Joy Harris
St. Cyprian Episcopal Church in St. Augustine - Then & Now
St. Cyprian Episcopal Church is in the Lincolnville Historic District of St. Augustine. The current church was consecrated in 1900 as a...
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Historic Florida Churches
By Joy Sheffield Harris
Joy Harris
Dec 13, 20231 min read
Flagler's Big Three
Three churches built in the late 1800s with the help of Henry Flagler are within walking distance of one another: Grace United Methodist...
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Joy Harris
Dec 7, 20230 min read
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Joy Harris
Dec 6, 20230 min read
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Joy Harris
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Hebrew United Synagogue Ocala
The United Hebrews of Ocala Temple was the first Hebrew synagogue in Ocala. It later became the Ocala Bible Chapel. It is now home to...
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Joy Harris
Nov 17, 20231 min read
Circuit Rider Richard Johnson Mays
Richard Johnson Mays, a circuit rider, began preaching in 1832, although he wasn’t ordained until 1841. Mays is credited with building at...
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Joy Harris
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Old Church - New Life
Some historic churches appear largely unchanged as they sit nestled in their original location. Others have been repurposed, remodeled,...
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Joy Harris
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Then and Now - St. Augustine
Chapel at Castillo de San Marcos aka Fort Marion From 1672 until 1695, the Spanish were building Castillo de San Marcos of coquina stone...
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Joy Harris
Aug 3, 20232 min read
The First 7 Episcopal Parishes
The Episcopal seal of the diocese of Florida features seven golden stars representing the seven original Florida churches. The former St....
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Joy Harris
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Churches and Cathedrals of Florida
Whether a small county church or an elaborate cathedral the church bells are ringing as a call to worship or just a simple reminder of...
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