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SUMMARY:Acolyte Festival
DESCRIPTION:Intergenerational and open to all\, the 2026 Acolyte Festival invites acolytes\, vergers\, leaders\, and volunteers with all levels of experience together on August 22\, 2026\, at the Cathedral. Through rotating workshops\, a shared meal\, and a closing service\, we’ll deepen our understanding of shared ministry at the altar and strengthen connections across our congregations. \nThe festival runs from 10 AM to 2 PM\, with registration beginning at 9:30 AM. A light breakfast will be available before 10 AM\, and a cookout lunch featuring hot dogs\, hamburgers\, and all the fixings will be provided. \nMULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS: This form allows churches and families to register more than one individual at a time. To do so\, simply click “yes” when prompted to register another individual. \nVOLUNTEERS: There will be a need for volunteers to help with check-in\, shepherding\, assisting in workshops\, floaters\, and more at the event. If interested\, please register below and select “volunteer” under “Age Range.” \nWhether you are a longtime acolyte\, server\, or verger\, or are new to this ministry\, all are invited to join in this special day of learning\, celebration\, and worship.
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/acolyte-festival/
LOCATION:The Cathedral Church of St Peter\, 140 4th St N\, St. Petersburg\,\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
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SUMMARY:Baseball with the Bishop
DESCRIPTION:Step Up to the Plate: Baseball with the Bishop Returns!\nAfter a year away\, Baseball with the Bishop is back at Tropicana Field\, and we’re ready to fill the stands with the people of the Diocese of Southwest Florida! \nJoin us Friday\, August 28\, as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the San Diego Padres at 7:10 p.m. Gates open at 5:40 p.m.\, giving plenty of time to gather\, connect\, and cheer together before the first pitch. \nBring your church friends\, youth groups\, families\, and neighbors and help us knock this one out of the park. Our goal this year is 1\,000 Episcopalians in the stands. If we reach that number\, Bishop Doug Scharf will take the mound and throw out the opening pitch! \nLater in the game\, Bishop Scharf will also lead the crowd in the 7th inning stretch\, making it a night full of faith\, fellowship\, and baseball. \nTickets are available in the lower corner sections for just $36.60 (a $50 value)\, and $5 from every ticket purchased will be donated back to the diocese to support Episcopal Charities. \nSo gather your team\, rally your congregation\, and come enjoy a summer night at the ballpark. \nClick the link below to order tickets\, or contact Rafael Lazala at 727-825-3445 or rlazala@raysbaseball.com to reserve seats for your church group. \nLet’s fill the stands\, root for the Rays\, and show Tampa Bay that the Episcopal Church knows how to bring the crowd and bring the spirit!
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/baseball-with-the-bishop-2/
LOCATION:Tropicana Field
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T140000
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T160715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T200922Z
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SUMMARY:Youth & Young Adult Leaders Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow youth minister Connor Grubbs for a training on crafting story-shaped worship gatherings for students\, centered on the Church calendar\, the Lectionary\, and the four-fold order of worship. Open to all who serve teens – volunteers\, staff\, and clergy. Coffee\, pastries\, and lunch provided. \nMorgan Brownlee\nMissioner for Youth and Young Adult Ministry \n941-556-0315 x976\nmbrownlee@episcopalswfl.org
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/youth-young-adult-leaders-meeting-3/
LOCATION:DaySpring Camp & Conference Center\, 8411 25th Street East\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20260710T161901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T161901Z
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SUMMARY:Open Enrollment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important Zoom meeting focused on the upcoming Open Enrollment Season. This session is designed for Church Benefits Administrators\, clergy\, vestry leaders\, parish administrators\, business managers\, and other church leadership personnel responsible for employee benefits administration and decision-making. \nDuring this meeting\, we will review key Open Enrollment dates\, benefit options\, enrollment procedures\, important updates\, and best practices to help your congregation navigate the enrollment process successfully. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a clear understanding of responsibilities\, deadlines\, and available resources to support both employees and their churches. \nDate: Wednesday\, September 9\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon\nLocation: Zoom \nLink: https://episcopalswfl.zoom.us/launch/jc/85659181095 \nMeeting ID: 856 5918 1095\nPasscode: 686148 \nWhether you are new to benefits administration or have managed previous enrollment periods\, this session will provide valuable information to ensure a smooth and successful Open Enrollment experience for your church. \nWe encourage all churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida to have their benefits administrator and appropriate leadership representatives attend.
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/open-enrollment-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T180549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T180549Z
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SUMMARY:Agua y Palabra
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/agua-y-palabra/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T160140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T160140Z
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SUMMARY:School for Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Diaconal Formation Program\nThe School for Ministry program includes preparation in five general areas as prescribed in the Canons of the Episcopal Church: \n\nAcademic Studies (including Holy Scripture\, Theology\, and the tradition of the Church)\nDiakonia and the Diaconate\nHuman awareness and understanding\nSpiritual development and discipline\nPractical training and experience\n\nThe curriculum includes a 200-hour course/experience in Clinical Pastoral Training (CPT) and three semesters of field education. Classes meet at Dayspring Conference Center. \nThe School for Ministry is one of 27 Episcopal dioceses participating a member of the Iona Collaborative\, a program of the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin\, Texas. The opportunity to share ideas and information with counterparts across the country strengthens our program and provides support for our local facilitators while helping build consistency of the curriculum. The School uses a “flipped classroom” pedagogical model; students spend time between classes with online material developed by the Seminary faculty\, and class time with local facilitators is used for discussions\, practice\, and other formational activities.
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/school-for-ministry-6/
LOCATION:DaySpring Camp & Conference Center\, 8411 25th Street East\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20260803T200418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T200555Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Spirituality Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Diocese of Southwest Florida welcomes all women to a day of celebration with special guest speaker\, The Very Reverend Michelle Robertshaw\, Provost of The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter \nRomans 12:12  “Be joyful in hope\, patient in affliction\, faithful in prayer”  \n 
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/womens-spirituality-day-2026/
LOCATION:DaySpring Camp & Conference Center\, 8411 25th Street East\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daughters of the King":MAILTO:jlsmith1211@icloud.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20241028T170605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T173258Z
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Spring Retreat
DESCRIPTION:New Beginnings is a retreat weekend for middle schoolers (grades 6-8). \nThis weekend is led by High Schoolers who have participated in previous programs and adults who are active in our Diocese. This weekend reflects on the many relationships a young person has in their life during that time. They discuss relationships with friends\, family\, and ultimately how those reflect their relationship with God.
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/new-beginnings-4/
LOCATION:DaySpring Camp & Conference Center\, 8411 25th Street East\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T160204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T160204Z
UID:10000210-1790899200-1791158399@episcopalswfl.org
SUMMARY:School for Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Diaconal Formation Program\nThe School for Ministry program includes preparation in five general areas as prescribed in the Canons of the Episcopal Church: \n\nAcademic Studies (including Holy Scripture\, Theology\, and the tradition of the Church)\nDiakonia and the Diaconate\nHuman awareness and understanding\nSpiritual development and discipline\nPractical training and experience\n\nThe curriculum includes a 200-hour course/experience in Clinical Pastoral Training (CPT) and three semesters of field education. Classes meet at Dayspring Conference Center. \nThe School for Ministry is one of 27 Episcopal dioceses participating a member of the Iona Collaborative\, a program of the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin\, Texas. The opportunity to share ideas and information with counterparts across the country strengthens our program and provides support for our local facilitators while helping build consistency of the curriculum. The School uses a “flipped classroom” pedagogical model; students spend time between classes with online material developed by the Seminary faculty\, and class time with local facilitators is used for discussions\, practice\, and other formational activities.
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/school-for-ministry-7/
LOCATION:DaySpring Camp & Conference Center\, 8411 25th Street East\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20231016T223928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T183632Z
UID:10000099-1791504000-1791676799@episcopalswfl.org
SUMMARY:Diocesan Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Diocesan Convention is the annual gathering and business meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida. The 58th Annual Convention is happening on October 9-10\, at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda Florida. Learn more at https://www.conventionswfl.org/.
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/diocesan-convention/
LOCATION:Charlotte Harbor Convention Center\, 75 Taylor St\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T183733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T183733Z
UID:10000229-1793318400-1793491199@episcopalswfl.org
SUMMARY:COM Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/com-fall-retreat/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T184105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T184105Z
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SUMMARY:Daughters of the King  & Episcopal Church Women's Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/daughters-of-the-king-episcopal-church-womens-weekend/
LOCATION:St Wilfred Episcopal Church\, 3773 Wilkinson Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events,Episcopal Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T175949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T191446Z
UID:10000224-1793923200-1794182399@episcopalswfl.org
SUMMARY:Happening #92 - Fall of 2026
DESCRIPTION:Happening is a unique high school experience weekend that helps teens foster a more personal and meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. \nDuring a Happening weekend\, participants will experience the love of Christ through music\, talk\, prayer\, worship and a community led by fellow students\, all of which is supported by clergy and lay adults. \n 
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/happening-92-fall-of-2026/
LOCATION:DaySpring Camp & Conference Center\, 8411 25th Street East\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T160234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T160234Z
UID:10000211-1793923200-1794182399@episcopalswfl.org
SUMMARY:School for Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Diaconal Formation Program\nThe School for Ministry program includes preparation in five general areas as prescribed in the Canons of the Episcopal Church: \n\nAcademic Studies (including Holy Scripture\, Theology\, and the tradition of the Church)\nDiakonia and the Diaconate\nHuman awareness and understanding\nSpiritual development and discipline\nPractical training and experience\n\nThe curriculum includes a 200-hour course/experience in Clinical Pastoral Training (CPT) and three semesters of field education. Classes meet at Dayspring Conference Center. \nThe School for Ministry is one of 27 Episcopal dioceses participating a member of the Iona Collaborative\, a program of the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin\, Texas. The opportunity to share ideas and information with counterparts across the country strengthens our program and provides support for our local facilitators while helping build consistency of the curriculum. The School uses a “flipped classroom” pedagogical model; students spend time between classes with online material developed by the Seminary faculty\, and class time with local facilitators is used for discussions\, practice\, and other formational activities.
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/school-for-ministry-8/
LOCATION:DaySpring Camp & Conference Center\, 8411 25th Street East\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T184232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T135327Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Clergy Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Clergy Retreat is an important time for the clergy of the Diocese of Southwest Florida to gather for prayer\, worship\, fellowship\, and reflection. The theme for this year’s retreat is drawn from the familiar passage in John 15\, in which Jesus compares his relationship with his disciples to that of a vine and branches. This is also where Jesus declares the seventh and final “I AM” statement\, “I am the True Vine\,” and describes the life of discipleship as a life of abiding in Christ and his love. Bearing fruit (productivity) is the outgrowth of a life deeply embedded in Christ. We invite you to join Bishop Scharf as we reflect more deeply on our call to abide in Jesus\, not as a passive escapism from the woes of the world\, but as the source of abundant life that shapes and empowers our public witness. \n 
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/fall-clergy-retreat-4/
LOCATION:DaySpring Camp & Conference Center\, 8411 25th Street East\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T000000
DTSTAMP:20260813T122241
CREATED:20250926T184340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T184340Z
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SUMMARY:Ordination Saturday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://episcopalswfl.org/event/ordination-saturday/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Clergy/Lay Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of SWFL":MAILTO:aford@episcopalswfl.org
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