Bishops of all six Episcopal dioceses in Texas issue a joint statement decrying the inhumane conditions at our country’s borders. They call on state and national leaders to take action.
The Rev. Canon Joseph M.C. Chambers, canon to the ordinary of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri has been named the new Chief of Staff for the Diocese of Texas, the Bishop announced July 8. In his new position, Chambers will support Bishop Andy Doyle’s work, amplifying the vision of the Diocese of Texas, supervising the Bishop’s office team and overseeing a variety of projects, initiatives and events that support the Bishop’s work.
Someone asked me this question a few years ago as I mused out loud about serving a term as spiritual director for a Diocesan program known as “Happening,” a youth-lead movement that meets four weekends a year at Camp Allen in Navasota.
Among the crowds at this year’s Pride Houston Festival, a man read our “God Thinks You’re Fabulous” shirts as he was walking past, pointed our direction, and said “You guys are true Christians.” His words affirmed to me that what we do matters and that there need to be more Christians showing open support for this community.
A local Episcopal church is building one of the city’s first inclusive playgrounds, and the space is slated to be open to the public before the end of summer.
El Buen Samaritano, a nonprofit and outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rosamaria Murillo as its executive director starting July 15. Murillo is a recognized public health advocate who has vast experience in public policy, higher education, nonprofit and government management.
The Helping Center of Marble Falls Area garden soon will be rooted in a new home with more level land and space and a permanent storage building. Produce from the garden, which is currently located at 1315 Broadway in Marble Falls, goes to families seeking assistance from the food pantry.
Following the celebration of the 100 graduates of the Iona School for Ministry, 10 new deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, Saturday, June 22.
“We are on the right path,” assured the Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, bishop assistant of the Diocese of Texas to the nearly 265 Episcopalians who participated in the Hispanic Lay Leadership Conference June 14-15 at Camp Allen.
“Graduates, this morning we gather in Chapel to honor the ways you have grown in your time as Spartans,” Head of School Chris Gunnin told the Class of 2019 and members of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal School community gathered in the Chapel for the 69th Commencement Exercises on May 25.
Episcopal Health Foundation is on a mission to create healthier communities throughout the Diocese of Texas after hosting their second 2019 In Common gatherings at Christ Church, Tyler June 7-8, 2019.
Southeast Texas non-profit organizations received $44,500 in community outreach grants from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Downtown Beaumont. The grants were presented to representatives from each organization at a special ceremony today at the downtown church. The grants are given annually from the proceeds generated by St. Mark’s Chili Supper and Bazaar and their resale store, the Treasure House. In the last ten years, St. Mark’s has been able to give a total of $443,700 in grants.
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 174 congregations, approximately 70 missional communities, 27 campus missions, chaplaincies, foundations, institutions, and over 72,000 parishioners.
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