Pauli Murray Biography
A nearly lifelong activist for racial and gender equality, Pauli Murray, at the age of 67, became the first African American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest in 1977
Letter to the Vice Chancellor and Chancellor of Sewanee in Response to Incident at Men’s Lacrosse Game
On Saturday, March 13, Sewanee hosted Emmanuel College for a men’s lacrosse game. In an email to the Sewanee community, Vice Chancellor Reuben Brigety reported that “Approximately 120 Sewanee students attended. To our great dismay, a few of the Sewanee students hurled the most vile racial epithets‚Äö√Ѭ∂ toward members of the visiting Emmanuel team‚Äö√Ѭ∂ So pronounced were the shouted slurs in the third quarter that the game officials on the field ordered that Sewanee fans be cleared before play could continue.” Vice Chancellor Brigety has called upon all connected to Sewanee to recommit to shared values and to support accountability.
El Buen Samaritano Receives UT’s 2021 Community Partnership Award
Congratulations to El Buen Samaritano on receiving UT’s2021 Community Partnership Award! Since 2007, the Office of the President and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin, has honored individuals and organizations for their service to the greater Austin community.
Church Plant Extends a Helping Hand to Hundreds of Families
Plum Grove Church Plant teamed up with Liberty County Food Bank and the Texas Department of State Health Services to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, over 200 boxes of food and clothing items to families in need.
Spartans Participate in Central Texas Model UN Program at UT Austin
Four St. Stephen’s delegates participated in the spring 2021 Crisis Conference of the Central Texas Model United Nations (CTMUN) on April 24. Students served as representatives on four different UN assemblies.
Church Plant Welcomes Bishop and Members to Their New Worship Space
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas continues to amplify its mission. This time around, by consecrating a new church plant‚—St. Clare’s in Tyler.
Houston Parish Packs 30,000 Meals for Children in Zambia
Over one hundred St. John the Divine, Houston, parishioners came together to pack 30,000 nutritious meals for children in Zambia on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The recipients of the meals are served by international non-profit Family Legacy.
Calvary Students Win Best Play in State Competition
Calvary Episcopal Preparatory Middle School students won Best Play in State One Act Play Competition in Lewisville, TX
Spartan Math Team Places Third in Texas Math League
For the seventh year in a row, Spartan Math scored among the top-three teams in the state in the Texas Math League (TXML) competition, a series of six mathematics contests given to students throughout the academic year.
All Saints Episcopal School Students Work on Masks for TJC “Aladdin” Production
It’s been some busy weeks for both the upper class and lower class students at All Saints Episcopal School, who have been spending hours creating dozens of masks for Tyler Junior College’s “Aladdin” production.
COVID-19 Vaccinations and More Available at Third Ward Church’s Mega Health Fair
If you have been affected by the pandemic, are facing financial hardships or have lost a loved one, St. James’ Episcopal Church and corporate sponsors are extending a helping hand.
Christ Church, Nacogdoches Community Donates Thousands of Pounds of Food
Christ Church, Nacogdoches, is making a difference in food security within their community.
