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San Romero, Houston, Celebrates Their Patron Feast Day
San Romero Church celebrated on April 27 their Patron Feast Day in honor of Saint Oscar Romero, and the day of Hispanic Heritage. Father Uriel Lopez presented Oscar Romero as a prophet and martyr beyond borders.
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Episcopal Health Foundation CEO Elena Marks Announces Retirement in 2022
Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) announced today that Elena Marks, the organization’s founding President and CEO, will retire in 2022 upon selection of her successor.
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Christ Church Cathedral Prayer Service For Peace in Ukraine
Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church in downtown Houston is hosting a special prayer service for peace in Ukraine and for the comfort and protection of the Ukrainian people. Join us April 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Cathedral to offer prayers for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world.
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Student-Led Farm Allows Youth to Learn About Entrepreneurship Though Egg Sale, Growing Vegetables
Students at a local school are learning the ins and outs of the real-world farming industry at their campus farm. All Saints Episcopal School students in preschool through fourth grade have started the spring planting for their campus student-led farm, which consists of 20 plots with a variety of vegetables and herbs along with a…
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Small Central Texas Church Eliminates Over Three Million in Medical Debt
The idea sparked after coming across an article published by Episcopal News Service‚—it told the story of a small church in Santa Fe that had raised funds and succeeded in wiping out all medical debt in collections in the state of New Mexico.
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All Saints Episcopal School’s Learning Farm Hold Spring Planting Day
Pre-schoolers through 4th graders at All Saints Episcopal school had their spring planting day on Tuesday. The All Saints learning farm has 20 plots with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and a chicken coop with 16 chickens. Young farmers had a chance to get their hands dirty today by tending to their garden and planting…
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Local Yoga Class Held to Pray and Show Support for Ukraine
It’s been nearly three weeks since Russia invaded the country of Ukraine. Thursday afternoon, several community members attended “Yoga for Peace” at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in College Station.
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Church Treasures To Be on Display During Celebration
When Grace Episcopal Church holds its anniversary party on Sunday, April 3, at 3 p.m., the entire community will be able to not only enjoy a visit to a landmark in Alvin, but they will be able to learn more about the amazing history of the church.
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House of Bishops Condemns War in Ukraine, Anti-Transgender Legislation at First In-Person Gathering Since COVID-19 Pandemic
The House of Bishops voted unanimously to issue statements condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and political actions targeting transgender people at its March 15-21 meeting.
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Episcopalians Learn the Art of Pysanka as a Form of Hands-On Prayer for Ukrainians
When Russia invaded Ukraine just before the start of Lent, many Episcopalians began praying for the Ukrainian people. The attacks prompted Dontie Fuller, who was already scheduled to teach the art of pysanka ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ Ukrainian Easter egg decorating ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ at Church of the Nativity in Indianapolis, Indiana, to amend her informational event to educate attendees…
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Full Circle: Inclusive Grace, Houston, Reestablishes as Parish
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New Poll Confirms Jesus Remains Important Spiritual Figure, But Pandemic Had Effect on Religious Activity
A new national study, Jesus in America, was released today in a partnership between The Episcopal Church and Ipsos. The research found that while the majority of Americans polled believe Jesus was an important spiritual figure and want equality in society, it also showed Christians are not necessarily practicing what Jesus taught, and Americans feel…
