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Seven Spiritual Directors Commissioned
The Rt. Rev. Kathryn Ryan, bishop suffragan of the west region of the Diocese of Texas, with the assistance of the Rev. Rich Nelson and the Rev. Jim Reiter, commissioned five people as spiritual directors on June 2021.
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Hispanic Ministry Holds International Conference Motivating Lay Leaders to Follow a Formation Track
Inspiring lay leaders to follow a formation track has been the aim for the Commission on Hispanic Ministry for the last few years. As the Diocese of Texas continues to grow, the need for more Spanish-speaking clergy is also in demand.
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Grace, Alvin, Volunteers Help Residents With Rent Assistance
Due to the COVID pandemic, many people were and are still unable to pay their rent. Because the government stepped in and would not allow landlords to evict tenants, people have been able to stay in their rental property, while their delinquent rent continued to add up each month
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Iona School for Ministry Congratulates the Class of ’21
The Iona School for Ministry held their 2021 graduation Saturday, June 13, 2021 at Camp Allen. The graduates were: Jack Karn, Diocese of Vermont; Lynn Osgood, Diocese of Texas; Paul White, Diocese of Western Louisiana. While Karn graduated from the deacon track, both Osgood and White graduated from the priest track. Graduates will be serving…
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Be the Bridge
For many of us, meeting together to read from Scripture, talk, listen, laugh, pray, and discuss simple homework assignments is a cherished facet of church life. Imagine if the group was comprised of as many people of color as white people, co-led by a person of color, and meeting to take a deep dive into…
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Trinity, Marshall, Volunteers Spend Mission Week Giving Back to Local Community
The youth minister at Trinity Episcopal Church is big on mission trips. Since she’s been there, they have gone on mission trips to St. Louis to work the intercity, southeast Texas to help with flood relief, New Orleans to minister to the homeless and Baton Rouge to restore a daycare for the underprivileged after it…
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Calvary Episcopal Drama Club Performs “The Little Mermaid”
The sixth annual Calvary Episcopal Drama Club musical performance of The Little Mermaid Jr.
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Rising Musicians Unite at the 29th Annual Diocesan Music Camp
After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 29th Annual Diocesan Music Camp took place May 31-Jun 5th, bringing young musicians in rising grades 6-12th together.
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An Epidemic of Hate: A brief historical overview of anti-Asian racism in the U.S.
Teresa Turner Chang offers a brief historical overview of anti-Asian racism in the U.S.
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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Distributions
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Waco1624 Wooded Acres Dr. Waco, TX 7671012 – 6 p.m.
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Joyful Ministry on A Drizzly Day: Great Outdoor Health Fair Scores Success; Promises Annual Return
The goal was to minister to residents of the Third Ward who have suffered the crushing effects of COVID-19 with job loss, family disruption, financial hardship, illness and even death.And the Great Outdoor Health Fair, a COVID-safe event with masks and social distancing, did exactly that.
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Trinity, Marshall, Officially Welcomes New Rector
Trinity, Marshall, celebrated the blessing of a New Ministry, officially welcoming the Rev. Sean Duncan to his position as rector. The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher officiated the service on May 2, 2021.
