Join In Global Prayer Movement, May 25 - June 4
Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray between Ascension and Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus Christ. What started out as an invitation from the Archbishops’ of Canterbury and York in 2016 to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer. “In praying 'Thy Kingdom Come' we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of communities," said Archbishop Justin Welby.
Parish News
Two years ago, The Abundant Harvest was just a dream on GoFundMe for food truck missioner Molly Carr. The food truck had served 2,000 meals and given away 15,410 pounds of perishable food to those in need in the Greater Houston area in less than three months.
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas’ Civic Engagement Youth Leadership Development Program helps youth on their life-long journey of growing in faith through civic participation. The program recently received a grant from the Episcopal Health Foundation to support the initiative at St. Paul’s and other Episcopal churches.  READ MORE HERE
The Episcopal Church has selected Cielo Property Group to partner in the development of a church-owned city block in downtown Austin that will incorporate space for The Archives of the Episcopal Church and an adjoining mixed-use project. 
Bishop Andy Doyle offers a Easter message. " "During this Easter season, my prayer is that you will encounter the Risen Christ in Galilee, out in the world where people organically gather to work, live, and play. The Risen Christ is alive and present in our world, right now."
Grace, Houston Dedicates Tree of Life and Labyrinth

On April 2, the Grace community gathered to bless the new labyrinth, worship space, prayer garden and the Albert L. Ebaugh memorial stone. "All are invited to join in this walk, or to discover your own ways you can participate in bringing compassion to a deeper level in Houston and in our diocese,” said the Rev. Gena Davis, vicar at Grace. Read more here.
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Diocesan News
Episcopal Night with the Astros
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.

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Diocesan Music Camp
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.
Sharing Faith Dinners, June 1
This year's Sharing Faith dinners will take place on June 1 all across the country. Sharing Faith dinners invite people to gather for a meal and provides a welcoming and safe way to engage one another, articulate our faith and build relationships. Find more information and resources here.
Spiritual Formation School Accepting Applications
FIND, a school for spiritual formation, now offers programs in both spiritual direction training and spiritual formation for ministry. Applications will be accepted until June 30. See www.f-in-d.org for more information and an application form. Or contact Kathleen Phillips 979-324-4302 or finddirectr@yahoo.com.
Opening a Way at Camp Allen, June 10
“Opening a Way: Poetry and the Practice of Spiritual Direction“ will be the theme of a continuing education event June 10, at Camp Allen.  The morning session, facilitated by Cathey Capers, will help participants explore the evocative role poetry can play in the practice of spiritual direction. R egister by May 10. For information, contact Linda Warburton at phoshila@aol.com. 

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.
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.
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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National & International News
Easter 2017 Message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
“Go forth to be people of the Resurrection,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry said in his Easter 2017 Message.
Todd Ousley Named Bishop for the Office of Pastoral Development
Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry has named Bishop Todd Ousley of Eastern Michigan as Bishop for the Office of Pastoral Development, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff.  READ MORE HERE
‘Unholy Trinity’ serves as call to action on poverty, racism, gun violence
Eager to work toward solutions to the problems of poverty, racism and gun violence, Episcopal bishops, clergy members and lay people gathered for three days last week for a conference in Chicago, the American city that recorded the  most homicides in 2016. The city’s recent surge in deadly violence provided a grim backdrop for  Bishops United Against Gun Violence’s “Unholy Trinity” conference held April 20-22 at the Lutheran School of Theology in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood. 
Employment
Christ Church, Tyler, seeks a director of music that will be responsible for all aspects of musical life in the parish including being the Principal Choir Director. The director will prepare and conduct the current adult choir and develop a children’s choir and maintain and further develop the Music to Help Others Concert Series. To apply, send a cover letter, CV and contact information for at least three references to  Justin@christchurchtemple.org by May 15, 2017. A detailed job description can be found  here. 

Church of the Cross, Lake Travis, seeks a minister for Christian formation who will work with the vicar and others to develop and train a community of volunteers to minister with the children and youth, schedule and implement regular ministry opportunities. Find out more  here. To apply, send resume to the Rev. Paul Johnson at  paul@ecclt.org. 

Emmanuel, Houston, seeks a youth and children's director who will work with clergy, parish staff, volunteer teachers, ministries and parish families to develop programs of Christian formation, mission, and fellowship for children and youth of the parish, ages infant -18. A job description can be found  here. 

Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here.  
More Diocesan Events
May 6 - Youth Mental Health First Aid

May 10 - 11th Annual Brotherhood of St Andrew Golf Tournament

May 14 - Mother's Day Jazz Reception

May 18-20 - Diocese of Texas Altar Guild Retreat
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