I want to share with you about the future of our Diocese and the new Strategic Plan. But before I do that I want to tell you that, having visited most of our 42 churches over the last twelve months, I have personally seen: God raising up new leaders among us, God addressing our desire to reach the next generation of the Church, and God drawing others from outside our tribe tooling us up for a new season of growth.
Advent 1 (Dec 3, 2023) [Alex Farmer, St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral]
December 3, 2023 at St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral, Tallahassee, FL. Holy Eucharist with Confirmations. The First Sunday of Advent, Year B:
On Sabbath Rest and Re-Creation
Greetings Gulf Atlantic Diocese, I am writing to you between another glorious week at Camp Araminta and my last week of vacation. This year at our Camp, we saw wonderful responses by campers commiting to … Read More
Rejoice in the Midst of Suffering (June 4, 2023) [Alex Farmer, Church of Our Savior]
Preacher: Bishop Alex FarmerPreaching Text: Acts 16:16-40Transcript available at church-savior.org
Looking Ahead: Reflections on GAFCON IV and our Strategic Planning Process
Dear people of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese: It has been a very full two months since I last wrote you at Easter! Five visits to parishes in three states, two ordinations, an American Anglican Council … Read More
The Lord is Risen!
What a joy it is to have walked the way of the Cross with all of you through Lent and now rejoice in our hope in the Risen Lord Jesus. It was my privilege to participate in several of our congregations through the weeks of Lent. What a joy to see your faithfulness in worship.
Palm Sunday (April 2, 2023) [Alex Farmer, All Souls, Jacksonville]
April 2, 2023. Bishop Alex Farmer preaches at All Souls Anglican Church on Palm Sunday.
Jesus, Light of the World (March 19, 2023) [Alex Farmer, Good Shepherd, Opelika]
March 19, 2023. Bishop Alex Farmer preaches at Church of the Good Shepherd, Opelika, Alabama. Confirmations.
Ordination of Jack McNeil (Feb 15, 2023) [Alex Farmer, Grace]
February 15, 2023. Bishop Alex Farmer preaches at the Ordination of Jack McNeil to the priesthood at Grace Anglican Church, Fleming Island, Florida. Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 119:33-40 Philippians 4:4-9 Luke 10:1-9
Pray to the Lord of the Harvest (Feb 12, 2023) [Alex Farmer, Apostles Eastern Shore]
February 12, 2023. Bishop Alex Farmer preaches at Church of the Apostles, Eastern Shore, Alabama. Confirmations and Receptions.
Bishop’s Epiphany Letter: A Season of Revelation
My prayer is that more and more we are learning to stand together, in spirit and mind, proclaiming to North America the transforming Good News of Jesus Christ.
The Lord has Made His Home Among Us (Christmas 2022)
As we prepare for the celebration of our Lord’s Incarnation, I find myself especially focused on God’s willingness to dwell among us (John 1:14).
Mission Momentum (October ’22 Communique Article)
I write to you with much on my heart. First, the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian. Second, my experience of a wonderful time at the New Wineskins Conference. Third, I’m pleased to announce our new Canon for Global Mission.