The Mission Amplification team is conducting a survey on youth and young adult formation in congregations. We’re hoping to learn from you regarding what works, what doesn’t and how we can provide the most suitable resources. Visit:
epicenter.org/formation-survey-2019/
to help with this effort.
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The Rev. Charles Graves IV has accepted Bishop Doyle’s invitation to become the new Canterbury Campus Missioner in Houston, the Diocese of Texas announced April 30, 2019.
Read here.
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With many others around the world, the Episcopal Diocese of Texas mourns the deaths of those six persons killed in the plane crash outside of Kerrville.
Read full statement here.
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With a comb, a pair of scissors, and commitment to love and serve, Barbara Goodson and her team offer a modern-day type of foot washing to thousands of the homeless and dying, those just out of prison and others moving through recovery.
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Waco residents are benefiting from free gardening classes at the Community Gathering Space, a shared green space on Colcord Avenue developed by the Family Health Center.
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Looking for a church? To find the nearest Episcopal church or school, visit:
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The
Diocesan Music Camp
will take place June 16-22. This week-long residential camp equips young musicians for ministry.
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We are accepting application for grants through Friday, May 3 for review at our spring board meeting. The vision of ESF is to promote the dignity of seniors across the Diocese of Texas and uphold them through their having reasonable access to faith formation, advocacy, education, health, and community life, regardless of their financial resources.
Check out our application
and see if there is a ministry in your community that would benefit from a grant from ESF.
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Michael Brady, William Bullard, James Enelow, James Harrington, Melva Love, Rhonda Rogers, Elizabeth Woodson, Hannah Pommersheim, Minerva Skeith and Cameron Spoor will be ordained deacons at 10:00 a.m. on June 22 at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002. A reception will follow in Reynolds Hall. Clergy wear white stoles. Everyone interested is 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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Donate to a Church Plant
This year at Diocesan Council, church plants and those congregations that support them were joyfully celebrated. Church planting is a work that all congregations can support in both small and large ways. The Mission Amplification team is requesting the donation of liturgical items (i.e. vessels, vestments, etc.) for future church plants. If your congregation has items no longer being used, please send them to the Houston diocesan office to the attention of
Jason Evans
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Easter Pew Sheet
The Easter Season continues with the celebration of the Resurrection for fifty days until the Day of Pentecost. During this season we invite you to explore these practices for a Jesus-Centered life. Please feel free to print and put into your Sunday order of worship, or include in your parish newsletters.
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Join Christ Church Cathedral in Following in the Footsteps of St. Dominic 2020
Would you like to be in the footsteps of St. Dominic featuring the Oberammergau Passion Play? Join Christ Church Cathedral in their ten-day pilgrimage around Europe June 5-15.
Click here
for pricing and to view the itinerary. For more information, contact
Susan Linstrom
or call 281.794.6964
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Attention all congregational leaders, Episcopal Health Foundation invites you with the opportunity to gain skills and learn more about the resources and support EHF can offer congregations. The upcoming In Common will take place at St. James', Houston May10-11. More information can be found
here
. Register
here
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Grab your rods and reels for this weekend co-ed fishing retreat. All levels and abilities are invited to attend sessions on fly fishing. The per person rate includes two-night hotel accommodations, six buffet meals, and lake access for fishing.
This event will take place May 17-19. More information can be found
here
. Register
here
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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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National & International News
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The Episcopal Church is gearing up for a two-day event in Latin America for teenagers and young adults who are leaders in their Episcopal faith communities, with a deliberate focus on young people from the church’s Province IX.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Seeks a Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator for Harvey Recovery
The Harvey Recovery mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas is to leverage the gifts of our congregations to enable recovery of the homes and lives of the elderly, disabled and impoverished people affected by the storm in our region. Under the direction of the Director of Hurricane Recovery, the Volunteer Coordinator will provide mission support to recruit volunteers for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas to serve on Hurricane Harvey recovery projects. Interested volunteers are to be matched to Harvey Recovery projects based on skills and availability
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More information on this position can be found
here
. Please email resume and cover letter to
zturnbull@epicenter.org.
Full-Time Organist & Choir Director
St. James' the Apostle, Conroe
Youth Minister
Christ Church Cathedral
Receptionist
EDOT, Houston
Find full details on these and more opportunities
here
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