ALTAR GUILD
Altar Guild is a special lay organization of men and women, charged with the maintenance and preparation of the altar and its furnishings in a church. The altar guild may also supervise church decorations and flowers. The church rector or vicar appoints a leader and invites members to participate in the altar guild.
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a ministry “for the spread of Christ’s Kingdom among men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican Communion.” Members follow a rule of prayer, study and service and strive to model responsible evangelistic behavior. First founded in 1883 by a small group of young Episcopalians at a downtown Chicago church, there are currently 25 chapters in the Diocese of Texas.
CURSILLO
The Cursillo Movement prepares laity to be truly evangelistic in their work situations, their family and social lives, in leisure activities or within the institutional church. The movement guides Christians to a deeper relationship with God and helps them understand their individual callings to be Christian leaders. Dedication to continued prayer, study and apostolic action are taught so these leaders can more effectively do the work of evangelism. Weekends are held at Camp Allen.
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
The Order of the Daughters of the King is open to all women in the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. A daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service, and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ’s Kingdom and to the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish. There are currently over 90 chapters in the Diocese of Texas with over 2400 members.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH & VISUAL ARTS
The mission of The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts (ECVA) is to encourage artists, individuals, congregations, and scholars to engage the visual arts in the spiritual life of the church. ECVA values the significance of visual imagery in spiritual formation and the development of faith, and creates programs to support those who are engaged in using the visual arts in spiritual life.
ORDER OF ST. LUKE
The International Order of St. Luke the Physician is an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. Members meet together in local chapters to study Scripture, especially the biblical stories of the healing miracles, as well as other books on Christian healing. Members also engage in healing prayer, often with the laying-on of hands.
UNION OF BLACK EPISCOPALIANS
The diocesan chapter, of the Union of Black Episcopalians, originally organized in l986, is once again a functioning organization, which promotes the national mission of UBE. We also find that our mission is one of collaboration with other minority branches of the Church. Please contact Carole Pinkett for more information.
VERGERS’ GUILD
The Walter Mace Chapter of the Vergers’ Guild of the Episcopal Church, was re-established and is looking for ideas and needs from the members of our Diocese. All vergers, and those interested, are encouraged to attend our meetings.
