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Serving Beyond the Walls of the Church
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Members of Christ Church, Nacogdoches gather regularly for Bible, study, worship and service at Independence Manor, serving adults with physical limitations.
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For more information about Missional Communities, contact
Jason Evans
, missioner for missional communities.
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Holy Family, Houston Committed to Inclusion
Located just East of Downtown, Holy Family, Houston, formed in 2019, offers a space for young adults who identify themselves with the visual arts.
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For more information about Church Planting, contact
Jason Evans
, missioner for missional communities.
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Campus Missioner Highlight
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"What I love about my community is the diversity of our students on every level - we represent so much of the present and future of the Church,"
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The Rev. Charles Graves IV, campus missioner of Houston Canterbury
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For more information about College Ministries, contact
Jason Evans
, missioner for missional communities.
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How The Beacon is Helping Houston's Homeless, By the Numbers
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The rate of homelessness has been reduced by 51% in the Houston area since 2011, thanks to volunteers and those employed at The Beacon.
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The Presiding Officer’s Advisory Council on Becoming Community has awarded the Brazos Valley Common Good Program at
St. Andrew’s (Bryan)
and The One Human Race Initiative at
St. James’ (Austin
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with a grant of $10,000 and $6,000, respectively, to further catalyze the Episcopal Church’s work on racial healing, reconciliation and justice.
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COUNCIL IS EARLY NEXT YEAR-
DEADLINES ARE FAST APPROACHING!
To all clergy in charge of congregations, make your plans now. Parochial reports and certification forms of your delegates are due by
January 21, 2020 (new date to accommodate the MLK Holiday).
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To help make Council 2020 a success, a variety of duties and times are available. Visit
epicenter.org/council
for details and to sign-up online. If you have questions, please feel free to email
Susan Duif
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Exhibitor Registration Open
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Exhibiting is a great way to introduce people to your work, products or services and meet members from around the diocese.
We have lowered the prices on booths. Please follow this
link
to find out more about registering as an exhibitor.
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Looking for a church? To find the nearest
Episcopal church or school, visit:
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Upcoming Events & Announcements
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Lord of the Streets Boxing Day
Join LOTS for a diocesan Holiday Tradition
Thursday, December 26
at 10 a.m. The worship and "Giving Good" celebration will take place at
Pitch 25
. Please bring a financial donation, or warm clothing items
(sweatshirts, jackets, hats, scarves), or shoes that are either new or in very good condition-or both.
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Advent Midday Concerts
Enjoy a free 30-minute concert Thursday, December 12 and 19, both at noon at
St. David's (Austin
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. The concerts are comprised of the community and St. David's musicians. Lunch will be available afterward at Café Divine.
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Harvey Documentary Highlights Diocesan Recovery Work
"100 Boats: A Hurricane Harvey Documentary" is a story of resilience of the human spirit, the power of unity, and then courage, it takes to help others without expecting anything in return. The movie premieres
Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Landmark River Oaks Theater.
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Midwinter Retreat Dec. 26-28 at Camp Allen
Midwinter is a great opportunity for high school students to find fellowship during the holidays. This year's retreat centers around the idea of love and how “Love Never Fails".
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College Retreat 2020
The Texas Episcopal College Retreat for 2020 will take place at Camp Allen. The cost for the weekend is $25.
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Soul by Southwest
2020: Call for Submissions
Would you like to submit poetry, short fiction, essays, photographs, and other works of visual arts for a chance to be featured in the
Soul by Southwest
, the literary and visual arts journal of the Seminary of the Southwest? The theme this year is: "Rupture and Repair." Submissions will be accepted through
Friday, January 31, 2020
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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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Family Ministry Coordinator
St. Matthew's, Austin
Executive Assistant to the Associate Rector
St. John the Divine, Houston
Member Service Coordinator
St. Dunstan's, Houston
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Organist/Choir Director
Ascension, Houston
Area Missioners
EDOT, Houston
Children's Liturgical Hosts
Holy Family, Houston
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