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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas
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 As Election Nears, Episcopal Church Groups Offer Resources
A number of Episcopal Church-related resources are available here to help voters prepare over the next 40 days for the Nov. 8 general election. "Voting and participation in our government is a way of participating in our common life," Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said in late August. "And that is a Christian obligation."
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News Headlines
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission gave notice to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services on September 21 that Texas will no longer coordinate the distribution of federal funds for refugee services.
Read more here.
Bishops Begin Historic Canterbury-Rome 'Pilgrimage'
Thirty-six Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops from 19 countries are in Canterbury at the start of a historic week-long summit marking closer ties between the two traditions.
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2016 ECW Fall Retreat Registration Deadline Near
The 2016 ECW Fall Retreat, October 14-16 at Camp Allen, entitled "Jesus is a Girl's Best Friend" features author and artist Jan Bethancourt.
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Prayer Resources For The Upcoming Election
Forward Movement is calling Episcopalians and all others to join with us in A Season of Prayer: For an Election. This is a 30-day season, in which we will pray each day with a particular intention for this time in our national life. Each day includes a suggested intention and a collect. The season of prayer begins Sunday, October 9, and continues through the day after the election. Find out more here. Kathy Culmer, from the Diocese of Texas has also compiled 31 Days of Prayer leading up to the election, which can be found here.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew Outreach Retreat, Oct. 14-16
A retreat for at risk youth (boys grades 4-8) sponsored by the diocesan's Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will be held at Camp Allen, October 14-16. The retreat is a ministry of prayer, study and service in "a specific, proactive way, inspired by the Holy Spirit," said David Hobbs. Older boys who have previously attended are invited to return as junior counselors. For more information, contact Hobbs at 832.541.6064 or email dhobbs@swbell.net.
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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 guest conductor and will lead combined choirs in rehearsal for the Festival Service which will take place on Sunday, October 23 at 6 p.m. A registration form can be found here along with a full schedule and more information here.
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Richmond area Trunk or Treat & Chili Cook-Off
St. Mark's, Richmond invites cooks to participate in a chili cook-off during their annual trunk or treat event on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 3-6 p.m. There will be lots of treats for all princes and princesses, superheroes and minions. Proceeds from the cook-off entry fees benefit the St. Mark's School Scholarship Fund. Please visit the website for details or call Melissa Hamon at 281.545.1661 or email her.
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Diocesan Council Youth Presence Applications Due Oct. 31
Youth now have seat and vote at diocesan Council. Nominations and applications are being accepted for the 2017 diocesan Council in Galveston, Saturday, February 11. Nominations and applications are due October 31. Find out more here.
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Tyler Diocesan Center Dedication, November 2
Bishop Andy Doyle joins Bishop Suffragan Jeff Fisher and Bishop Suffragan Dena Harrison for the official dedication of the Tyler Diocesan Center, Wednesday, November 2, beginning at 4 p.m. Located adjacent to the chapel at All Saints Episcopal School, the new diocesan offices for the eastern region of the Diocese of Texas provide office space for Bishop Fisher and his administrative assistant, Martha Harvey. "Come by for the dedication and stay for an open house to help us celebrate this beautiful new space and our growing Episcopal presence in East Texas," Bishop Fisher said.
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St. John the Divine To Host Worship Music Conference
Called to Worship Together Transformed is St. John the Divine's conference on music and worship produced by Entersect, the music and worship ministry of St. John the Divine, and partner organizations. It is designed to equip, encourage and empower worship leaders, musicians and tech teams from across the region in leading transformative worship. The conference takes place on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, February 17-18, 2017 at SJD. 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
Holy Cross, Sugar Land seeks a Communications Coordinator who will be responsible for all internal and external communications for the church and its preschool. This person must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and prior experience with graphic design, advertising and marketing. This position reports to the rector. A detailed job description can be found here. To apply, contact Mark Kurtz at mark@holycrosschurch.com.
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, seeks a full-time children and family minister to support, educate and empower the parish and to organize and manage the ministries to children. The Children and Family Minister will be directly responsible for overseeing the children's ministry (infant through 5th grade) and directing the implementation of the church's mission and vision for the nursery, preschool, Sunday school, and elementary Sunday school. Applicants should send resumes to Aimee Bostwick at aimee@gsaustin.org. A detailed job description can be found here.
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities
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More Upcoming Events
October 13 - Starry Nights and Campfire Lights in Houston
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