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Joann Saylors Named Canon for Mission Amplification
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The Rev. Canon Joann Saylors has accepted a call as Canon for Mission Amplification, the Diocese of Texas announced April 4. Saylors is currently on staff in the Diocese of West Texas.
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"Cultivate: Recruiting and Equipping Missional Leaders", a 3-day conference, May 5-7, explores habits and practices for missional leaders leading congregations, planting churches and starting communities. Register
here
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Six Congregations from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas came together this month to dream big about new ministries they are developing in partnership with the Episcopal Health Foundation.
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Brigid¹s Place, a ministry of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, celebrates women in the Easter story, in "Easter in Memory
of Her," an innovative service of music and meditation
on Holy Saturday, April
15 at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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Bishop Andy Doyle offers a Lenten message. "During this Lenten season, as your Bishop, I invite you to be intentional about saying no to behaviors that keep you from deepening your relationship with God and other people," Bishop Doyle said.
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Divorce Recovery Group in Austin
A new group meeting at St. David's, Austin, offers tools for dealing with feelings of denial, fear, anger, loneliness and grief that arise during divorce. The group meets most Sundays, April 2 through June 25, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for the group is $150. Details and registration can be found
here.
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Looking for a church? To find the nearest Episcopal church or school, visit:
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Read the latest issue
of Diolog here, featuring articles by Bishop Andy Doyle, the Very Rev. Barkley Thompson, Denise Treviño and more.
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Episcopal Night with the Astros
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Join us May 19 for Episcopal Night with the Astros as they take on the Cleveland Indians. For ticket information, contact Astros representative
Brent Broussard at 713.259.8316. Christ Church Cathedral will host a free cookout from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free parking is available in the garage on San Jacinto St. across from the Cathedral. If you plan to attend the cookout, contact
Karen Kraycirik at the Cathedral.
MORE INFORMATION
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The Annual Diocesan Music Camp will take place June 25-July 1 in Brenham, for youth in rising Grades 6-12
. This week-long residential camp at St. Peter’s Church and Blinn Junior College, taught by professional musicians as well as college-age music majors, equips young musicians for ministry. No audition required. Scholarships are available on request. For information, contact
Dr. Linda Patterson
at 979.836.7248 ext. 1, or visit the event page
here.
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Sharing Faith Dinners, June 1
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This year's Sharing Faith dinners will take place on June 1 all across the country. Sharing Faith dinners invite people to gather around a meal and participate in life together. Sharing Faith provides a welcoming and safe way to engage one another, articulate our faith and build relationships. Find more information and resources
here.
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Connect High School Grads to College Ministry
The Diocese of Texas has a robust network of college missions and we want to connect all college-bound students with the appropriate
college ministry
. If students are attending colleges and universities outside of the Diocese, you can find a complete list
here
. College missioners seek contact information for all incoming freshman attending schools in the Diocese, as the official campus welcoming season has begun! Support your students in this critical transition and help them connect with a faith community as they leave home. For further information about events for incoming college students or if your school is missing from the list, please contact
the Rev. Beth Magill.
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EDOT Recovery Retreat
Join us April 28 - 30, 2017 at Camp Allen for the annual EDOT Recovery Retreat. This year's inspiration is "Breathing Under Water" which invites us to integrate spirituality and the Twelve Steps by exploring the insightful work of Richard Rohr.
Register Online or contact
Terry Pierce for more information.
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Birds and Blooms at Camp Allen
Come enjoy Camp Allen’s 1,100 forested acres May 19-21, and attend expert-led workshops, hike scenic trails with experienced guides and much more. Featured presentations include: wildlife photography, Audubon presentations, live owl and hawk demonstrations, birding identification, sunrise bird watching and outdoor painting workshops. Find more information
here.
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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.
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National & International News
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Easter 2017 Message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
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“Go forth to be people of the Resurrection,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry said in his Easter 2017 Message.
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Duo Shines Competitive Spotlight on Saints’ Inspiring Stories
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The bracket is packed with big names. The matchups can be intense. This is Lent Madness, and the saint who outlasts them all will be crowned with the Golden Halo.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas seeks a Manager of Database Services ("MDS") that will provide a multi-site customer information database that contains accurate, current information, is easily accessible to staff and is the primary source for numerous internal and external publications. The MDS is responsible for enterprise database strategy, development, administration, performance, integrity, reporting and distribution, standards and procedures, as well as for related business process and workflow optimization. Proven strategic planning and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail required. Ideal candidate will have strong project management capabilities for learning new technology. A full job description can be found
here. Please submit resume and cover letter to Shirley Platt at
splatt@epicenter.org.
The Texas A&M Canterbury Episcopal Student Center in College Station seeks a full-time program coordinator. The primary mission of the program coordinator is to be a minister to students, assist the campus missioner in: spiritual formation, community building, pastoral care, hospitality and administration. The successful candidate will make a commitment to reflecting the core values of The Episcopal Student Center in one’s life and work. Bachelors degree is required. Deadline for applications is April 15. Please fill out the online application
here
. A detailed job description can be found
here.
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here.
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