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Donate to Episcopal Relief & Development & double your impact!
Episcopal Relief & Development is launching a special opportunity to strengthen its work and mission of healing a hurting world. During the 2013 Matching Gift Challenge, taking place between October 1 and December 6, 2013, all donations to Episcopal Relief & Development will be doubled! Thanks to a group of very generous supporters who have pledged $500,000 in matching funds, the impact of gifts of any size – online, via mail or by phone – will be matched dollar-for-dollar up…
Dr. Ed Waggoner inaugurated in Hulsey Chair at Brite
Dr. Ed Waggoner was inaugurated as assistant professor of theology in the Rt. Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Chair in Episcopal Studies at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Robert Carr Chapel. Dr. Waggoner is a graduate of Yale Divinity School and Yale University. D. Newell Williams, president of Brite, welcomed the congregation, which included the Rt. Rev. Sam B. Hulsey and his wife, Isabelle; the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., bishop of…
Hopewallah-Hyderabad Leprosy Mission benefit event Saturday, October 19
The annual Hopewallah-Hyderabad Leprosy Mission benefit will be from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2013, in the parish hall at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 3550 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX, 76133. Enjoy wine and cheese while helping raise funds for this ministry in India supported by Dr. Andy Babbili, his family, and other members of the diocese. The event promises a learning experience for all. Email hopewallah@gmail.com for donations and ticket information.
Cursillo #2 November 21-24, 2013
Cursillo #2 will be November 21 – 24, 2013 at Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose, Texas. This weekend offers a time for renewal, refreshment, and recommitment to living for Christ. The cost for this weekend is $200. Read frequently-asked questions about Cursillo. Questions? Want more information? Email cursillo@edotn.org. Download a mail-in application for Cursillo #2 Download a tri-fold brochure & application for Cursillo #2 Map to Glen Lake Camp
Frequently Asked Questions about Cursillo
An appropriate start to an explanation of the Cursillo Movement comes from a question in the ministry section of the Catechism in the Book of Common Prayer, “What is the duty of all Christians?” Cursillo helps us with that duty. What is the duty of all Christians? The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ, to come together week by week for corporate worship, and to work, pray and give for the spread of the kingdom of God. What…
2013 Diocesan Convention – General Info
The 2013 Diocesan Convention will be held in Wichita Falls, Texas, on November 8-9, 2013. This will be the 31st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. This page has all your Diocesan Convention Info and links to all needed forms and resources.
Schedule for October 12-16 Bob Schorr visit announced
The schedule for the visit of Bob Schorr, coordinator of church plants and strategic development for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, to the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth October 12-16, 2013, has been announced. Schorr is scheduled to arrive on Saturday, October 12. Sunday, October 13, all in the diocese who would like to learn more are invited to spend the day in Parker County. Sunday afternoon, anyone wanting to know more about the process of church planting is invited…
Blessing of the Animals at Paws in the Park Saturday, October 12, 2013
Pets are a blessing to their owners. On Saturday, October 12, some of these pets will have the favor returned. Following the October 4 feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron of animals and ecology, the Rev. Melanie Wright of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church meeting in Theater Arlington, will bless animals 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Saturday, October 12, 2013, at the Paws in the Park event at the Elm Grove Pavilion in River Legacy Park, 703 N.W. Oaks…
EDFW Bishop marks 10th anniversary
Friday, October 4, 2013, marked the 10th anniversary of the consecration of the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. as bishop. Bishop High was former canon for pastoral ministries and the diocesan liaison to St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital when he was elected bishop suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, June 7, 2003, at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston. He was consecrated on October 4, 2003 at Camp Allen. He was elected and instituted as the third provisional bishop of the…
Last day for early-bird discount registration for convention
Through October 4, registration for diocesan convention is discounted for early birds. All congregations have been asked to register their clergy, delegates, and alternates in time to take advantage of the lower rates.
Bob Schorr shares church planting wisdom
October 12-16 the Diocese of Fort Worth will host Bob Schorr, coordinator for congregational development for the Diocese of Texas. Schorr will tour Parker County, the Haslet area, and the Cleburne area, meeting with local leaders and offering insights on church planting.
CEEP explores ‘The Source of Confidence in the Ministry of Asking’
Uncomfortable discussing giving in your congregation? Nervous about asking the congregation for money? The Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes (CEEP) has a webinar for you.
Join the diocese’s congregation administrators for lunch
Want to build community with the congregational administrators from around the diocese? Join the group for their bi-monthly lunch on Wednesday, October 23, 11:30am to 1pm at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Keller.
Executive Council’s management workgroup meets October 17
The implementation of Canon 10 – adopted in November 2012 to re-frame the working structure of the diocesan executive council – was a major topic at the Sept. 28 meeting of executive council. ( link ) On October 17, the executive council’s management workgroup will continue the conversation at its 4:30pm meeting at the diocesan office.
Registration open for Forma conference
Episcopal Christian educators are invited to attend the annual Tapestry conference of Forma (formerly the National Association of Episcopal Christian Education Directors – NAECED), scheduled for Jan. 22-24, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Pre-convention deanery meetings set
Dates for pre-convention deanery meetings have been set. These are the meetings at which delegates to convention and others who are interested review the proposed diocesan budget, any proposed resolutions, and nominations for election at convention. They also must elect a dean (1 year) and a sub-dean (1 year). Deaneries also will elect a lay and/or clergy representative to executive council (3 years). The results of those elections should be sent to Eleanor Doty at the diocesan office at eleanor.doty@edotn.org.…