Posts by Katie Sherrod (Page 31)
Honoring supply priests, celebrating 50 years of ministry
Recently Owanah Anderson of The Episcopal Church of Wichita Falls was moved by an article on Episcopal Cafe to pay tribute in the Joyful newsletter to the supply clergy who have faithfully served Wichita Falls’ Episcopalians. She has given permission for us to share it with the diocese. And note this — this year all three current supply priests are celebrating 50 years of ordination. Congratulations to them all — and thanks.—————————– [On November 27, 2016,\ Episcopal Café posted a…
Nativity nichos focus of Pray All-Ways event
St. Alban’s, Theatre Arlington, gathered for Pray All-Ways: Advent to learn about the history, symbols, and spirituality of the nativity creche. Then participants made their own nativity nichos as a practice of prayer through creativity. A nicho is a diorama construction from Mexican folk art, a mini-scene in a box that uses dried flowers, paste jewels, colored paper, photographs, and other objects to pay tribute to iconic figures – in this case, Baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Pray All-Ways is…
Bishop Mayer celebrates, preaches, confirms
Bishop Scott Mayer visited the Episcopal Church of Hamilton County (St. Mary’s) on the Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2016. He celebrated, preached, and confirmed Ms. Mary Adcox. The Rev. Noy Sparks is supplying at Hamilton, having moved to Granbury to take care of his mother. He also serves as chaplain at All Saints Episcopal School in Fort Worth. Watch a video of Bishop Mayer’s sermon below or on YouTube. Watch a short interview with the Rev. Sparks below…
How to stay informed as Legislature meets
The Texas Legislature begins meeting on January 10, 2017. Texas Impact, an interfaith legislative advocacy network of which the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth is a member, offers many ways for Episcopalians in Texas to stay informed and to have an impact. Read a newsletter here listing many such opportunities, such as the January 8 legislative briefing on health care in Texas and the January 9 Weekly Witness preview webinar on health justice. The Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy…
Episcopal Churches welcome you
Everyone is invited to join the Episcopalians of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth as we celebrate the arrival of the Christ Child and begin the Christmas Season. Have a blessed and merry Christmas! Arlington St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Holding services at Theatre Arlington 305 W. Main, Arlington Christmas Eve 5:30 pm – Worship (Come at 5:00 pm for carols.) Christmas Day 9:30 am – Christmas Day service Fort Worth All Saints Episcopal Church 5001 Crestline Road Fort Worth, 76107…
Advent 2016
Bishop J. Scott Mayer has issued a message as we begin the Season of Advent, encouraging us all to follow the examples of Mary and Joseph in saying “yes” to God. Watch the video below, or on YouTube. This video is closed captioned.
St. Christopher helps with Thanksgiving baskets
St. Christopher, Fort Worth, took part in the Christian Community Assistance (CCA) Thanksgiving Baskets drive. St. Christopher, along with other local churches, collected 329 baskets this year. Clients picked up their baskets at St. Christopher on Tuesday and any baskets left over will be given to clients in need throughout the holiday season. Please click or swipe through gallery photos. A General Thanksgiving Page 836 Book of Common Prayer Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you…
Dedication and consecration of historic building
On Sunday, November 13, 2016, Bishop Scott Mayer dedicated and consecrated the historic Episcopal Mission of the Ascension, home of the Episcopal Church in Wise County. The congregation has been worshiping there since May 17, 2015. Felicity Hollister also reaffirmed her baptismal vows. The church was started as the Episcopal Mission of the Ascension in 1889 by the Rt. Rev. A. C. Garrett, noted missionary bishop of northern Texas. The small white building at 905 S. Church Street in Decatur had…
Convention worship, elections, resolutions, relationships
The 2016 Diocesan Convention opened with worship on Friday, November 11, in the Chapel at All Saints’ Episcopal School in far west Fort Worth. The Rt. Rev. David Rice of San Joaquin was the preacher. The offering of $1,273 in plate and two online donations was designated for at-risk children. After worship, there was a social hour, followed by dinner (and some foolishness), and then a brief opening business session. Training and Workshops Prior to worship on Friday, many convention goers…
Fiery foolishness
The theme of the 2016 Diocesan Convention — On fire with the Spirit – offered a teachable moment at the Friday night dinner as well as an opportunity for a bit of fiery foolishness that included some roasting of Bishop Scott Mayer. Because he returned from his sabbatical all fired up, he was presented with a “fiery mitre” constructed by Administrative Assistant Michele King. It was inspired by a headdress worn by actress Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum…
Convention address: “On fire with the Spirit”
Bishop J. Scott Mayer addressed the 2016 Diocesan Convention on Saturday, November 12. His theme was “On Fire with the Spirit.” You can read the text below. Fort Worth Convention Address 2016 November 12 I would like to begin this morning by expressing gratitude to the people of the Fort Worth West Deanery, including All Saints’ Episcopal Church, All Saints’ Episcopal School, and St Elisabeth’s and Christ the King. I want to especially recognize Father Chris Jambor of All Saints’,…
Convention election results
With great patience, good humor, and old-fashioned paper ballots and pencils, delegates to convention worked past the technology glitch that prevented online voting and filled all the offices open for election in 2016. They were selecting from a record number of people standing for the various offices. Bishop Scott Mayer expressed his appreciation that so many people were offering their service to the diocese and the wider church. Standing Committee, Lay Norm Synder, Good Shepherd, Granbury Standing Committee, Clergy Christopher…
“To make a way out of no way”
Bishop Scott Mayer has issued a statement regarding the ongoing events at Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota. Read the statement below or download it as a PDF. standing-rock Bishop Mayer statement This week, more than 500 clergy from 20 denominations – Christians, Buddhists, Muslims and Jews – joined the Water Protectors at the Standing Rock Reservation in their effort to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) from further desecrating and intruding on historic Native American sacred burial lands and…
Give generously
The Child Protective Services system in Texas is in deep crisis, underfunded and understaffed, leaving thousands of children at risk of harm in their homes. According to state records, CPS is charged with supervising more than 17,000 children in paid foster care and 11,000 more in other types of care – care by family members or close friends of the birth parents. But the foster care program is overwhelmed, resulting in children sleeping on floors in offices, in motels, and…
At Noon November 3 – pause and pray for Standing Rock
In a new video, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry has issued an invitation for prayers for the people of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation and all those gathered in support of the advocacy efforts. At noon on Thursday, November 3, he asks that we pause and pray. Read more about Standing Rock here.
Diocesan youth to offer prayer room at convention
Diocesan youth will offer a prayer room adjacent to the floor of diocesan convention at All Saints Episcopal School November 11-12. The prayer room will be set up in the wrestling room in the school gym, site of the convention business sessions on Saturday, November 12. The goal of the prayer room is to offer a quiet moment for folks during convention to contemplate, pray. and leave refreshed. Prayer room items are provided by the youth of St. Martin’s Episcopal…