Posts by Steve Grenzow (Page 3)
Prayers for the Royal Wedding
A prayer from the Church of England God of love, send your blessing upon Harry and Meghan, and all who are joined in marriage, that, rejoicing in your will and continuing under your protection, they may both live and grow in your love all their days, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Marriage prayers in The Episcopal Church When two people desire to form a lasting, lifelong partnership with each other in God’s love, they make their vows before God and…
What liturgy will be used at the Royal Wedding?
It is a delight that the sacraments of the Church, such as baptism, marriage, and burial, are the same for everyone, princes and paupers alike. The liturgy, or pattern of the service, in the Church of England and in the Episcopal Church, and in churches throughout the worldwide Anglican Communion is consistent with what has been used for centuries. So if you’re curious about the marriage ceremony, or inspired by the beauty and meaning of the prayers and promises in…
Fun with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s preaching
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is known as an energetic, charismatic, inspiring preacher. His manner, his stories, and his passion deeply connect listeners to God’s message of love. If he uses themes familiar to those in the US in his sermon at the royal wedding, we’ve got you covered with a bit of fun. We’ve got Michael Curry Sermon Bingo and a list of the top ten things you’re likely to hear in a sermon:
St. Stephen’s begins transgender support group
In March St. Stephen’s in Hurst held the first meeting of a new transgender support group. The need for the group was discerned following the church’s community-wide event “Try Being Me: I’m your LGBTQ neighbor.” Barbara Cutter, St. Stephen’s member, noted that comments from attendees at that event included “I need a friend who will listen to my spiritual questions,” “I need resources to help with my transition,” and “I don’t understand what my teen is telling me.” St. Stephen’s…
Common Purpose – 2018 Convention volume
General Convention 2018
Holy Week and Easter Celebrations in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth
Join us in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth in the observance of Holy Week and Easter. Read Bishop Scott Mayer’s Easter message, “Love can bring light”. Holy Week and Easter Services Click the town name to open a list of services at different congregations. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Easter Message The Foundational Story Holy Week is when the foundational story of Christianity – Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection – is remembered and retold, both in words and in ritual…
Labyrinth opens at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Keller/Southlake area
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Southlake, Texas, invites the community to the outdoor blessing of its outdoor labyrinth on Sunday, March 25 at 12 pm. The Rev. Scot McComas, rector of St. Martin’s, will offer prayers and will bless the labyrinth with holy water. Mr. Ronald Hitchcock will cut the ribbon as the church celebrates the creation of this outdoor spiritual space. The blessing concludes the church’s Palm Sunday activities. Sharing the labyrinth with the public is part of the…
Job Seekers program begins new class on March 12
The Job Seekers program at All Saints’ Episcopal Church begins a new 12-week cycle of free classes on Monday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the church parish hall. The program is open to anyone in the market for a new or more suitable job. There is modest fee for program materials. Session One on March 12 is an ideal time for the job hunter to enroll, but the program can be joined any Monday evening. For more information, contact Fr. Noy Sparks, FrSparks@asecfw.org, or…
Help more people find your church – learn about Google ads
Would you like to experiment with Google ads to make your church or organization easier for people to find online? Google offers several tools for non-profits through a program called Google for Nonprofits (enroll through a site called Tech Soup) and one of the tools available is Google Ad Grants. The Rev. Hunter Ruffin described some benefits of using Google advertising in the 2017 Advent/Christmas edition of the Common Purpose newsletter, and an upcoming webinar geared toward non-profit organizations addresses this…
Would you like to help with Harvey relief? Come to an interest meeting
Do you feel called to help with the ongoing recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey? Come learn about ways people in our diocese can physically to assist in hurricane recovery in areas hit by Hurricane Harvey at one of the following interest meetings: Monday, February 5 at 6 pm – Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall Thursday, February 15 at 6pm – St. Luke’s in the Meadow Episcopal Church parish hall Dinner (pizza) will be provided. Who is able to…
8th-11th graders: apply for SUMMA Debate Camp at Sewanee
Do you want to dig deeper in your faith? SUMMA Student Theological Debate Society is inviting high school students who will be entering grades 9–12 next fall to apply for SUMMA Debate Camp, held July 17–25 at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. SUMMA Camp is a unique opportunity for students to explore their faith through intellectual channels, meet lifelong friends, and have fun on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. At SUMMA Camp,…
Living Room Conversations
Joan Blades, cofounder of Living Room Conversations, and John Gable, founder of AllSides, presented a TED talk recently about ways to get out of your bubble and get to know people who think differently than you do. The Rev. Linda Taylor, who moved to Fort Worth from the Diocese of El Camino Real, has introduced the Living Room Conversations format in this diocese, and it is being well-received. St. Luke’s in the Meadow has been hosting dialogues every third Tuesday…
Prayer Cycle – 2018
The churches and people of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth pray continuously for each other, for our brothers and sisters throughout the Anglican Communion, and for those who have separated from us. Download Prayer Cycles The diocesan prayer cycle offers two PDF documents for the entire calendar year. One is for Sundays and one for weekdays (Monday-Saturday). EDFW Prayer Cycle – 2018 – Sundays (PDF) EDFW Prayer Cycle – 2018 – Weekdays (PDF) Throughout the worldwide Anglican Communion, daily prayer for provinces, dioceses,…
Join Bishop Mayer for the MLK Day of Service
Join Bishop Mayer and other members of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth for the annual MLK Day of Service organized by Tarrant Churches Together on Monday, January 15. Indicate your interest here: The day begins at 9:00 am with an ecumenical worship service at Baker Chapel AME Church, located at 1050 E. Humbolt Street. The Rev. Carlye Hughes, rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, will be the preacher at the service this year. Following the service, groups will disperse to…
The Rev. Henry Penner to retire January 14
The Rev. Henry Penner will retire this January; his last work weekend will be January 13-14, 2018. Penner has served St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Keller since his ordination on November 2, 2012. Penner has served in admirable ways in our diocese: in the Commission on Ministry working with those discerning a call to ministry and in deacon formation; in risk management, where he used his experience from a long career as an insurance producer/risk manager; and with local service organizations to…