Meet our new bishop

The Very Rev. Dr. Doug Scharf will return to the diocese where he was born and raised and is well known. He was elected at a special convention April 2 as our bishop coadjuter and will be ordained as bishop September 24 in Sarasota. He will become the sixth bishop of the diocese when Bishop Dabney Smith retires, within three years.

Four final candidates introduced themselves at "meet & greets" around the diocese. All the q&a sessions can be seen here.

Fr. Scharf was born and raised in Ft. Myers, where his father was an Episcopal priest. He served several parishes in the Diocese of Southwest Florida before moving to Palm Beach County to become rector of Good Shepherd in Tequesta.

"There are few moments when a priest is speechless, but this is one of them. I have been so humbled and honored to have been a part of this journey with you all and to be elected, I am truly overwhelmed. I feel the presence of God’s grace in this moment,” Fr. Doug said when he received the news of his election via a phone call from Bishop Smith. The assembly reacted with a joyful applause.

Reflect and Connect

This group meets at 9:30 a.m. (new time) Wednesdays in the library to watch and discuss the series, Chosen. We're just now starting the series, so newcomers won't feel lost. All are welcome to sit in and participate fully or to simply audit.

Sacred Ground Series

This is a series of videos, readings and small-group discussions about race. This is highly recommended if you have questions about "critical race theory," a topic needlessly politicized. To watch an introduction, click here.

Interested in pursuing Sacred Ground further? As in participating in a small-group study? Contact Nora Broszeit or Tom Connolly.

Home of the great Farmers' Market

Now closed until November. If you are a prospective vendor, please call the office, as we are looking for certain vendors for the 2022-23 market year.

Welcome to the easy in-and-out St. Paul's Farmer's Market! Stop by the hospitality pit and introduce yourself to new friends and have a hot dog, on us! The market is open November through April, Saturdays from 8 a.m.to noon. Browse and buy books, jewelery and lots of produce.

For more information about the market, click here.

Supporters of Tumaini Fund

Dr. Susan Wilson, an English family physician, is full of energy and zealfor the Lord. She founded Tumaini (the word means "hope") Fund to put her faith to work in the AIDS-ravaged Kagera region of Northwest Tanzania. There she established an orphanage for thousands of children who lost their moms and dads to AIDS. In addition to monitary contributions, the ladies of our church, the ECW (Episcopal Church Women) have sewn numerous dresses, as seen here with Dr. Wilson.

Parishioners Mike Moore and Roger Conant are directors for the fund in the United States.

Supporters of 'ERD'

Episcopal Relief and Development is a charity you can trust to use your resources wisely and lovingly. Click the logo above to learn more and make a donation.