Proyecto Santiago Empowers Austin Immigrants
Proyecto Santiago, a missional community of St. James', Austin, held an immigration workshop where they assisted nine families prepare a power of attorney letter.


For more information about Missional Communities, contact Jason Evans , missioner for missional communities.
New Church Plant Coming
to Waco

The Rt. Rev. Héctor Monterroso led a special liturgy to commission the founder of a church: the Rev. Oscar Huerta-García, who is planting a new Hispanic congregation in Waco.


For more information about Church Planting, contact Jason Evans , missioner for missional communities.
Houston Canterbury, More than Just a Place of Worship
Houston Canterbury serves several colleges in Harris County that total over 160,000 enrolled students. Students from a variety of campuses come together on Sunday nights to worship at St. Luke the Evangelist, Houston.


For more information about College Ministries, contact Jason Evans , missioner for missional communities.
Spiritual Care Team Connects with Folks in East Texas
EDOT's Spiritual Care Team traveled to Beaumont, Winnie and Fannett to deliver prayers and Thanksgiving meals to residents impacted by Harvey and Imelda.

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).
Calling All Former and New Volunteers
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 .
Exhibitor Registration Now Open
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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Upcoming Events & Announcements
Christ in the Carols Advent Retreat 2019

This retreat promises powerful moments of timely encouragement, as well as space for personal reflection and prayer during this joyful, often busy, Advent season. This event will take place  December 6-8  at Camp Allen.

Financial Boot Camp Training in Spanish

The Episcopal Church Foundation is hosting an intensive financial training for Spanish speakers. This event will take place Friday, December 6-7 at Camp Allen. Email Sandra T. Montes or call 281.889.8531 for more information.

College Retreat 2020

The Texas Episcopal College Retreat for 2020 will take place at Camp Allen. The cost for the weekend is $25.

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.” 

The Best of Roundtable 2020

Join   St. Aidan's, Cypress , for innovative lessons and a chance to engage in conversation with other Episcopal leaders about evangelism. This event will take place,  Saturday, February 29 .

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 .

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.
Employment
Area Missioners
EDOT, Houston

Organist/Choir Director
Ascension, Houston

Assistant to the Chief of Staff
EDOT, Houston
Children's Liturgical Host
Holy Family, East Houston

Family Minister
St. Michael's, Austin

Curriculum Coordinator
Grace Episcopal School, Houston