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Bishop Doug Scharf
Avid reader, trained musician, father, and priest of the sea and sand, Bishop Doug Scharf's spiritual formation was baptized by the water and the word of the Diocese of Southwest Florida. One of the youngest bishops in The Episcopal Church, Bishop Scharf embraces the welcoming spirit of the Church. His mission is to share the transformational teachings and love of Jesus Christ through service and outreach with the unique and growing communities of Southwest Florida.
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Water and the Word Conference
Happened February 21 & 22, 2025
DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center
What does it mean to live to the measure of the full stature of Christ?
Bishop Doug Scharf, the Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile, Dr. Elisabeth “Lisa” Kimball, and many more will lead this two-day conference focused on growing your knowledge, mission, and love of God. Centered around Ephesians Chapter 4, we will deepen our ideas of growing and maturing in our Christian beliefs and embrace being fully alive in Christ. Discover your leadership path. Re-imagine how your church can serve its community. Magnify your mission where faith and family intersect.
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The Word
Reflections on life, mission, grace, and connection.
Water and the Word
Baptism
In the waters of baptism we are lovingly adopted by God into God’s family, which we call the Church, and given God’s own life to share and reminded that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ.
The Episcopal Church
We believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Mission
Restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.
Word of God
The creative expression of God's power and the transformative teachings of Jesus Christ.
"As we begin this new chapter together, let’s talk for a moment about what it means to rediscover our WHY. I think the first thing we need to do is look to the example of Jesus himself. Because Jesus was always clear and consistent about his WHY. He remained persistently focused on his mission. He was abundantly clear about his purpose."
Bishop Doug Scharf
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