Episcopal Diocese of Florida

06/24/2026

Welcome to Bishop Election Process 101! ✏️📗 The Bishop Transition Committee is sharing a short educational series leading up to the election in September.

Question #1 starts at the basics: What does a bishop do?

Here are some resources if you want to dig deeper:
📖 Book of Common Prayer (pg. 512): www.episcopalchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/book_of_common_prayer.pdf
🎥 The Vows of a Bishop video: youtu.be/GUkoKJAMzDA?si=wKRC2feBQnusJPXN

Follow along as we explore more bishop election FAQs!

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Stay in the loop as the Diocese of Florida seeks its next bishop!

As the bishop election quickly approaches, the Bishop Transition Committee and Standing Committee will be sharing important announcements throughout the summer. Be sure you’re subscribed to the Diocesan Digest and following along on social media to stay up to date!

📩 Subscribe to emails: DioceseFL.org/News-Events/Subscribe.

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06/22/2026

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

We are now accepting nominations for the 183rd Annual Convention. Please visit the convention webpage to start a submission: diocesefl.org/2026-diocesan-convention

You may submit forms online or via mail. Mail-in nomination forms must be sent to 4420 Apalachee St., Jacksonville, FL 32210, Attn. The Rev. Laura Magevney and The Rev. Mark Anderson.

Nominations are due by Friday, July 24 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is an invitation to remember honestly, to give thanks for those who persevered through oppression, and to recommit ourselves to the work of healing, reconciliation, and justice.

The Gospel calls us into relationship with one another, into the hard and holy work of listening, learning, and building communities where every person is recognized as beloved by God.

📩 Read the full message from the Ministry for Racial Healing, Reconciliation, and Justice here: https://conta.cc/4ejR7Oo.

Please note, the Diocesan Office is closed Friday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

The Standing Committee has appointed The Reverend Lawanda Williams, Deacon as the new Interim Regional Archdeacon for the First Coast East and West regions of the diocese.

Please join us in welcoming the Ven. Lawanda Williams to her new role. We are thankful for her faithful leadership and her willingness to step into this important ministry during this season of transition.