Over the last few weeks, many Americans have been eagerly awaiting their stimulus payments from the CARES Act, meant to soften the economic blow of the COVID-19 outbreak. These funds are critical to those struggling with job loss, reduced wages, or unexpected expenses during this challenging time.
Mr. James Barron, who died on Easter day, April 12, 2020, was a naturally charismatic leader who was able to draw people to him and win them over to his way of progressive thinking.
Episcopal Health Foundation leaders announced a $10 million plan to address the long-term effects of the COVID-19 crisis, while also helping nonprofits and organizations continue business operations to serve at-risk communities across Texas.
The pastors and leaders of the undersigned churches and Christian groups continue to pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are lifting up all those who are grieving, those who are sick, the front-line first responders, healthcare workers and others who are putting themselves at risk for the welfare of our communities.
Members of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Upper School orchestra performed a remote concert in mid-April to the delight of the entire school community. St. Stephen’s 11th grader Matthew Kim served as concertmaster for their rendition of “La Cumparsita,” a popular tango by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez.
The Rt. Rev. John Clark Buchanan, assistant bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Texas (2004-2006), peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, at his home in South Carolina, surrounded by his family.
The $15 million Relief in a State of Emergency (RISE) fund, created to help poor Austinites during the COVID-19 crisis, is beginning to make its way to the people who need it. On Tuesday, April 21, the city announced substantial grants to four established nonprofits that deliver basic-needs services
Dear doctors, nurses, and the entire medical community THANK YOU!”
Two weeks ago, the All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler was churning out protective face masks for patients and health care workers.
St. Paul’s/San Pablo Episcopal Church is working in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank and Crossroads at Park Place to host a weekly drive-thru pantry to assist individuals and families who have been affected by the novel coronavirus.
In 1883, during the Sewanee Conference, southern bishops had met to devise a proposal to be voted upon by General Convention that would formally segregate Black and White Episcopalians. While the proposal failed to pass, southern dioceses, in retaliation, set up “colored convocations” as parallel and subordinate to diocesan conventions.
As churches across the country scramble to provide online worship services, some faith leaders are looking for ways to go deeper and create an atmosphere that replicates the life of the church family, amidst a touchless environment.
Celebrating 175 years of mission in Christ, we are a diverse community of believers following the Episcopal tradition across our 81-county diocese spanning nearly 70,000 square miles in the central, eastern, and northern regions of Texas. Founded in 1838, we are more than 450 active clergy-strong with 175 congregations, over 100 missional communities, 20 campus missions, chaplaincies, foundations, institutions, and over 72,000 parishioners.
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