Leadership News (Page 19)

Leadership News (Page 19)

Diocesan clergy to discuss “Living Faithfully in the Provisional”

The clergy of the diocese will gather to take part a conversation on “Living Faithfully in the Provisional” on Thursday, February 7, in DeWolfe Hall at All Saints’, Fort Worth. The conversation will be led by the Rev. Martin Smith,  who is well known throughout the Episcopal Church as writer, spiritual director, retreat leader, and teacher exploring contemporary spirituality. Smith was trained as a theologian at Oxford University, receiving his BA in 1968 and MA in 1970. After preparing for the…

A litany for those affected by the government shutdown

Province II of the Episcopal Church is offering litany for use in praying for all those affected by the government shutdown. Province II is comprised of the six dioceses of the state of New York, the two dioceses of the state of New Jersey, the Diocese of Haiti, the Diocese of the Virgin Islands, the Diocese of Cuba, and the Convocation of American Churches in Europe. Download a PDF for printing. Spanish and French translations will be available soon. Litany Officiant: …

Bishop Mayer visits All Saints’ Fort Worth

Bishop Scott Mayer visited All Saints’, Fort Worth, on Sunday, January 13, 2019. He preached, celebrated, and baptised, confirmed, and reaffirmed the baptismal vows of several people. In his sermon, Mayer explores the power of love, and the impact of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s bold declaration that “if it’s not about love, it’s not about God.” That message resonates with people as they shift from seeing church as a place to go to seeing church as a body of people, to…

Make MLK Day a day on, not a day off

For several years now, Martin Luther King Day has been observed by many individuals and organizations as a day of service, a day of giving back to the community, instead of a day off. Last year, Bishop Scott Mayer led a group of several dozen Episcopalians who volunteered at several different places during the day. The bishop is unable to do this again this year because of a scheduling conflict, but urges all Episcopalians to take part in the MLK…

Bradley Dyche to be installed as rector in Stephenville

In a Celebration of New Ministry, Bishop Scott Mayer will formally install the Rev. Bradley Calloway Dyche as rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Stephenville, at 7 pm Tuesday, January 29. A reception will follow. All are welcome. Dyche was elected in early 2018 and started officially on Easter Day. Dyche graduated from the General Theological Seminary in New York City in 2002, helping in the aftermath of 9/11. His last cure was for eleven years as rector of St.…

Lay leader Norm Snyder died December 19, 2018

Long time lay leader Norman David Snyder (Norm), died December 19, 2018 doing what he loved best — helping other people, particularly children. The memorial service will be at 2 pm Sunday, December 23, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 2016 Acton Hwy, Granbury, Texas (meeting at the Seventh Day Adventist Church). Bishop Scott Mayer and the Rev. Dr. Suzi Robertson will be presiding. Snyder, his wife Barbara, and several other members of the Episcopal Church of the…

Gingerbread housing development at St. Christopher

The St. Mary Chapter of the  Junior Daughters of the King (JDOK) sponsored a gingerbread house making event on Sunday, December 9, immediately after St. Christopher’s 10:30 am service. Members of St. Elizabeth Chapter of DOK and other members of the parish provided candy, cereals, and other decorations for these buildings.   There were 12 houses with seven children and five adults doing the design work. A pizza lunch was provided so no one would have to work hungry. Everyone had fun — and despite…

Christmas Concert December 16 at All Saints’, Fort Worth

All are invited to a Concert of Christmas Music at 5 pm Sunday, December 16, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 5001 Crestline Road in Fort Worth. The program will feature the All Saints’ Choir, a chamber orchestra and Clive Driskill-Smith, the British organist and recording artist who is the new organist and choirmaster at All Saints’. Admission is free with no tickets or reservations required, and a reception for everyone will follow the concert. For more information, call 817-732-1424 or…

Deacon Cindy Ruiz assigned to Good Shepherd, Granbury

The Rev. Cindy Ruiz, deacon, has been assigned to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Granbury, by Bishop Scott Mayer. The Rev. Dr. Suzi Robertson is the priest in charge. Good Shepherd worships at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Ruiz was ordained as a deacon October 23, 2012, at St Elisabeth’s Episcopal Church in Fort Worth (River Oaks), by Bishop Sam Hulsey and Bishop Wallis Ohl. She was installed as deacon at Good Shepherd on December 2. Ruiz and her…

Christopher Rodgers ordained a priest

Bishop Scott Mayers ordained Christopher Rodgers  a priest on behalf of George Sumner, bishop of Dallas, on Thursday, December 6, at the Episcopal Church of Wichita Falls, meeting in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Presenters were the Rev. J.D. Godwin, Mr. Christopher W. Holley, the Rev. Michael W. Merriman, the Rev. Courtland M. Moore, the Very Rev. John Payne. Mrs. Jennifer L. Rodgers, the Rev. R. Casey Shobe, Mr. Mat Thekkil, Mr. Brent Walker, and Dr. Anne-Marie Williamson. Merriman, retired priest…

President George H. W. Bush funerals to be in Washington and Texas

Former President George H.W. Bush, 94, died Friday, November 30, 2018. His state funeral will be Wednesday, December 5, at the Episcopal Washington National Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, followed by a more private funeral at 10 am Central Time Thursday, December 6, at his home church of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston, where he and Barbara Bush worshiped for more than 50 years. Both funerals will be televised by all major networks. The state funeral service will…

Topher Rodgers to be ordained priest

The Rev. Christopher Rodgers will be ordained a priest at 7 pm on Thursday, December 6, at the Episcopal Church of Wichita Falls at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church by Bishop Scott Mayer on behalf of Bishop George R. Sumner, Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. A reception will follow. Rodgers was ordained a deacon by Bishop Sumner on June 2, 2018, at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Dallas. His sending parish is the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Dallas, Texas. He became clergy in charge in Wichita…

Stick with love; give a day of service

Martin Luther King, Jr., would have been 90 years on his birthday next year.  And here’s a way to celebrate his legacy — with a day on, not a day off. The MLK Day of Service will be Monday, January 21, 2019, staring at 8:30 am. Last year Bishop Scott Mayer led a large group of Episcopalians who joined more than 700 volunteers from across the county to work at 30 different service sites. So gather up your congregations, your…

Christmas Bazaar to benefit medical ministry for lepers

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the Hopewallah Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 1, 11 am to 2 pm, in the Family Life Center, St. Christopher Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, Texas, 76133. Items on sale will include beautiful Indian silk and pure cotton clothing, jewelry and Indian food. Items on sale go fast! So, come early and the best items! We will serve hot masala chai, cold drinks, cakes and biscuits. All proceeds go to Hopewallah,  a 501(c) charity that…

A hush before the rush

All are invited to St. Luke’s in the Meadow, Fort Worth, for a Hush Before the Rush Quiet Day from 3 to 6 pm Saturday, December 1. It is a good way to quiet your soul before Advent.  St. Francis’ teachings on the Incarnation, prayer, lectio divina, reflection, labyrinth walking, and conversation will provide plenty of food for the soul. While Francis is most frequently associated with the blessing of animals in October, Advent is an excellent time to engage…