Parish News

Have you ever wonder why we eat pancakes for dinner tonight? Find out how this tradition marks the beginning on Lent.


Over 350 people gathered at Holy Comforter, Spring to celebrate the dedication and consecration of their new church building — a project over sever years in the making.

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Registration is now open for the next Discovery Retreat at Camp Allen. The Discovery Retreat is a wonderful weekend opportunity to begin the work of discerning one's call to serve God in his church, community, and the world. The retreat is open to all in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Participation is required for those discerning a call to ordained ministry (deacon or priest). The retreat will take place Friday, March 15-17. Sign up here .
Attention all congregational leaders, Episcopal Health Foundation invites you with the opportunity to gain skills and learn more about the resources and support EHF can offer congregations. This year, In Common will be organized into three regional convening events hosted in Austin, Houston and Tyler. More information can be found here . Register here .
The Best of Roundtable – Innovative lessons and practical resources from evangelists in the trenches on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Holy Comforter, Spring, TX. For more information on this free conference or Houston Welcome Roundtable, email  Molly Carnes.
Join the Palmer Altar Guild for a three-day conference with workshops, lively discussion groups, hands-on activities, and advice on the functions of a parish Altar Guild. The conference will take place March 15-17 at Palmer Memorial, Houston. For more information, contact J.R. Porter, call the church office at 713.529.6196 or click here .
It’s no secret that Houston is one of the country’s most diverse cities embracing a wide variety of different cultures, ethnicities and food. The same can be said for religion. To celebrate and study the richness of Houston’s faith community, the Archaeological Institute of America – Houston Society,  Archaeology Now and  Christ Church Cathedral are inviting Houstonians to join them on Saturday, March 9 for a tour of some of Houston’s most sacred places as part of Archaeology Now’s Winter Heritage Tour: “Crossroads of Faith: An Exploration of Houston’s Diverse Sacred Sites.” More information can be found here .
The Texas Pauli Murray Scholarship provides financial support for a low-income African American seminarian or a seminarian of color to study at Seminary of the Southwest in preparation for priesthood in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. This award, along with the seminary's financial aid offerings, ensures that the beneficiary will graduate from seminary debt-free. This grant of up to $20,000 is renewable fo the full three years of the Master of Divinity program. For more information, please contact:  the Rev. Hope Benko , director of enrollment or call 512.472.4133.
St. Francis Episcopal Church welcomes all who wish to attend a Forgiveness Workshop led by the Rev. Stuart A. Bates on Saturday, April13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. During Lent, consider who you need to forgive and work through a process of learning to release others and yourself. Please RSVP to  Amy Homer at 713.782.1270 if you plan to attend. The seminar will take place at the  Hogan Board Room .
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
Part-Time Director of Music
St. Andrew's, Bryan

Part-Time Organist/Choirmaster
St. Richard's, Round Rock

Maintenance Technician & Supervisor
Lord of the Streets Episcopal Church (LOTS)

Campus Missioner to Prairie View A&M University
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