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Be the Bridge

Be the Bridge

For many of us, meeting together to read from Scripture, talk, listen, laugh, pray, and discuss simple homework assignments is a cherished facet of church life. Imagine if the group was comprised of as many people of color as white people, co-led by a person of color, and meeting to take a deep dive into issues of race. This is what happened when ten church members began meeting, via Zoom because of the pandemic, in a Be the Bridge group.

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Trinity, Marshall, Volunteers Spend Mission Week Giving Back to Local Community

The youth minister at Trinity Episcopal Church is big on mission trips. Since she’s been there, they have gone on mission trips to St. Louis to work the intercity, southeast Texas to help with flood relief, New Orleans to minister to the homeless and Baton Rouge to restore a daycare for the underprivileged after it was destroyed by flooding.

Joyful Ministry on A Drizzly Day: Great Outdoor Health Fair Scores Success; Promises Annual Return

Joyful Ministry on A Drizzly Day: Great Outdoor Health Fair Scores Success; Promises Annual Return

The goal was to minister to residents of the Third Ward who have suffered the crushing effects of COVID-19 with job loss, family disruption, financial hardship, illness and even death.And the Great Outdoor Health Fair, a COVID-safe event with masks and social distancing, did exactly that.

Episcopal Churches and Local Businesses  Bring Moderna Vaccines and Aid to Third Ward

Episcopal Churches and Local Businesses Bring Moderna Vaccines and Aid to Third Ward

On Saturday, May 22nd, St. John the Divine, St. Martin’s, and St. James’ Episcopal Churches, along with HEB, Walgreens, Houston Methodist Hospital, the Bishop of Texas Andy Doyle, and the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, among other sponsors, are hosting a Great Outdoor Health Fair; aiming to bring some relief to the community. Admission to the fair is free and all are welcome. This event will be a COVID-safe space.

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