Trinity Episcopal Church has announced the appointment of an Interim Rector, The Very Rev. Dr. G. Richard Lobs III. Dean Lobs and his wife, The Rev Deacon Donna Lobs, were appointed by The Right Reverend John W. Howe, Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida.
Dean Lobs was born and raised in Philadelphia. He received his Bachelor's Degree from East Stroudsburg University; his Master's Degree from the Philadelphia Divinity School at the University of Pennsylvania; and his Doctor's Degree from Trinity Theological Seminary in Deerfield, Illinois.
He is a former Marine and served parishes in Pennsylvania, Illinois and was the Twelfth Dean of the Cathedral Church of Saint Luke, the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.
Father Lobs was a founding trustee of two Anglican missionary societies: The South American Missionary Society (USA) and The Church's Ministry Among the Jewish People (USA). Additionally, he was a founding trustee of Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania.
Dean Lobs has taught homiletics (preaching) in two theological seminaries as adjunct faculty.
He presently serves as a chaplain for the Orange County, Florida, Sheriff's Office where he has received agency decorations and awards. He is nationally certified as a Law Enforcement Chaplain.
Dean Lobs' first service at Trinity will be on Sunday, July 6 at 10 a.m. The service promises to be a joyous event, with Bishop Howe, Rector Emeritus David C. Lord, and Deacon Lewis R. Gwyn III attending. Music for this service will be provided by Canon Ben Lane from the Episcopal Cathedral in Orlando, and he will be bringing a number of musicians to accompany him. A welcome reception will follow the service in the Great Hall. Childcare is provided during the 10 a.m. service each week.
This will be the only service over the Independence Day weekend. Normal service times will begin on Thursday, July 10 with a 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. The weekend of July 12-13 will feature a teaching at 4 p.m. followed by a service in the Chapel at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. On Sunday, July 13 there will be 7:30 a.m. and a teaching at 9 a.m. A 10 a.m. service will follow in the main church.
All are welcome, so please join us for renewal and healing at historic Trinity Episcopal Church.
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