Join our Bishops at 7pm Tonight for Inauguration Eve Prayer Service; Others begin at 5:30 this Evening

An Evening Prayer on the Eve of Inauguration Day

On Tuesday evening (January 19) at 7 p.m., on the eve of the Presidential Inauguration, our four bishops will host a diocesan-wide Evening Prayer service. Please join them for prayers for peace at this Zoom webinar link. (Passcode 986000).

If you are unable to attend, we ask you to pray for peace and healing throughout the world, and guidance for the nation's newly elected leaders.

A downloadable PDF worship booklet will available in English and Spanish once in the webinar.

Episcopal Diocese of Texas

5:30 p.m. Inauguration Eve Services

Christ Church Cathedral at 5:30 p.m.: The Cathedral will livestream an Inauguration Eve Prayer Service on the Cathedral's website, Vimeo, and Facebook Live. The Cathedral's website is http://www.christchurchcathedral.org.

St.Alban's, Waco at 5:30 p.m.: Join the St. Alban's community for Prayers for the Nation at the following URL:

https://www.stalbanswaco.org/2021/01/16/a-service-of-prayers-for-the-nation/

Diocesan Youth Delegates | Registration Dates | Registration Documents

St. John’s, Austin Celebrates 60^th Anniversary with Memory Book

St. John’s, Austin recently celebrated its 60^th anniversary. In commemoration of this milestone in the life of the church, a book of memories was produced. Visit the e-book of memories here, edited by Fay Jones.

St. Isidore's Abundant Harvest Kitchen Surpasses Fundraising Goal

Going into 2021, the Abundant Harvest Kitchen of Saint Isidore Episcopal Church needed to raise $50,000 to keep its food pantry running into the new year. After a Giving Tuesday fundraiser, the kitchen ended up raising $10,000 more than its goal.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Opens 2021 Scholarship Application

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is giving a $2,000 scholarship to one high school graduating senior in the Diocese of Texas. The scholarship will be awarded in May 2021 and the scholarship will be sent to the college the applicant is to attend. Each parish or mission may submit one application.

Racial Justice Initiatives

New study: Preventable poor health conditions for people of color during COVID-19 create growing medical and economic burden for Texas

Report finds there would be 5,000 fewer COVID-19 deaths in Texas if Black and Hispanic residents had same mortality rates as White residents.

Read the report here.

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Join members of the Mission Amp team for a virtual three-session orientation for new vestry members (Please note: other vestry members who would like to participate are welcome.)

Topics to be covered include roles and responsibilities, missional focus, and connecting to the diocese. You may participate in all three of the sessions or pick just one or two. Full participation is encouraged.

Session One: “I’ve been elected to vestry … what have I gotten myself into?” February 6 OR February 9

Session Two: “I’ve been elected to vestry… so what?”

February 13 OR February 16

Session Three: “I’ve been elected to vestry … now what?”

February 20 OR February 23

NOTE:

Saturday sessions meet from 10:00-11:00am

Tuesday sessions meet from 12:00-1:00pm

Feb. 6 https://epicenter.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErduChqDwiGNflSSf7m-soUNL8j3apPWAd

Feb. 9 https://epicenter.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscO2orjMpG9Q-ZPbWx1MBg8G0IhdvrxX7

Feb. 13 https://epicenter.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkdequrD0sEteLjST-d7y1Vo55gvlCPucB

Feb. 16 https://epicenter.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuf-uvqj0qH9cSDIG_HGtJF8OHurZABHuh

Feb. 20 https://epicenter.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtfu6ppjooHt3wr0SCpzD39r3SStVX9mLk

Feb. 23 https://epicenter.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sceqtpzwsEtJ5ppKaE7X3KHytRWmXFeLR

Questions? Contact the Rev. Canon Joann Saylors at jsaylors@epicenter.org

Sundance Film Festival 2021

New Film: My Name is Pauli Murray

Directed by the Oscar-nominated filmmaking team behind RBG, Betsy West & Julie Cohen, will premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Showings are scheduled on January 31and February 2, 2021. Tickets are now available.

Volunteer Opportunity: 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.

Learning Opportunity: St. John the Divine, Houston, Offers Class on Human Trafficking

St. John the Divine's GO Ministry is hosting a two-part online class focused on Human Trafficking that is open to all throughout the Diocese. The class will meet Wednesdays, February 3 & 10 at 6:30 pm via Zoom.