Trinity Episcopal Church Makes History with Installation of First Female Rector
September 14, 2026
Trinity Episcopal Church Makes History with Installation of First Female Rector THE WOODLANDS, Texas — September 2026 — Trinity Episcopal Church celebrated a historic milestone on Sunday, August 30, 2026, with the installation of the Rev. Christine Mendoza as the seventh Rector in the parish’s history and the first woman to serve as Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas presided over the installation, which brought together Trinity parishioners, visiting clergy, friends and guests for a joyful celebration of Mendoza’s new ministry. The service was also shared online, allowing members…
Installations
September 11, 2026
Please join the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle as he celebrates the new ministry of the Rev. Amanda Kotval as Rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Caminando con Cristo Comes to Costa Rica
September 11, 2026
By Estela LópezArea Missioner and Formation Coordinator “Being One Each Other’s Harvest” The one-day “Caminando con Cristo” retreat, focused on spiritual renewal and intentional discipleship, has arrived in Costa Rica with the support of Global Partnership in Mission. This lay-led ministry, supported by clergy, seeks to renew our call to follow Jesus and remind us that discipleship is a journey we walk together. On Saturday, September 5, 45 lay leaders and clergy representing 11 churches gathered at El Buen Pastor Cathedral. We shared testimonies and our faith, sang, prayed, and praised God together. We were challenged to live lives increasingly shaped by Jesus and reminded that we…
clergy conference
August 28, 2026
Our annual gathering for all the active clergy in the diocese to learn and support each other.
The Church Is Alive! Caminando con Cristo Brings Together 72 People to Grow in Faith in Austin
August 28, 2026
On Saturday, August 29, we joyfully celebrated the Caminando con Cristo retreat at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Manor, Texas. The gathering brought together 72 Latino clergy members and lay leaders from churches across the Austin region for a day of prayer, study, service, and reflection on what it means to follow Christ. Participants renewed their faith and their commitment to continue growing and serving through discipleship groups in their local congregations. See more photos from the gathering here: The Rev. Nancy Frausto, Director of the Latinx Studies Program at Seminary of the Southwest, shared a bilingual sermon reflecting more deeply on…
We Can Do More Together: Celebrating EarthRise and Houston’s Untold Stories That Shaped America’s Journey into Space
August 17, 2026
Our faith calls us to seek truth, honor the dignity of every human being and bring overlooked stories into the light. Through the shared work of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, St. Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay, its parishioners, artists and community partners, EarthRise transforms that calling into action, creating a sacred space of remembrance, reconciliation and belonging for people of every faith, generation and background. Fully funded through an investment of more than $125,000 from the John and Joseph Talbot Fund of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, EarthRise now stands just four blocks from Johnson Space Center in Nassau…
Episcopalians Join Houston Faith Leaders in Prayer for Healing, Justice and Migration with Dignity
July 28, 2026
Around 100 people gathered in Houston on Saturday, July 25, for a prayerful march honoring the life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and standing in solidarity with his family. Religious leaders from different faith traditions, including Episcopal clergy and lay leaders, walked alongside Salgado Araujo’s son, family members, friends and community advocates. Together, they prayed, remembered his life and asked for healing, justice, transparency and an approach to immigration enforcement that respects the dignity of every person. The gathering began at Remembrance Park and continued toward Houston City Hall. Through prayer and public witness, participants affirmed that immigrant communities should be…
Thank You for Answering the Call to Feed the Hungry
July 9, 2026
“The ‘Call to Feed the Hungry’ is a new interfaith campaign tackling growing food insecurity across Texas. We aim to galvanize people of faith and conscience to partner with lawmakers, ensuring essential food programs—such as SNAP, school meals and more —remain adequately funded. Our goal is to empower a knowledgeable constituency of Texans to advocate effectively for these vital programs in the upcoming legislative session.”
39 Years Later, you are home, Reading Way
July 8, 2026
A man who died at the height of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s was finally laid to rest 39 years later at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Keller, Texas. Between the 1980s and early 1990s, the AIDS crisis claimed tens of thousands of lives across the United States. In 1987 alone, 13,468 people died from AIDS; by 1993, that number had risen to 37,267 deaths in a single year. The World Health Organization describes those early years of the epidemic as a time of “fear, stigma and ignorance.”With no effective treatment available, many people faced not only a devastating illness,…
The 2025 Texas Episcopalian Magazine Is here!
June 1, 2026
The Texas Episcopalian is an official publication of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
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