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#Pledge2Pray Thy Kingdom Come with The Archbishop,
May 25 - June 4
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Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians 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. Find out how you can join here.
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St. John's, La Porte, recently
hosted Living Compass founder, the Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner for a Community Wellness Advocate training. In addition to 21 participants from St. John’s, 22 people representing eight additional congregations across the region attended. As newly-trained facilitators, they are now poised to offer Living Compass Wellness circles in each of their communities. Read more
here.
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New programs to help children and youth keep themselves safe have recently been released, the Rev. Canon Carol Petty, Canon for Wellness & Pastoral Care / Safe Church Minister for the Diocese of Texas announced. A new curriculum for K-4 grade and 5 -7 grade,
I KNOW! Myself. My Boundaries. My Responses is
now online and available at no charge as an empowering program for children and youth, their ministry leaders, teachers and parents. A Spanish version will be available in 2018. Find out more
here.
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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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Are you a parish communicator? Ever dabble in Facebook or Twitter? Well, you're not alone! Join a group of EDOT communicators for support, best practices, camaraderie and all things social media.
JOIN HERE.
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Check out all that's going on at Camp Allen this summer, including Man Camp,
Labor Day Family Camp and more.
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Apply Now To Join the Texas Episcopal Service Corps
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Texas Episcopal Service Corps is still accepting applications! Young adults looking for the opportunity to immerse themselves in a year of intentional community, social justice, personal empowerment, spiritual discernment and professional growth are encouraged to apply! The 2017-2018 program year begins in mid-August, applications will be open until all spots are filled. More information can be found at
texas-esc.org.
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Waco Gets First Full-time College Missioner
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The Rev. Keith Pozzuto has accepted Bishop Andy Doyle’s invitation to become the first fulltime college missioner in Waco, the Diocese of Texas announced May 18, 2017. Pozzuto was most recently interim chaplain at All Saints School and also served as assistant rector at Christ Church, both in Tyler. Read more
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 for a meal and provide 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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New Community Conference,
July 19-22 at Camp Allen
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Registration is now open for the popular Episcopal Church New Community Clergy and Lay Conference, July 19-22 at Camp Allen. The theme is Affirming Life, Liberty and Justice. “The New Community Clergy and Lay Conference is a venue for us to learn from one another as we strive to live together as the beloved community,” said the Rev. Canon Anthony Guillen, Episcopal Church Director of Ethnic Ministries Department. Learn more here.
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Intermediate Urban Mission Retreat, August 4-6
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All rising 4-6 graders are invited to spend the weekend at Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Houston. Activities include a campus scavenger hunt, sleeping over in the tree house youth space, serving in the community, riding the Metro and worshiping at the 9 a.m. service along with their families. This weekend will introduce intermediate students to the life-long call of service and worship while learning the value the Church and world. Scholarships are available. Register 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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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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Good Shepherd, Tomball, seeks a part-time youth minister to vitalize and further develop programs for youth aged children (junior and senior high). Working under the direction of the rector and in partnership with the Director of Christian Formation for Children and Youth, the youth minister will be principally responsible for ministering to and cultivating the faith of our youth to be lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. The right candidate will be committed to working with clergy, formation ministry leaders, and parents to develop a cohesive program of Christian discipleship at Good Shepherd for children and youth from birth through high school. A detailed job description can be found here. For more information, contact contact me, the Rev. George McGavern at ym@goodshepherdtomball.org.
St. John the Divine, Houston, seeks a Director of Facilities Management to steward and manage all Church-owned property and facilities to provide a reliable, efficient, and safe environment for employees, members, students and guests. Supervise facility maintenance staff team managing a budget of approximately $1 Million. Oversee security team and continually review emergency and security policies and procedures. Implement and oversee systems and processes which insure the smooth operation of the facilities as well as effectively work on long-range planning which meets the needs of St. John the Divine now and into the future. A detailed job description can be found here. For more information, contact Kathy Plagens at kplagens@sjd.org.
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here.
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June 1 - Bach Society Houston presents A Festival of Motets
June 12 - Episcopal Women's History Project 2017 Conference
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