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2026 Guide to Lent

Lent is a sacred season—a forty-day journey of prayer, reflection, and renewal that begins on Ash Wednesday and leads us toward the hope of Easter. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by our worship and shared life, Lent invites us to turn again toward God with honesty and intention. This 2026 Guide to Lent offers curated resources for individual and group study to support you as you pause, listen, and deepen your faith during this holy season. Reconciliation: From Ashes to Peace

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6 days ago3 min read

Five-week Lenten Study

Reconciliation: From Ashes to Peace You are invited to journey into the heart of reconciliation with your Central Gulf Coast sisters and brothers, either in a small group or individually. Through Scripture and tradition, we are formed in the realization that Lent is the season intended to lead believers through honest self-examination, repentance, and restored relationship with God and each other. This five-week, diocesan-sponsored study, facilitated by members of our own dio

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6 days ago1 min read

A Living Example of Diaconal Ministry

I recently had a fruitful discussion with one of our priests about the role of deacons in our diocese and the impact on future generations. Since 2017, the School for Ministry has raised five locally formed permanent deacons, one of whom is the Rev. Kay Dennis of Marianna, Florida. Kay is shining her light brightly in her community in a variety of ways, one of which is through her numerous newspaper articles and the publication of her own books. For Advent, Kay produced a bea

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Jan 142 min read