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Plum Grove Church Plant Holds First Spanish Language Service

September 14, 2023February 8, 2021

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

September 14, 2023February 2, 2021

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

February 2, 2021

Decision has no impact on local ECW Chapters including their formation, existence, or functioning

Black History Month Celebrates Absalom Jones

September 14, 2023February 1, 2021

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

February 22, 2024February 1, 2021

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

September 14, 2023February 1, 2021

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

September 14, 2023January 28, 2021

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

September 14, 2023January 22, 2021

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

September 14, 2023January 21, 2021

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

January 21, 2021

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.

A Tale of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

February 10, 2022January 16, 2021

Dear Clergy of the Diocese, Once upon a time, in accordance with the Clergy Manual, members of the clergy of the Diocese of Texas chose …

St. John the Divine, Houston, Offers Class on Human Trafficking

January 14, 2021

St. John the Divine’s GO Ministry is hosting a two-part online class focused on Human Trafficking that is open to all throughout the Diocese. The class will meet Wednesdays, February 3 & 10 at 6:30 pm via Zoom.