News (Page 96)

News (Page 96)

An Exercise in Visioning and Practical Strategy Development

The Big Question On Tuesday, August 21, diocesan leaders participated in An Exercise in Visioning and Practical Strategy Development facilitated by Donald V. Romanik, president, Episcopal Church Foundation. By the end of the day, the group had identified the Big Question and had divided themselves into task forces to achieve specific goals designed to “answer” this question. The Big Question is What is the role and responsibility of the bishop in this new, developing and emerging entity known as the Episcopal Diocese of…

Workshops discuss important questions that face the Episcopal Church today

Anglicanism: A Living Tradition How Our Tradition Helps Us Live the Good News Today How does our Anglican tradition help us to cope with issues such as gender equality, sexuality, religious diversity, ecological crises, and reconciliation with those who are separated from us? This series of hands-on workshops will help participants find their own answers to that critical question—and in the process come to a deeper appreciation of the richness of our Anglican tradition. It has been developed under the…

Education for Ministry begins its fourth year

EfM (Education for Ministry) is a worldwide program developed by the School of Theology of The University of the South. It holds before us that the foundation for bringing Christ to the world lies in a church empowered by an active, theologically articulate laity. Thousands of persons have completed this four-year program. Students enroll one year at a time, can transfer almost anywhere in the USA and in many foreign countries, and can obtain 18 Continuing Education Units per year…

Nominations period for diocesan positions is underway, continues until September 30, 2012

Nominations for diocesan positions, to be considered at the November 2012 Diocesan Convention, may be submitted through September 30. Anyone may nominate any qualified person for an appropriate position. Additionally, Bp. Ohl has requested that the bishop’s appointments and nominations be included in this process in order to assist in the bishop’s duties. There are three categories of nominations for positions in the diocese: General nominations Bishop’s nominations Bishop’s Appointments Although in the second two categories, the bishop will make…

A Fiesta at St. Elisabeth’s in River Oaks

St. Elisabeth’s Episcopal, 5910 Black Oak Lane., River Oaks is holding a Fiesta on August 26th to celebrate the renewal of the church. The festivities begin at 10:30 A.M. in a Celebratory Mass with the Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl, 2nd Provisional Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth, officiating. From 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. the celebration continues with Mexican food, a Mariachi band, a kid’s waterslide and piñata. Many guests are anticipated and all in the area are…

Teens’ “Godspell” Production Makes a Difference at Home and Abroad

“My name is Benjamin Wright, and I am a firm believer that anyone and everyone can and should make a positive difference in the world.” The opening line of Benjamin’s guest post on the Episcopal Relief & Development blog pretty much sums it up. Feeling called to use his talents and theater experience to make a real impact on the lives of people around the world, Benjamin called together a group of volunteers to stage a benefit production of Godspell – a…

Opportunities to learn about the work of the Episcopal Church’s General Convention

Deputies Report to the Diocese About General Convention 2012 Plan now to attend one of the many opportunities to learn about the work of The Episcopal Church’s General Convention in Indianapolis July 5 – 12. Episcopal Church Canon I.1.4(c) requires that the Diocese provide a forum in which its Deputies to the General Convention have an opportunity to report back to the people of the Diocese. Our Diocese offers multiple opportunities for you to learn what happened, to ask questions,…

Nominations open for committees & commissions of General Convention

Are you interested in serving on a national Episcopal committee? The General Convention Office is soliciting nominations for appointment to committees and commissions of the General Convention, and committees of the Executive Council. Appointments will be made by the President of the House of Deputies after General Convention. Click here to learn more.

Diocese of Fort Worth Goes to General Convention

Says Katie Sherrod, “It happens every three years. It’s a combination of family reunion, tent revival, legislation session, county fair, liturgical fashion show, and giant sing-along. It’s General Convention and the bishop and deputies from the Diocese of Fort Worth will be there. What’s more, the whole diocese is invited to come along – well, at least virtually.” And virtually is the operative word. You can start by visiting our diocesan convention blog. And please pray for Bishop Ohl and the…

Two labyrinth workshop opportunities offered in our diocese

I believe the labyrinth serves as a tool for people to connect with their inner being and trust where they are in any stage of life.” -Kay Mutert Like a River Flows: The Way of Creative Expression will be a workshop to unlock the surprise of the creative process using Rev. Dr. Mutert’s music, prayers, poetry and our labyrinth. This community-wide event is open to all, and includes lunch. Join us on Sept. 13 from 9:30-4:30 at University Christian Church in…

New Nomination Process for 2012 Diocesan Convention Elections

Some of the Nominations Committee members are scheduled to visit each Deanery three times this year (April, August, & October) to disseminate information about the 2012 new nomination process and the positions to be elected/appointed. All nominations will be through the diocesan website and will be open from 1 August 2012 through 30 September 2012. Anyone may nominate any qualified person for an appropriate position. Every nomination will include a “head shot” picture in jpg format. Persons rolling off expired…

Plan to see youth production of GODSPELL and help ERD

The youth of St. Alban’s, worshiping in Theater Arlington, and St. Anne’s, DeSoto, are presenting Godspell this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Bishops Hall at Canterbury Episcopal School, 1708 N. Westmoreland in DeSoto. Godspell is a musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, that opened off Broadway in 1971. All proceeds go to Episcopal Relief and Development. The all-youth production was the brainchild of the youth of St. Alban’s and St. Anne’s. Our own Melanie Wright,…