Diocesan News

The Diocesan vision to expand and provide more support to college students continues with the hire of two new campus missioners in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. 




Join us Friday, July 19 as the Houston Astros face the Texas Ranger. Arrive early and enjoy a free pre-game cookout at Christ Church Cathedral.



Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry requests your support for Christians in the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East by designating the Good Friday Offering at your church for those who "keep the faith in the very land Jesus called home." Please send your offering to the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, marked " Good Friday Offering " and your gift will become part of the support. More here .
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Learn about the issues of ecological justice, creation care and how a community can employ Earth honoring practices into our everyday lives with Dr. Melanie Harris, professor of Religion and Ethics at Texas Christian University. The event is sponsored by Seminary of the Southwest and it will take place Friday, April 5-6. Cost is $25; free for Seminarians and youth. Register here .
St. Francis Episcopal Church welcomes all who wish to attend a Forgiveness Workshop led by the Rev. Stuart A. Bates on Saturday, April 13 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 .
Whether you’re a band-worship leader, an organist, a member of a contemporary music team, a singer, a rector, one-person-worship leader, or anywhere in the middle, this conference is for you. This conference is meant to share a mutual-respecting, cross-denominational and genre-inclusive experience of energizing and engaging communal-music leadership. The Musician’s Conference at   Kanuga   is a time for Church musicians to gather in the spirit of collegial awesomeness. The conference will take place April 23-36. More information can be found here .
A Youth Encounter Spirit (Y.E.S.) weekend brings together 6th-8th-grade youth of the Diocese of Texas to focus on "who Christ is" while forming a Christian community. Y.E.S. helps foster a clearer appreciation of self, richer relationships with others, and a deeper experience with Jesus. The weekend is designed to provide an atmosphere of openness where participants can ask questions and have the freedom to explore answers without fear of judgment along with fun, music and games. The last Y.E.S. of the 2018-2019 school year is April 26-28. Register at epicenter.org/yes . For more information, contact Stephanie Townes or call 713.353.2138
A Happening is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school students that gives those who attend the desire to understand and serve God through his Church. The Happening weekend provides a method through which a high school student's spirituality may be developed, nourished, lived, and shared in fellowship with Christians through thought-provoking and challenging talks given by members of the youth staff and clergy. Talks are followed by questions and discussion in small groups, and surprises are interspersed throughout the weekend. Registration closes April 15, 2019. More information can be found here . For more information, contact Stephanie Townes or call 713.353.2138
This one night family retreat is full of piney Woods, starry skies, and wilderness fun! Packages include equipment for tent setup, outdoor cooking skills for three classic campout meals, outdoor living skills 
workshop, guided hiking, kayaking, and a nostalgic campfire with skits and s'mores. This event will take place April 26-27. More information can be found here . Register 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
Receptionist
EDOT, Houston

Full-Time Staff Accountant
The Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI)

Summer Interns
Cathedral Urban Service Experience (CUSE)

Executive to the Bishop Suffragan
EDOT, Austin

Find full details on these and more opportunities here . 
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