Gallery: Blessing the New COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at TSU
Gallery: Blessing the New COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at TSU
Helping Ensure Access to the Underserved Through New COVID-19 Vaccination Hub at Texas Southern University
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas connected St. Luke’s Episcopal Health with Texas Southern University to open a COVID-19 vaccination hub in the historically-underserved Third Ward community. Just steps away from St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church, and blocks away from St. James’, Houston, the clinic officially opened this week and a press conference was held today.
Plum Grove Church Plant Holds First Spanish Language Service
Plum Grove Church Plant held its first Spanish language service on Sunday, February 7, led by William (Will) Llana. The service took place in a brand new community center, and members of St. Stephen’s, Liberty, including their Senior Warden and the County Judge brought liturgical vessels as a gift for the new community. St. Stephen’s rector, the Rev. Ted Smith, personally donated materials he used when he was a church planter over 20 years ago.
The Rev. Jim Liberatore Receives 2020 Citizen of the Year Award
On Thursday, January 28, the Pearland Chamber of Commerce recognized the Rev. Jim Liberatore as its 2020 Citizen of the Year. This is their most prestigious award given to an individual.
Bishop Doyle Approves Diocesan Episcopal Church Women Board’s Resolution of Dissolution
Decision has no impact on local ECW Chapters including their formation, existence, or functioning
Black History Month Celebrates Absalom Jones
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a federally recognized, nation-wide celebration that provides the opportunity for all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that African Americans have played in the shaping of U.S. history. The Episcopal Church has had many notable African American leaders.
Black History Month 2021 Resources
We are excited to provide this set of resources as we celebrate Black History Month 2021. More resources will be added throughout the month, so bookmark this page!
First Woman Ordained a Priest in El Salvador, The Rev. Hannah Atkins Romero, Celebrates 25 Years of Ordination
The Rev. Hannah E. Atkins Romero was ordained in 1996, the first woman ordained a priest in El Salvador.
St. Michael’s, Austin to Offer Lenten Speaker Series
St. Michael’s in Austin, Texas, presents a virtual Lenten speaker series called God + Grace + Hope Amid the Pandemic. This series will feature five Episcopalian clergy who will each offer a brief video message rooted in hope, truth, grace, perspective and grounded in the Christian Gospel.
Watch Now: Bishops’ Prayer Service for Our Nation
Evening prayer with all four Bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, featuring music from St. James’ Episcopal, Austin.
St. Joan of Arc, Pflugerville, Organizes Clothing Drive for Correctional Center
Susan Meyer, who regularly visits the prison with her therapy dog Lucy, organized the St. Joan of Arc, Pflugerville clothing drive for recently released inmates from the Travis County Correctional Center.
Upcoming: New Vestry Member Orientation
Join members of the Mission Amplification team for a virtual three-session orientation for new vestry members (Please note: other vestry members who would like to participate are welcome.)
Topics to be covered include roles and responsibilities, missional focus, and connecting to the diocese. You may participate in all three of the sessions or pick just one or two. Full participation is encouraged.
