeting for Convention Delegates
Jan 07	Deadline for Group Room Rate Reservations at Marriott
Jan 08	Diocesan Council Meeting at Camp Weed
Jan 11	First Coast East & West Region-Mandatory Pre Convention Mtg for Convention Delegates
Jan 12	River Region-Mandatory Pre Convention Meeting for Convention Delegates
Jan 13	Apalachee Region-Mandatory Pre Convention Meeting for Convention Delegates
Jan 20	Early Check-In & Packet Pick-Up at Diocesan Office (10am-4pm)
Jan 21 - Jan 22	168th Diocesan Convention
Jan 27 - Jan 29	EFM Training -- Basic/InService and Myers Briggs
Feb 22	LARC Conference
Jun 26 - Jun 28	P.O.S.T. Retreat