A new ministry in the Diocese of Texas: A cohort of coaches, has been introduced to train leaders to be coaches to clergy, vestries and congregations. More details can be found at:
epicenter.org/coaching
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Bishops of all six Episcopal dioceses in Texas issue a joint statement decrying the inhumane conditions at our country’s borders. They call on state and national leaders to take action.
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The Rev. Canon Joseph M.C. Chambers, canon to the ordinary of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri has been named the new Chief of Staff for the Diocese of Texas.
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Holy Spirit, Waco
is building one of the city’s first inclusive playgrounds, and the space is slated to be open to the public before the end of summer.
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"Happening" is more that just a youth-lead movement that meets up at Camp Allen. It is a holy encounter with Jesus Christ.
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Looking for a church? To find the nearest Episcopal church or school, visit:
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Be part of ABC's Good Morning America live audience tomorrow, Wednesday, July 10 at
Discovery Green Park. This a free, non ticketed event and an opportunity to bring awareness to the Diocese of Texas.
Audience should arrive at 5 a.m., CTD. Make sure to enter at the Brown Promenade, located at the Avenida of the Americas, directly across from the convention center at Discovery Green Park. Please click on the link for the
formal online sing-up. Use the promo code:
HOUSTON. As long as someone in your group has a ticket, everyone in your party can enter together.
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Want to help provide basic necessities for asylum seekers at the border? Congregations in the Diocese of Texas are coordinating with the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, TX in an attempt to provide some of the needs of the 400-600 asylum seekers that arrive per day. They are in need of clothing, toiletries and baby supplies.
If you or your congregation would like to help, please review the
attached letter and list and follow the
specific instructions. Please note that they will
not accept anything other that what is on the list or any unpacked items. The donated items must be delivered on Saturday, July 20 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to
Trinity, Midtown, the loading site will be at the St. Francis entrance. If you cannot deliver to Trinity, Midtown on July 20, please consider a direct donation from the
link found in the attached letter. For more questions, contact
Alyssa Stebbing.
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Do you currently mentor an active seminar group and would like more training? Register to the Eduation for Ministry Mentor Training taking place July 12-14 at
Camp Allen. Check-in will start at 2 p.m. on Friday. Training will continue through 3 p.m. on Sunday. Participant must be present for all 18 hours of training. Registration can be done online. More information can be found
here. Please contact
Lucy Wagner for any questions.
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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.
More here
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With the objective of bringing together Episcopal youth groups and adults from throughout the diocese and the country who want to help with Harvey relief efforts in the summer of 2019, Episcopal Strong will be serving multiple areas around Houston devastated by the flooding from Hurricane Harvey. Relief projects will include home repair and/or service projects in the affected areas. For more information, contact
Suzy Spencer
or call 713.517.8797. Episcopal Strong will take place Sunday, July 21- Saturday, July 27.
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St. James' Community Health Fair
Want a free health screening?
St. James', Houston invites you and your family to their Community Health Fair Saturday, August 3 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
There will also be free physicals to the first 50 students. Other free health screenings include: blood pressure, hearing, vision, mental wellness, cholesterol, dental, diabetes, immunizations and more. For more information, please call 713.526.9571.
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National & International News
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The first day of June was a historic, if somewhat distracting, day in the life of The Episcopal Church.
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St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Detroit with only 30 active members are committed in becoming a "social justice church."
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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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Texas Development Director
The Center for Youth Ministry
Head of School
Calvary Episcopal Preparatory, Richmond
Part-Time Social Media Manager
Christ Church Cathedral, Houston
Controller
St. David's, Austin
Find full details on these and more opportunities
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