March for Our Lives, March 24
On March 24, many Episcopalians are joining the March For Our Lives across the country. The march in Washington, D.C. was established by Parkland, FL students where the latest mass shooting took place on Valentine’s Day. Others around the country will march in solidarity with the students and their families to demand that their lives and safety become a priority and that we end the epidemic of mass school shootings. The following locations in the Diocese of Texas where fellow Episcopalians are gathering places and times for local marches. We will update the information as we receive it.
  • Houston, 9 a..m., Tranquility Park
  • Tyler, 10 a.m., Downtown Tyler on the Square
  • Sugar Land /Missouri City, 10 a.m., Colony Bend Park, Sugar Land
  • Austin, 12 p.m., Austin City Hall
  • Round Rock, 12 p.m., Main Street Plaza
  • Beaumont, 3 p.m., Beaumont, TBD
  • The Woodlands, 4:30 p.m., The Woodlands, TBD
  • Killeen, 5 p.m., Killeen ISD
  • College Station, 6 p.m., Rudder Plaza; Texas A&M University
  • Longview, 3 p.m., Heritage Plaza
  • Waco, 3 p.m., Heritage Square (3rd and Washington)
  • Huntsville, 10 a.m., Walker Co. Democrats Office/Downtown

For more details such as gathering locations and times, click here.
Diocesan News
Houston Rector Named New EDOT Chief of Staff
The Rev. Christine Faulstich, rector of Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Houston, has been named the new chief of staff for the Diocese of Texas, the Bishop’s office announced. In her new position, Faulstich will support Bishop Andy Doyle’s work amplifying the vision of the Diocese of Texas, supervising the Bishop’s office team and overseeing a variety of projects, initiatives and events that support the Bishop’s work . More here .
Texas ESC Expands With
Recovery Corps
In response to Hurricane Harvey, Texas ESC will be partnering with organizations in Galveston County to aid in recovery, rebuilding, and reforming community. We believe that there is immense value in learning about what relief, recovery, and coping look like in the wake of natural disaster. Full details here.
Parish News
Coastal Bend Episcopalians Show Presiding Bishop their Post-Hurricane Ministries
When the Rev. Jim Friedel, recto r of  St. Peter’s Episcopal Church   in Rockport, Texas, first visited his church after Hurricane Harvey smashed its Category 4 force into the coastal community, he crawled across the floor of the nave to check for water damage. Read full story here .
Fig Trees to Farmers Markets
By 12:30 every Saturday afternoon, Peach Street in Angleton, Texas returns to the quiet off-the-beaten-path throughway for commuters trying to avoid traffic lights in the area. But before that, this mostly ignored side-street transforms into a major thoroughfare for Peach Street Farmers Market (PSFM), a new Episcopal community. More here .
Events and Deadlines
Read the Bible in Three Days!
Convocation in Europe Seeks Next Bishop, Deadline March 9
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.
Evangelism Matters March 15-17
Evangelism Matters is for anyone excited to learn about sharing and growing loving, liberating, life-giving relationships with God. Hosted by   St. Paul’s Episcopal Church   in Cleveland Heights, OH, Evangelism Matters is a churchwide event co-sponsored by the Episcopal Church’s   Evangelism Initiatives Team   and   Forward Movement .
"Walk, Talk and Be Still" Recovery Retreat
The Diocese of Texas Recovery Commission invites all people in recovery to a weekend at Camp Allen! The event will take place March 16-18 at Camp Allen and the focus will be on practicing the 11th step. Participants will also explore new and different ways of prayer, meditation, and communion with God. Contact The Rev. Terry Pierce for details   terry.pierce.austin@gmail.com.   Register here .
Spiritual Formation School Accepting Applications
You may be called to listen to another on his or her spiritual path. You may be called to teach workshops or lead quiet days. Or, you may be called simply to work on the transformation of your own soul and see where God leads you. FIND, a school for spiritual formation, now is offering programs in both spiritual direction training and in spiritual formation for ministry. Applications will be accepted until March 31. See www.f-in-d.org for more information and an application form. Or contact Kathleen Phillips 979.324.4302 or  f inddirectr@yahoo.com
Race, Film and Reconciliation
Join Greg Garrett, Ph.D., and guest panelists at the Hines Center, Downtown Houston, April 6-7 for a challenging and enlightening event and discussion on race. Three notable films addressing race and reconciliation in America will be screened, with commentary by Garret and guest panelists. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.on Friday, April 6 with  Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner  (1967); followed Saturday morning, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with  Do the Right Thing  (1989) and, after lunch,  Get Out  (2017). Tickets include a light breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Purchase tickets on the  website . Parking is free in the Cathedral garage at 511 San Jacinto Street.
Diocesan Music Camp, for Youth in Rising Grades 6-12
Youth in rising grades 6-12 will stay in the Blinn College dormitory while rehearsing for a week. Local outreach, recreation and rehearsals with professional musicians are included in tuition. All meals, snacks and music are also included. We live in community and share music, food, and fellowship. Generous scholarships are available through a grant from the Gilbert and Thyra Plass Arts Foundation. More information and registration details can be found here.
Registration Open for Young Adult Festival at General Convention
Registration is now open for the Episcopal Church Young Adult Festival, scheduled to run concurrently with the  79th General Convention   of the  Episcopal Church . The Young Adult Festival is designed for young adults 18-30 years old to meet peers from across the globe, pray and learn together, engage in the church’s legislative process, and help discern God’s call for the Episcopal Church.
Youth Invited to Participate in Harvey Recovery this Summer
Youth from throughout the Diocese of Texas are invited to send a youth contingent to assist in a Storm Recovery Mission Trip hosted by St. Andrew’s, Pearland, July 22-28. St. Andrew’s will welcome 200 youth and sponsors to repair Harvey storm damage in Brazoria County in cooperation with Reach Mission Trips. See a video   here . Contact Jim Liberatore for more information at   frjimbo@msn.com .
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.
Employment
Senior Staff Accountant
St. Martin's, Houston

Business Office Manager
EDOT

Part-Time Organist
St. Paul's, Katy

Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here . 
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