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Stay connected with the heart of the Diocese through our bi-weekly E-newsletter Bridges which illuminates the community with stories of transformation, unity, and positive impact. This free newsletter is a testament to the vibrancy of our community, featuring uplifting tales from Diocesan House, our parishes, DaySpring, and our diocesan schools.

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  • May 2, 2025

    The Rev. Dr. Carla B. McCook Called to Serve Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia as New Canon to the Ordinary

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  • Apr 28, 2025

    Bishop Douglas Scharf Appoints Missioner for Youth and Young Adult Ministries

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  • Apr 21, 2025

    New Community Meditation Room Unveiled

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  • Apr 17, 2025

    Living as a People of Hope

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  • Apr 7, 2025

    Now Accepting Applications: 2025 Lay Preacher Formation Cohort

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  • Mar 12, 2025

    Bishop Dabney T. Smith Service of Remembrance and Dedication

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  • Mar 10, 2025

    DaySpring Announces Director of Camp and Outdoors

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  • Mar 4, 2025

    Bishop Douglas Scharf Appoints Provost of the Cathedral Church of St. Peter

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  • Jan 22, 2025

    Service of Remembrance and Dedication for the Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith

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  • Jan 21, 2025

    The Dialogue Table recognizes the writer The Rt. Rev. Telésforo Isaac

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  • Jan 9, 2025

    DaySpring is hiring for Summer Camp 2025

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  • Dec 11, 2024

    Deacon Ordination December 7, 2024

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  • Dec 10, 2024

    Election Results from the 56th Diocesan Convention

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  • Nov 15, 2024

    Give the Gift of Camp for Christmas

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  • Oct 29, 2024

    Requiem Eucharist The Rt. Rev. Dr. Dabney T. Smith

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  • Oct 26, 2024

    The Right Reverend Dabney T. Smith

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  • Oct 22, 2024

    Rescheduling the 2024 Convention

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  • Oct 16, 2024

    Letter From the Bishop: Hurricane Milton Update

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  • Oct 7, 2024

    Convention Update 10.7.2024

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  • Oct 3, 2024

    Letter from the Bishop: Update on Hurricane Helene

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  • Sep 27, 2024

    Hurricane Helene Update

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  • Sep 27, 2024

    Hurricane Helene Relief

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  • Aug 20, 2024

    Christ Episcopal Church in Bradenton Calls a New Rector

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  • Aug 7, 2024

    Holy Trinity’s Backpack Program Supports Sandy Lane Elementary

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  • Jul 18, 2024

    Diocese of Southwest Florida Announces New DaySpring Executive Director

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  • Jun 26, 2024

    The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe elected 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church

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  • Jun 26, 2024

    Benison Farm Receives Grant from The Episcopal Church

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  • May 10, 2024

    Serving Starfish: The Heartfelt Journey of St. Alfred’s Rice Bagging Ministry

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  • Mar 22, 2024

    From Paws to Pews: Meet Janis, the Newest Choir Sensation at St. Alfred’s Episcopal Church!

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  • Mar 20, 2024

    Lamb of God Celebration of a New Ministry

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  • Mar 20, 2024

    Trust in God’s Time.

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  • Mar 13, 2024

    When what hurts us, heals us.

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  • Feb 29, 2024

    Responding to God’s Call in the Wilderness

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  • Feb 29, 2024

    God’s Call to Recalculate

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  • Feb 29, 2024

    Two Congregations, One Community

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  • Jan 22, 2024

    St Petersburg Deanery Gathers for Day of Service at Benison Farm

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  • Jan 22, 2024

    Ubunto, Them, You, and Me, Too – St. Catherine’s, Temple Terrace Travels to South Africa

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  • Oct 18, 2022

    St. Paul’s Wesley Chapel Raises $2,865 for Helping Hands Food Pantry

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  • Oct 12, 2022

    St. Bartholomew’s Calls the Rev. Ethan Cole as Rector

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  • Oct 4, 2022

    View Photos from the Consecration of the Rt. Rev. Douglas F. Scharf

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  • Aug 11, 2022

    Diocesan House Participates in Dismantling Racism Training

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  • Aug 11, 2022

    St. Clements offers Pet-Friendly Sundays

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  • Jun 29, 2022

    St. Mark’s, Venice Deepens Commitment to Family Promise with $150,000 Grant

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  • Jun 29, 2022

    Good Shepherd, Dunedin COGS Crafters Quilt Inspiration Raises $2,100 for Ukraine Relief

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  • May 31, 2022

    St. Edmund the Martyr’s Desoto Cares Partnership Expands with Tiny Town

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  • May 25, 2022

    New Dean for the School of Ministry

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  • May 19, 2022

    St. John’s, Naples Helps to Raise $532,000 to Feed Hungry in Their Community

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