The Rev. Hannah E. Atkins Romero, the Rev. Canon Glenice Robinson-Como and the Rev. Canon Kathryn (Kai) Ryan have been nominated to stand for election as Bishop Suffragan with particular oversight of the west region of the Diocese of Texas, the diocesan Standing Committee announced today. Atkins Romero is Rector of Trinity, Houston; Robinson-Como is Missioner for Outreach and Justice Ministries at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston; and Ryan serves at Canon to the Ordinary and Chief Operating Officer on the diocesan staff. Read more  here .
Parish News

Barbara Foxhall’s first experience as a teacher of English as a second language happened by accident. She joined a committee at St. John the Divine to help a Sundanese refugee family who had recently joined the church. Others snatched up all the available tasks - except teaching the mother to speak English. Read more here .

For 60 years, St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church have been "equipping people" with the tools of their faith, as longtime member Becky Supercinski put it. Read more here .
Diocesan News

The Diocese of Texas’ Hurricane Harvey Recovery office has created a holiday catalogue of alternative gifts this season. It contains many items still needed by Harvey survivors as they continue to recover from the devastating flood of August 2017. Read more here

If you were trying to change the way Texans think about their physical and mental well-being, you wouldn’t find a better persuader than Elena Marks, who currently heads up Houston’s Episcopal Health Foundation.  Read more here .
Council Registration  Open

In addition to registering delegates, each church is required to provide the following by no later than February 1, 2019:
 Find out more about this  About Council Documents .

Clergy Spouse Registration  Open

Volunteers Registration Open
Encourage your parishioners to participate in the life of the Church by volunteering at 170th Diocesan Council, in The Woodlands, February 21-23, 2019 at the Woodlands Marriott Convention Center. Possible areas in which to help are: checkin, worship, workshops, exhibits, celebration events and business, of course. Please save the dates and encourage your friends to volunteer as well. A link to register as a volunteer will be added to the  Council  web page in the near future. 

All Council information is available and will continue to be updated at  www.epicenter.org/council.
Events and Deadlines
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Please share this month’s pew sheet, regarding World AIDS Day, with your congregations. It is available in English and Spanish, in black and white and color  here . If you would like the pieces separately, please contact  Carol E. Barnwell , diocesan communication director.
The 2018 - 2019 Schools Handbook & Directory has been release and is online,  click here   to download or find out more and EDOT schools.
Luther Seminary is accepting applications for the 2019-20 Missional Leadership Cohort for Episcopal Clergy. This grant-funded program provides a structured peer learning environment for priests seeking to lead transformationally in mission. Deadline is Dec 1. More information here .
An Advent study of C.S. Lewis and the Gifts of Christmas retreat at Camp Allen will be led by Christin Ditchfield Lazo and Andrew Lazo. Participants may also enjoy Camp Allen's 1,100 pristine acres and outdoor activities. Adult & children's program available. Register at  Campallen.org or call 936.825.7175 for more information. 
#AdventWord will gather prayers via the global, online advent calendar for the fifth year in a row. Virginia Theological Seminary is offering 24 meditations and images during this holy season beginning Sunday, December 2. Images and meditations can be experienced via our website, direct daily emails, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join an international community in prayer to explore the mystery and wonder of Advent. Sign and up and and participate here .
Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) will be offering a free, community-style, ear-acupuncture clinic, open to the spiritual leaders of all faiths in the Austin area. AWB is committed to collaborating with local community-based organizations and treating people who have been affected by traumatic events, both near and far. Take this opportunity to experience a powerful, simple way to “reset” your nervous system to a greater state of calm, quiet, and clarity. The clinic will be hosted by St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Austin, 8134 Mesa Dr, on Monday, Dec. 3, 9 – noon, open-house style in rooms B-18 and B-19. For more information contact, the Rev Christian Hawley or visit: acuwithoutborders.org 
YMCA International Services serves many immigrants in the Houston area, specifically refugees, asylum seekers, victims of trafficking and separated migrant children. For many, the holidays can be a lonely time as they separated thousands of miles from family and friends. Adopt a Family was created to help welcome these newly arrived Houstonians to their new home and to help them feel connected to the Houston community. If you, your family, neighbors, or coworkers are interested in welcoming a new family by adopting them for the holidays, please fill out the following this form .
When Thanksgiving leaves you tired of cooking and eating leftover turkey, join folks at Camp Allen for Holiday Steak Dinner.  The halls will be decked with boughs of holly for this perfect opportunity to enjoy the Christmas season with a holiday gathering for friends, family, or clients. Cash bar. Register at  Campallen.org or call 936.825.7175 for more information . 
Anyone in college or college-aged is invited to the Texas Episcopal College Retreat for 2019. The cost for the weekend is $25. Expect fun activities, small group times, worship, game nights, deep conversations, new friends and lots more! You can expect to hear the Gospel, learn new things, experience different styles of worship, and have an experience unlike any other. For more information, contact the Rev. Keith Pozzuto or call 412.559.6866. 
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas Formation Office is excited to once again offer the EDOT Youth Pilgrimage to England this summer to 12 th grade students graduating in the Spring of 2019. The pilgrimage will take place on August 3-11, 2019.  The EDOT Youth Pilgrimage will include several visits to both religious and historical sites in towns such as Canterbury, London and Cambridge. This is a wonderful time to explore the Anglican heritage of the church and dive deeper into your personal faith journey.  The application is due  January 1, 2019. If you have questions or would like more information, please email Mary Karcher at  mkarcher@epicenter.org . Apply 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
Full-Time Youth Minister
St. Luke's, Austin

Music Minister
St. Aidan's, Cypress

Director of Children's Ministries
St. Alban's, Waco

Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here . 
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