News and Events from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas
A Message from the
Presiding Bishop
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Easter Message
“Our work goes on. Our labor for love continues ... We will not cease, and we will not give up until this world reflects less our nightmare and more God's dream where there's plenty good room for all God's children. Hallelujah anyhow.”
Watch the video and find the full transcript here.
Serving Communities
Donations to Help Hungry Stack up Inside Christ Church, Temple
Becky Sparks isn’t an architect, but the deacon at Christ Church is building a wall with the support of her congregation.Their construction supplies? Boxes of macaroni and cheese.
Five students represented Calvary Episcopal School at the Texas-NASP State Archery Tournament. Two students placed in the competition. Congratulations!
Seminary of the Southwest Announces 2021-22 Crump Visiting Professor and Black Religious Scholars Group Scholar-in-Residence
The Rev. Dr. Brandon Thomas Crowley will serve in this position created by the partnership between Seminary of the Southwest and the Black Religious Scholars Group.
4/12: Harvey Lecture 2021 with The Rev. Carissa Baldwin-McGinnis
This year’s Harvey Lecture at the Seminary of the Southwest, “Jesus Speaks: The Call to Prophetic Preaching,” will be given by The Rev. Carissa Baldwin-McGinnis, Class of 2007.
St. John the Divine GO Ministry will present a series on homelessness in Houston and Harris County on Wednesday evenings, April 14 – 28 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Learn best practices for theological formation, adult education, and preaching to keep the conversation on generosity going year-round. This event will take place Saturday, April 24th from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find the latest updates about COVID-19 vaccination hub providers through the Texas Department of State Health Services here.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Faith-Based Program
The faith community has a long history of helping those in need. DFPS wants to partner with all faith communities in Texas to help vulnerable children,adults, and families. There are many ways to help; visit their website for more information.
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