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Diocesan leader George Komechak died August 8, 2015
Diocesan lay leader George Komechak, 79, died at his home in west Fort Worth on Saturday, August 8, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Gilbert Komechak, and a son, Gil Komechak; a daughter, Kim Komechak; two grandsons and a great-grandson. George Komechak played a key role in organizing Episcopalians who were determined to remain in The Episcopal Church prior to the departure from the church of a former bishop and other diocesan leaders in November…
Matter of Balance class at St. Christopher
St. Christopher Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, is hosting another of the popular Matter of Balance classes in the Parish Hall.The 8-week class will be on Tuesday mornings from 9-11 beginning August 11. If you plan on attending, please contact the office at 817-926-8277 or email office@stchrisfw.org. Attendees will learn to: View falls as controllable Set goals for increasing activity Make changes to reduce fall risks at home Exercise to increase strength and balance Who should attend: Anyone concerned about falls Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility…
Reflections on General Convention emerging
As deputies, bishops, visitors, and others have had time to rest and reflect on their experiences at General Convention, several are writing blogs, editorials, and news articles. We will be sharing some of those as they emerge. Andrew Gerns, rector of Trinity Church in Easton, PA, also works at the blog Episcopal Cafe. His blog is Fun ‘n Games in the Kingdom of God. The Editorial, Where is the generosity in leadership we need? appeared there before being posted on Episcopal Cafe.…
Go with God, Bishop High. And thanks.
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., third provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, retires (again) on June 30, 2015. He was elected in November 2012 at the diocesan convention in Stephenville. As a going-away present, the diocesan staff presented him with a yellow labrador retriever puppy. The puppy has no name as yet, so we are calling him the Episcopuppy. Bishop High plans to fly home from General Convention, go pick up the puppy, and head to his…
Bishop High visits St. Luke’s, Fort Worth
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B.High, Jr., made his last official visitation before his June 30 retirement to St. Luke’s in the Meadow, Fort Worth. He confirmed Olivia Wilson, Gabriel Phillips, Caleb Fisher, and T. J. Jennings,and received John Dickinson and Nicholas Busken. There was a reception in the parish hall afterward. Watch a video of the bishop’s sermon. See more photos in the diocesan Flickr gallery.
Bishops High and Mayer issue call to prayer, self-examination, and response
In the wake of the shootings in Charleston, Bishop Rayford B. High, Jr., provisional bishop of Fort Worth, and Bishop J. Scott Mayer, provisional bishop-elect of Fort Worth, have issued a call to prayer, self-examination, and response. ——————————————————————————– Once again we awaken to news of another tragedy, this time the murders of nine people at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. This is a stark and clear reminder of the racism in our communities. As followers of…
Bishop High visits Trinity, Fort Worth
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B.High, Jr., visited Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, on Sunday, June 14, for a baptism, confirmations and a reception. He baptized Jenna Cleoe Ross, confirmed Viney Polite Chandler, Jon Scott Nishimura, David Stanley, and Caron Lynn Moore-Rico; and received Mattthew Stephen Pierson. There was a reception in the parish hall afterward. Since it was Bishop High’s last official visit to Trinity, the congregation marked the occasion with a gift card from a sporting goods store…
Frank Reeves honored by Good Shepherd, Granbury
On Sunday, June 7, 2015, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Granbury, honored the Rev. Frank B. Reeves and Susan Reeves for their ministry with the congregation. Reeves has been their sustaining priest for the past six-and-a-half years, and Susan has been at his side. The vestry has called and Bishop Rayford B. High, Jr. has appointed the Rev. Suzi Robertson, D.Min, as priest in charge. Robertson will begin on July 16, 2015. Frank Reeve’s connection with Good Shepherd…
Good Shepherd, Granbury, calls new priest
The Rev. Suzi Robertson, D.Min, has been called by the vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Granbury, and appointed by the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, as priest-in-charge. Robertson will begin on July 16, 2015. Everyone is invited to her inaugural Sunday worship service at 9:30am July 19, 2015. She will be officially installed by a bishop in the fall of 2015. Good Shepherd is at 2016…
Kevin Johnson installed as priest-in-charge, St. Alban’s, Arlington
The Rev. Kevin A. Johnson was installed as priest-in-charge of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, meeting at Theatre Arlington, on Thursday, June 11. 2015, by the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. Johnson’s wife, Sandy, was present for the celebration of new ministry, as was his father, Ray Johnson; his brother and sister-in-law, Kerry and Lou Johnson; and his mother-in-law, Gloria Belisch. Johnson grew up in Arlington, was confirmed at St. Alban’s, and graduated from Nolan High School. He graduated from…
Judge grants breakaway parties’ motion
On Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the Hon. John P. Chupp granted the Third Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (All Saints’) of the defendant breakaway ACNA parties and denied the Supplemental Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (All Saints’) of the plaintiff Episcopal Parties. In the next few days the parties will confer on a final judgment to be signed by the judge, to include the rulings on March 2 and June 10. The entry of that judgment will set the stage for appeals by the plaintiff…
Committee seeks comments on proposed canons
The 2012 Diocesan Convention directed the Committee on Constitution and Canons to undertake a multi-year project designed to analyze and overhaul the Constitution and Canons for the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. The committee reviewed governing documents and practices from other dioceses and gathered ideas and recommendations from individuals and groups across the diocese. Based on this information, the committee presented and the 2014 Diocesan Convention approved an amended and restated constitution and several amended canons. Since then, the committee…
The Rev. Kevin Johnson to be installed at St. Alban’s, Arlington- UPDATED
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., provisional bishop of Fort Worth, will install the Rev. Kevin A. Johnson as priest-in-charge at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church meeting in Theatre Arlington, at 7 pm Thursday, June 11, 2015. There will be a reception afterward in the theater lobby. Johnson grew up in Arlington, was confirmed at St. Alban’s, and graduated from Nolan High School. He graduated from the University of Texas, and served in the U. S. Army Corps of…
Sacred music and worship workshop
The Church Music Institute and Brite Divinity School will present How Shall We Lead Worship?, a sacred music and worship workshop June 26 & 27, 2015, at First United Methodist Church, 800 West 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102. This is a workshop for clergy, musicians and lay persons. This once-a-year opportunity offers the best sources of inspiration, wisdom, information, and resources for a music and worship ministry. Presenters will include: Rev. Andrew Foster Connors, Senior Pastor, Brown Memorial Park…
Faith in Texas offering training to organize for social justice
On Saturday, July 11th, 2015, Faith in Texas will host a day-long workshop in Dallas for 300 leaders who want to organize their faith community for social justice. The gathering is from 9am-5pm at Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church, Asbury Hall, 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75220. The training is capped at 300 participants. Register here. There is no charge but donations are encouraged to enable the organizers to make this workshop free and open to leaders of all incomes. Register online where…
Court hearing rescheduled
The hearing scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, on the supplemental motions for partial summary judgment dealing with All Saints Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, has been rescheduled for 10am Wednesday June 10 in the 141st District Court.