St. Thomas the Apostle’s Upcoming Food Distribution
St. Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay, is once again gearing up for their upcoming food distribution taking place August 7, 2021. The parish will be teaming up with the Galveston Food Bank.
St. Vincent’s House Aids Galveston Fishermen
St. Vincent’s House partnered up with UTMB Health to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, glucose and blood tests, physician consultations and other health services at the Vietnamese fishing dock. The outreach event took place Monday, July 12, 2021.
Beaumont Parish Aims to Combat Homelessness
St. Mark’s, Beaumont, is teaming up with Matityahu Homeless Ministry to combat homelessness.
Black Episcopalians Welcome All to Four-Day Virtual Revival
The Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) invites all to join a virtual churchwide revival July 27-30 that will feature stirring music, testimonies, learning, and messages from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and others.
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew Announces Scholarship Winners
The Texas Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew announced the scholarship recipients of 2021. Emily Sharp from Holy Comforter, Spring, was named first place and received the $2,000 scholarship.
Churches Join Together to Help Distribute Food to Needy
The need for food to get through hard times is made easier thanks to the combined efforts of church groups in Alvin, and there are still plenty of people who need extra food for their families.
New Iona Deans Announced
Bishop Ryan is pleased to announce the calls of the Rev. Francene Young as Dean of Administration and the Rev. Dr. Andrew Benko as Dean of Formation to the Iona School for Ministry starting June 1, 2021. Each brings a unique set of experiences, talents, and gifts that will be a blessing to the Diocese, the students, and the vision for the school. Please help us in welcoming and congratulating them as they begin this work.
A Tale of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Dear Clergy of the Diocese, Once upon a time, in accordance with the Clergy Manual, members of the clergy of the Diocese of Texas chose …
Eight Deacons Ordained at Christ Church Cathedral
On Saturday, June 26, Suffragan Bishop Kathryn M. Ryan ordained eight deacons: Larry Adams-Thompson; Christine Elridge Brunson; Ryan Ashlea Hawthorne; Joel C. McAlister; Jason Phillip Myers; Beth Anne Nelson; Lynn A. K. Osgood; Jack Mann Karn. The ordination took place at Christ Church Cathedral.
Seven Spiritual Directors Commissioned
The Rt. Rev. Kathryn Ryan, bishop suffragan of the west region of the Diocese of Texas, with the assistance of the Rev. Rich Nelson and the Rev. Jim Reiter, commissioned five people as spiritual directors on June 2021.
Hispanic Ministry Holds International Conference Motivating Lay Leaders to Follow a Formation Track
Inspiring lay leaders to follow a formation track has been the aim for the Commission on Hispanic Ministry for the last few years. As the Diocese of Texas continues to grow, the need for more Spanish-speaking clergy is also in demand.
Grace, Alvin, Volunteers Help Residents With Rent Assistance
Due to the COVID pandemic, many people were and are still unable to pay their rent. Because the government stepped in and would not allow landlords to evict tenants, people have been able to stay in their rental property, while their delinquent rent continued to add up each month
