Manor Vicar to Serve as Missioner for Congregational Vitality
The Rev. Alex Montes-Vela has accepted Bishop Doyle’s invitation to serve as a Missioner for Congregational Vitality on the diocesan staff, the Diocese of Texas announced August 9, 2021.
Obituary: The Rev. Douglas Jon Tucker
The Rev. Douglas Jon Tucker, 78, ended this earthly journey and entered into glory on August 3, 2021. This beloved priest, a/k/a Friar Tuck, was born September 6, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Robert John Tucker and Dorothy Spencer Tucker.
St. James’ Parishioners Join Thousands to Protest Voting Bill in Austin
Representatives from St. James’, Austin, joined the movement to push for a federal voting rights legislation.
Adventure Bible School Offers Children An Opportunity to Escape From Reality
In a COVID safe environment, 30 children participated in an adventured theme bible school at San Mateo, Houston.
Trinity Episcopal Youth Help Homeless
This year, as a memorial to Jay Jackson, the family donated funds to provide summer care packages for the homeless. These packages included sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, cooling wraps, mosquito repellent, sanitation wipes, Kleenex, washcloths, soap, toothbrushes, tarp, a $10 gift certificate to McDonalds and a T-shirt.
The Religious Leaders on the Front Lines of Mental Health
Houses of worship have grown more sophisticated in their handling of the surge in anxiety among congregants since the pandemic began
Priest Plants Food Ministry Outreach at Camp Allen
Grace, Alvin, took their food ministry to another level!
How Your Church Can Avoid Social Media Conflict
While preaching few years ago, a notable pastor made comments on homosexuality that were recorded and posted on the internet. Her comments went viral. Many viewers‚—Christians and non-Christians alike‚—acknowledged that while portions of the comments were in line with Scripture, the delivery was devoid of love and instead perpetuated hate and condemnation.
Central Convocation Congregations Join Efforts to Enhance Food Ministries
On July 14, representatives from ten-congregations in the Central Convocation as well as two-Canterbury missions gathered for a Zoom Food Summit to share about their food-related ministries.
St. Vincent’s House Aids Galveston Fishermen
St. Vincent’s House partnered up with UTMB Health to distribute vaccines, glucose and blood tests, physician consultations and other health services at the Vietnamese fishing …
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.
