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Navasota Churches Come Together For Food Drive
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St. Paul's, First United Methodist, and First Presbyterian Churches hosted a food drive to support the Navasota Christian Community Service Center. "We found out the food pantry is low on supplies for the summer and Grimes County has such a high rate of public dependency and poverty rate, that we felt like we could help," said the Rev. Cindy Engle, rector at St. Paul's. See more here.
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Bishop Doyle Installed as Honorary Episcopal Canon In Jerusalem
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The Archbishop in Jerusalem and the Middle East, Suheil Dawani, has installed four new Canons, including Bishop Andy Doyle, at St George’s Cathedral in Jerusalem during an international Anglican pilgrimage.
Read more.
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FIND Marks 20 Years of Lending Ears in Bryan
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This month, the Formation in Direction program at St. Andrew's, Bryan, celebrates its 20th anniversary of training spiritual directors, who specialize in serving as a listener, advocate and companion to those interested in further exploring their faith.
Read more here.
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Follow us on Facebook to keep up with the latest news, events and happenings in between the Diolog.
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Live Social Media Updates from EYE 2017 in Oklahoma City
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Episcopal Youth Event 2017, or EYE, kicked off today on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, just north of Oklahoma City. More than 1,300 participants, workshop leaders, speakers, and volunteers are expected through July 13. You can follow the activities on social media using the hashtag #EYE17 or in the live feed here.
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EHF Spotlights 5 Upcoming Learning Opportunities
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The Episcopal Health Foundation continues to invest in congregations to develop leadership skills, build relationships with communities, and improve community health through ministry and outreach programs. Read the full list here.
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Volunteer Disaster Chaplaincy Training, August 7-9
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The Beecken Center
of the School of Theology at the University of the South, in partnership with the
National Disaster Interfaiths Network (NDIN)
, invites clergy, laypersons, professionals, and spiritual caregivers of all faiths
to take this three-day disaster chaplaincy training. Participants who complete this certification can volunteer as a chaplain in their own diocese or faith community, or with NDIN and its national partners. NDIN can also assist unaffiliated volunteers in finding disaster spiritual care volunteer opportunities in local communities across the United States. Find out more here.
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Contemplative Retreat, “Praying with the Masters Today” in August
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The World Community of Christian Meditation presents the annual John Main Seminar, held in Houston this year on August 10-13, 2017. Bernard McGinn, PhD, will lead the weekend seminar, “Praying with the Masters Today.” The development of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition from the early to the contemporary mystics will be explored, showing that these great mystics are not just historical monuments, but active resources for those drawn to the contemplative life. The seminar will be held at the University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston 77006. Registration information can be found here.
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Next Discovery Retreat, December 1-3 at Camp Allen
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The Church needs leaders who are entrepreneurial, collaborative, adaptive, diverse and spiritually trustworthy. While we still need to identify those among us who are called to ordination, the Diocese of Texas encourages all Christians to seek their particular call. The discernment process in the Diocese is designed to give greater access to explore ministry in many forms through an initial Discovery Retreat for those who want to serve God in a new way. Participants learn a theological model for vocation that gives them a framework for their own discernment. They explore a variety of Christian vocations, have time for personal reflection and prayer and learn about the canonical processes for ordained ministry in the Diocese. Consider participating in the December Discovery Retreat to see where God is calling you to serve. Registration for the Discovery Retreats is on the
Camp Allen website. For additional information, please contact
the Rev. Victoria Mason
or the Rev. Francene Young.
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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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Intermediate Urban Mission Retreat in Downtown Houston, August 4-6
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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Ministry Certificates Applications Due August 1
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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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Northern California Youth Trek Centered on Racial Reconciliation, Environmental Justice
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A great movement doesn’t always begin with great big steps. And young people in the Diocese of Northern California are discovering that when it comes to racial reconciliation and environmental justice, the small steps they are taking may help others to understand what it takes to break down barriers and truly become the family of God.
Read more here.
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Katharine Jefferts Schori to be Assisting Bishop in Diocese of San Diego
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Former Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has been selected as an assisting bishop in the Diocese of San Diego. Jefferts Schori will begin her tenure on August 13 and will serve three-quarters time performing episcopal functions such as visitations, confirmations, ordinations and receptions. Read more here.
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St. Luke’s on the Lake, Austin, seeks a full-time Director of Youth Ministries. This position opens on August 1, 2017. The director will lead a ministry to the youth of the church and the surrounding area that encourages faith in Jesus Christ, equipping them to be in ministry and mission, and training them to be leaders in their community. St. Luke’s has an active and committed youth community that is excited for the arrival of our new youth director, and a joyful and supportive staff and congregation that desires growth in our youth ministry. A detailed job description can be found here. For more information, contact the Rev. Mike Wyckoff frmwyckoff@stlukesonthelake.org or the Rev. Mark Chambers frmchambers@stlukesonthelake.org.
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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July 19
- Nueva Comunidad: Conferencia
July 31
- Nuevos Horizontes Conference
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