You’re Invited to a Film and Conversation: Her (Spike Jonze, 2013)
October 2, 2026
The Houston Psychoanalytic Society and the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, IX Bishop of Texas, invite you to a screening of Spike Jonze’s Her, winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Following the film, Todd Essig, PhD, and Bishop Doyle will explore what is gained, and what may be irreplaceably lost, when intimacy no longer requires a body.
Council Nominations Are Open!
September 25, 2026
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Diocese of Texas Welcomes Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally for House of Bishops Gathering
September 25, 2026
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas welcomed bishops from across The Episcopal Church for the House of Bishops’ fall gathering. Some began their time together at the diocesan office in Houston with Conflict Tools Training, creating space for learning, conversation, and shared leadership. The gathering then continued at Camp Allen in Navasota. Photo by Frank Logue
Answering the Call: St. David’s, Austin, Hosts Interfaith Vigil for Humane Prison Conditions
September 24, 2026
St. David’s Episcopal Church in Austin hosted “Answering the Call,” an interfaith event and vigil on Sept. 23 to raise awareness of extreme heat in Texas prisons and advocate for access to air conditioning. Organized alongside Texas Prisons Community Advocates and the 85 to Stay Alive Campaign, the event centered on a shared conviction: every person deserves dignity, compassion and protection from dangerous conditions, including those in prison. The exhibit featured a full-scale, heated replica of a Texas prison cell, inviting visitors to spend seven minutes inside to better understand the conditions incarcerated people face. The program also included a…
Renewing Discipleship: A Conference from Forward Movement
September 15, 2026
Following Jesus is not just about checking off a list of to-dos, but rather about reorienting our life toward the righteousness of God. This ultimately frees us to live the abundant lives Jesus desires for us.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Stories That Take Us Home
September 15, 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, stories, and people that enrich our communities and the life of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. This year, Bishop Héctor Monterroso invites us to celebrate by remembering the things that connect us to our heritage — sometimes in the simplest and most unexpected ways. For Bishop Monterroso, one of those moments came through something familiar: coffee and bread. A visit to a Guatemalan business brought back memories of Guatemala and of a tradition shared in many Latin American homes. It was a simple reminder of how a taste, a…
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.
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…
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