Clergy Invited to Join Congregations for Advent 1, Christmas Eve, and the Sunday after Christmas
You and your congregations are invited to join worship with others. You may even wish to schedule a day off on Advent 1 or the …
Northshore Episcopal Church Plant Hosts Drive-Thru Baby Shower for 80 Expectant Mothers
Over 80 expectant mothers in East Harris County were treated to a one-of-a-kind baby shower in a drive-thru event. Mothers were showered with baby clothes, fresh food, diapers, cleaning supplies and other goods to help meet their needs during the pandemic.
Bishop Curry in Conversation with Bishop Doyle–Join Virtually
If you’ve ever heard our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry speak ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ be it in church, on his podcast, or on the Today Show ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ you know that the message at the heart of his words is always love: love of God, love of your neighbor, love that transcends religion or gender or background.
Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry led a live-streamed prayer service from Washington National Cathedral, Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness, on All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2020. In the midst of a pandemic, racial reckoning, and a historic election, the live-streamed service gathered Americans for prayer, song, lament, hope, and a call to love God and neighbor.
Texas Priest Pays Tribute to Legendary Church Planter with 70-Mile prayer Walk Around Austin
On a mild but windy morning in Austin, Texas, the weather prompted no complaints from the Rev. David Peters, who was “ambling along” west of downtown. But gusts of up to 30 mph were making it difficult for the priest to describe his 70-mile prayer walk to the reporter who had reached him by phone.
Curate and Interim Work Opportunities
Considering a Curate? November 19, 2020, 2 p.m. Rectors who would like to explore the benefits and requirements of having a curate on the church staff are invited …
Moving Forward in Truth: What’s My Name?
So many times when African Americans want to talk about current injustices or injustices from the past, when we want to talk about the residual effects of slavery or the lingering bitter taste of racism that clings to our pallets, affecting both the memories of our past and the taste of present-day experiences, we are met with resistance, both from the descendants of former slave masters and, at times, even from the descendants of slaves, asking, “Why can’t we just move on?”
EHF News: Texas Resident Shares Struggles of Losing Job, Healthcare During Pandemic
More than 7 million Americans have not only lost their jobs during the pandemic, but also their employer-based health insurance. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson spoke with a Texas resident who is struggling to pay bills while trying to keep health care coverage.
Former Diocese of Texas Bishop Suffragan, the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. Appointed Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., former Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas has been appointed Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas, the Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas, announced Monday, October 26, 2020.
EHF News: New Central Texas COVID-19 Survey: Four in 10 Residents Have Skipped/Postponed Medical Care Since March
Results from the Central Texas COVID-19 Survey released this week found that four in 10 residents or someone in their household have skipped or postponed needed medical care since the pandemic began and almost all surveyed shared they have postponed or skipped preventive care. The survey, led by Episcopal Health Foundation and co-sponsored by St. David’s Foundation, examined the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across five Central Texas counties (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson).
Power In The Shift: Abundant Harvest Reenvisions Their Outreach During COVID-19
The Abundant Harvest Food Truck began as a ministry of St. Isidore’s Episcopal Church in The Woodlands, just six months before Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area. It became the perfect ministry for the disaster because the outreach was able to meet people where they were in their communities. The mission was to feed everyone in need and do a little bit of everything to meet the needs of communities in Montgomery County.
EHF News: Harris County Residents More likely to Suffer Financially During COVID-19 than Other Areas of Texas
A majority of people who live in Harris County say they’ve suffered financial troubles during COVID-19 and almost half say they or someone in their household has lost a job, lost a business, or had their wages or hours reduced.
