Bishop Doyle Selected to Serve on
Mayor Turner’s Task Force on Policing Reform
Bishop Doyle is forwarding his commitment to racial and social justice. He was recently selected to serve on Mayor Sylvester Turner’s 45-member Task Force on Policing Reform.
Determined to make a difference, he is also working with other influential faith leaders on a Summit on Policing.
Along with the Greater Houston Partnership and other faith and civic leaders, Bishop Doyle is taking a close look at our city’s needs in its most underserved areas. This group, too, is looking at the complex conversations taking place around policing and other available resources within our city.
Last week, along with other leaders in the faith community, Bishop Doyle participated in a town hall style conversation with Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo. Watch the video below.
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Bitter Fruit
by Kathy H. Culmer, D. Min.
"Nestled away on 1,100 forested acres in Navasota, Texas, Camp Allen began on 10 acres of land gifted by Rosa Lum Allen in 1921. Development began at Trinity Bay, near Galveston, to make the site ideal for hosting not just campers, but anyone for retreats, conferences, and meetings," says Kathy H. Culmer, D.Min, our contributing writer.
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Texas Pauli Murray Scholarship Recipients Announced
Seminary of the Southwest and the Texas Pauli Murray Scholarship Committee have announced the inaugural recipients of the Texas Pauli Murray Scholarship: Ryan Hawthorne and Maria Victoria Umana.
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Want to Start a Missional Community?
Join us for Cultivate! Cultivate offers training for those starting missional ministries. Whether that be a missional community, campus mission or church plant, Cultivate offers the practices clergy and lay-leaders need to start Christian communities with those who would not otherwise find themselves in a traditional Episcopal congregation.
Click here
for registration and details.
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For more information about Missional Communities, contact
Jason Evans.
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Episcopal Churches work with TMO to Keep Families in their Homes During the Pandemic
Over the past months, 11 Houston area Episcopal churches, their clergy and leaders testified at public hearings at Houston City Hall and Harris County Commissioners Courts about the need for rent, utility and food assistance for low-income families. So far, this work has resulted in $53 Million for families.
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Deacons' Ordination Rescheduled
Christ Church Cathedral, Houston:
Saturday, August 1 at 1 p.m.
The candidates for ordination are:
Jeffrey John Bohanski, Jacob Paul Breeze, Clint Edward Brown, Judy Beth Harris, Vicki W. Knipp, Luz Cabrera Montes, Lissie Rhoton, Marcia Sadberry, John Vancamp and Christopher Anders Weis.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the service will not be open to the public, but can be viewed and livestreamed
here on the day and time of ordination.
Deacons' Ordination Offering
If you would like to donate to the Deacons' Ordination Offering/Discretionary Fund, you can do so
here. You can also text the amount you wish to give to 713.322.4885 and it will provide the same link to make a donation.
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Get Prepared for Hurricane Season
- Families should also prepare, and these tools are helpful in any kind of disaster.
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Texas COVID-19 Test Collection Sites
Public screening and antibody collection sites are available statewide, in‑person and at drive‑thru locations. Check your location’s hours and referral requirements before your visit.
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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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Looking for a church or school? To find the nearest
Episcopal church or school, visit:
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It's Not Too Late to Hop On Board!
You can still register to Episcopal Strong 2020.
Episcopal Strong is creating an at-home mission trip you can adapt to your group or individual needs.
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Labor Day Family Camp, September 4-6, 2020
Shake, rattle
, and roll on over to the piney woods of Navasota for this fun-filled sock hop-themed family retreat. Packed with activities for all ages, this all-inclusive weekend is the perfect summer finale!
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Applications Open for
Mosaic in Action's AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Mosaic in Action seeks to improve the lives of Brazoria County residents by working towards safe, sanitary and secure homes for all.
Applications are now open for year-long opportunities to serve as an AmeriCorps volunteer with Mosaic in Action.
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Art Auction to Raise Funds for Pandemic
St. Cyprians, Lufkin, is holding a silent auction to help victims of COVID-19. Artist, Janelle McCall donated one of her pieces to assist with this mission.
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Focus – Take a Closer Look
, a Virtual Vacation
Bible School Happening July 27-30
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In a collaborative effort, Christ Church Cathedral, St. John the Divine and St. Martin's, have teamed up to bring VBS to anyone who needs a time of virtual fun, fellowship and faith. Join them!
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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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ESL Administrator Assistant
St. John the Divine, Houston
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Communications Manager
Calvary, Bastrop
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