Back-to-school season is here, and churches across the Diocese are coming together to support students in all kinds of ways.
From blessing backpacks to collecting school supplies, hosting prayer services, and more! Our congregations are helping children start the year with confidence and care.
St. Mark’s (Richmond, Texas) — In their Blessing of the Backpacks and School Supplies Drive, St. Mark’s launched a new ministry partnership with Bowie Elementary. Yesterday, they welcomed students on their first day of school with a red carpet walk and celebration.
Teachers and students were blessed at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church— see photos below..
The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Decatur chose school supplies for those in need in Decatur ISD as their mission for July.
This week, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Bay City shared their Blessing of the Backpacks, offered for students in their community.
Trinity Episcopal Church in the Woodlands youth, families, and parish are uplifting the next generation: 200 bags of food donated to The Hope Center, 150+ backpacks and school supplies to Interfaith of The Woodlands, and heartfelt cards and donations supporting first responders and neighbors in need— see photos below.
St. Luke’s Episcopal School back celebrating the start of 25th school year!
St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church Parent’s Day Out program: In August 2023, St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church launched its Parent’s Day Out program, providing safe, affordable care for young children and strengthening ties with St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School. With a dedicated team of teachers, the program has opened new doors for ministry in Angelina County, making a meaningful impact on the community.
We’d love to know how your church is making a difference this season!
Share photos, stories, or details with us at connected@epicenter.org , and let’s celebrate and lift these efforts across the Diocese.
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Prayer For Schools and Colleges
O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities [and especially ___________], that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
