Houston Rent Assistance Information
Applications can be submitted beginning tomorrow, May 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Find out how you can prepare.
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Texas Launches SNAP Online Grocery Purchases Pilot
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced the launch of a statewide pilot program allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to purchase groceries online.
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COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
Free Help is Available 24/7. Speak with a mental health professional for help dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief or worries.
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St. John The Baptist,
Tyler, Texas 1892
"Author, intellect and activist, W. E. B. DuBois, said 'Although the Episcopal Church was the first American Church to receive Negro members, the growth of that membership has been small
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says Kathy H. Culmer, Ph.D., our contributing writer.
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A Helping Hand Amid the Pandemic
Despite the COVID-19 challenges, 1960 Hope Center, a missional community of St. Dunstan's, Houston, continues to serve lunch and deliver mail to the homeless community.
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For more information about Missional Communities, contact
Jason Evans
, missioner for missional communities.
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Feeding Camp Allen Staff
Camp Allen and St. Isidore's, Spring, teamed up to distribute bulk goods and comfort to all of 61 Camp Allen hourly staffers through their Grace Fund. This is their fourth food distribution.
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For more information about Church Planting, contact
Jason Evans
, missioner for missional communities.
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Church Donates Masks to
Local Organizations
St. Mark’s, Richmond, was pleased to make a very large donation of facial masks to several needy organizations.
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In Other News Time to Celebrate
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Kellaura Johnson Named New Transition Minister
The Rev. Kellaura Johnson has been named Diocesan Transition Minister for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, the Bishop's office announced.
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Houston: A Church with Experiences that Wholly Reflect its Name
Emmanuel means God is with us. This is a story of faithfulness through challenges and disappointments, outweighed only by perseverance and cohesiveness. Nearly rivaling any tragedy, it concludes with a joyful outcome.
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Couple Marries in Livestreamed Ceremony
Luis Rivas, student minister at St. Michael’s, Austin, and his fiancée, Marie Chatfield got married in a ceremony that followed appropriate social distancing procedures. It was also livestreamed via Facebook Live and on the church’s website.
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Student Builds Weather Station for Campus
“I have a need to make something useful,” said Kaysi Gutierrez, a 12th grade boarding student who created a working weather station from scratch for campus.
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Looking for a church or school? To find the nearest
Episcopal church or school, visit:
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Nuevo Amanecer Bilingual Conference Goes Digital
Plenary speakers include the Most. Rev. Michael Curry. The conference will take place May 13-14.
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Discovery Retreat May 2020, Canceled
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The eFormation Online Conference, June 3
Save the date for the
eFormation online
conference through Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. The conference features two speakers from our Diocese: the Rev. David Peters, St. Joan of Arc Church Plant and Ellie Singer, our S
ocial Media and Multimedia Specialist
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Oasis: Young Adult and Campus Ministries
Leadership Conference 2020
The virtual conference will be held
June 23-26
. Designed for Episcopal leaders in ministry with young adults (ages 18-30) on and off college campuses.
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Thy Kingdom Come,
Worldwide Prayer Starts May 21
Episcopalians are invited to join with other Anglicans in prayer from
May 21- May 31
.
Thy Kingdom Come
is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.
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Ministry has looked a little different over the last few weeks. What are you celebrating? What new practices are worth keeping? Where can you go deeper? Members of your Diocesan team and guests will be reflecting on what we’re learning during this unique season of ministry for a 30 minute lunch and learn each Tuesday of Eastertide on
Facebook Live
. See you online or go to
the virtual hub
for more details and
more reflection questions
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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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