News (Page 52)

News (Page 52)

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…

Multicultural Alliance invites you to Fort Worth citywide call to prayer June 30

From Tarrant Churches Together, a message from Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and the Multicultural Alliance: Dear friends, In light of the recent tragedy in Charleston, our city has responded with a unified outpouring of sympathy, compassion, support and prayer. There have been a number of prayer vigils and memorials in churches and in gatherings all over the city. Many of the leaders in our faith community have expressed the need for a citywide call to prayer, and I couldn’t…

The Rev. Tony Hiatt assigned to serve in Wise County

The Rev. Tony Hiatt has been assigned by the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. to serve as priest-in-charge of the Episcopal community forming in Wise County, starting in August. Ellen Whitley, who spearheaded the effort to create an Episcopal presence in Wise County, announced the news to those gathered for Morning Prayer on Sunday, June 28. “Everyone’s eyes got really big,” she said, when she told them they would soon be having the services of a priest every week. “We…

The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry Elected as Presiding Bishop

The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, was elected as the 27th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church on June 27, 2015. Curry was elected by the House of Bishops on the first ballot, with 121 votes. Dabney Smith received 21 votes, Thomas Breidenthal received 19 votes, and Ian Douglas received 13 votes. The House of Deputies received notification of the election, and the legislative Committee for Confirmation of the Presiding Bishop (Committee 19) retired…

General Convention chooses the next Presiding Bishop Saturday

Tomorrow – Saturday, June 27 – the House of Bishops will meet in a closed session at the Cathedral of St. Mark in Salt Lake City, Utah to elect the next Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church; the House of Deputies then has the decision whether to concur. Follow details on the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth deputation’s blog, on social media under the hashtags #DioFW and #GC78, or through the General Convention Media Hub. There are four nominees: The Rt. Rev. Thomas…

Fort Worth Bishops Issue Joint Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality

We are gratified at today’s Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage. This is a decision that effects our civil rights, and we are grateful for it. As we write this, The Episcopal Church is in discernment about what this means for our church life. We are aware of the rich diversity of opinions held on this topic. We are also aware that for many this is not an “issue,” but something that touches directly on their lives and their…

Fort Worth AME churches invite community to march and pray in solidarity

In memory of the nine people killed at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, two African Methodist Episcopal churches in the Fort Worth area have organized a solidarity march and memorial prayer service the evening of Thursday, June 25, 2015. Our bishops, the Rayford High and Scott Mayer, encourage you to act and in the wake of this tragedy and to respond to our neighbors’ invitation to stand together in support. Details…
photo of St Luke's Episcopal Church in Stephenville, TX

St. Luke’s in Stephenville vandalized

A 27-year-old man is in jail for criminal mischief after entering St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Stephenville and causing extensive damage while reportedly under the influence of some type of drug. As reported by the Stephenville Empire-Tribune, Jeffrey Travelstead was arrested by the Stephenville Police around midnight after a person driving past the church noticed him outside, setting items he had taken from the church in the middle of the road. The Rev. Curt Norman and his family, who live next door to the church, and members…

“God’s Geeks” help bridge the digital divide

Trinity Episcopal Church recently held another “God’s Geeks” session to educate parishioners about online communications and help them master their digital devices. Folks who need a helping hand may contact the church to set up one-on-one appointments during dedicated “Geek” sessions. During these times, church volunteers are on-hand to troubleshoot and guide digital novices. Some volunteers are well-versed in Apple products; others specialize in PC or Android platforms. As users become more comfortable with their smartphones, tablets and laptops, volunteers…
Bishop High with people from St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Fort Worth

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.
prayer of St. Francis, a prayer for peace

Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it…

Committee receiving input on Canons rewrite process

People around the diocese have begun submitting comments in the process of revising the diocesan canons, both through an online survey and by email to the Constitution and Canons committee. “I am pleased we are receiving comments and input from so many in the diocese. This is what our Constitution and Canons Committee wants: your input.” – The Rt. Rev. Rayford High The comment period on this first draft will be open through July 17. This first comment period – and the second…
photo of candle and praying hands for a call to prayer in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth

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…