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, Lamar University
  • 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.
Texas ESC Expands With Recovery Corps
In response to Hurricane Harvey, Texas ESC will be partnering with organizations in Galveston County to aid in recovery, rebuilding, and reforming community. We believe that there is immense value in learning about what relief, recovery, and coping look like in the wake of natural disaster. Full details  here o r contact Nick Puccio, director of Texas Episcopal Service Corps.
Parish News
Sunday Dinner
At the beginning of summer in 2015, we invited anyone and everyone to come to our house Sunday evenings for a potluck dinner. “Sunday Dinner,” we decided to call it. While kids ran wild in the backyard, adults gathered around the kitchen table, friends chatted on the patio. Loud, chaotic, unscripted … yet surprisingly wonderful. Read full story here .
Just As I Am
Just As I Am is a Missional Community of  St. Francis Episcopal Church  in Tyler, Texas. It is made up of members of the LGBTQ community and our allies. We meet every Monday evening to worship, share a meal, and participate in an educational or inspirational activity. More here .
Events and Deadlines
Webinar on Church Security and Risk Reduction
Sponsored by Episcopal Relief and Development, this webinar is for diocesan disaster coordinators and staff. Join Canon Carl Andrews and the Rev. Tim Kingsley to discuss safety practices for Episcopal Church leaders. Andrews works closely with Federal Ministries and the Diocese of Colorado to promote disaster awareness. His response experience fires and floods in Colorado, Hurricane Katrina, the Pentagon's September 11th response and Mount Pinatubo's eruption. Kingsley is a security and emergency management consultant. Most recently he was one of the primary Security providers for Super Bowl 52. His focus of industrial study is on the “behaviors of threat” and all hazards crisis interruption. Join the online meeting, Friday, March 16 at 1 p.m. CST. Please note that this webinar is for Diocesan Disaster Coordinators and Diocesan staff; it is  not  open to the general public. The webinar will be recorded in case you cannot attend the live event. Email  Lura Steele  with any questions. Register for the event here .
St. John the Divine’s Guild Shop is known as one of the best resale shops in Houston and takes both consignments and donations. In the heart of Montrose, The Guild Shop seeks new volunteers to join their community. Volunteers work at least 3.5 hours a week to price, merchandise, sell, cashier and receive consignments. The Guild Shop proceeds fund many different programs that support elder ministry. Please email  ed@theguildshop.org  for more information. 
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 epicenter.org/happening and epicenter.org/yes .
All are welcome at Good Shepherd, Austin on Saturday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. to hear Presiding Bishop Michael Curry speak about discipleship. The church will have formation opportunities leading up to this event as well as following centered on “Becoming Disciples.” Contact the church for more details.
LOTS Spring Luncheon Features Former Astro Pitcher
Save the Date for Lord of the Streets Spring Luncheon, featuring former Houston Astros all-star pitcher, J. R. Richard, Wednesday, May 16 at the Junior League of Houston. Tickets and information: Kathy and Tom Tellepsen: kattellepsen@me.com  or call 713.301.4786. Checkin begins at 11, program and luncheon 11:30 a.m-1:00 p.m.
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.
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
Director of Admissions
St. Stephen's Episcopal School, Houston

Physical Education Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal School, Houston

Part-Time Organist/Music Director
Trinity, Baytown

Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here . 
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