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Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Houston: A Church with Experiences that Wholly Reflect its Name

February 22, 2024May 7, 2020

Emmanuel means God is with us. This is a story of faithfulness through challenges and disappointments, outweighed only by perseverance and cohesiveness. Nearly rivaling any tragedy, it concludes with a joyful outcome. The Rev. Canon Joann Saylors reflects, “Rather than being destroyed by the loss of their church at the same time a number of members lost their homes, Emmanuel saw opportunity to discern what God was calling them to do in a new season. They developed partnerships, becoming stronger through relationships, and committed to staying together.”

Congregation Preparedness: Communications Test and Congregation Planning Guide

May 7, 2020

It is the time of year when we turn our attention to preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. If needed the diocese will use Alert Media’s messaging features for emergency communications. Beginning May 14 we will test our emergency communications protocol.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Houston: A Church with Experiences that Wholly Reflect its Name – God was, and remains, with Emmanuel

September 14, 2023May 7, 2020

Kellaura Johnson Named New Transition Minister

September 14, 2023May 6, 2020

The Rev. Kellaura Johnson has been named Diocesan Transition Minister for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, the Bishop’s office announced today. Currently, Johnson is the Rector of St. Stephen’s, Huntsville, a parish with a long history of both campus and prison ministry.

St. Mark’s, Richmond, Donates Masks to Local Organizations

September 14, 2023May 5, 2020

Today, St. Mark’s Richmond was pleased to make a very large donation of facial masks to several needy organizations. The masks were originally given to St. Mark’s thanks to Mask-It-On under the direction of Dr. Thomas Vu. Lou and Harris Cloninger had made the original contact with Dr. Vu. Lou and Harris stated that, “It is their goal to secure many more masks for our church to distribute.

Couple Marries at St. Michael’s, Austin, in Livestreamed Ceremony

September 14, 2023May 5, 2020

Luis Rivas, Student Minister at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Austin, and his fiancée, Marie Chatfield, got married on Saturday, April 25, at noon. The wedding ceremony, which followed appropriate social distancing procedures, was livestreamed via Facebook Live and on the church’s website.

Doctor, Nurse Practitioner Dipping into Own Pockets to Provide Rural Health Care in Texas

September 14, 2023May 4, 2020

Texas’ rural health care system may not have the budgets to survive the coronavirus pandemic. 60 Minutes met with a few of the people trying to make sure rural communities still receive care.

Not So Fast!

April 30, 2020

Mike Bonem offers an idea: Let’s check the pulse of the congregation before we regather in-person.

Excluded From Federal Aid, Houston’s Out-Of-Work Immigrant Families Struggle To Pay The Bills

September 14, 2023April 29, 2020

Many Houstonians are receiving checks for $1,200 from the federal government and thousands are signing up for unemployment. But half a million people in the region won’t get a dime.

A Good and Faithful Servant: The Rev. Thomas W. Cain

April 28, 2020

Defying odds, challenging systems, and keeping the faith, were the ongoing struggles of the African American preacher. At times it may have seemed that he carried the weight of the world, but if not the world, then certainly the weight of a people.

Share Your Stimulus Check with the Most Vulnerable Among Us

September 14, 2023April 28, 2020

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.

Death in the UBE Family: James Barron