"As a young adult, I yearn for a Church where all young adults experience unforgettable moments in ministries that are their own in some way," said Maria Bautista Vargas, missioner associate for Houston Canterbury.
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Jack Karn, regional director of Jerusalem Peacebuilders spent a weekend in prison with the Jubilee Prison Ministry. Find out what he learned from this experience and how his relationship with God was transformed.
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Looking for a church? To find the nearest Episcopal church or school, visit:
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“The Way of Jesus is the Way of Love. And the Way of Love can change the world,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says in his
new podcast
,
The Way of Love: with Bishop Michael Curry, which launched on Pentecost. These weekly conversations, featuring Bishop Curry, along with podcast hosts Kyle Oliver and Sandy Milien, explore living a life committed to living the way of God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial and redemptive love. Listen to the first episode
here.
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St. David’s Episcopal Church will host a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) presentation by the Austin Police Department on Friday, June 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. This is a free, informational presentation on violence in public places. It will cover preventive preparation and response.
St. David’s is located at 301 East 8th St.
in downtown Austin.
Free parking
is available in the
St. David’s garage on Trinity St
. (parking vouchers will be validated at the front desk in the lobby)
. If you plan to
attend, p
lease
RSVP
to ensure ample seating.
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Are you currently working on or interested in mental health initiatives for your community? The Episcopal Health Foundation is bringing together clergy, lay leaders and community partners to explore how congregations can address and support mental health needs in their communities. This is a free summit taking place Saturday, June 22 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Bellaire Blvd. For more information and to register, click
here.
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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 will wear white stoles. All are 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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You may be called to work on the transformation of your own soul to see where God leads you. Perhaps you are called to be a companion to another on his or her spiritual path. FIND – School for Spiritual Direction and Formation can help you along your journey. Applications will be received through June 30. For more information and an application form, click
here, or
contact
Kathleen Phillips (via email) or by calling
979.324.4302.
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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.
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The inaugural gala to support the Texas Pauli Murray Scholarship will take place Saturday, September 28 at the
Doubletree in Austin
. Proceeds from the gala will fund a scholarship that will allow African American students and other students of color to earn a Master's of Divinity degree at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, without incurring debt related to living expenses. Named for Pauli Murray, a civil rights activist and the first African American woman ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church, this scholarship seeks to equip African American leaders, and other leaders of color, for the next chapter of the church’s life.
Created by a partnership between the seminary and local congregations, this scholarship will be awarded to one student per class, allowing three students to be enrolled simultaneously. Join this multi-parish effort by donating to the scholarship, or get a gala ticket at
welcometableaustin.org
, a nonprofit associated with St. James’ Austin. Please contact
jim@stjamesaustin.org
, for more details about giving a gift to support this important work.
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National & International News
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If you’re trying to differentiate
First Nations Kitchen
from other Episcopal feeding ministries, look no further than the menu.
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Finnish and Welsh young people will be at the heart of a new partnership between their country’s church leaders, officially sanctioned this week. A group of young people from north-east- and Mid-Wales will be travelling to Finland this month to join a young leaders’ program.
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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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Part-Time Assistant for Latino Ministry
Christ Church Cathedral, Houston
Full-Time Administrative Assistant
Trinity, Houston
Director of Food Services and Chef
St. Martin's, Houston
Parish Administrator
St. David's, Austin
Find full details on these and more opportunities
here
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