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‘Faces of the Other’ Moves to St. Andrew’s, Houston
A photography exhibit that spent the spring and summer on the fences that surround Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral downtown has now moved to St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd.
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Moving Forward in Truth: Her Story – Our Story
Years ago, I heard a minister tell a story about his young son. According to the speaker, he’d been preaching a sermon to his congregation when his son, then five or so years old, slipped out from his seat on the pew and disappeared from view.
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Episcopal Student Center Offers FREE Mental Health Counseling to College Students
The Episcopal Student Center (ESC) Austin Canterbury Counseling Center, in partnership with Seminary of the Southwest Counseling Education program, is offering free counseling services to any student enrolled in college in the Austin area, and students inside or outside of the Diocese of Texas may also receive services, via the tele-health option. This initiative is…
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Clergy Invited to Join Congregations for Advent 1, Christmas Eve, and the Sunday after Christmas
You and your congregations are invited to join worship with others. You may even wish to schedule a day off on Advent 1 or the Sunday after Christmas. The following congregations are sharing their liturgies online and have agreed that these days are ideal to have congregations join them for worship. We are excited to also…
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Northshore Episcopal Church Plant Hosts Drive-Thru Baby Shower for 80 Expectant Mothers
Over 80 expectant mothers in East Harris County were treated to a one-of-a-kind baby shower in a drive-thru event. Mothers were showered with baby clothes, fresh food, diapers, cleaning supplies and other goods to help meet their needs during the pandemic.
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Bishop Curry in Conversation with Bishop Doyle–Join Virtually
If you’ve ever heard our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry speak ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ be it in church, on his podcast, or on the Today Show ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ you know that the message at the heart of his words is always love: love of God, love of your neighbor, love that transcends religion or gender or background.
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Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry led a live-streamed prayer service from Washington National Cathedral, Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness, on All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2020. In the midst of a pandemic, racial reckoning, and a historic election, the live-streamed service gathered Americans for prayer, song, lament, hope, and a…
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Texas Priest Pays Tribute to Legendary Church Planter with 70-Mile prayer Walk Around Austin
On a mild but windy morning in Austin, Texas, the weather prompted no complaints from the Rev. David Peters, who was “ambling along” west of downtown. But gusts of up to 30 mph were making it difficult for the priest to describe his 70-mile prayer walk to the reporter who had reached him by phone.
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Curate and Interim Work Opportunities
Considering a Curate? November 19, 2020, 2 p.m. Rectors who would like to explore the benefits and requirements of having a curate on the church staff are invited to a meeting with the Rev. Canon Christine Faulstich and Diocesan Transition Minister Reverend Kellaura Johnson by Zoom on Thursday, November 19 at 2 p.m. All rectors interested in receiving a curate in…
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Moving Forward in Truth: What’s My Name?
So many times when African Americans want to talk about current injustices or injustices from the past, when we want to talk about the residual effects of slavery or the lingering bitter taste of racism that clings to our pallets, affecting both the memories of our past and the taste of present-day experiences, we are…
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EHF News: Texas Resident Shares Struggles of Losing Job, Healthcare During Pandemic
More than 7 million Americans have not only lost their jobs during the pandemic, but also their employer-based health insurance. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson spoke with a Texas resident who is struggling to pay bills while trying to keep health care coverage.
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Former Diocese of Texas Bishop Suffragan, the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. Appointed Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., former Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas has been appointed Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas, the Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas, announced Monday, October 26, 2020.
