Bishop Doyle's Advent Message 2017

Bishop Andy Doyle marks the beginning of Advent with a message of hope and anticipation that can be viewed here.

Sign Up For Senior High Midwinter 2017 at Camp Allen

The theme for the 2017 Episcopal Diocese of Texas Midwinter Retreat is "Teach Us to Pray". Join the fun, December 28-30, 2017 at Camp Allen for worship, workshops, and relaxation as you learn a sample of the many ways to live in communion and conversation with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Register  here. For more information, contact Stephanie Townes.

Bishop Doyle Announces Brown Resignation

Bishop Andy Doyle announced that he received and accepted the resignation of the Rev. Freda Marie Brown, executive director of St. Vincent’s House, a social service agency of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas in Galveston. Brown's last day will be December 31, 2017. Read more  here.

Search for a Place of Rest

On December 6, the Rothko Chapel presents a meditation in the Christian tradition with the theme "Search for a Place of Rest." Partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, Bishop Hector Monterroso will provide a reflection in English on  Posadas , a Latino tradition during Advent which involves re-enacting Mary and Joseph’s search for a place of rest in Bethlehem. Sandra Montes will teach participants the traditional song used in Posadas in Spanish through call and response. To register for this event visit here .

"Don't Tell Me What To Do" at EDOT College Retreat

The theme for the 2018 Episcopal Diocese of Texas College Retreat is "Don't Tell Me What To Do". Join the fun, January 26-28, 2018 at Camp Allen for worship, workshops and relaxation as you learn how to navigate the many conflicting messages about who to be, how to live, what to major in and much more. More details, updates, and a registration link can be found here.

Episcopal Migration Ministries Offers Epiphany Curriculum for 2018

Episcopal Migration Ministries is offering an Epiphany Curriculum, which includes free resources to oversee a faithful and meaningful Epiphany 2018. “After the celebration and joy of Christmas, the Church turns its attention to the Epiphany of Christ, and a season when we remember time and again how God is made manifest in the world,” noted the Rev. Canon E. Mark Stevenson, Director of Episcopal Migration Ministries. “In these important days, Episcopal Migration Ministries invites congregations and faith communities to reflect on the rich history of the Episcopal Church’s work among refugees, as we have answered collectively the revealed Son of God’s call to be his ministers in a hurting world.” Learn more here .

Register for EfM Mentor Training

Registration for EfM Mentor Training in the Diocese of Texas, Feb 23-25, 2018 is now open here. Training will be at Camp Allen. The early bird cost is now $300. After January 23, 2018, the cost will go up to $325. Fees cover your lodging, meals, and materials provided.

Pause. Connect. Grow.

Church communicators face greater challenges than ever. Find new tools, awareness and skills to fulfill the ministry. The Episcopal Communicators Conference will take place at Kanuga, North Carolina from April 17-19. For more information visit here .