Leadership News (Page 33)
Deacons have new assignments
Two deacons in the diocese have new assignments that will begin September 1.. The Rev. Tracie Middleton will begin serving at Trinity, Fort Worth, with a focus on mission and outreach work. Middleton came to the diocese in 2011. She is currently serving at St. Stephen’s, Hurst. She will continue as communications and ministry support officer for the diocese, a position she’s held since 2014. She recently become co-chair of a newly formed Young Deacon Task Force within the Association of Episcopal Deacons.…
Portraits of Bishops Mayer and Curry available
Several congregations have inquired about obtaining photos of Bishop J. Scott Mayer and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry suitable to display in their buildings. A high-resolution portrait of Bishop Mayer suitable for framing is available for download at this link; you may download photos from that link in whatever resolution you wish.. The photo shown above is a low-resolution photo. Photographer Lefty Brandon took the portrait. Several official high-resolution portraits of Presiding Bishop Curry are available. You may download Curry’s portraits here in whatever resolution you…
Save the dates: three ordinations
The following ordinations are coming up in the next few months; two will be held in the Diocese of Texas. Save the dates so you can plan to attend. Lynne Waltman – September 14, 7 pm at All Saints’ in Fort Worth Andrew Ellison – September 22, 7 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall Lisa Neilson – October 22, 11 am at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in College Station Ordination announcements will follow closer to these dates with more…
Note deadlines for submissions related to business at 2016 Convention
The 34th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth is coming up November 11-12, 2016. Take note of the following deadlines, templates, and guidelines related to submitting information, proposals, nominations, and anything else required for the business of Convention. Open the sections below the deadline chart to see information related to Nominations, Resolutions, and Reports. Deadlines, forms and templates Application for a establishing or changing a diocesan entity – application template Send any other submissions related to the business of…
Former Presiding Bishop Edmond L. Browning dies
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of former Presiding Bishop Edmond L. Browning, perhaps best know for his declaration that there “will be no outcasts” in The Episcopal Church. This message of inclusion became emblematic of his tenure in office as The Episcopal Church continued its exploration of the implications of the Baptismal Covenant to “seek and serve Christ in all persons” and “to respect the dignity of every human being.” Browning was elected…
Nominations committee invites nominees for 28 open positions
Updated 7/20/2016 Nominations are now open for 28 (previously reported as 27) positions that will be filled at the 2016 Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 11 and 12. The number of open positions is higher than usual this year for two main reasons: we will be electing deputies to General Convention, which happens only once every three years, and we will also for the first time be electing nine of the…
Godly Play supplies offered
St. Luke’s in Stephenville is revamping their Sunday School curriculum. If your congregation would like their Godly Play supplies, please contact the Rev. Curt Norman at curt.norman@edotn.org According to the website, http://www.godlyplay.org/, “Children have an innate sense of the presence of God. The Godly Play approach helps them to explore their faith through story, to gain religious language and to enhance their spiritual experience though wonder and play. Based on Montessori principles and developed using a spiral curriculum, the Godly Play method…
Tony Hiatt installed as priest in charge in Wise County
The Rev. Tony Hiatt was installed a priest in charge at the Episcopal Church in Wise County on Monday, May 16, 2016, in the small white church 905 S. Church Street, Decatur, TX. that began its existence in 1889 as the Episcopal Mission Chapel of the Ascension. Read the history of the building. The Celebration of a New Ministry happened almost exactly one year after the Wise County Episcopalians moved into the historic building, on May 17, 2015. The Rt. Rev.…
Join St. Christopher’s DOK to explore praying with imagination
St. Christopher Episcopal Church is hosting a Quiet Day organized by the Daughters of the King on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 9 am to 2 pm. Come spend time together in quiet and prayer. Topic Deacon Tracie Middleton from the Diocesan Office will lead an exploration of praying from scripture using the imagination. Here is her description of the day: There are many ways to approach the Bible. Some forms of Bible study focus on closely studying the words of…
Evangelism Matters conference in Dallas November 18-19
An innovative gathering, Evangelism Matters, is for those seeking a place to share, learn, and grow the Church’s capacity and passion for evangelism. This two-day conference will equip and empower evangelists for the journey ahead – communicating the Good News of Jesus in the Episcopal tradition. This conference will engage participants through inspiring presentations and valuable workshops by evangelism leaders. Among the planned activities is a keynote address by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Registration is $100 per person ($125 after August 31), and…
Bishop Mayer begins sabbatical July 1
Bishop Scott Mayer will be on sabbatical from July 1 to October 31. “A sabbatical is a time to rest from work,” Bishop Mayer wrote in Common Purpose. “The word used in biblical Hebrew to describe God resting on that first Sabbath means, ‘He ceased from His labors.’ So while I intend to to take that seriously — and cease from work — I will take retreat time, reflect, read, exercise, play, travel, spend time with my family, and yes,…
Conference for church administrators
Church administrators, including treasurers, communicators, chancellors, church office staff, and clergy are the intended audience for an inter-denominational conference of The Church Network scheduled for July 6-8 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. Get more details and register online. Christopher Thomas, currently serving as administrator of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas and previously administrator in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, is a long-time member of the organization and recommends it highly: I have been an active member of…
Save the Date: October 28 for “Now What?” symposium on church innovation
How can the church be creative and find new ways to use its buildings and resources? How can we innovate and find new ways to be the church? Save the date of Friday, October 28, 2016 for a one-day conference at Northway Christian Church in Dallas: A few years ago, several congregatons in our diocese participated in a Recasting Assets process coordinated by the Episcopal Church Building Fund to re-think how they were using their space and resources and to connect with their…
Bishop Scott Mayer on mass shooting in Orlando
Once again we awaken to news of a mass shooting, this time the worst in US history. This story unfolded in the early hours of the morning, with most of us hearing the news as we were on our way to worship. We know the dead are in the arms of God, so let us enfold in prayer and compassion those who love and mourn for them. Pray for the first responders, for the law enforcement agencies, the grief counselors,…
TEC Executive Council approves generous grant
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church passed a resolution on Friday, June 10, 2016, supporting the work of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth and responding to the diocese’s request, at the Executive Council’s February 26-28 meeting in Fort Worth, for $600,000 in grant funding. The resolution approved $217,500 from the general budget, something that happens only rarely. Read the report from the Episcopal News Service here. “The Presiding Bishop has personally committed to helping us to raise the…
Take a Safeguarding God’s Children course
There are three trainings for Safeguarding God’s Children coming up this week and next. If you volunteer or work with children or youth, make sure to take the course; it needs to be renewed every three years. Today – Wednesday, June 8, 6 – 9 pm at St. Christopher’s in Fort Worth – RSVP to Tara in the church office. Sunday, June 12, 12 – 2 pm at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Keller – RSVP to the church office Saturday, June 18, 9 am…