Bishop Doyle’s 2018 highlight video for congregations to show at annual meetings, is now available. Besides highlights, the Bishop casts his vision for 2019. We hope that this short video will help you effectively communicate the growth and excitement of the Diocese as it partners with you to increase the reach of the Gospel into our communities. The video may be viewed directly from
YouTube
or
Vimeo
and may be downloaded for locations with no wifi. Please feel free to include a link to the video on your websites and Facebook pages as well. A Spanish version is also available
here
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Read the Annual Vision Report
here
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Former Baptist Deacon Finds Home in the Episcopal Church. How did he make his way to the Episcopal Church? Beautiful liturgy and a warm welcome. More
here
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Captain Rebecca Sparks, one of the Southwest Airline's first female pilots, became an ordained deacon in June 2018. More
here.
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Council Registration
Open
Council schedule poste
d
Here
Exhibitor spaces are now open for registration. Please
click here
to register now. If you have any questions, please email
Nick Johnson
Pre-Council Meetings Have Started
All lay and clergy delegates are encouraged to attend a pre-council meeting. We will go over the budget, take questions, and offer other information to help you prepare for Council. See full schedule
here
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Council Choir Sign-Up
The choir rehearsal will take place Thursday, February 21 from 2:15 - 3:45 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway. If you are interested in participating, please sign-up
here
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Celebration for Bishop Dena A. Harrison
Please note: you must RSVP for the celebration dinner through Council registration. If you would like to attend, and are not sure you've RSVPed, contact
Nina Gaspar
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Lodging at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel Full
Find alternate hotels in The Woodlands
here
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Events and Deadlines
Please post the following in your E-Newsletter
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The Commission on Black Ministry invites youth of African heritage from throughout the Diocese and Episcopal schools, to utilize their photography skills by capturing symbols of faith throughout their communities. First, second, and third place winners from the 6-10, 11-13, and 14 -18 age groups will receive Amazon gift cards and will be invited to the opening reception at the Diocesan Center in Houston on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 6 p.m. Photos will be displayed at the Diocesan Center from January 31, 2019 through February 28, 2019. Please fill out the application
form
and submit photos. Contact
Teresa Chang
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or more information.
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Join St. Martin's at their open house to celebrate The Gathering's 20th anniversary in ministry, Monday January 28 at 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The program provides a safe and loving environment filled with creative and stimulating activities for those who suffer memory loss. For more
information, contact
Kathy Tellespen
at 713.301.4786
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Soul by Southwest
is seeking submissions that inspires readers to act—to resist cynicism and persist in the work of life. Submissions can be poetry, short fiction, essays, photographs and other works of visual art. Entries from professionals and amateurs of all ages are welcome. Submissions will be accepted until January 31. Guidelines can be found
here.
Email
for additional questions.
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Learn the stages of Alzheimer's through the characteristics of the seven dwarfs. The education session is offered at no cost. It will take place Friday, February 1 from 10 a.m. - noon at the Hope and Healing Center Auditorium at St. Martin's, Houston. To register or for more information, contact
Kathy Tellespen
at 713.301.4786
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Join other young adults (ages 19-39) for a day of guided quiet and reflection Saturday, February 16 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. led by Sr. Madeline Mary, CSM of St. Mary’s Episcopal Convent in Sewanee, Tenn. The time will provide space to breathe, pause and look within in the beautiful setting of the Texas Hill Country. "Into the Quiet" is open to any young adult regardless of experience with quiet prayer. The
workshop
is
free; but an RSVP is required. Contact
the Rev. Shannon Preston.
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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
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Join St. Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay, on a pilgrimage to Jordan, March 8-17, 2019. Celebrate the Eucharist on Mt. Nebo, renew your baptism in the Jordan River, stroll down archetypal Roman cities, and wonder as we wander through the desert of Wadi Rum. For more information, contact the Rev. Mike Stone or visit
here
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Save the Date: Houston Area Welcome Roundtable March 23
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.
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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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Part-Time Music Minister
St. George's, Austin
Church Planters
EDOT
Director of Communications
EDOT
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities
here
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