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For Schools and Colleges O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities[and especially ___________], that they may be lively centers forsound learning, new discovery, …
Episcopal Clergy Entertain and Evangelize in the Virtual ‘Town Square’ of TikTok
TikTok, the video editing and streaming app on which mostly millennials and Generation Z share funny dance challenges, viral moments and memes, might be the last place you’d expect to find a 45-year-old priest evangelizing. But the Rev. David Peters isn’t your average priest, and his style of evangelism is less about preaching and more about laughter.
St. Thomas’ Food Distribution in September
Wednesday, September 1, 2021, will be the next food distribution date for St. Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay, and the Galveston Food Bank. The Galveston Food Bank is closed on the first Saturday in September because of the Labor Day holiday.
Black Lives Matter Houston Works with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas to Hold Moving from Ally to Accomplice Event
Those interested in anti-racism work may want to sign up for one of Black Lives Matter Houston’s latest events. Black Lives Matter: Moving from Ally to Accomplice – Where are you on your journey? will take place on September 30th via Zoom from 7 pm to 8:30 pm and will be conducted by community activist Brandon Mack.
A Life Devoted in Service: The Legendary Canon Logan
The Rev. Canon John A. Logan, Jr. entered glory Saturday, August 14, 2021. After gracefully battling bouts of illness over the past few months, he gracefully passed away at Methodist Hospital at the age of 93.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Encourages Americans to Get Vaccinated: “Do This One For The children”
Join @PB_Curry by sharing your own “I Got Mine” story. Post your photo or video with the #igotmine hashtag, tag and invite your friends, and tell the world what getting the COVID-19 vaccine means to you.
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
