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New Diolog On Faith and Culture Out Now
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The latest issue of Diolog is out now and takes a look at the intersection of faith and culture. The June issue features articles by Richard Osler on "Poetry as Prayer," the Rev. Les Carpenter on "Improv: Where Comedy Begins" and the Bishop's column by Bishop Andy Doyle featuring his original artwork.
READ THE LATEST ISSUE HERE
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In May, members of Grace, Galveston, gathered alongside diocesan representatives and the community to rededicate its fully restored bell tower. A survivor of many hurricanes, including the great 1900 hurricane, the bell tower stands as a symbol of hope and calling to all on Galveston Island.
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Bishop Andy Doyle offers a message of hope and transformation for Pentecost. "I pray that God uses us to astonish our world, and that God uses our diverse world to astonish us," Bishop Doyle said.
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Preparing for the worst, Elena Jiménez, along with her 15-year-old twins, Camila and Carla, came to St. James’, Austin, to get help preparing a power of attorney and caregiver affidavits, in case the family is separated by deportation.
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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Deacon's Ordination at Christ Church Cathedral, June 24, 2017
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Samantha Gottlich, Travis Helms and Neal McGowan will be ordained transitional deacons at 10:00 a.m. on June 24 at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002. A reception will follow in Reynolds Hall. Clergy wear white stoles.
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The Rev. Gena Davis, vicar of Grace, Houston, will release her new book,
YogaMass: Embodying Christ Consciousness June 10
. After starting the new worship service in 2016, in partnership with St. Martin's Institute for Spirituality and Health, Davis detailed her experience.
Two book launch events will be held at Grace: Saturday, June 10, 6:30-8 p.m. and Sunday, June 11, 11:30-12:30 a.m. The book is available on
Amazon and
Barnes & Noble. Grace is located at 4040 West Bellfort, Houston, 77025.
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The Annual Diocesan Music Camp, June 25-July 1 in Brenham, is for youth in rising Grades 6-12
. This week-long residential camp at St. Peter’s Church and Blinn Junior College istaught by professional musicians as well as college-age music majors. 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 in Downtown Houston
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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, serving in the community, riding the Metro and worshiping at the 9 a.m. Sunday service along with their families. This weekend will introduce our intermediate students to the life-long call of service and worship while learning the value the Church and world place on their unique gifts and talents with C.U.S.E. (Cathedral Urban Service Experience) in downtown Houston. Scholarships are available. Register here.
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Jonathan Blaker has joined the Episcopal Diocese of Texas as Director of Treasury. Blaker has an extensive financial background that includes treasury manager for AIG insurance, where he managed daily cash operations and corporate banking. Prior to that, he was a treasury manager at Sysco Corporation. Blaker began his career with Wells Fargo in Houston as a retail banker and
is a graduate of the University of Houston where he majored in general business. He has an MBA in finance from the University of St. Thomas and is a past President of the Houston Treasury Management Association.
Jessica O’Leary has accepted the position of Human Resources Coordinator at the Diocesan Center in Houston. She will administer various benefit programs, including medical, dental and vision. O’Leary graduated from the University of New Orleans with a BA and previously served as HR assistant for Robert Half and in employee relations at Texas Children’s Hospital. O’Leary can be reached at 713.353.2148 or joleary@epicenter.org ext:2148
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Seamen's Church Institute Offers Suicide Intervention Class in La Porte
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The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) offers a two-day LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) course in La Porte, TX. This internationally-recognized course provides participants with the skills to recognize when someone is at risk of suicide, approach the issue with them and put together an effective plan that will help ensure their immediate safety. It can be described as a “suicide first-aid course,” with the skills acquired being useful for any situation, whether in social, workplace or church community settings. SCI offers the course to anyone who wishes to join. For further information or to register,visit seamenschurch.org/ASIST
or email ASIST@seamenschurch.org.
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ECVA Open Call For Entries For "Telling God Stories in the 21st Century"
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Episcopal Church Visual Artists (ECVA) is pleased to announce its next exhibition,"Telling God Stories in the 21st Century." The exhibition, which will present artworks that convey encouraging personal interpretations and expressions of God stories, will be digitally displayed at ECVA.org beginning in mid-September 2017. Deadline for submissions is August 15. Current members of The ECVA Artist Registry are invited to submit works in 2D, 3D, video and film. Details are at www.ecva.org.
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Are You Ready For Hurricane Season?
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It’s the beginning of hurricane season. Please download the
Parish Emergency Planning booklet to be sure you are prepared. The resource provides a check list and a number of resources to help you identify risks, secure your facilities and use effective communications to check in with your parishioners and the Diocese. It also includes a recovery checklist. Follow the
diocesan Facebook page for updated communications in the event of an emergency and to receive announcements.
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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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Presiding Bishop on the President’s action and the Paris Climate Accord
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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry has issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s action and the Paris Climate Accord.
READ MORE HERE
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Invite*Welcome*Connect Becomes a Program of the Beecken Center
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The School of Theology at the University of the South, announced today that Invite-Welcome-Connect, will become a program of its Beecken Center on July 1, 2017. READ MORE HERE
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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas seeks a Youth Event Coordinator/Mission Amplification Administrative Assistant that will manage approximately 24 Diocesan youth events and serve as the administrative support for the Mission Amplification team. The ideal candidate will have excellent management skills with the ability to order complexity while developing healthy, positive relationships with diocesan related people. A detailed job description can be found here. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Jamie Martin-Currie, EDOT Missioner for Christian Formation.
The Episcopal Health Foundation seeks a program officer to assist the Vice President for Grants in developing, managing and evaluating a portfolio of grants and initiatives. The focus of the Program Officer’s work is to seek out investment opportunities that align with Episcopal Health Foundation’s (EHF) goals, outcomes and strategies. The Program Officer should be knowledgeable of the health system, able to generate insights and develop actionable recommendations that inform investment decisions and movement toward goals. The Program Officer guides organizations through the entire application process, and is expected to develop and maintain a variety of relationships in the community, and a knowledge base of current trends, activities and changes within the community. Visit the EHF website to read the full job description and for application instructions.
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas seeks an executive assistant to the Bishop Diocesan to provide administrative assistance for the Bishop’s office. The successful candidate will report to the chief of staff, be responsible for administrative assistance, engage in planning, draft correspondence, manage calendars, keep detailed electronic and paper records, offer administrative support and assist with other duties in order to keep the Office of the Bishop running smoothly. Experience in general business and office management and/or administration is preferred. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Human Resource Administrator, Zee Turnbull at: zturnbull@epicenter.org. Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2017.
The Gathering of Leaders seeks a new director who will be responsible for the day to day operations of the organization. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong administrative and management experience and will be responsible for conference arrangements for up to 40 persons, communications and financial accountability, working in tandem with the Seminary of the Southwest. Residence in Austin, TX is preferred but not required. This is a 3/4 time position with benefits and flexible hours. Submit resumes and an email expressing interest to golposition@gmail.com by August 15, 2017. Position begins Oct. 1, 2017.
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here.
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June 12 - Episcopal Women's History Project Conference
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