Every day, the Rev. Barkley Thompson makes his way — several times — down a hallway of Christ Church Cathedral that bears the portraits of leaders who came before him.
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At 104 years old, Georgia Mitchell was the eldest parishioner of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Kingwood.
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Michael Brady, William Bullard, James Enelow, James Harrington, Melva Love, Rhonda Rogers, Elizabeth Woodson, Hannah Pommersheim, Minerva Camarena Skeith and Cameron Spoor will be ordained deacons at 10 a.m. on June 22 at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002. A reception will follow in Reynolds Hall. Clergy wear white stoles. Everyone interested is invited to attend this annual celebration of new ministry in the Diocese of Texas. Contact
Julie Heath
with questions at 713.353.2125.
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Seminary of the Southwest is pleased to announce the release of their issue of
Soul by Southwest
, their literary and visual arts journal.
Soul by Southwest is an annual journal composed of words and images published by the Center for Writing and Creative Expression. The digital issue of the journal can be found
here. You can also purchase a print copy by emailing
writing.center@ssw.edu or send a check for $10 to: Center for Writing and Creative Expression Seminary of the Southwest 501 E. 32nd St. Austin, TX 78705.
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Donate to a Church Plant
This year at Diocesan Council, church plants and those congregations that support them were joyfully celebrated. Church planting is a work that all congregations can support in both small and large ways. The Mission Amplification team is requesting the donation of liturgical items (i.e. vessels, vestments, etc.) for future church plants. If your congregation has items no longer being used, please send them to the Houston diocesan office to the attention of
Jason Evans
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The 2019 Missional Voices National Gathering brings together church leaders, seminarians, church planters, entrepreneurs, artists, and everyday innovators to discuss innovative ministries and missional communities both within and outside of the traditional church context. The conference will take place Thursday-Saturday, June 13-15 at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans, LA.
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Santa Maria Virgen Groundbreaking Parish Hall
The Rev. Uriel Osnaya Jimenez and the people of Santa Maria Virgen Iglesia, Houston invite you to join them for a Service of Breaking Ground for their new Parish Hall at 5 p.m. on Sunday June 2, 2019. The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Bishop Assistant, will preside. The church is located at
9600 Huntington Place Dr, Houston, TX 77099.
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The Brotherhood of St. Andrew Golf Tournament Rescheduled
Due to inclement weather, The Brotherhood of St. Andrew Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Wednesday May, 29th at 9 a.m. at Cypresswood Golf Course
21602 Cypresswood Dirve Spring, TX 77373
. There will two promotions this year: (1) Veterans play FREE, (2) Clergy Trophy—any team that has one clergy will qualify for the Clergy Trophy. Low team score wins.
For more information contact:
Dan Brast
or call: 713 882 5058.
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The tools for contextual ministry, church planting, asset based community development and community organizing all revolve around the techniques that have evolved under the banner of community development. Nuevos Horizontes will explore how church leaders can use such tools for establishing sustainable community relationships, which are at the crux of the missional church becoming stakeholders in any given community. Nuevos Horizontes is designed for clergy, lay leaders and seminarians seeking competency in the dynamics and methodology of community development as a tool for missional outreach. For more information contact:
The Rev. Al Rodriguez
or call 512.695.6696 The conference will take place Monday, July 8-Wednesday, July 10.
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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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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby gave his thoughts on a wide range of issues, including President Trump, Brexit, the Anglican church’s colonial legacy, the efficacy of being a leader of the United Kingdom’s established church, the future of the church, his recent visit to China and his prayer life.
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Director of Youth and Children's Ministry
St. Mark's, Austin
Full-Time Director of Children and Youth Programs
All Saint's, Austin
Full-Time Organist and Choir Director
St. James', the Apostle
Part-Time Volunteer for Harvey Recovery
EDOT, Houston
Find full details on these and more opportunities
here
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