The House of Bishops of the Church of England has today expressed its encouragement and support for new robust processes and steps in bringing forward to General Synod the necessary legislation to consecrate women to the episcopate.  At a special meeting at Lambeth Palace today, the House ...

St. David’s Episcopal Church will add an additional location to its Ashes To Go offering after receiving tremendous participation last year. On Ash Wednesday, February 13, priests from St. David’s will offer ashes to busy commuters and others who may not have time, or the initial ...

By Bellah Zulu A Malawian bishop has appealed for global prayer and material support for the flood victims in his country where an estimated 33,000 people have been displaced by floods.  Bishop of the Diocese of Upper Shire, the Rt. Rev. Brighton Malasa said the floods that have hit ...

Jimmy Abbott at Holy Comforter, SpringPhoto: David Hopper The Houston Chronicle featured Holy Comforter, Spring, in a story leading up to their drive-thru Ash Wednesday offering. Like many churches in the Diocese of Texas, Holy Comforter will offer ashes on the go for people on ...

It takes a panel of experts to judge “Smokin’ for Mission." Here (l to r) Melba Garcia, head chef from Sao Paulo restaurant; Frank Kittredge, husband of seminary Academic Dean Cynthia Kittredge; JV Bryan, owner of The Posse East pub; Steve Bishop, seminary old testament ...

After the devastating fires which burned 1691 homes in Bastrop County, Texas in September 2011, Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team (BCLTRT) was formed to help the uninsured and under-insured rebuild their lives.

Just two years ago, the college student ministry of the Diocese of Texas was on the brink of extinction, attracting just nine college-aged young adults to the annual “Vocare” retreat. But after a re-branding and refocused effort in college ministry, the new Texas College Retreat attracted 75 ...

Bayou City Service Corps, an initiative of the Diocese of Texas, is an opportunity for young adults to take the time and space needed to be challenged: to search for truth, work for justice, and live deliberately.  Fellows, ages 18-32, will spend a year together, living in a house in the ...