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Entertainment at convention reveals hidden talents in diocese
The convention attendees were treated to performances by the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Texas Quickstepper Cloggers. But things started to get a little out of hand when the conventioneers became a part of the show…
Diocesan Outreach
At the 2013 Diocesan Convention (November 8-9 in Wichita Falls), diocesan treasurer Robert Hicks reported to convention delegates that in 2013 the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth gave $17,785 to outreach causes beyond the diocese and $15,158 within the diocese, for a total charitable giving of $32,943 – 6.39 percent of assessment. An additional $29,546.41 was received and passed on for disaster relief, ERD, and UTO.
Election Results from Diocesan Convention 2013
The 2013 Diocesan Convention November 8-9 in Wichita Falls elected new members of the Standing Committee, deputies and alternates to General Convention, and filled positions on the Disciplinary Board, and elected a lay Trustee to the University of the South, Sewanee. Standing Committee – New Members Lay Jeff Boleware – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst Clergy Carlye Hughes – Rector, Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Worth Immediately after convention, the Standing Committee met, and Elinor Normand (Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Worth)…
Bob Johnson obituary
Bob Johnson, husband of Linda Johnson, former diocesan registrar and assistant to the treasurer of the diocese, died Saturday, November 9, 2013. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 16, at All Saints School Chapel, 9700 Saints Circle, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. There will be barbecue at the Johnson’s home, 7905 Sandy Shores Court, Fort Worth, TX, 76179, following the funeral. Read Bob Johnson’s obituary in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram published November 13, 2013.
Survey to Help Task Force on Overhaul of Diocesan Constitution and Canons
The Constitution and Canons Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth is soliciting input from the people of the diocese on revisions to the diocesan constitution and canons.
Presiding Bishop & President of House of Deputies to join in Fifth Anniversary Observance
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, and the Rev. Gay Jennings, president of the House of Deputies, will take part in the activities surrounding the fifth anniversary of the reorganization of the diocese.
Episcopal Youth Event July 9-13, 2014
The Episcopal Youth Event is a gathering of high school youth every three years. The youth gather for leadership training, energetic worship, and lots of fun.
Diocese receives Program Grant for Campus Ministry
On October 30, Bishop Rayford High and the Rev. David Madison were notified by Sam McDonald, director of mission for The Episcopal Church, that the diocese has been awarded a $3,500 Program Grant.
Dutch organist and harpsichordist in concert Nov. 15 at All Saints’, Fort Worth
Dutch organist and harpsichordist Robert August will perform in concert at 7:30 pm, on Friday, November 15, 2013, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 5001 Crestline Road, Fort Worth. Dr. August will play All Saints’ magnificent 5 manual Garland Pipe Organ as well as the harpsichord. Dr. August will be joined in the concert by his wife, the well-known flutist Dolores August. The program will include works by Poulenc, Telemann, Bach, Leclaire and others. A reception will follow the concert. Admission is free with no…
C&C Overhaul Project seeks your input
The diocesan Constitution and Canons Committee is on target to complete by year’s end its review of the constitutions and canons (“C&C”) of the other 110 dioceses of The Episcopal Church (TEC), and is seeking input from the people of the diocese by December 31. How can you, as a leader of the church, help in this project?
Chancellor’s Corner offers good news
This new column will appear in each edition of the Good News to help local church leaders address some of the common legal and canonical issues that arise as we go about the important mission of leading our churches. On the legal and canonical front, there is much good news to report.
VTS debuts ‘Key Resources’
The Center for the Ministry of Teaching (CMT) at Virginia Theological Seminary has just created “Key Resources,” an online compilation of the best resources for and approaches to lifelong faith formation in the Episcopal Church and beyond.
Resources promise enriched Advent
Online resources can add meaning and joy to your Advent journey, as you prepare for Christmastide in hopeful expectation.
Motion for rehearing – update
A brief update on the recent motion for rehearing: On Wednesday, October 23, the Texas Supreme Court requested that the ACNA parties file responses to the Episcopal parties’ motions for rehearing filed in the Fort Worth and Northwest Texas cases, respectively. The responses are due by November 7.
Motion for rehearing filed with Texas Supreme Court
On Friday, October 18 2013, attorneys for the Local Episcopal Parties and Congregations and attorneys for The Episcopal Church filed a motion for rehearing with the Texas Supreme Court of the case heard on direct appeal from the 141st District Court, Tarrant County. They laid out two points for rehearing: The Court’s retroactive application of neutral principles to this dispute is unconstitutional because the Court did not ‘clearly enunciate’ adoption of the neutral principles approach before this case. This Court should,…
Evensong October 27 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Fort Worth
The combined choirs of All Saints’ Episcopal Church and Grace First Presbyterian Church, Weatherford will sing Evensong at All Saints’ on Sunday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. The choirs are directed by Frederick Grimes and Marialice Parish, respectively. Music will include an organ prelude on “Iam sol recedit igneus” by Bruce Simonds; Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in B-flat by Charles Villiers Stanford; and the anthem, Save us O Lord by Edward C. Bairstow. Admission is free, and a reception for…