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It only took a plea from one parishioner for the St. Clare’s Guild at St. Cyprian’s, Lufkin, to spring into action and sow hundreds of masks to distribute to health care workers and to their local Sheriff’s Department.
Two weeks ago, the All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler was churning out protective face masks for patients and health care workers.
At least 13 religious organizations and charities in the Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange area received between $7.8 million and $295 million in combined Paycheck Protection Program loans, including five churches and the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont.
Half of Texans say they have suffered financially as a result of COVID-19 and more than one-third say they or someone in their household has skipped or postponed needed health care since the pandemic began. Those are just some of the findings from Episcopal Health Foundation’s statewide survey of Texans on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across the state.
A majority of people who live in Harris County say they’ve suffered financial troubles during COVID-19 and almost half say they or someone in their household has lost a job, lost a business, or had their wages or hours reduced.
Those interested in anti-racism work may want to sign up for one of Black Lives Matter Houston’s latest events. Black Lives Matter: Moving from Ally to Accomplice – Where are you on your journey? will take place on September 30th via Zoom from 7 pm to 8:30 pm and will be conducted by community activist Brandon Mack.
Staff at All Saints Episcopal School gave their students a unique experience on Monday– a patriotic parade.
This past Friday marked the final day of COP26, the UN Conference on Climate Change. As I reflect upon the past two weeks, I am simultaneously intimidated by the peril God’s creation faces and inspired by millions of human beings taking action around the globe. Climate is the most pressing issue of our century; I am 25 years old, and I often wonder if our planet will support human life by the time (God willing) I turn 75. Creation cries out for intervention, and I am overjoyed to proclaim that our church is answering that call.
Cursillo is a weekend for Spiritual Growth and Renewal at the Lakeside Conference Center in the tranquil woods of Camp Allen. If you are looking …
Clergy from our diocese participated in a pilgrimage to Paul’s Grecian Church plants through the Quinn Foundation and John Logan Memorial Fund, April 10-21. Bishop …
A delegation from Iglesia Episcopal Costarricense, in town for the formation minister’s retreat, recently spent time with Padre Alejandro Montes and Sra. Laura to learn …
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