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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas
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 Episcopal Dioceses Respond To Severe Flooding In Louisiana
Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting diocesan leaders along the Gulf Coast to coordinate flood response efforts after heavy rainfall across the region. You can find more information on how to help here. CBS News offers a great look at how many of the things that we donate in times of disaster turn out to be of no use to those in need. In light of this, please help by donating money to ERD for flood victims here so they can buy what they need locally and help support local businesses. The Diocese of Texas and ERD helped St. Francis, Denham Springs get up and running this past Sunday for worship by providing a tent, altar vestments and prayer books. You can see some of the pictures from St. Francis' first worship service after the flood on the Diocese of Louisiana's Facebook page here.
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News Headlines
Registering voters Aug. 14 at
La Iglesia Episcopal San Pablo
in Houston was just the start of an
Episcopal Diocese of Texas
and
Mi Familia Vota
partnership to help get out the vote. Read more here.
Presiding Bishop Curry Election Message (Video)
"Voting and participation in our government is a way of participating in our common life," Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry said in a video election message.
Watch here
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The Front Porch will present The Crisis of Music in Austin with Ted Gioia to address the current state of Austin's music industry on Thursday, September 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at All Saints', Austin.
Read more here.
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New Diolog On Missional Communities Out Now
The September issue of Diolog is out now and features articles on missional communities by Bishop Andy Doyle, new EDOT Missioner for Missional Communities Jason Evans and the Rev. Alan Bentrup, curate at St. Mary's, Cypress.
Click here
to read the digital version.
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UBE Labor Day BBQ Cookoff at St. Mark's, Houston
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Fiestas Patrias International Parade in Houston
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Bishop Doyle To Speak At Texas Tribune Fest, Sept. 23-25
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Join The Concert Across America, September 25
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Episcopal Night With The Dynamo, September 30
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Faith, Politics and the Golden Rule
The 2016 Lansing Lee conference at Kanuga, October 16-18, will consider whether civility and respect as spiritual values are essential to democracy. Led by New York Times writer Mark Oppenheimer and a panel including Elizabeth Stoker Bruenig and Arsalan Iftikhar, participants will explore transformational leadership. As we look toward the November elections, how can the country go from a place of partisanship to engagement? For information and to register, visit www.kanuga.org/lansinglee.
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2016 ECW Fall Retreat Promises PJ's, Popcorn & Fun
The 2016 ECW Fall Retreat, October 14-16 at Camp Allen, entitled Jesus is a Girl's Best Friend will feature author and artist Jan Bethancourt.
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Diocesan Adult Choral Festival, October 22-23
The Diocesan Music Commission's annual Choral Festival will be held October 22-23 at St. Thomas, Houston (4900 Jackwood, Houston, TX 77096.) The Rev. William Bradley Roberts of Virginia Theological Seminary. will be the fesstival conductor and will lead combined choirs in rehearsal for the Festival Service on Sunday at 6 p.m. A registration form can be found here along with a full schedule and more information here.
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Evangelism Matters Conference in Dallas, November 18-19
Registration is now open for Evangelism Matters, an Episcopal Church evangelism conference in Dallas, November 18-19. This conference is for anyone who would like to learn more about evangelism and available resources to share our faith. The keynote address will be by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. For more information contact Alyssa Finke at 800.543.1813 or afinke@forwardmovement.org. Click here for more information.
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Employment Opportunities
Please consider publishing these opportunities in your church newsletter or sharing with people who may be interested. A full list of available positions can be found at
epicenter.org/employment
Ascension, Houston, seeks a director of religious education to support a comprehensive children's faith program with a primary focus on Sunday School. This position reports directly to the Rector. The DRE will coordinate with the Parish Life Committee for special events throughout the year. A detailed job description can be found here. To apply, email office@ascensionepiscopalchurch.org.
St. Christopher's, Houston, seeks a part-time Minister for Children and Families to nurture children (birth through 5th grade) and their families, focusing on their spiritual formation and pastoral care. The Minister for Children and Families will be responsible for overseeing the children's ministry of St. Christopher's Church as well as the Day School after-school program. A full job description can be found here. For more information, contact the Rev. Robert P. Goolsby, rector.
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities
here.
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Diolog E-News Signup
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Diolog e-news here by adding a link on your website or sharing in your church newsletter. Text
episcopal to 42828 to subscribe.
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