#AdventWord Starts in 5 Days
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Be part of the #AdventWord Global Advent Calendar. It’s an innovative way to engage in the season of Advent with people all over the world. Simply respond to the daily meditation emailed to you with images and prayers that speak to your heart. Your images and prayers will appear in the Advent Calendar with others from around the world. Learn more
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Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers are needed for the 2018 Council in Waco, Thursday, February 15, through Saturday, February 17. Please consider signing up for this unique opportunity to serve. Volunteers must register
here
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Early Bird Discount Until 12/31
Registration for Diocesan Council, February 15-18 in Waco, is now open
here
. Those who register before December 31 will receive a $25 discount per registrant. If your church has a late date for the annual meeting, you can register the number of delegates and alternates in advance and supply the names later. Contact Gail McGuire at 713.353.2114 or 800.318.4452 for instructions.
For more information about Council, including accommodations, nominations and more, visit
epicenter.org/council
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Start a Missional Community
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EDOT has created a three-part video and tutorial series in conjunction with three workshops during Advent that will instruct leaders on how to start missional communities. The workshops will take place every Tuesday at 12-1 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. For more information about the tutorials and videos click
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St. Isidore's Uses Food Truck To Drive Home Christian Mission
It is hard to differentiate the feeding ministry from the work of spiritual enrichment underway at St. Isidore’s Episcopal Church. That difficulty is by design.
Read more from Episcopal News Service's profile of St. Isidore's
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Hurricane Harvey Hallelujah!
Hurricane Harvey hit Houston with catastrophic flooding and devastation, but this story of recovery, renewal and rebirth is just beginning ... The humongous storm hurled over 1 million gallons of rain into Houston leaving a devastating impact on our city. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, on the westside of Houston, drowned. Read more
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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
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Don't Tell Me What To Do
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
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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.
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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
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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas is committed to ensuring that its churches, schools and institutions live out our baptismal covenant, providing an environment free from abuse, exploitation and harassment.
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Director of Business Operations
Holy Spirit, Houston
Benefits Coordinator
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas, Houston
Head of School
St. Richard's Episcopal Preschool and Kindergarten, Round Rock
Director of Children's Ministry
Good Shepherd, Austin
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities
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