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…
Help Communities Affected by Flooding in West Texas
July 23, 2026
Communities across the Diocese of West Texas are recovering from severe flooding caused by record rainfall. Prayers and financial contributions are welcome and will support families and communities as their needs are identified. Currently, donations of clothing, supplies, or other items are not being requested. Support Flood Relief Read the Latest Update from the Bishop of West Texas
Texas Interfaith Leaders Unite to Call for Humane Immigration Enforcement
July 23, 2026
On July 22, Episcopal, Methodist, Lutheran, Jewish, and other interfaith leaders gathered at the Texas State Capitol in Austin to raise their voices for humane immigration enforcement and greater protections for immigrant communities. During the press conference organized by Texas Impact, faith leaders presented recommendations to Gov. Greg Abbott and state legislative leaders. Their proposals included clear limits on lethal force, visible identification and activated body cameras for immigration officers, restrictions on unmarked vehicles and plainclothes agents, humane notification of families when a loved one is injured, detained, or killed, and independent oversight of enforcement operations. Leaders also called for…
World Cup Reflections with Bishop Monterroso
July 20, 2026
Throughout nine reflections, Bishop Monterroso used memorable moments, legendary players, and unforgettable stories from the world’s most beloved sport to explore timeless truths about faith, discipleship, humility, courage, perseverance, and God’s calling.
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.”
Finding Home Through Service: How Trinity’s Youth Cultivated Diocesan Connections
July 2, 2026
Article by Carrie Stanley, Youth Minister at Trinity Fort Worth. Finding Home Through Service: How Trinity’s Youth Cultivated Diocesan Connections When a parish is relatively new to a diocese, the biggest question is often: How do we begin to weave ourselves into the fabric of this wider church family? For the youth and leaders of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth, the answer was simple: roll up your sleeves, hit the road, and offer a helping hand. This summer, eight of Trinity’s Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) and 4 adult chaperones embarked on the Helping Hands Tour of Texas mission trip.…
The 2025 Texas Episcopalian Magazine Is here!
June 1, 2026
The Texas Episcopalian is an official publication of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
Immigration resources
May 15, 2026
The Immigration Resources page from The Episcopal Diocese of Texas is a centralized hub of support resources for immigrants, migrants, asylum seekers, and the organizations helping them. It focuses heavily on Texas-based assistance, especially in Houston and other major cities.
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