Parish News

St. Thomas Episcopal Church kicked off its first Peace Camp, a program geared toward teaching children about what it means to be a peacemaker in today's world. Read more here
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The Diocese of Texas's World Mission Board would to receive information about your mission work via social media. Please post to your own parish or group pages and use the following hashtags:  #WorldMissionEDOT  and #edot . More detailed guidelines are available  here, or by emailing  Christine Havens , communications assistant.
Diocesan News

Our companion diocese of Costa Rica will elect a new bishop Sunday, July 14. The vacancy comes after the appointment of the Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso as Bishop Assistant of The Episcopal Diocese of Texas. The Diocese supports them in their efforts. Read more here .
This year's Episcopal Night with the Astros will take place Friday, July 13 as the World Series Champs Houston Astros face the Detroit Tigers. Christ Church Cathedral will host a free hotdog cookout from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. More information, here .
#GC79
Complete General Convention  information, including  worship times , different  ways you might attend ,  schedule and topics  for three joint sessions may be found  here .  All will be live streamed and available   here .
A thousand Episcopalians, stood under the scorching sun July 8 in public witness to the actions of the U.S. government in its enforcement of immigration policies that have separated families over the last couple of months and have led to roundups and deportations of migrants. Read More
Maria Teresa Bautista Vargas, Missioner Associate of Houston Canterbury shares her thoughts and favorite moments during General Convention.
You can see more videos of GC79 here and other reflections by Texas Deputies here.
Events and Deadlines
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Does your congregation have an idea for a new ministry that supports community health and development, but you don't know how to get started? Apply to be part of the the Episcopal Health Foundation's Congregational Engagement Holy Currencies Incubation Program. More information here .
Approximately 90 Americans lose their lives each day to gunshot wounds. What can be done? Join The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) and have a discussion about gun safety. Special guest include: Rabbi Joel Mosbacher, Metro IAF & “Do Not Stand Idly By Campaign” co-chair  The discussion will take place Thursday, July 26 at 7 p .m. More information can be found here .
All rising 4th-6th graders are invited to spend the weekend at their Cathedral in downtown Houston. This weekend will introduce our intermediate students to the life-long call of service and worship while learning the value the Church and world place on their unique gifts and talents. Intermediate Urban Mission Experience will take place August, 5 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact: Stephanie Townes.
Icon Writing Workshop at St. Thomas the Apostle
St.Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay will host a week-long Icon Wr i ting Workshop   starting Monday, August 6 taught by Teresa Harrison and Kara Nelson. In this Icon Writing Workshop, participants learn the prayerful practice of painting or "writing" a Byzantine style. Please contact the Rev. Mike Stone for additional information or to register for the workshop :  rector@sttaec.org   or call 281.333.2384.
This  hurricane litany,  composed by the Rev. Lacy Largent, is offered as a resource to parishes for use on August 26 in recognition of the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. Please use as you find helpful to your congregation .
Grab your grass skirts and leis, its tiki time for the whole family at Camp Allen! Our packages include two-night hotel accommodations, six buffet meals, and activities for all ages. Activity options: rock climbing, giant swing, canoeing, Adventure Summit Course, swimming, massages, horseback riding, Discovery Dome theater, Sunday worship service, giant water slide, family movie night, live bird classes, live reptile classes, guided hikes, fishing lessons, hayrides, moon jump, archery, and themed crafts. Register at  campallen.org .
In response to Hurricane Harvey, Texas ESC has partnered up with organizations in Galveston County to aid in recovery, rebuilding and reforming community. We believe that there is immense value in learning about what relief, recovery, and coping look like in the wake of natural disaster. To see which service sites are hiring click  here   or contact  Nick Puccio ,  director of Texas Episcopal Service Corps.
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
Sexton
Christ Church Cathedral, Houston

Director of Generosity
The Church of St. John the Divine

Communications & Development Coordinator
Camp Allen

Part-Time Youth Ministry Leader
St. Paul's/San Pablo, Houston

Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here . 
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