Posts from 2013 (Page 18)

Posts from 2013 (Page 18)

How Does the Roman Catholic Church Choose a Pope?

News on February 11, 2013 that Benedict XVI would resign from his position as pope rocked the Roman Catholic Church and rippled through the Christian world, leaving many questions unanswered. There’s one question that can be answered, though, even though Episcopalians have no skin in the game: How do they choose the pope?

Ashes to Go and Drive-thru Ashes on Ash Wednesday

“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Several local Episcopal priests will be offering “Ashes to Go” and even “Drive-thru Ashes” on Ash Wednesday, February 13. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent, a time of reflection and prayer lasting 40 days. It culminates in Holy and Easter, which this year is March 31. Priests make the sign of the cross in ashes on people’s foreheads as a visible symbol of human mortality.…

When the Bishop Visits Your Congregation

When the bishop visits your congregation: He would like to meet with the vestry and have some time for conversation about life in the parish, plans for the future, and how the leadership of the diocese might facilitate our life together. When confirmation and/or baptism are planned, he expects to meet with the candidates for at least 30 minutes, either on Saturday or on Sunday before the time of worship. He welcomes invitations to come to any and all social…

Lenten Quiet Day at Trinity

Meditations and prayers of Iona, Scotland, will be featured at a Lenten Quiet Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3401 Bellaire Drive So., Ft. Worth, TX, 76109. The Daughters of the King are presenting the day, with Emily Williams as facilitator. Meditations and prayers will be offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m., with closing prayers at 1:45 p.m. People are invited to stay for the whole day…

Policy on Background Checks

Policy on Background Checks – PDF  Revised 2014-05-17 Background Check Request Form Related: Policy on Safeguarding God’s People This background check policy, coupled with our Policy on Safeguarding God’s People titled Toward Healthy Ministry: Safeguarding God’s People From Abuse, support our goals to foster the highest standards of ethical behavior in ministry settings and to ensure an environment free of abuse, exploitation and harassment. These policies set professional expectations for all people (clergy, lay employees, contractors, volunteers) serving in our diocese.