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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas
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New Diolog Examines
Strategic Mission Partnerships
The latest issue of Diolog is out now and takes a closer look at the Diocese of Texas' companion relationships with the Diocese of North Dakota, the Diocese of Costa Rica and the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi. Click here to read the latest issue online. The December issue features articles by the Rt. Rev. James Tengatenga, Eric Moen, the Rev. Al Rodriguez, Paulette E. Martin, the Rev. Chuck Treadwell and more.
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News Headlines
On November 20, Bishop Andy Doyle dedicated a stained glass window given to St. James, Taylor in memory of Renee Zizinia Prewitt. Read more here.
Christmas came early to more than 9,000 children in the Lindale Park area of Houston as they clamored onto the new playground at St. Alban's Episcopal.
Read more here.
More than 100 area residents received Thanksgiving food boxes and free clothing at a special event hosted by St. Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay's Nearly New thrift shop and the Nassau Bay Baptist Church. Read more here.
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Join the Online Advent Calendar With #AdventWord
Be part of the Anglican Communion's Global Advent Calendar. #AdventWord is an innovative way to engage in the season of Advent with people from all over the world. Simply respond to the daily meditation emailed to you with images and prayers that speak from your heart. Your responses will appear in the Advent Calendar. Find out more here.
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Little Free Library Builds Literacy, Community
"It really has been a labor of love. I'm very happy the vestry has supported it," Pam Nelson, founder of St. Joseph's Little Free Library recalls. The Little Free Library opened in September 2015 at St. Joseph's and since then, it has been increasing literacy development and inviting people to church. Read more about this unique ministry here.
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Join the Movement & Give Back on #GivingTuesday
Be a part of Giving Tuesday with a gift to the Episcopal Service Corps. Join 150+ Corps members across the U.S. in giving of themselves to make this world a better place.
Learn more at
episcopalservicecorps.org
and donate today.
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Council
Information & Volunteer Registration
The 2017 168th Diocesan Council in Galveston will begin on Thursday evening, February 9 and concludes Saturday, February 11. The final schedule is available online at epicenter.org/council. Click here to volunteer
at Council.
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Discovery Retreat Registration Now Open
Registration for the January 6-8, 2017 Discovery Weekend Retreat at Camp Allen is now open here. The Discovery Weekend Retreat is designed for people discerning a sense that God is calling them to a specialized ministry, either lay or ordained. The retreat is required for those discerning a call to ordained ministry and must be completed before submitting an application for Holy Orders. For more information on the application process for Holy Orders, you or your Head of Congregation may contact the Rev. Francene Young, chair of the Commission on Ministry at fyoung@epicenter.org.
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Soul by Southwest 2017 Open Call for Submissions
You are invited to submit one or more original artworks for inclusion in the Spring 2017 issue of Soul by Southwest, a literary and arts journal published by the Center for Writing and Creative Expression at Seminary of the Southwest. Submissions will be accepted through February 1, 2017. Print and digital versions of the journal will appear in early May and will be celebrated at a release party on the SSW campus. More information can be found here.
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2017 Clergy Compensation Calculator Now Online
The 2017 Clergy Compensation Calculator is now available on the EDOT Financial Services webpage here.
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Diolog Magazine Profiles
We are looking for particular profiles for the September issue of the Diolog which will be focused on our schools. We'd like to do stories about a unique outreach program done by students/school and we would like to profile a student who is an artist (any medium). If you have suggestions, please forward to Carol Barnwell at cbarnwell@epicenter.org.
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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
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas seeks a Canon for Mission Amplification to lead the team responsible for multiplying and supporting Episcopal Christian communities in and of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. The successful candidate will oversee the Mission Amplification team under the direction of the Canon to the Ordinary/Chief Operating Officer. This team is charged with planting 18 new congregations, 150 new missional communities, 20 new campus missions by 2030, and the support and coaching of 153 existing congregations. The Canon's role will include collaborating with the Executive Team, including Bishop Diocesan, C. Andrew Doyle, to design strategies and steward significant resources; coaching, organizing and leading the mission amplification team strategically; and bearing the vision through the team and into the Diocese. This is a full time position with competitive salary and generous benefits. Relocation expenses to Houston are included, and relocation to Houston is required. Please email an OTM portfolio and resume by December 15, 2016 to the Rev. Canon Kai Ryan. A detailed job description cane be found here.
Trinity, Houston seeks a part-time organist/choirmaster to work in a liturgical church setting. A minimum of five years experience is preferred. A bachelor's degree in music is required. Advanced degrees are preferred. Works closely with the rector as part of the parish's overall program. A full job job description may be found here. Interested parties should send a résumé, cover letter and three references to trinityocsearch@gmail.com.
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities
here.
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