Calendar of Events

Updated February 22, 2012

Ongoing Events


Florida Pathfinder Events

Singles’ Ministries Events and mailing list information.

Florida Adventist Book Center.

  • Winter Park: national toll-free number, (877) 55‑FLABC (877-553-5222). Miami: (305) 805‑9900. High Springs: (386) 454‑7956. Shop online: http://www.floridaconference.com/abc/ or order by e-mail: FloridaABC@floridaconference.com

Florida Adventist Bookmobile Schedule.

  • Feb. 25. Naples.
  • Feb. 26. Fort Myers, Fort Myers Shores, Arcadia, Avon Park, Winter Haven.
  • Mar. 3. West Palm Beach.
  • Mar. 4. Midport, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Cocoa, Titusville. (Southeastern Conference: Palm Bay.)
  • Mar. 10. Port Charlotte.
  • Mar. 11. North Port, Sarasota, West Coast Christian Academy in Bradenton, Brandon, Tampa First.
  • Mar. 17. Maranatha in Miami Gardens.
  • Mar. 18. Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Ambassador in Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano Beach, Jupiter-Tequesta.
  • Mar. 24. St. Petersburg.
  • Mar. 25. Clearwater, New Port Richey, Spring Hill, Brooksville, East Pasco in Zephyrhills, Lakeland.

Florida Hospital DeLand Support Groups.

  • Florida Hospital DeLand offers a variety of support groups such as attention deficit disorder, bereavement, brain injury, celiac disease, diabetes, sleep disorders, and more. Details are available under the “Support Groups” link in the “Patients and Visitors” box at http://www.fhdeland.org/.

North Florida Oakwood University Alumni Chapter.

  • Membership information and event listings for Oakwood alumni in Florida. Details: http://www.oakwoodalumninfl.org/, oakwoodalumninfl@gmail.com, (888) 719‑7776, or (904) 616‑1896.

March 2012


Men’s Ministries Convention.

Community Health Fair.

  • Mar. 11. Sunrise Church. 12:00-5:00 p.m. Theme: Health Matters, Choose Wisely. Biometric tests, vegan cooking demonstrations and samples, community partner booths, and seminars on a variety of health topics. Details: baileyjoyp@gmail.com or (954) 260‑9951.

Retired Denominational Workers’ Retreat.

  • Mar. 16-18. Pine Lake Retreat, Groveland. Guest speaker: Adventist Review Editor Bill Knott. Details: laura.gonzalez@floridaconference.com or (407) 644‑5000 x164.

Spanish-language Sabbath School/Vacation Bible School Workshops. 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $25 includes materials and meal. Theme: Babylon: Daniel’s Courage In Captivity. Details: rebeca.delosrios@floridaconference.com or (407) 644‑5000 138.

  • Mar. 18. Apopka Spanish Church.
  • Mar. 25. Carol City Spanish Church.

Outdoor Education. Camp Kulaqua, High Springs. Cost: $110 (cabin) or $120 (mini-lodge). Details: http://www.campkulaqua.com/, summercamp@campkulaqua.com, or (386) 454‑1351.

  • Mar. 20-23.
  • Mar. 27-30.
  • Apr. 2-5.

Vacation Bible School Workshops. 3:00-8:00 p.m. Theme: Babylon, Daniel’s Courage In Captivity. Sponsored by Florida Conference Children’s and Family Ministries. Cost: $30 per person, includes all materials and evening meal. Details: rburrill@cfl.rr.com, rhoda.burrill@floridaconference.com, or (407) 644‑5000 x136.

  • Mar. 24. Pine Lake Retreat, Groveland.
  • Mar. 31. Sawgrass Adventist School, Plantation.

Forest Lake Academy Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament.

  • Mar. 26. Redtail Golf Club, Sorrento. Breakfast and registration: 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $125 per golfer or $400 for prepaid foursome, includes lunch and prizes. Company sponsorships available. Details: lebrunc@forestlake.org or (407) 772‑3729.

April 2012


118th Annual Florida Camp Meeting.

  • Apr. 12-15. Camp Kulaqua, High Springs. Theme: Transformed For His Coming. Guest speaker: Steve Riley, senior pastor of Stanmore Ave. Church, Port of Spain, Trinidad. Morning devotionals: Elizabeth Talbot, associate speaker for The Voice of Prophecy broadcast. Details and registration for meals and lodging: http://www.floridaconference.com/campmeeting/

Campestre Hispano (Spanish-language Camp Meeting).

Greater Miami Adventist Academy Third Annual Golf Tournament.

  • Apr. 22. Doral Golf Resort and Spa. 12:00-7:00 p.m. Part of Greater Miami Adventist Academy’s centennial celebration. Reception dinner included. Hotel and spa discounts available upon request. Details: http://gma.edu/html/pta.html, ctrevilcock@gma.edu, cleopatratrevilcock@yahoo.com, (305) 220‑5955 x151, or (954) 254‑9249.

May 2012


Greater Miami Adventist Academy 100th Anniversary Alumni Weekend.

  • May 18-19. Greater Miami Adventist Academy. Guest speaker: Carlton Byrd, Breath of Life speaker/director and GMAA alumni. Details: http://gma.edu/html/alumni09.html, ctrevilcock@gma.edu, cleopatratrevilcock@yahoo.com, (305) 220‑5955 x151, or (954) 254‑9249.

June 2012


Camp Kulaqua Summer Camps.

  • June 3-10, June 10-17, and June 17-24. Camp Kulaqua, High Springs. Various camps available for ages 7-17. Camps are now available to all ages at each week of summer camp. Theme: Back To the Future – Exploring God’s Plan. Prices start at $285/week. Details and registration: http://www.campkulaqua.com/SummerCamp.aspx, summercamp@campkulaqua.com, or (386) 454‑1351.

August 2012


Spanish-language Family Retreat.

  • Aug. 24-26. Camp Kulaqua, High Springs. Cost: $70-$105 depending on accommodation choice. Details: rebeca.delosrios@floridaconference.com or (407) 644‑5000 138.

Camp Kulaqua Family Camp.

  • Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Camp Kulaqua, High Springs. A weekend of fun, friends, family, and fellowship. Registration includes meals, lodging, and activities including mother/daughter tea, Kulaqua Rodeo, River Ranch admission, Ichetucknee River tubing trip, go-carts, horseback riding, and more. Cost: $40 per person per day and up. Details and registration: http://www.campkulaqua.com/, summercamp@campkulaqua.com, or (386) 454‑1351.

September 2012


Go Fish Children’s Ministries Leadership Convention.

  • Sept. 14-16. Florida Hospital Creation Conference Center. Workshops and seminars for all classes from Beginners to Earliteen. Cost: $80 per person, includes all materials and three meals. Lodging information to be announced. Details: rburrill@cfl.rr.com, rhoda.burrill@floridaconference.com, or (407) 644‑5000 x136.

Spanish-language Marriage Retreat.

  • Sept. 21-23. Daytona Beach Resort, 2700 N. Atlantic Ave. Cost: $310 per couple. Details: rebeca.delosrios@floridaconference.com or (407) 644‑5000 138.

October 2012


Spanish-language Sabbath School Workshops. 3:00-6:30 p.m. Details: rebeca.delosrios@floridaconference.com or (407) 644‑5000 138.

  • Oct. 13. Miami Central Spanish Church.
  • Oct. 20. Florida Conference Office.

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Southeastern Conference Events
Events in this calendar are organized or sponsored by officially listed Florida Conference institutions only, including schools and churches. You can find more events connected to Southeastern Conference institutions at www.secsda.org.