COUNCIL2012

COUNCIL2012 http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/ Diocesan Council is the annual business meeting of the diocese held every February. 163rd Council Blog Bishop's Council PresentationDownload Presentation Diocese Approves Bishop Suffragan Election Resolutions: Bishop’s Address to the 163rd Council Photo Galleries // Elections and Appointments: Bishop's Appointments Bishop's Nominations for Election Elected Regular Committees to 164th Council Documents for Council: Council Schedule Diocesan Journals 2011 Financial Report Parochial Reports Constitutions & Canons Final Constitutions & Canons Report Nominations 2012 Missionary Budget Bishop Suffragan Resolution Forms Required Prior to Council: Certification of Lay Delegates Certification of College Delegates Journal Directory Report Necrology Report Parochial Reports Explained Brochure Reports Due Prior to Council Brochure 163rd Council Blog Brazos County Expo Complex5827 Leonard RoadBryan, Texas 979.823.3976 Brazos Valley Exposition Complex Layout The Brazos County Expo Complex is located on more than 150 acres just west of Bryan in the heart of the Brazos Valley. The complex has state-of-the-art amenities and equipment, well-lit parking areas with more than 1,400 spaces, 32 RV hook-ups, wireless Internet connectivity, and a professional staff. Parking is free. The 28,000-square-foot exhibit hall and 26,000-square-foot ballroom offer flexible spaces for large conferences and exhibits. In addition, there are many smaller meeting spaces. See floor plan ... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:30:28 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Texas The Rev. Lisa Hines' Presentation to Council http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/the-rev-lisa-hines-presentation-to-council/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/the-rev-lisa-hines-presentation-to-council/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:30:28 GMT Thank you, Bishop Doyle, for asking me to share with Council a little about our experiences in Bastrop since September. I am Lisa Hines of Calvary Episcopal Church, a transitional size church with a day school in Bastrop. I had been ... Elections, Appointments, Nominations, and Committees http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/elections-appointments-nominations-and-committees/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/elections-appointments-nominations-and-committees/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:16:14 GMT Click below to download documents: Bishop's Appointments Bishop's Nominations for Election Elected Regular Committees to 164th ... View Photos from Council http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/view-photos-from-council/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/view-photos-from-council/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:18:02 GMT We've uploaded photos from Diocesan Council. Visit our photo galleries page to see the 163rd Diocesan Council in ... Bishop of Cuba's Sermon Posted http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/bishop-of-cubas-sermon-posted/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/bishop-of-cubas-sermon-posted/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:34:22 GMT We have posted the audio of the Bishop of Cuba's Sermon delivered during the Opening Eucharist at the 163rd Council. Click here to listen or ... Resolution for the Election of a Bishop Suffragan http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/resolution-for-the-election-of-a-bishop-suffragan/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/resolution-for-the-election-of-a-bishop-suffragan/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:52:52 GMT RESOLUTION for the ELECTION of a BISHOP SUFFRAGAN WHEREAS the Bishop in the Bishop’s Address has called for a Special Session of this One-Hundred-Sixty-Third Council of the Diocese of Texas to be held on Saturday, the 2nd of June, ... Diocese Approves Bishop Suffragan Election http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/diocese-approves-bishop-suffragan-election/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/diocese-approves-bishop-suffragan-election/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:44:12 GMT 163rd Council Approves Bishop Suffragan Election Calling the Church to the work of mission and evangelism, Bishop C. Andrew Doyle told delegates and clergy gathered for the diocese’s 163rd Council that they were “to ... Resolutions: Bishop’s Address to the 163rd Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/resolutions-bishops-address-to-the-163rd-council-of-the-episcopal-diocese-of-texas/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/resolutions-bishops-address-to-the-163rd-council-of-the-episcopal-diocese-of-texas/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:43:37 GMT (1) Resolution: Mission and Unity WHEREAS the living word of God in Christ Jesus has been present with us in our long history as the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas, empowering the people of our diocese to remain united ... Bishop's Council Presentation http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/bishops-council-presentation/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/bishops-council-presentation/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:40:30 GMT Bishop’s Address Episcopal Diocese of Texas 163rd Diocesan Council College Station, Texas, February 11, 2012 The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, D.D. Download Presentation Let me begin by giving thanks for the presence of our ... Bishop Suffragan Resolution Released http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/bishop-suffragan-resolution-released/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/bishop-suffragan-resolution-released/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:51:44 GMT Read the Bishop Suffragan Resolution here. 2012 Missionary Budget Released http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/2012-missionary-budget-released/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/2012-missionary-budget-released/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:54:09 GMT The 2012 Missionary Budget is complete and can be viewed here. Council Registration Closes at Midnight Feb. 1 http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/council-registration-closes-at-midnight-feb-1/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/council-registration-closes-at-midnight-feb-1/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:09:46 GMT Registration for the 163rd Diocesan Council will close at midnight on Wednesday, February 1. If you are planning on attending Council and have not already registered, please do so immediately. Click here to register If you have ... Council Schedule Update http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/council-schedule-update/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/council-schedule-update/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:59:55 GMT FRIDAY, February 10 1:30 p.m. Registration and exhibits open (Registration – Ballroom Hallway Area) ... Status of Parochial Reports http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/status-of-parochial-reports/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/status-of-parochial-reports/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:54:01 GMT We are gathering all of the information from pre-council parochial reports. Click here to verify that our records match yours. (Updated Daily) Final Pre-Council Webinar Feb. 4 http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/final-pre-council-webinar-feb-4/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/final-pre-council-webinar-feb-4/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:52:21 GMT The Final Pre-Council webinar will be February 4 from 10 a.m. - Noon at the Diocesan Center in Houston. Participants need to register at this link: https://student.gototraining.com/r/5275247123079586560 Additional information ... Pre-Council Webinar http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/pre-council-webinar/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/pre-council-webinar/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:48:45 GMT Pre-Council Webinar Thursday January 19th, 7:00 pm To register for the January 19th Pre-Council Webinar, please click on this link. There will be a toll-free number provided as a part of your registration that you will use ... Clergy Encouraged to Process in Opening Eucharist http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/clergy-encouraged-to-process-in-opening-eucharist/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/clergy-encouraged-to-process-in-opening-eucharist/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:27:34 GMT All clergy of the Diocese of Texas are encouraged to process in the 163rd Diocesan Council Opening Eucharist on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Please wear cassock & surplice with white stoles, and arrive at the Expo Center no ... 2011 Financial Report Released http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/2011-financial-report-released/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/2011-financial-report-released/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:39:09 GMT The Episcopal Diocese of Texas released the 2011 Financial Report for the 163rd Council. Click here to download the report. Local Churches to Host 163rd Council http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/local-churches-to-host-163rd-council/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/local-churches-to-host-163rd-council/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:48:33 GMT The Brazos County Expo Center will be bustling with people from around Texas the weekend of February 10-11, with approximately 1000 Episcopal clergy, delegates, registrants, youth and volunteers gathering for the 163rd Diocesan Council of the ... Hotel Deadline is Jan. 19 http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/hotel-deadline-is-jan-19/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/hotel-deadline-is-jan-19/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:52:26 GMT The hotel room blocks for Council are expiring Thursday Jan. 19 and we have plenty of rooms still available. However, there is a big state lacrosse tournament "lurking in the shadows" to grab every room the minute they become available and there ... 163rd Annual Council Journal, Volume I Online http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/163rd-annual-council-journal-volume-i-online/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/163rd-annual-council-journal-volume-i-online/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:24:03 GMT Journal Directory Report (The Journal) - Annual journal in two volumes. Volume 1 is distributed to the clergy and delegates prior to each annual council and contains the unfinished business from the minutes from the ... Workshop Times http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/workshop-times/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/workshop-times/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:56:16 GMT 1:30 - Registration Opens 2:00 – 2:55 – New Delegate Workshop 3:00 – 3:55 – Budget and Finance Workshop 4:00 – 4:55 – Constitution and Canons ... New Bishop of Cuba to Preach at 163rd Council http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/new-bishop-of-cuba-to-preach-at-163rd-council/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/new-bishop-of-cuba-to-preach-at-163rd-council/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:47:14 GMT Bishop DelgadoPhoto by Ali Symons / General Synod Communications Pending final visa approval from the Cuban government, the Rt. Rev. Griselda Delgado Del Carpio, Bishop of Cuba, will attend the Diocese of Texas’ ... Pre-Council Meeting Schedule Announced http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/pre-council-meeting-schedule-announced/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/pre-council-meeting-schedule-announced/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:47:52 GMT The Pre-Council meeting schedule has been released. See below or download here. Convocation Deans Date Time Meeting Location East/West The Rev. Patrick Miller (East) The ... Final Pre-Council Report of the Constitutions and Canons Committee Released http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/final-pre-council-report-of-the-constitutions-and-canons-committee-released/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/final-pre-council-report-of-the-constitutions-and-canons-committee-released/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:39:38 GMT The final Pre-Council Report of the Constitution and Canons Committee has been released. Click here to download it. Exhibitors Information http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/exhibitors-information/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/exhibitors-information/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:51:41 GMT The 163nd Council of the Diocese of Texas meets February 10-11, 2010 at the Brazos County Expo Complex. Every year Council delegates explore a wide variety of booths and exhibits. Craft-makers, outreach ministries, booksellers, jewelers andmore ... Hotels Filling Up, Holiday Inn Completely Booked http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/hotels-filling-up-holiday-inn-completely-booked/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/hotels-filling-up-holiday-inn-completely-booked/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:20:27 GMT The Council host hotel, the Holiday Inn & Suites, has been completely booked for the weekend of Council. A lacrosse tournament will be in town during the weekend of Council, and rooms are booking up quick. Make your reservation ... Nomination Photos and Bios http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/nomination-photos-and-bios/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/nomination-photos-and-bios/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:25:38 GMT The Committee for Nominations met on November 17, 2011 at Camp Allen. With prayerful consideration and seeking a diverse list of nominees, we are pleased to place in nomination the following names: TREASURER OF THE DIOCESE – ELECT ... Council Nominations http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/council-nominations/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/council-nominations/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:14:42 GMT The Committee for Nominations met on November 17, 2011 at Camp Allen. With prayerful consideration and seeking a diverse list of nominees, we are pleased to place in nomination the following names: Treasurer of the Diocese – elect ... PreCouncil Forms Now Available http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/precouncil-forms-now-available/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/precouncil-forms-now-available/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:55:45 GMT Forms required prior to attendance at Annual Council include: Official Certification of Lay Delegates Journal Directory Report Necrology Report (due only if a person who previously served at Council level died during 2011) More about ... Deadline for Journal Reports is November 16 http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/deadline-for-journal-reports-is-november-16/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/deadline-for-journal-reports-is-november-16/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:42:25 GMT Those who have responsibility for submitting Journal reports to the 163rd Council are reminded that the deadline for submission is Wednesday, November 16. All reports must be submitted online in Microsoft Word to the Secretary of the ... 163rd Annual Council Registration http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/163rd-annual-council-registration/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/163rd-annual-council-registration/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:43:26 GMT Council Registration is now open. Click here to register. Resolutions Deadline http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/resolutions-deadline/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/resolutions-deadline/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:44:02 GMT Resolutions, November 15, 2011 deadline. Please mail three copies and original to: the Rev. Bert Baetz, chair c/o St. Mark's, P.O. Box 1627, Richmond, TX 77406. The original must be signed by an elected delegate or ... Online registration http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/online-registration/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/online-registration/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:43:06 GMT Online registration opens November 1 Lodging Information http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/lodging-information/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/lodging-information/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:41:02 GMT List of Recommended Hotels Map of Council Contracted ... Things-to-do http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/things-to-do/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/things-to-do/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:39:26 GMT Please check this web site for a calendar of local events: www.visitaggieland.com. With so many things to do, you and your family will enjoy your visit to Bryan/College Station. Historic Downtown Bryanwww.downtown... About Bryan/College Station http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/about-bryancollege-station/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/about-bryancollege-station/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:35:59 GMT Bryan/College Station is a flourishing community located in the heart of east central Texas. Also known as “Aggieland,” it is home to Texas A&M University, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, a variety of festivals ... St. Francis, College Station http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/st-francis-college-station/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/st-francis-college-station/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:30:20 GMT St. Francis Episcopal Church1101 Rock Prairie Rd.College Station, Texas The Rev. John Williams, Rector As one of the churches in the Diocese of Texas where our current bishop served, St. Francis, College Station, continues ... St. Thomas, College Station http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/st-thomas-college-station/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/st-thomas-college-station/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:27:19 GMT St. Thomas Episcopal Church906 George Bush DriveCollege Station, Texas The Rev. Dr. Rhoda Montgomery, Rector Located across the street from Texas A&M University, St. Thomas is alive with the energy of the Brazos Valley. ... About St. Andrew’s, Bryan http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/about-st-andrews-bryan/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/about-st-andrews-bryan/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:17:49 GMT St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church217 West 26th StreetBryan, Texas The Rev. Dr. Sean Cox, Rector One of the Diocese of Texas’ first bishops, Bishop Alexander Gregg established St. Andrew’s in 1866 in the Brazos ... Nomination Form Deadline http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/nomination-form-deadline/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/nomination-form-deadline/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:11:20 GMT All signed forms must be received by November 10, 2011. Mail to: The Rev. Janice L. Jones, Grace Episcopal Church, 1314 E. University Avenue,Georgetown, TX, 78626. Additionally, please e-mail a ... Council Schedule http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/council-schedule/ http://www.epicenter.org/council2012/council-schedule/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:07:03 GMT FRIDAY, February 10 1:30 p.m. Registration and exhibits open 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Pre-Council workshops 1:30 – 2:30 Budget and Finance ...