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Diocesan Ministries Listing

The Diocese of Central Florida is home to a wide range of vibrant ministries that reflect our deep commitment to faith, service and community. From nurturing the next generation through Youth Ministry, to deepening spiritual understanding at the Institute for Christian Studies, our work spans all ages and walks of life. We support both local and global outreach through efforts like the Episcopal Relief & Development Fund and the Episcopal Christian Caring Fund. We equip future leaders through our Episcopal Schools and Residency Program, and foster prayer and service through ministries like the Daughters of the King, Brotherhood of St. Andrew and the Diocesan Altar Guild. Together, these ministries embody the heart of our diocesan mission.

Ministry pages will be built into our new website as time and funds permit, and we’re excited about what’s ahead! For now, explore the list of ministries below – and stay tuned as we continue to add new features and updates.

Contact Irene Safier Administrative Assistant

Diocese of Central Florida
1017 E. Robinson St.
Orlando, FL 32801

Links to Ministry Websites

Ministries & Members

  • The Rev. Edward Bartle, Diocesan Coordinator

  • Diocesan Assembly Contact List for Officers and Appointed Persons:

    President:  Nadine Craig nadinekcraig@outlook.com
    1st VP:  Nancy Kelly nancybkelly@hotmail.com
    2nd VP:  Linda Anselmini lanselmini@gmail.com
    Treasurer:  Sue McIlrath mcilrathsuemac@cfl.rr.com
    Corresponding Secretary:  Vacant
    Recording Secretary:  Marie Hunsaker mariehunsaker@hotmail.com

    Board Advisor:
    Chaplain:  The Rev. Rob Strenth rstrenth@live.com
    Daughters At Large Chair:  The Rev. Jonnette DiMarsico guildjmd@gmail.com
    Central Deanery Representative:  Jillian “Jill” Chester jillchester@icloud.com
    Northeast Deanery Representative:  Betty MacDonald bettywmacdonald@gmail.com
    Northwest Deanery Representative:  Lisa Fye lfyefamilysc@gmail.com
    Southeast Deanery Representative:  Christine Allen ladydr34982@gmail.com
    Southwest Deanery Representative:  The Rev. Patrice Behnstedt pbehnste@gmail.com
    Historian:  Keneta Gaillardet kenetap@comcast.net
    Photographer:
    Junior Daughters Chair:  Jamie Roberts angelicjamie@hotmail.com
    National Funds Chair:  Nancy Kelly nancybkelly@hotmail.com
    Membership Chair:  Linda Anselmini lanselmini@gmail.com
    Outreach Chair:  Sara Day saraday1@gmail.com
    IT Coordinator:  Heather Herrington h.herrington086@gmail.com
    Multi-Cultural Chair:  Angela Lopez angelalopez@churchofthemessiah.com
    Devotions Chair:  Donna Burns godswmn@bellsouth.net

  • The Altar Guild (AG) is responsible for ensuring that church elements are prepared for each service.  We are the “Guardians of the Sacred Spaces and Sacred Elements.”  We have the privilege of handling holy things as we clean and maintain the elements and sacred space.  The AG ministry is tailored for each church and each service.  The size of a church’s AG is determined by the number of services each week and the needs of the priest.  Church Altar Guilds often include a Flower Guild, a Linen Guild, and/or a Wedding Guild.

    Diocese of Central Florida Altar Guild Board Members:

    President: Kathy Shearer
    Chaplain: The Rev. Michelle Roach
    Secretary: Betsy Watson
    Treasurer: Cyndy Berry
    Newsletter: Judy Henderson

    Central Deanery: Kathy Shearer, Eve Hyatt, and Beth Hyatt
    Northeast Deanery: Judy Valk, Riek Fitzpatrick, Sandi Hendriks and Susan Gummey
    Southeast Deanery: Judy Henderson
    Southwest Deanery: Betty Seckinger, Betsy Watson and Cyndy Berry
    Northwest Deanery: Dianne Casson and Lynn Johns

    Churches are welcome to contact their Deanery representative or another Board member for individual assistance and churches are always welcome to submit articles for the newsletter to let others know about something that is working well in their church.

    Recruitment of AG members is always a challenge, but many people understand that it’s a rewarding ministry with great personal satisfaction.

    For additional information about the Diocesan Altar Guild, feel free to contact Kathy Shearer at wwdassoc@gmail.com.

  • The Episcopal Christian Caring Fund of Central Florida, Inc., disburses funds to assist the truly needy who have exhausted all other means of help or who are faced with an emergency situation.

    All Grant Application Forms are to be submitted and signed by the Rector, Vicar, or in their absence, Assistant, Deacon, or Senior Warden of the parish within which the proposed care recipient resides and/or is a member.

    If the Grant Application is approved, a check will be payable to the church for disbursement by the Rector, Vicar, or other authority.

    Please include the following when requesting funds:

    1) A completed application.

    2) A letter from the grant recipient’s priest describing the need.

    3) A one-page letter from the grant recipient describing the situation.

    4) A list of monthly bills (not copies of bills).

    Caring Fund Grant Application (PDF)

  • Interim President: Christine Allen / St. Simon’s, Fort Pierce / ladydr34982@gmail.com
    Financial Advisor: Valzie Peterkin / Shepherd of the Hills, Lecanto
    UTO Director: Aquinda Topping / Holy Faith / lady.topp@gmail.com
    CPC Director: Bonnie Harris / St. Andrew’s, Fort Pierce
    Art Communications Director: Lisa Cherry / St. Augustine’s, Vero Beach
    Parliamentarian: Tina Rahming, St. Simon’s / Fort Pierce
    Historian: Marcia Somersall / St. Mark’s Church
    SE Deanery Director: Christine Allen / St. Simon’s, Fort Pierce / ladydr34982@gmail.com
    NW Deanery Director: Elizabeth Herrick / Church of the Advent, Dunnellon / tinlizziehr@yahoo.com
    Chaplain: The Rev. John Liebler / St. Simon’s, Fort Pierce / frjohnliebler@gmail.com