Keep Houses of Worship Closed, Houston-Area Faith Leaders Say
Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders in the Houston area are urging places of worship to remain closed to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Trinity Sunday Virtual Service with Bishop Doyle
Join Bishop Doyle as we celebrate Trinity Sunday on June 7, during virtual worship at St. David’s, Austin.
Things Left Undone
As Episcopalians, as often as we go through the liturgy, we confess our sins to God, the things we have done and the things we have left undone. The part we play in our sins of commission are often more readily recognizable and thus more likely to be confessed and repented of than in our sins of omission.
The Rev. Harrington: No Going Back to ‘Normal,’ Nor Should There Be
There is much talk and political activity these days about reopening and getting back to “normal.” We must resist getting back to normal. We must refuse to go back to the way we were. The ideals of our democracy demand that we construct a “new normal” and reject the former.
I Am Palmer – Treating Covid-19: A View From Inside the TMC
“I am Palmer” is a series of articles written by parishioners at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church about their experiences in the time of COVID-19. With our close proximity to the Texas Medical Center and Rice University, the Palmer community has a unique insight into the halls of hospitals and laboratories. In this series, we will hear from a research pharmacy technician, an epidemiologist, an elder care professional, an ER doctor, and doctor parents, all serving in different ways on the front lines of this virus.
Houston Religious Leaders Share Inclusive, Ecumenical Message About Keeping Houston Safe
Houston, Texas–Religious leaders teamed up to release an interfaith message about keeping Houston safe, together and faithfully. The message reflects waiting to perform in-person worship, and following local guidelines to avoid community spread of COVID-19.
Middle School Student Creates Community Food Drive
Eighth-grade Spartan Zach Geller and his younger sister, Lauren, were distressed to learn about the many Austin-area residents who lost their jobs due to COVID-19. Fearing their families would go hungry, the pair decided to create a local food drive to help them.
Austin Priest Runs Marathons Around his House to Keep Neighbors safe
When Austin’s stay at home order first happened David Peters got restless.
Church Launches Abundant Harvest Kitchen Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The Abundant Harvest Kitchen, a new Spring-based nonprofit food pantry and gathering center founded by the St. Isidore Episcopal Church community, is working to provide meals for area residents experiencing food shortages related to the coronavirus outbreak.
St. John The Baptist, Tyler, Texas 1892
Author, intellect and activist, W. E. B. DuBois, said “Although the Episcopal Church was the first American Church to receive Negro members, the growth of that membership has been small. This was the one great church that did not split on the slavery question, and the result is that its Negro membership before and since the war [Civil War] has been a delicate subject, and the church has probably done less for black people than any other aggregation of Christians.” Several of DuBois’ family members had belonged to the Episcopal Church, but DuBois himself did not share their fondness for the denomination.
Episcopal Ministries Respond to Domestic Abuse, Mental Health and Gun Violence Concerns Associated With COVID-19
As states and cities continue to ask citizens to shelter in place to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Episcopal-affiliated ministries that serve victims of domestic violence are finding new approaches to caring for the vulnerable in their communities.
Student Builds Weather Station for Campus
“I have a need to make something useful,” said Kaysi Gutierrez, a 12th grade boarding student who created a working weather station from scratch for campus. “The school offered me the materials, so it was a hard offer to pass up.”
