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New Sanctuary Consecrated at Holy Comforter
On Saturday, March 2, 2019, over 350 people gathered at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Spring to celebrate the dedication and consecration of their new church building. This has been a project over seven years in the making. The new space was dedicated and consecrated by Bishop Doyle, who also celebrated eucharist and gave the sermon.
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Crossroads of Faith: An Exploration of Houston’s Diverse Sacred Sites
It’s no secret that Houston is one of the country’s most diverse cities embracing a wide variety of different cultures, ethnicities and food. The same can be said for religion. To celebrate and study the richness of Houston’s faith community, the Archaeological Institute of America – Houston Society, Archaeology Now and Christ Church Cathedral are…
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Bishop-Elect
The Rev. Canon Kathryn ‘Kai’ Ryan was elected February 22 as bishop suffragan for the western region of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
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Diocese of Texas Pays Tribute to Bishop Harrison’s Ministry of Service
One of the many highlights of the 170th Diocesan Council was the dinner honoring the many years of service of the Rt. Rev. Dena A. Harrison. It was a celebration in which her family, friends, bishops and hundreds of members of the diocese paid tribute, on Friday, February 21, 2019 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.
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170th Council Moves Forward with Diocesan Vision
The 170thDiocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas held its annual gathering in The Woodlands, Texas, on February 21-23, 2019. During this time, over 600 Texas Episcopalians met to vote for a new Bishop Suffragan, elect members to diocesan boards, celebrate Bishop Dena Harrison, attend workshops and learn of the vision Bishop Andy Dole…
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Kathryn Ryan Elected New Bishop Suffragan
The Rev. Canon Kathryn ‘Kai’ Ryan was elected February 22 as bishop suffragan for the western region of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
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Small Church, Big Impact
Never underestimate the power 13 church members can have on their community. With curiosity and care, The Rev. Nanda Perry shares how St. Philip’s, Hearne is talking to their town and discovering together what the future may bring to small town Texas.
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Smith First Woman to be Ordained Priest at Grace, Alvin
Suzanne Gail Smith became the first person to be ordained a priest at Grace Episcopal in over 66 years, and the first ever woman to be ordained into the priesthood at Grace.
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Viviendo el Evangelio, Visión del impacto en la comunidad
Todos tenemos historias qué contra acerca de nosotros mismos cuando estamos entre familiares y amigos. Estas historias son diferentes y no necesariamente se relacionan entre sí. Les contamos acerca de nosotros en nuestro navegar por un mundo complejo, ya se nuestra vida privada o nuestro rol en la vida pública – aún les decimos de…
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Residents Celebrate MLK Day Through Prayer, Parades
Residents, clergy and elected officials gathered Monday at St. Vincent’s House for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Prayer Circle, offering songs and prayers for a better Galveston and a better nation.
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Bishop Doyle Report 2019
In his annual meeting report, Bishop Doyle gives insight of the Diocese’s plans for 2019.
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Summer Camp with a Difference
Each summer at Camp Allen these experiences come to life in the many great programs offered by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. In focus are the ones offered by Jerusalem Peacebuilders (JPB), a unique nonprofit ministry that works to promote peace by cultivating understanding and mutual respect among young American, Israeli, and Palestinian teenagers.
