The St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis, Fla., recently held a Lenten retreat for the Diocese of Central Florida with Archbishop Kerr-Wilson at the helm.
2023 Lenten Retreat
According to Eventbrite, the event happened at the Canterbury Conference Center in Oviedo from Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 23 to 25.
Archbp. Gregory Kerr-Wilson, the archbishop of Calgary and Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land, was at the event to lead the diocese for the solemn occasion.
The announcement said it was a three-day retreat open for the Diocese of Central Florida people. The event featured nine sessions with themes of Lent, Christian Discipline, and Church living.
Attendees of the event experienced prayers, masses, and sessions for reflection. Also, it ended with an Archepiscopal blessing for the attendees.
About St. Thomas Episcopal Church
The St. Thomas Episcopal Church says it is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, serving the community since 1882. The church says it is a friendly and welcoming community bound by the sacrament of Holy Baptism.
As a part of the Episcopal faith, the church follows the Book of Common Prater when it comes to celebrating masses and prayer.
The church also puts importance on the community. It says it does this to show its love of God through actions. As such, the church cooperates and supports food pantries, shelters, and children’s programs.
- Gregory Kerr-Wilson
According to the Anglican Journal, Archbp. Gregory Kerr-Wilson succeeded Bp. Derek Hoskin as the bishop of Calgary. Bishop Kerr Wilson was installed as the new bishop of Calgary on Sept. 29, 2012.
The article says the bishop describes himself as an “evangelical, charismatic Catholic with liberal and conservative tendencies.” He added that his leadership focuses on the people and their faith. Further, the archbishop believes in the importance of the youth in the church, as he has three churches within the 20 to 30-year-old demographic.
Another article in the Anglican Journal says that Kerr-Wilson is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from Nashotah House Episcopal Seminary.
Canterbury Retreat
The Canterbury Retreat page says it is a “full service retreat and conference center in the heart of Central Florida offering an alternative to the ordinary conference center.”
According to its website, it is a property of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida that it brought in 1978 as a retreat center for the diocese. As such, it is a mission and ministry of the church which was made for people to learn and grow.
It is located on a 48-acre land on Lake Gem just outside of Orlando, Fla., where people can enjoy their events and activities surrounded by nature.
The facilities include the Canterbury Conference Center, which provides a great overlooking view of the lake. It has three conference rooms, dining rooms, and LED monitors.
Outside the center, people at the retreat can enjoy the boat docks, walking trails, ropes courses, and the water.
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