We Belong to Each Other
September 5, 2025
Resources for Sparking Change through the Practice of Relationship Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 8:30 AM – 3 PMWhere: All Souls Episcopal Church, Arlington201 W Main St, Arlington, TX 76010 Save the Date! More information to come. FREE! For all Episcopal lay leaders, clergy, parishioners, and community partners working with Episcopal churches. Join the Episcopal Health Foundation, EDOT’s Congregational and Mission Vitality team (CMV), and the Formation team for an inspiring gathering focused on sparking change through the practice of relationship. Lay and clergy leaders, diocesan leaders, and community partners will gather to exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and…
RACIAL JUSTICE UPDATE
September 4, 2025
Site of Mr. Fred Rouse’s Lynching Purchased and Memorial to be Constructed Diocese of Texas Gave First Gift of Many The diocese, in alignment with our commitment to racial justice, donated $50,000 to the Tarrant County Coalition for Peace and Justice to build a memorial for a lynching victim in Tarrant County, Mr. Fred Rouse. About Mr. Rouse Mr. Rouse was a black man who was attacked as he left work at area stockyards in December of 1921. After being in the county hospital, he was later kidnapped five days later and ultimately lynched on Dec. 11. Collaborations Established and…
clergy conference
September 2, 2025
WHO | WHAT | WHEN | WHERE 2025 CLERGY CONFERENCE Monday, October 20 – Wednesday, October 22(Ancillary Meetings: Sunday, October 19) Click here to Register Plenary, Seminar Presenters and Special Guests Guest Homilist Bishop’s Special Guest for Conversation with… Workshop Presenters Commission on Hispanic Ministry The Rev. Ashley Harness Kathy DunnExecutive Assistant to the Rt. Rev. Jeff FisherGimme a Break!: Taking a Sabbatical The Rev. Canon Dr. Judith MaltbyEmerita Fellow, Corpus Christi College, University of OxfordVassar Miller’s Eucharistic Life of Christ: ‘Love’s Bitten Tongue’ Ryan FlaniganDirector of Music, Resurrection South, AustinLiturgical Folk – Music of the People Kelley McRaeMissioner for…
A MESSAGE AND PRAYER FROM THE BISHOP OF TEXAS FOR ALL IMPACTED BY THE SCHOOL SHOOTING IN MINNESOTA
August 27, 2025
By the waters of Babylon, we sat down and wept. Today, my heart is heavy with grief for the children, families, and community devastated by the shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota. I weep with those whose lives have been forever altered by this event, and we lift our prayers for those who have died, those who are injured, and those who mourn. We are a diocese of schools, and churches with connections to schools. So, I imagine so many of you in the diocese feel this moment in your heart and gut. In this moment, be mindful of…
Bishop C. Andrew Doyle Featured in Recognition
August 26, 2025
By the Rev. Russell J. Levenson A Role Model for the Apostolic Work of a Bishop for the 21st Century…and Beyond Click here to read
Bishop Doyle to Receive IM Houston’s 2025 Distinguished Spirit of Respect Award
August 26, 2025
Bishop Doyle is the 2025 recipient of IM Houston’s (also known as Interfaith Ministries) distinguished Spirit of Respect Award at this year’s Tapestry Gala. The event will be held Saturday, November 1, at the Hilton Americas-Houston. To learn more, purchase tickets, or make a donation, please visit: https://imgh.org/tapestry-gala-2025/.
St. Stephen’s Celebrates Baptisms, Confirmations, and Reaffirmations of Faith
August 26, 2025
Located in Huntsville, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church celebrated a Spirit-filled weekend as Bishop Jeff W. Fisher baptized, confirmed, received, and witnessed the reaffirmation of faith of 14 people. The day before, four young people from the newly formed Kiswahili worshipping community at St. Stephen’s were baptized by full immersion. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Gatungu, Vicar of the Kiswahili community, presided at the baptisms, marking a joyful and historic moment for the parish. Through the following video, the community rejoiced in witnessing one of the baptisms by immersion. Together, both services highlighted the growth of faith and the deepening bonds of…
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Lampasas, Marks 150 Years of Faith and Service
August 26, 2025
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lampasas began in 1873, when the Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, first Bishop of Texas, licensed Dr. Thomas S. Denny as a lay reader for a small group of Episcopalians. St. Mary’s was formally organized as a mission of the Diocese of Texas in 1875. From these modest beginnings, the parish has grown into a vibrant faith community of 110 baptized members, drawing inspiration from generations of devoted leaders and families who have sustained the church throughout its long history. Save the Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025Join in celebrating St. Mary’s 150th anniversary, commemorating a century and a half…
St. Cuthbert and St. Thomas Unite for Their First Mission Trip to Guatemala
August 21, 2025
This summer, St. Cuthbert and St. Thomas – both located in Houston – hit the road for their very first international mission trip. Eleven youth and five adults from both Episcopal Churches, spent six nights and seven days near Guatemala City serving with Praying Pelican Missions, an organization dedicated to “churches helping churches”. The mission included support for a vibrant women’s ministry, food distribution, and providing cleaning supplies for families in need. Some of those served were members of the church, while others were not believers, yet all were welcomed with prayer, love, and care. From the moment they landed, the trip…
Rev. Agook Kuol Honored with Delta Epsilon Chi Recognition
August 14, 2025
The Rev. Agook Kuol has been named an honorary member of the Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society, a distinction awarded by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) upon exceptional alumni. This recognition places Rev. Kuol among a select group of leaders whose ministries and lives embody ABHE’s mission: Advancing Biblical Higher Education for Kingdom Impact. In his letter announcing the award, Dr. Joseph Parle, Provost and Dean at the College of Biblical Studies, noted that Rev. Kuol was selected for his remarkable achievements, leadership ability, and strong Christian character. The honor was celebrated publicly on Saturday, August 9, at Houston First Baptist…
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