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If you are retired, non-parochial, & licensed clergy in our diocese, we invite you to complete your report by clicking on the link below. The results will be shared with the Bishop. Please complete the online form by March 1, 2024. Note, if you are an active clergy member and included as part of an annual parochial report you do not need to complete this form. 2023 Clergy Report: https://episcopalflorida.wufoo.com/forms/zbumpfn04gf0p2/ If you have any questions, or prefer a paper form, contact Beth Gentry Gould, the Executive Assistant to the Canon to the Ordinary, bgould@episcopalswfl.org . More St. John the Divine Calls Fr. Alex Andujar as Rector February 05, 2024 The vestry of St. John the Divine in Sun City Center has called the Very Rev. Alexander Andujar as its next Rector. Fr. Andujar will relocate from St. Petersburg, where he is rector of St. Vincent’s Episcopal Church and Dean of the St. Petersburg Deanery. He is also the Diocesan Coordinator for Hispanic & Latino Formation, a role he will continue while serving St. John the Divine. Monday, April 8, will be his first day in the office and Sunday, April 14 will be his first Sunday celebrating and preaching as priest. Please see his letter to the congregation below. More Join Bishop Scharf on Voyages of Paul Cruise: Sept. 7-17, 2024 February 05, 2024 Embark on a spiritual journey like never before! Join Bishop Doug Scharf , our delightful host the Rev. Mike Rau , and the inspiring guest speaker, The Rev. Canon Chuck Robertson for an extraordinary 7-night adventure as we set sail on the Voyages of Paul Cruise, September 7-17, 2024. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ancient world as you explore a breathtaking tour of Rome, Salerno, Messina, Santorini, Ephesus, Mykonos, Armenistis Lighthouse, Athens, and Mars Hill. But more than just picturesque landscapes, you will discover profound moments of reflection and connection. Secure your spot now, with prices starting at $3599! To learn more visit: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pj24090724v60606… Don’t miss this divine opportunity to embark on a journey of faith, fellowship, and discovery. Share this post with your friends and family, and let’s set sail together on a voyage that transcends time and space! More $500,000 Ministry Donation Spurs Growth, Bucks National Trends February 05, 2024 Church of the Redeemer parishioner Hugh Culverhouse has donated $500,000 to the parish, the largest ministry gift ever received by Redeemer outside of a capital campaign. Through his gift, Culverhouse is challenging others in the congregation and community to both give and get engaged in the day-to-day ministry and outreach of Redeemer. Asking people to give by telling them, ‘No gift is too small,’ is just bad advice,” Culverhouse said. We should be saying, ‘No gift is too large,’ because acts of generosity create more generosity in our churches and communities.” Church of the Redeemer’s campus, in the heart of downtown Sarasota, is home to nearly 3,000 members. The church contributed a record number of hours and dollars to outreach in 2023 and continues to do so in 2024. In December 2023, Redeemer awarded $70,000 in grants to nonprofits in Sarasota and around the world, including Second Heart Homes, Beauty Bridge, and Isaiah 117 House. In January, Redeemer awarded 80 public school teachers in Sarasota and Manatee counties with grants for classroom enhancements. Last week, the parish awarded $50,000 in Hurricane Ian relief to the Senior Friendship Centers, which will use the funds for vital programs and services in DeSoto County. The record-breaking donation from Culverhouse is already spurring an influx of additional gifts and members that will help Redeemer expand...