Parish News

Churches are perfectly positioned to involve their members and the communities they serve in the political process by promoting awareness of the issues, registering and encouraging people to vote, and inviting local candidates to address community members. Read more here .

Bishop Doyle ignites discussion at Priest's Pint, a faith and theology-based series that take place every Thursday at a brewery in Salado. Read more here.
Diocesan News

Following an extensive, nationwide search, the Rev. Beth Fain has been named Missioner for Congregational Vitality for the Diocese of Texas. 
Fain, rector of St. Mary’s, Cypress since 1997, will begin the new position in February 2019. Read more here .
Council Deadlines Coming Up
Deadline for nominations is November 10, 2018.  The Rev. Hannah Atkins , chair.
Deadline for resolutions is November 15, 2018.  The Rev. Jimmy Grace , chair
Deadline for amendments/changes to Constitution and Canons is November 15, 2018.  Maria Boyce, chair. 

Volunteers Needed
Encourage your parishioners to participate in the life of the Church by volunteering at 170 th  Diocesan Council, in The Woodlands, February 21-23, 2019 at the Woodlands Marriott Convention Center. Possible areas in which to help are: checkin, worship, workshops, exhibits, celebration events and business, of course. Please save the dates and encourage your friends to volunteer as well. A link to register as a volunteer will be added to the  Council  web page in the near future. 

All Council information is available and will continue to be updated at  www.epicenter.org/council.
Events and Deadlines
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Please join St. Philip's, Palestine at the celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Justin Briggle, Ph.D. on Thursday, November 1 at 6:30-8 p.m. Download this event to your calendar .
“Vocatio” Challenges Traditional Assumptions
Bishop Andy Doyle's New Book Now Available
Bishop Andy Doyle envisions a church whose mission is not defined by economic or worldly boundaries, and a gospel that grows wherever people respond to God’s grace in their lives. The Episcopal Church, along with all denominational churches, must breakout of old training models and traditions of ordination in this new age of mission. Bishop Doyle challenges readers to reconsider assumptions about vocations and new possibilities for the future. Purchase “Vocatio”  here .
YogaMass at Parliament of World Religions
The co-creators of YogaMass, the Rev. Gena Davis and the Rev. Dr. John Graham, will celebrate YogaMass with a wider faith community at the 2018 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Toronto on November 4. The Parliament will hold a week-long conference to promote a just, peacefull and sustainable world. Davis developed the YogaMass while rector of Grace, Houston and describes it as a “deeply transformational experience that integrates the mind/body complex with the spiritual life and faith.” The practice is currently held monthly at St. Andrew’s and St. Paul’s/San Pablo in Houston and at the Institute for Spirituality and Health a the Texas Medical Center. For more information, email  Davis  or visit yogamass.com .
St. Francis welcomes all who wish to attend a  forgiveness workshop  led by the Rev. Stuart A. Bates on Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Consider who you need to forgive and work through a process of learning to release others and yourself. Please RSVP to Amy Homer at  ahomer@sfch.org  or call her at 713.782.1270 if you plan to attend. Forgiving Others will meet in the Hogan Board Room at St. Francis, 345 Piney Point Rd., Houston, TX 77024. “We offer this twice a year because the response has been so positive,” Bates said. “We are happy to open it up to the broader Greater Houston area.” 
Holiday in the Pines December 14-16
Enjoy a rustic, classic Christmas at Camp Allen's Holiday in the Pines family weekend.  Two nights of lodging, six delicious meals and activities for all. Activity include: blown snow, sledding, rock climbing, giant swing, boating, Adventure Summit Course, swimming, massages, horseback riding, Discovery Dome theatre, Sunday worship, campfire with s'mores, ladies’ tea, photos with Santa, family movie night, live bird and reptile classes, guided hikes, fishing lessons, hayrides, moon jump, archery, holiday-themed crafts and more. Register at  Campallen.org or call 936.825.7175 for more information . 
St. Cyprian’s, Lufkin will host a five-day icon writing   workshop February 11-15, 2019 with master instructor and author  Mary Jane Miller . Cost is $490 and includes supplies and lunches. Deadline to register is December 15, 2018. Formore information, email:  ljmc@consolidated.net .
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas Formation Office is excited to once again offer the EDOT Youth Pilgrimage to England this summer to 12 th grade students graduating in the Spring of 2019. The pilgrimage will take place on August 3-11, 2019.  The EDOT Youth Pilgrimage will include several visits to both religious and historical sites in towns such as Canterbury, London and Cambridge. This is a wonderful time to explore the Anglican heritage of the church and dive deeper into your personal faith journey.  The application is due  December 1, 2018. If you have questions or would like more information, please email Mary Karcher at  mkarcher@epicenter.org . Apply 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
Congregational Officer
Episcopal Health Foundation

Technical Assistant
EDOT

Part-Time Parish Office Administrator
Emmanuel, Houston

Find full details on these and more employment opportunities here . 
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