The Episcopal Diocese of Texas

Opening and Festival Eucharist

There will be two Eucharists at Council
Thursday, Council's Opening Eucharist, 6:00 p.m., Trinity, Galveston (2216 Ball Avenue, Galveston, Texas 77550):  All clergy vest (green stoles) and process. Use the main hallway of Trinity School where there will be tables and racks, water and refreshments. Vesting area will be open at 5:00. Parking is available in the school's lot on 23rd St. or the church lot on 22nd St. or on the street. People should carpool from the hotels if possible. Street parking is also available. Altar party will vest in the main vesting room near the sanctuary. Worship booklets will be available at Trinity.

Friday, Festival Eucharist at Galveston Convention Center at 5:30 p.m.
No clergy procession, although there will be a banner procession. Any church bringing a banner must also bring a stand and put that stand in place either after registration opens on Thursday, but before opening of Friday's business session at 8:30 a.m. or following the 3:30 p.m. adjournment of business on Friday. The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, Bishop of Washington D.C. will preach. Worship books will be available at worship or as a download below.

Council Choir for Friday's Festival Eucharist
Singers interested in participating in Friday's choir at the 5:30 Festival Eucharist should contact Linda Patterson or call her at 979.836.7248 ext. 13 for a copy of the music. Rehearsal will begin at 3:30 p.m. following the business meeting.  Galveston Island Convention Center is located at:5600 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554. 
Electronic Voting

All voting will be done electronically using smartphones, tablets and laptops. Wi-Fi access will be provided to each delegate, but electricity will not be. Before you register people, you will need to know if delegates will be able to bring their own mobile device or will need to borrow one. If your alternates do not plan to share a device with your delegates, you will need to count them also. Checkout of borrowed iPads will be in the lobby.
Downloads
Council Downloads
Pre-Council Videos Available

The 2017 Pre-Council videos are available at epicenter.org/council. Videos include an address from Bishop Andy Doyle, introduction and logistics from the Rev. Canon Kai Ryan, finance talks from Diocesan CFO Linda Riley Mitchell and Executive Board Finance Chair Sam Dodson and a report on Constitution and Canons from Maria Boyce. All videos can be found here.
Ashes To Go Training on Thursday, February 9 at Council

Join diocesan missioners, the Rev. Beth Magill and Jason Evans, for a one-hour workshop on best practices in offering Ashes-to-Go, a growing practice throughout the Church. Beth and Jason will offer tips on planning, communication and using Ash Wednesday as an opportunity to engage neighbors. Convention Center, Galveston, Thursday February 9, 2017 at 4:00 in the Spinnaker Room. Contact jevans@epicenter.org with questions. Additional workshops are listed on the Council schedule and take place Friday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Make Your Council Donation Now

If you are planning to bring checks or gift cards for flood and hurricane relief to Council, there will be a donation box in the reception area. You may also make a donation by texting the amount + the word  " Council" (no quotation marks) to 713.322.4885. (Ex: $10 Council)
Restaurant Resources For Thursday Night Dinner
  • For seafood, the most famous (often a special occasion restaurant) on the Island is Gaidos (3828 Seawall). A reservation is best for Gaidos. Another good seafood restaurant is Olympia Grill on Pier 21. If you are looking for a casual seafood option in town, the locals love Shrimp n'Stuff-- the most local spot for Shrimp n'Stuff is on 37th. 
  • For steak, chicken & seafood with a South American twist, Rudy & Pacos (2028 Postoffice). A reservation is best.
  • For pizza or pasta, try Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza (416 21st St.)-- very close to Rudy & Pacos. 
  • Leon's BBQ located at 55th & Broadway on the Island. Those in the know report that Leon is a childhood friend of Bishop High..  
  • The group of guys at Grace absolutely adore Mel's Blueplate Diner.
  • The Gypsy Joynt is a lunch spot with a varied menu. 
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