The Rothko Chapel presented a contemplative practice on the topic of "Justice," led by Rev. Francene Young of St. Luke the Evangelist, Houston. Young led participants in reflections on passages related to the theme of justice from three different interpretations of the Bible.
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The minister was in a meeting when a secretary interrupted to tell him the vice president of the United States was on the phone. “Claude,” the vice president said, “I’ve got a favor to ask.”
Read more
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Council Registration
Open
In addition to registering delegates, each church is required to provide the following by no later than February 1, 2019:
Clergy Spouse Registration
Open
Lodging at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel Full
Find alternate hotels in The Woodlands
here
Volunteers Registration Open
Encourage your parishioners to participate in the life of the Church by volunteering at 170th 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.
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Events and Deadlines
Please post the following in your E-Newsletter
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We are seeking the perfect ministry photograph to use on the cover our the diocesan annual magazine. If you have something you think might work, please send to LaShane Eaglin at
leaglin@epicenter.org
by Thursday.
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Help a Hurricane Harvey-Affected Family
return home for the holidays by sponsoring a gift at
Home for the Holidays
. Thousands of highly vulnerable families have still not recovered from the storm. Your sponsorship of a much-needed item for a neighbor in need directly expands our diocesan hurricane recovery outreach program.
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Join Bishop Hector Monterroso in the installation of the Rev. Stephen F. Whaley on Thursday, December 13 at 6:30-9 p.m. at St. Peter's, Brenham. Contact
Amy Scharmm
for more information 979.836.7248. Download event to your calendar
here
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Registration for EfM mentor training in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas is now open at this
link
. Please use only a laptop or desktop computer to register. The formation topic will be Group Life Training. For more information on this topic go
here
. Training is at Camp Allen, lodging and meals are included in the $300 cost. After February 1 cost will be $325. Contact
Lucy Wagner
with questions.
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Lord of the Streets (LOTS) invites you to their resumption of their “Boxing Day” service, Wednesday, December 26, at 10:30 a.m. at The Red Lion Pub at 2316 S. Shepherd Dr. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring donations of laundered, gently worn or new coats/jackets (heavy & medium), sweatshirts (heavy & medium), blue jeans (men’s & women’s), comfortable walking shoes, new socks & new underwear, belts (even up to XXXL), blankets, backpacks, or bring generous financial gifts (for non-clothing items)
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all to further help rebuild the lives of the homeless and formerly homeless. Contact the
Rev. Steven M. Capper
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or more information.
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The annual midwinter retreat is designed to give diocesan high school students a chance to take a break and draw nearer to God for a weekend of relaxation, fun and worship. This year's theme is
Made in the Image of God.
Students will explore and celebrate the diversity of all God's people. Student registration is
here
and staff registration is
here
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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
January 1, 2019.
If you have questions or would like more information, please email Mary Karcher at
mkarcher@epicenter.org
. Apply
here
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Young adults (21-32 years old) are invited to apply to serve as a member of the 2019-2020 Episcopal Service Corps. Episcopal Service Corps is a nationwide network of locally organized and incorporated programs designed to provide young adults with an opportunity to serve others, promote justice and live simply in intentional communities focused on providing participants tools and resources to deepen their spiritual awareness and discern vocation. The deadline is January 15, 2019. Read more about ESC
here
. The 2019-2020 application can be found
here
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Anyone in college or college-aged is invited to the Texas Episcopal College Retreat for 2019. The cost for the weekend is $25. Expect fun activities, small group times, worship, game nights, deep conversations, new friends and lots more! You can expect to hear the Gospel, learn new things, experience different styles of worship, and have an experience unlike any other. For more information, contac
t
the Rev. Keith Pozzuto
or call 412.559.6866.
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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
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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 Director of Music
Holy Comforter, Spring
Minister to Youth and Families
St. Thomas, Nassau Bay
Director of Children's Ministries
St. Alban's, Waco
Find full details on these and more employment opportunities
here
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