Letter from the Director: A Whirlwind of a Summer! | |
As summer draws to a close and the school year begins, the diocesan College & Young Adult Ministries staff find ourselves at the tail end of a whole lot of travel and even more fun. You can learn more about our summer adventures on the blog; click here to read more.
We have college and young adult ministry happening all around the diocese this fall. Keep reading to see all of the upcoming events on our calendar!
Remember that Walt and I are always here for you! We will be praying for a smooth start to the semester and look forward to seeing you at the Fall Retreat!
~Tami Woods
Director of College & Young Adult Ministries
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College and Young Adult News and Events | |
Register Now for the Fall Retreat: September 22 - 24 |
After an amazing retreat last February, we could not wait to gather again!
All college students and young adults are invited to a weekend of fun, fellowship, worship, and rest at our diocesan island home, Mustang Island Conference Center. Join us September 22-24, 2023 for an amazing time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones!
Scholarships are available; do NOT let financial hardship keep you from attending!
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TLU Campus Dinners Begin Again: August 20 in Seguin |
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Seguin will be feeding the masses again this year! Last year, the good people of St. Andrew's cooked and served dinner for students on the Texas Lutheran University campus with great success. Open to everyone, over 100 students were fed at each of these dinners.
After a much needed summer break, the St. Andrew's chefs will be at it again! The first TLU campus dinner will be Sunday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. in Dunne Conference Center, in conjunction with Freshmen Orientation and TLU Campus Ministry Open House.
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Welcome Back Sundays and Brunch in San Marcos |
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in San Marcos will be welcoming Texas State University students back to San Marcos three Sundays in a row: August 20, September 3, and September 10!
On Sunday, September 10 all college students and young adults are invited to have brunch at the home of the Rev. Peter and Marguerite Casparian, following the 11:00am service. If you know the Casparians, you know this will be a feast you do not want to miss! Come eat, visit, and meet some new and old friends at 705 Snyder Hill Drive; San Marcos, TX 78666.
Contact Susan Hanson for more information on this and future events at TX State.
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Young Adult Service Night: September 15 | Young adults in your 20s-30s, participate in an evening of service and fellowship, Friday, September 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Under the direction of the San Antonio Food Bank, we'll prepare and serve dinner at Haven for Hope, an organization serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in San Antonio. We'll chop, smile, and serve, then have a chance to reflect on our activity together. Friends welcome! Optional social outing to follow. | |
St. Mark's, San Marcos Hires Peer Minister for Campus Ministry at TX State! | | |
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Let's give a warm welcome to Katherine Chase - St Mark's, San Marcos Campus Ministry Peer Intern! Katherine is starting her sophomore year at TX State, majoring in health science. In addition to serving on the St. Mark's Young Adults and Campus Ministry Committee, she will also help her TX State peers find a place at God's table and assist Episcopal students to find their niche at TX State and local parishes. She will coordinate events with the diocese and other ministry partners. Welcome to college ministry Katherine! | |
Keeping Up with College Ministries!: Summer Reports from Walt & Tami | | |
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Don't assume that a campus missioner's work is done once all the students have gone home and campuses are empty. Tami Woods and Walt Buzzini spent their summer meeting with young adults and students, serving alongside summer camp staff, and cultivating the connections necessary to sustain College & Young Adult Ministries. Read about it in their own words on the blog!
Click here to read "A Whirlwind of a Summer," by Tami Woods.
Click here to read "What I Did This Summer, a Back to School Report," by Walt Buzzini.
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Resources & Announcements | |
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Many of you know what a life-changing experience serving on summer staff at a camp can be. Did you know that you can serve at these wonderful places throughout the year?! With conference season already upon us, our camps and conference centers can still use your help.
Thinking about applying for summer staff 2024? Conferences and Mid-Winter Camps are great ways to see what it's all about. What a great way to take a break from your crazy school schedule and re-center at your home(s) away from home.
For more information, contact Sarah Carlson about Camp Capers, Tammie Shelton about Mustang Island Conference Center, and Jody Davis about Duncan Park.
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Two Scholarships Available for January Mission Trip to Honduras |
Manos de Dios is offering full scholarships for two college students to join their January 2024 mission trip to Honduras, funded by a grant from the diocesan College Missions Council. The scholarship will cover airline travel and per diem expenses. Students must apply by Friday, September 18.
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College Missions Council Accepting Grant Applications from Churches |
The Diocese of West Texas College Missions Council supports ministries of, to, and with young adults (ages 18-30) both on and off college campuses. Grant recipients may reapply as needed, and as grants are available, in the same fiscal year. Interested congregations may send questions and proposals to the Rev. Kevin Schubert, Committee Chair, at kschubert@ststeve.org.
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Diocese Announces Three Contract Positions at Plaza de Paz Respite Center | |
The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas' Immigration & Refugee Ministries is seeking three persons to fill contract positions that support the Plaza de Paz Respite Center in San Antonio. Each position will rely on fluency in Spanish and will help the daytime respite center serve newly arrived individuals and families seeking legal asylum in the United States.
Click here to learn more.
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Collect for Schools and Colleges | |
O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities, that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, pg. 824
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Are you doing ministry to, for, with college and young adults? Let us know!
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TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi
Thursday Dinner & Study at St. Mark's, Corpus Christi. Meetings begin on 8/31 through11/30.
10/19: Pumpkin Carving
10/26: Fall Festival Booth Prep
10/28: St. Mark's Fall Festival
11/23: OFF - No Dinner/Study
12/7: Study Day at St. Mark's, Corpus Christi
Contact:
The Rev. Doug Wasinger
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UT-RGV, Edinburg
9/7: Dinner at St. Matthew's
9/21: Boba Tea & Bible Study
10/5: Fiesta Booth Prep.
10/7: Fiesta at St. Matthew's
10/19: Pumpkin Carving
11/2: All Saints' Study & Dinner
11/16: Fill Thanksgiving Bags
11/18: Thanksgiving Bag Distribution
12/7: Study Day at St. Matthew's
Contact:
Grace Buchanan
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Texas State, San Marcos
8/20: "Welcome Back" at St. Mark's, San Marcos
8/28: Bobcat Lunch
9/03: "Welcome Back" at St. Mark's, San Marcos
9/10: "Welcome Back" at St. Mark's, San Marcos
9/10: Brunch after 11 a.m. service (Casparian Home)
9/28: Bobcat Lunch
10/1: Brunch after 11a.m. service (Hawley Home)
10/9: Bobcat Lunch
10/21: St. Mark's Chili Cook-off
10/29: Pumpkin Carving
Contact:
Susan Hanson
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Trinity, San Antonio
Dinner/Study - Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. beginning 8/30.
12/6: Finals Study Day
Contact:
Walt Buzzini
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St. Philip's, San Antonio
Every Thrusday - Coffee w/ Walt & the Rev. Mikel Brightman beginning 9/7.
Contact:
The Rev. Mikel Brightman
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UTSA, San Antonio
9/4: Coffee w/ Walt
10/2: Coffee w/ Walt
11/6: Coffee w/ Walt
12/2: Finals Study Day
Contact:
Walt Buzzini
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TLU, Seguin
8/20: Campus dinner provided by St. Andrew's, Seguin
9/7: Coffee Date
9/10: TLU Takeover at St. Andrew's
10/3: Coffee Date
11/7: Coffee Date
11/12: Campus dinner
11/17: Guest Speaker, the Rev. Canon Cornelia Eaton from Episcopal Church in Navajoland
12/7: Coffee Date
Contact:
The Rev. Stephen Shortess
Future dinners and coffees with the Rev. Stephen to be announced.
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Central San Antonio
Every Sunday at 10am at Christ Church, San Antonio
9/11: Dinner/Study (Lindstrom home)
9/25: Dinner/Study (Lindstrom home)
10/9: Dinner/Study (Lindstrom home)
10/23: Dinner/Study (Lindstrom home)
10/28: Trunk or Treat
11/6: Dinner/Study (Lindstrom home)
11/20: Friendsgiving
12/4: Dinner/Study (Lindstrom home)
12/18: Christmas Party
Contact:
Susan Lindstrom
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Young Adults
Contact the following people for details about Young Adult Ministry at their church.
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Share your college students or young adults' updated contact information, so College & Young Adult Ministries staff can support them this fall. Don't worry, we won't spam you!
Click here to update our database with your newest contact information.
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