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Bishop of Costa Rica to Join Diocese of Texas Staff
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The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Bishop of Costa Rica, has accepted the position of assistant bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, Bishop Andy Doyle announced May 4. Monterroso will begin work July 1, 2017 and will serve as bishop of the southern region of the Diocese. Elected delegates approved the position at the Diocese’s annual meeting February 12, 2017 in Galveston.
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Palmer Memorial, Houston, made a difference in the lives of many Houstonians on April 30, as church members spread compassion and support to Houston’s poor and marginalized citizens and to the professionals who care for them during the church’s Serve Sunday.
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On April 26, the St. Stephen’s Episcopal School community in Austin gathered to celebrate the school’s 20-year collaboration with the Moody Foundation and to dedicate the final phase of the Moody Walk project on campus.
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Following a year of listening, consulting and reflection, the Episcopal Church invites Episcopalians to study and commit to using Becoming Beloved Community: The Episcopal Church’s Long-term Commitment to Racial Healing, Reconciliation and Justice. READ MORE HERE.
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Texas religious leaders sent a
letter to Governor Abbott, condemning signing into law SB4, notably the harshest anti-immigrant bill to be passed by a state legislature. This legislation will force state, local, and campus police to serve as immigration enforcement officers and mandate that they detain and hold immigrants in custody for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE).
READ MORE HERE.
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Join Us At Minute Maid Park for Episcopal Night with the Astros
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May 19 is almost here! Make sure you have your tickets 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.
MORE INFORMATION
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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 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.
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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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Spiritual Formation School Accepting Applications
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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.
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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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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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Episcopal Church is ‘Awakening the Spirit’ in West Missouri revival
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It is safe to say that never has an Episcopal revival competed with a Kentucky Derby party or been the unofficial opening act for a Garth Brooks concert. Until now.
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Church joins Anglican Communion campaign calling for prayer
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Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray between Ascension Day (May 25) and Pentecost (June 4) for more people to come to know Jesus.
READ MORE HERE
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Holy Trinity Episcopal School, Houston, seeks an interim head of school who
will develop the institutional program, provide administrative and educational leadership, oversee personnel and students, prepare the annual budget and be responsible for day-to-day operations. A detailed job description can be found
here. Please send inquiries to:
HTESHeadSearch@gmail.com; Erica Johnston, board president, 281.520.7996.
St. John's, La Porte, seeks a director of music ministries whowill fulfill the roles of music liturgist, choir director, worship band leader and keyboardist/organist. The position requires seven (7) hours per week, inclusive of preparation, practice times and services. A detailed job description can be found here. For more information, contact the Rev. Viktoria Gotting at rector@stjohns-laporte.org.
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here.
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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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