In Solidarity with March for Our Lives Event, March 24

On March 24, many Episcopalians are joining the March For Our Lives across the country. The march in Washington, D.C. was established by Parkland, FL students where the latest mass shooting took place on Valentine’s Day. Others around the country will march in solidarity with the students and their families to demand that their lives and safety become a priority and that we end the epidemic of mass school shootings. Locations for the March in the Diocese of Texas include:

  • Houston, 9 a.m., Tranquility Park
  • Tyler, 10 a.m., Downtown Tyler on the Square
  • Sugar Land /Missouri City, 10 a.m., Colony Bend Park, Sugar Land
  • Austin, 12 p.m., Austin City Hall
  • Round Rock, 12 p.m., Main Street Plaza
  • Beaumont, 3 p.m., Beaumont, TBD
  • The Woodlands, 4:30 p.m., The Woodlands, TBD
  • Killeen, 5 p.m., Killeen ISD
  • College Station, 6 p.m., Rudder Plaza; Texas A&M University
  • Longview, 3 p.m., Heritage Plaza
  • Waco, 3 p.m., Heritage Square (3rd and Washington)
  • Huntsville, 10 a.m., Walker Co. Democrats Office/Downtown

For  meeting locations and times , click  here . We will update the information as we receive it.

Resources for participating include:
Download a website  banner  here. Download a  poster  here.

Eucharist before the March at St. David's, Austin
The Rev. Chuck Treadwell, rector of St. David's, invites everyone to participate in a Eucharist on Saturday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. before the March begins at noon.
Diocesan News
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas Wants You to Volunteer for General Convention July 5-13, in Austin
The Diocese of Texas will host the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Austin, July 5-13, 2018 and we need volunteers for many different tasks on many different days to share our unique Texas hospitality with Episcopalians from around the country and the world. please go to our Volunteer page or Facebook page to learn more and to sign up!

Are You Involved Already?
If you are, or have someone in your congregation, engaged in helping to plan some aspect of General Convention, please send an email to Carol E. Barnwell, diocesan communication director, so that we may share the many ways in which the Diocese of Texas is involved.

General Convention 101
At the right is a link to download General Convention booklet in two formats, either an 8.5x11 folded booklet or a four page 11x17 version to print or share digitally with your congregation.
Artwork by Carvel Glenn.
Parish News
House of Bishops Pledges Advocacy to End Gun Violence, Sexual Violence
The Episcopal Church’s House of Bishops said that its members will support two major social movements, one to end gun violence and the other to end sexual harassment, violence and gender bias. Read full story here .
St. Stephen’s Coach Named Member of National Fitness Foundation’s Honorary Board
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is pleased to announce that Paul Carrozza, head coach of the school’s cross country, track and swimming teams, has been named a member of the inaugural National Fitness Foundation’s honorary board . More here .
Events and Deadlines
"Walk, Talk and Be Still" Recovery Retreat this weekend at Camp Allen
The Diocese of Texas Recovery Commission invites all interested people in recovery to a weekend at Camp Allen, March 16-18. The retreat's focus will be practicing the 11th step. Participants will also explore new and different ways of prayer, meditation and communion with God. Contact the Rev. Terry Pierce for details .  Register here .
Called to be a Spiritual Director? Applications Being Accepted
You may be called to listen to another on his or her spiritual path, to teach workshops or lead quiet days. You may simply be called to work on the transformation of your own soul to see where God leads you. FIND, a school for spiritual formation, offers programs in both spiritual direction training and in spiritual formation for ministry. Deadline for applications is March 31. See www.f-in-d.org for more information and an application form. Email Kathleen Phillips or call her at 979.324.4302.
Race, Film and Reconciliation
Join Greg Garrett, Ph.D., and guest panelists at the Hines Center, Downtown Houston, April 6-7 for a challenging and enlightening event and discussion about race. Three notable films addressing race and reconciliation in America will be screened, with commentary. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.on Friday, April 6 with  Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner  (1967); followed Saturday morning, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with  Do the Right Thing  (1989) and, after lunch,  Get Out  (2017). Tickets include a light breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Purchase tickets on the   website .  Parking is free in the Cathedral garage at 511 San Jacinto Street.
Y.E.S #127 and Happening #159
Youth Encounter Spirit and Happening are renewal retreats designed to help deepen youth in grades 6-8 (Y.E.S.) and grades 9-12 (Happening) in their walk with Christ. Diocesan youth are invited to experience these retreats April 13-15 at Camp Allen. Both Y.E.S and Happening feature talks given by youth and clergy with small group discussions. To register or for more information, visit here .
Diocesan Music Camp, for Youth in Rising Grades 6-12
Youth in rising grades 6-12 will stay in the Blinn College dormitory in Brenham for activities including local outreach, recreation and rehearsals with professional musicians. All meals, snacks and music are included. Generous scholarships are available through a grant from the Gilbert and Thyra Plass Arts Foundation. The Music Camp will take place June 24-30. More information and registration details may be found here.
Registration Open for Young Adult Festival at General Convention
Registration is now open for the Episcopal Church Young Adult Festival, scheduled to run concurrently with the   79th General Convention   of the   Episcopal Church in Austin, July 5-13. The Young Adult Festival is designed for young adults 18-30 years old to meet peers from across the globe, pray and learn together, engage in the church’s legislative process and help discern God’s call for the Episcopal Church.
Youth Invited to Participate in Harvey Recovery this Summer
Youth from throughout the Diocese of Texas are invited to send a youth contingent to assist in a Storm Recovery Mission Trip hosted by St. Andrew’s, Pearland, July 22-28. St. Andrew’s will welcome 200 youth and sponsors to repair Harvey storm damage in Brazoria County in cooperation with Reach Mission Trips. See a video   here . Contact the Rev. Jim Liberatore for more information.
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.
Employment
Full-Time Sexton
Christ Church Cathedral, Houston

Children's Ministry Director
Church of the Holy Apostles, Katy

Senior Staff Accountant
St. Martin's, Houston

Part-Time Organist
St. Paul's, Katy

Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here . 
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