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A Lot With a Little: St. Edward’s Youth Group on Mission
Every summer, a group of St. Edward's youth trades a week of ordinary teenage life, phones, air conditioning, their own beds, for something far less comfortable and far more formative. This year was no different. Twelve youth from St. Edward's Episcopal Church in...
Cursillo: Where the weekend is just the beginning
By Cheryl Hogan At a recent Episcopal Cursillo Leadership Workshop, I heard a phrase that resonated with me and inspired me to share the Cursillo experience: “It’s not what you hear about the experience—it’s what you hear from the experience.” As a recent Cursillista...
St. Edward’s Preschool Celebrates 55 Years
St. Edward’s Preschool Celebrates 55 Years of Nurturing Young Minds and Hearts By Heather Fortson, Director For 55 years, St. Edward’s Preschool & VPK in Mount Dora has been helping young children learn, grow, and thrive in a loving, faith-centered environment....
St. Edward the Confessor Statue Dedication
St. Edward the Confessor Statue Dedication A Lasting Memorial in the Churchyard On Trinity Sunday, June 17, 1973, St. Edward's Episcopal Church celebrated the blessing and dedication of a statue honoring its patron saint, St. Edward the Confessor. Following the 10:00...
Missions Ministry with IMPACT
By Margaret Dohnalek The Missions ministry at St. Edwards Episcopal Church, Mount Dora, has been built with a single focus in mind: Impact! Of the various missions that the church supports, the four that are highlighted every Sunday during worship help to remind...
Serving the Lord with Hands in the Dirt
The grounds of St. Edward’s Episcopal Church are more than landscaping — they are sacred space. Nestled close to downtown Mount Dora, our campus is home to a butterfly garden, a Memorial Columbarium garden, St. Mary’s Garden, and a peaceful St. Francis Garden....
Memorial Bricks
🧱 Leave a Lasting Legacy at St. Edward’s Looking for a meaningful way to honor a loved one or celebrate a special moment? Memorial bricks offer a beautiful and lasting tribute in our Memorial Garden—a place of reflection, prayer, and remembrance for our parish family....
Easter at St. Edward’s: A Journey of Faith
Easter at St. Edward’s: A Journey of Faith Easter has always been at the heart of St. Edward’s—but in the early years, it was more than a celebration. It was a testament to faith, determination, and a community that refused to wait for “perfect” conditions to worship....
Prayer Shawl Ministry: A Story of Calling and Care
When I transferred my membership to St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, Mount Dora, in June of 2010, I was already knitting prayer shawls—but for another church. My sister’s church in Tennessee had a Prayer Shawl Ministry, and during the weeks we spent there, knitting...
The Laying of the Cornerstone
The Laying of the Cornerstone at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church March 11, 1959 “For you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone.” — Book of Common Prayer Remembering Our Beginning On...
An Evening with Dennis: A Story of Faith, Growth, and Calling
Our postulant for the diaconate, Dennis Hartenstein, shared moments from his life and faith journey with attendees at St. Edward’s Dinner & More event earlier this month. And, boy, was it much, much more than just a shared meal with fellowship and a talk by...
Sacred Work on a Public School Stage
How St. Edward's is bringing blessing to Mount Dora High School's theater program Three times a year, I gather with a few dozen high school students in a darkened theater space. We sit in a circle, electronic candles flickering, soft instrumental music playing....
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