Austin Area Communications Day, March 2,3
A day of communications workshops for clergy and parishes, led by the communication team from the Church Center in New York, will be held at St. Michael’s, Austin, March 2-3. Learn how to use video and social media effectively and communicate in emergency situations. Other topics include website development, communications as evangelism and General Convention. Cost for the Seminar is $15 and reservations are required.
Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, February 28.
Plan now to join us Friday, March 2 (for clergy) and Saturday, March 3 (lay staff and lay leaders). Register
here
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Presiding Bishop Tours Houston-Area Congregations, Offers Support in Aftermath of
Hurricane Harvey
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During Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s visit to the Diocese of Texas Jan. 30-31, clergy and church members shared stories of Hurricane Harvey’s epic flooding and aftermath. Read the full story
here
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Ready, Set, Go! Lenten Workshop
Series for Starting Missional
Communities
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Start a Missional Community this Lent! The Episcopal Diocese of Texas is once again offering six online workshop of the
three-part video tutorial series designed to help you start missional communities. The workshops will be held for one hour each Tuesday from 7-8pm starting February 20.
Full details
here.
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In the Texas Countryside, Undocumented Immigrants Live With a Different Kind of Fear
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A new Texas law took effect this year: SB 4. Under SB 4, if local law enforcement officers don’t cooperate with federal immigration agents, they’re breaking the law. So it’s now illegal to be a sanctuary city in Texas. Find out what St. Mary Magdalene, Manor is doing to help the immigrant community. Listen or read the story
here
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Groundbreaking Research on Spiritual Vitality
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Episcopalians want to grow spiritually. Research from more than 200 congregations and 12,000 Episcopalians conducted by Forward Movement is summarized in a
recently published paper
rooted in extensive work on spiritual growth and vitality
.
here.
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Final Pre-Council Meeting
Galveston Convocation (Make-Up)
Tuesday, February 6, 6-8 p.m., St. Michael's,1601 Lake Rd., La Marque 77568
Registration Deadline Approaching
Attention, all Council participants, registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018.
If you have not done so, please register
now.
Worship on Thursday Night
Opening worship for the 169th Council will be held
Thursday evening, February 13, 2018 at First Baptist Church,
500 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706
at 6:00 p.m. Clergy processing are to wear cassock, surplice and white stoles. Vesting is at the church, beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be signs guiding you to a vesting room.
Voting at Council
Please bring your device fully charged and updated with the latest software to ensure you can vote during the business meetings. If your device is more than five years old, you may want to make an alternative plan as older devices may not be able to load the online voting website. Electricity will not be provided during the business meeting.
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World Mission Sunday: February 11
The last Sunday in Epiphany of each year is designated as World Mission Sunday – a time when the Church comes together to focus on the global impact of our call to “seek and serve Christ in all persons” (Baptismal Covenant, Book of Common Prayer, p. 305). More details and resources
here
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Invite Welcome Connect Workshop, Holy Cross, Sugar Land
The workshop will include the theology of welcome, why welcoming is everyone’s ministry, and the transformation that happens when we welcome all as Christ. The workshop will be facilitated by Molly Carnes. The event will take place Saturday, February 24 from 9-3 p.m.
More details
here
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Art Exhibit Celebrates Black History Month
The new exhibit at the Houston Diocesan Center, will run through February 28 featuring artist, painter and sculptor Anthony Suber. His work consists of contemporary mix media using found objects.
The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Make plans to come see this unique exhibition celebrating Black History Month. More details
here
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Is God Calling You?
Registration is now open for the Discovery Retreat, February 23-25, at Camp Allen. The weekend retreat is designed for people discerning a sense that God is calling them to a specialized ministry, either lay or ordained. More than 100 "seekers" from across the Diocese have participated in a Discovery Retreat.
For more information and registration click
here
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Convocation in Europe Seeks Next Bishop
Applications are now being accepted in the search for the next bishop in charge of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe. A profile of the Convocation and further information can be found
here.
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Register for EfM Mentor Training
Registration for Education for Ministry Mentor training, Feb 23-25, 2018 is now open
here.
Training will be held 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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Songs of Love & Redemption, A Lenten Concert Series
St. Mark’s, Houston will present a celebration of women performers in their annual Lenten Concert Series. The concert series begins February 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Mark's, Houston. For a full list of perfomers and upcoming concerts visit
here
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Annual Altar Guild Retreat
The Annual Altar Guild Retreat will be held at Camp Allen, March 1-3.
Contact
Denise Cluelow at 409.718.1845 for more information.
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Junior High & Intermediate Retreats: March 2-4
The Junior Hight & Intermediate Retreats are designed to draw diocesan youth together for a weekend of relaxation, fun and worship at Camp Allen. For more information contact
Stephanie Townes or visit
here.
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Calling Volunteers for General Convention
The General Convention of The Episcopal Church is coming to the Diocese of Texas. This triennial convention is responsible for conducting the business of The Episcopal Church. And, we need your help! Sign up to volunteer for General Convention being held in Austin. Volunteer shifts are available from June 29 to July 13. You can sign up
online.
For more information, go to our
Facebook page
or email us at
generalconvention2018@gmail.com.
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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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Part-Time Director of Faith for Children and Youth
St. Andrew's, Bryan
Full-Time Director of Children and Youth Ministries
St. Francis, Houston
Accounts Payable Bookkeeper
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities
here
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