News (Page 42)
Trinity communicator Sarah Martinez wins Polly Bond Award
Sarah Martinez, communications manager at Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, received a Polly Bond Award of Merit for General Excellence for the Best Digital Periodical for a Parish/Cathedral at the recent Episcopal Communicators Conference in Portland, Oregon. The Polly Bond Awards for Excellence in Communication were Inspired by communicator and founding member Polly Bond. The Polly Bond Awards recognize outstanding work produced by members. “The recognition is for Trinity Weekly News—our weekly e-newsletter. I emphasized that it’s an effective and engaging communication…
Lay leader Marsha van Etten de Chant dies
Marsha van Etten DeChant, 66, lay leader in the diocese and member of the Episcopal Church of Wichita Falls (ECWF), died April 16, 2016. More than a hundred people attended a Memorial Celebration of her life at the ECWF parish hall on Thursday, April 21. DeChant was received at All Saints at the Arc from the Roman Catholic Church on All Saints Day, November 1, 2009, with Bishop Sam Hulsey officiating. She was presented by the Rev. Bruce Coggin. She…
Funeral for the Rev. Robert Tarbet on May 7
The Rev. Robert Morgan “Bob” Tarbet, Jr., died on Wednesday, April 21, 2016, in a diving accident. While the specific cause is still unknown, Tarbet was a very experienced diver and loved the sport, according to friends. The funeral will be at 2 pm Saturday, May 7, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Waco. Map. The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison. bishop suffragan of the Diocese of Texas, will officiate, assisted by the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. Tarbet was serving…
Wil Gafney receives teaching award
The Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney, Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School, is the recipient of the 2016 Catherine Saylor Hill Faculty Excellence Award for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Gafney has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Earlham College, a M.Div. with Special Recognition in Homiletics and Hebrew Bible, Howard University School of Divinity; a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies, Duke University; and a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible, Duke University. She is the author of Daughters of Miriam:…
Hope Benko made director of enrollment, Seminary of Southwest
The Seminary of the Southwest in Austin announced recently that the Rev. Hope Benko will lead the enrollment office at the seminary, effective June 1. “I am excited about this opportunity to serve the national church in training the future leaders in our congregation, but it is always sad to leave a place behind. The diocese of Fort Worth is such a vibrant, faithful community, and we will all treasure our time there and hope to see you often,” Benko said.…
St. Martin’s Episcopal School Annual Fundraiser
On Saturday, April 30, enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship from 6 to 9 pm at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church’s fundraiser to benefit St. Martin’s Episcopal School. The evening events include a fellowship hour with appetizers and beverages, an Italian dinner (including vegetarian and gluten-free options), raffles, silent auction items, a live auction, a wine pull, and dessert. There is no charge for dinner; however, donations are appreciated. Childcare will be provided. Money raised will grow the school’s resources and learning spaces. St. Martin-in-the-Fields’ school…
The Rev. Bob Gross installed as priest in charge
The Rev. Bob Gross was installed as priest in charge at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst, on Monday, April 18, by the Rt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer. The Rev. Karen Calafat, rector of St. Luke’s in the Meadow, Fort Worth, preached. Calafat opened her sermon with a a story of a schoolboy telling a story about geese. Why geese? She pointed out that “geese are social creatures and depend on each other to survive. Did you know that geese can…
Bishop Hulsey visits St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Keller/Southlake
On Sunday April 17, 2016, the Rt. Rev. Sam B Hulsey, assisting bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, visited St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. St. Martin’s was blessed with a huge growth of ministry as 25 teens and adults made a mature and independent affirmation of their faith, and two children were baptized. In his sermon, Bishop Hulsey encouraged the congregation to become the Gospel, not to just share, tell, and hold it up and hear it in a worshipful way. “Spirituality…
Bishop Mayer visits St. Christopher, Fort Worth
The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer visited St. Christopher Episcopal Church in Fort Worth on Sunday, April 17, 2017. He confirmed Allene Brown and Danielle Kahn. There was a reception afterward in the parish hall. Watch the bishop’s sermon. See more photos at the Diocesan Flickr Gallery.
Annual benefit for lepers of Hyderabad May 14
The annual benefit for Hopewallah, a tax exempt charity organization helping the lepers of Hyderabad, India. is at 5 pm on Saturday, May 14, in the Parish Hall at St. Christopher, Fort Worth. This popular event has raised thousands of dollars for this medical mission led by Dr. Andy Babbili, a member of St. Christopher. The Bishop Prabhudas Memorial Leprosy fundraising event will include an Indian dinner catered by Maharaja, a gospel sing by the Babbili family, a silent auction,…
Daughters of the King Province VII Assembly in Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Daughters of the King (DOK) order will host the Province VII Assembly at St. Christopher, Fort Worth, April 22-24. Bishop Sam Hulsey, assisting bishop of Fort Worth, will take part in the opening Eucharist at 8 pm on Friday, April 22, along with the Rev. Mike Gemingnani, Province VII chaplain, and the Rev. Hope Benko, Diocese of Fort Worth chaplain. The Glory Bound Singers from the Diocese of Texas also will be part of the service. Ms.…
Court of Appeals hears arguments
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, the Fort Worth Court of Appeals heard oral argument in Episcopal Church v. Salazar. An audio recording of the argument may be found here. A decision is expected in the coming months. Provisional Bishop J. Scott Mayer and assisting bishops Rayford High and Sam Hulsey were present in the packed courtroom, along with many other people from the diocese. Bishop Mayer said, “I was very impressed with the depth and clarity of the case as…
All Saints’ Crestline Neighborhood Market begins third season April 16
The Crestline Neighborhood Market at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, will open its third season on Saturday, April 16, 2016 with several new vendors and the return of old favorites. The Market will be open the third Saturday of each month from April through October from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Crestline Neighborhood Market’s 2016 vendors include: Sweet Lucy’s Pies MarjiGee’s Kitchen Steel City Pops Colletti Olive Oil All Saints’ Veggies Bolo Patisserie Ash Creek Farm Unbound Books Frank’s Aquaponics Our Special House Chef Evan…
The Rev. Bob Gross to be installed at St. Stephen’s, Hurst
The Rev. Bob Gross will be installed as priest-in-charge at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst, at 7 pm Monday, April 18. St. Stephen’s is at 463 West Harwood Road, Hurst, TX 76054. The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer will celebrate and the Rev. Karen Calafat will preach at this celebration of a new ministry.. Gross was ordained a priest on December 6, 2008, in the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande. In the fall of 2014, he moved to the Episcopal…
Little Free Library dedication set at St. Luke’s
The Little Free Library at St. Luke’s in the Meadow, Fort Worth, will be dedicated on Sunday, April 17, immediately following the 10 am worship service. The library was built by Audrey de Cardenas as her project for East Fort Worth 4H. It memorializes Aaron Forrester, the deceased son of Laurie Alsobrook, a parishioner. The goal of the Little Free Library movement is “to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and to build a sense of community…
Trinity hosts Arts Gala Saturday, April 9
This Saturday, April 9, enjoy an evening devoted to visual and performance art. Attend the Trinity Arts Gala at Trinty Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. Saturday Evening Schedule 5:00 PM – Doors open with light hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction in the parish hall. 6:00 PM – Dinner is served in the parish hall. Dinner is followed by a concert in the nave. Dessert will be served in the parish hall following the concert. Results of the silent auction will be announced. Artists…