To come into a community with an open heart is to recognize that God loves us Just as We Are. In every encounter, His grace is present, a place where acceptance, affirmation, encouragement, care, and shared growth remind us that no one walks alone in faith. This vision is at the heart of Just as I Am, a missional community in Tyler, Texas, that began in 2017 with twelve people gathered in a living room. Today, it has expanded across the state into multiple groups in Beaumont, Spring, and Cypress, and it gave birth to a thriving new episcopal congregation:…

An Update on Our Priest Detained by ICE: November 6, 2025 We know that many are concerned about and are praying for Fr. James Mwangi, a priest in ministry at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and St. Stephen’s Christ Fountain All Nations, both in Huntsville, Texas. The Diocese of Texas is doing its part toward his hopeful release. Contrary to reports that Father James violated immigration laws, he has documentation that validates his legal status, pending the processing of his initial immigration request. For certain immigrants, they are granted the benefit of the legal clock to stop ticking once their visa…

Bishop Jeff W. Fisher Sermon at St. John the Divine, Houston On All Saints Sunday, Bishop Jeff W. Fisher delivered a powerful sermon reminding us of a simple yet transformative truth: God’s love makes no distinction between sinners and saints. Through the grace of baptism, we are all marked as Christ’s own: fully forgiven, unconditionally loved, and called to new life in Him. Drawing from his own story at St. John the Divine, Bishop Fisher invites us to reflect on what it means to belong to a community shaped by mercy, gratitude, and faith that transcends human divisions. This spirit of renewal…

Watch the congregation share a joyful time with Bishop Doyle during this 150th anniversary celebration. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church celebrated 150 years of ministry, community, and service to Lampasas. Founded in 1873, when the Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, the first Bishop of Texas, licensed Dr. Thomas S. Denny as a lay reader, St. Mary’s officially became a mission of the Diocese of Texas in 1875. From those humble beginnings, the parish has grown into a vibrant congregation of 110 baptized members, continuing its legacy of worship, fellowship, and outreach. In its earliest years, Lampasas faced the…

The application period for the following funds will run from October 1 through November 15, 2025: These funds provide important opportunities to support and advance racial justice work across our diocese. Visit the Racial Justice website to learn more about eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines. Application Window: October 1 to November 15, 2025 Don’t miss this chance to apply!