All Saints Episcopal School Rebuilds Outdoor Learning Center After Winter Storm Fire
A new space has been built after a fire destroyed the Outdoor Learning Center at All Saints Episcopal School during this year’s winter storm.
New Film Commemorates Pauli Murray’s True Legacy
Although most people recognize her as the first African American woman to be ordained in the Episcopal Church, her personal path and tireless advocacy as a women’s right activist, lawyer, and educator‚—have pivoted the way in which individuals now refer to gender, race, equality and sexuality in 21st century.
LOGOS Poetry Collective Gains Momentum, Amplifies the Work of Minority Poets
Since launching in 2019 as a missional community curated by the Rev. Dr. Travis Helms, LOGOS Poetry Collective has continually sought ways to amplify its mission of “evoking transcendence through poetry, ritual, and conversation.”
Recently Appointed Iona Deans Installed
Two new deans of the Iona School for Ministry were installed Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Camp Allen by the Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan.
Op-ed: A Labor Day Looking for Solidarity
“Solidarity” has long been the watchword of the U.S. labor movement. It represented not only unity within workers’ unions, but also signaled a community of support for workers by others in society, individuals and organizations (secular and religious).
Calvary, Richmond, Assists Hurricane Ida Victims
On Sunday, September 5, Calvary, Richmond, made the first of several drops of needed supplies for hurricane Ida victims in Thibodaux, LA.‚—a small town about an hour from New Orleans that was devastated by the hurricane. The parish partnered with Creekside Cares and the Bayou Boys in Needville and The Thibodaux Family Church.
St. Martin’s, Houston, Celebrates $66 Million “Building for the Ages” Campaign
St. Martin’s, Houston, celebrated the culmination of their $66 million “Building for the Ages” campaign with a weekend of blessings, fireworks, and fellowship. Included in the ambitious building projects are several new and renovated buildings, gardens, and stained-glass pieces.
How One Refugee Organization Navigates the Complexities of Resettling Afghans
A spokesperson for Episcopal Migration Ministries says one of the organization’s main goals is to get Afghans economically self-sufficient as quickly as possible.
How Your Parish Can Help Afghan Refugees Coming to Texas
Agencies are working together to resettle Afghans refugees throughout our state and providing them with housing and basic services. If your church would like to help with the resettlement of Afghan refugees, visit the links below.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Highlights Ways to Help Afghan Refugees Through Episcopal Migration Ministries
As Episcopalians, as followers of Jesus, as people of faith, we mourn the recent loss of life in Afghanistan, the ongoing chaos and instability, and the risk that many Afghans face, in particular women and girls.
Obituary: The Rev. Canon John A. Logan, Jr.
A memorial service is to be conducted at half-past ten o’clock in the morning on Saturday, October 2, at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue in Houston.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed towards the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 1225 Texas St., Houston, TX 77002; or to the AIDS Foundation Houston, 6260 Westpark Drive, Ste. 100, Houston, TX 77057; or to The Beacon Homeless Services, 1117 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002.
