Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church in downtown Houston is hosting a special prayer service for peace in Ukraine and for the comfort and protection of the Ukrainian people. Join us April 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Cathedral to offer prayers for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world.
Students at a local school are learning the ins and outs of the real-world farming industry at their campus farm. All Saints Episcopal School students in preschool through fourth grade have started the spring planting for their campus student-led farm, which consists of 20 plots with a variety of vegetables and herbs along with a chicken coop.
The idea sparked after coming across an article published by Episcopal News Service‚—it told the story of a small church in Santa Fe that had raised funds and succeeded in wiping out all medical debt in collections in the state of New Mexico.
Pre-schoolers through 4th graders at All Saints Episcopal school had their spring planting day on Tuesday.
The All Saints learning farm has 20 plots with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and a chicken coop with 16 chickens.
Young farmers had a chance to get their hands dirty today by tending to their garden and planting spring vegetables.
It’s been nearly three weeks since Russia invaded the country of Ukraine. Thursday afternoon, several community members attended “Yoga for Peace” at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in College Station.
When Grace Episcopal Church holds its anniversary party on Sunday, April 3, at 3 p.m., the entire community will be able to not only enjoy a visit to a landmark in Alvin, but they will be able to learn more about the amazing history of the church.
The House of Bishops voted unanimously to issue statements condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and political actions targeting transgender people at its March 15-21 meeting.
When Russia invaded Ukraine just before the start of Lent, many Episcopalians began praying for the Ukrainian people. The attacks prompted Dontie Fuller, who was already scheduled to teach the art of pysanka – Ukrainian Easter egg decorating – at Church of the Nativity in Indianapolis, Indiana, to amend her informational event to educate attendees about the attacks and to use the ancient art to offer hands-on prayer for Ukraine.
A new national study, Jesus in America, was released today in a partnership between The Episcopal Church and Ipsos. The research found that while the majority of Americans polled believe Jesus was an important spiritual figure and want equality in society, it also showed Christians are not necessarily practicing what Jesus taught, and Americans feel judged when talking about their beliefs.
Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church in downtown Houston is dedicating their 11 a.m. service this Sunday toward peace and solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The Cathedral will have a special offering to support Ukrainian relief efforts during this service, which will include Holy Eucharist and special music. Instead of purple stoles reflecting the liturgical season of Lent, Cathedral priests will wear blue regalia in solidarity and support. Sunflowers, a Ukranian symbol for peace, will be placed on the altar.
Last month, Palmer Place Ministries (PPM), a longtime outreach effort of Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston, TX, reopened after closing its doors two years ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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