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Bishop Eugene Sutton on racial reconcilation and reparations
This is the address Bishop Eugene Sutton gave at the 2019 Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth on Satuday, November 9, 2019, in Decatur. Read the address below and/or download a PDF of the address. Bishop Eugene Sutton Address on Racial Reconciliation & Reparations Racial Reconciliation and Reparations Bishop Eugene Sutton, Episcopal Diocese of Maryland The Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth Decatur, TX November 9, 2019 Well, it was pretty easy to getting here because…
Bishop’s Address: A new wind is blowing
This is the address Bishop Scott Mayer gave on Friday, November 8, at the 2019 Diocesan Convention at the Decatur Civic Center. You can watch it below or on YouTube, or read the text [below the video]. Fort Worth Convention 2019 November 8 Our theme for this year’s annual convention is “The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus Centered Life.” Our Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, introduced these practices during the last General Convention in Austin. As he…
Nominees for election at 2019 Diocesan Convention
The Nominations Committee, chaired by the Rev. Christopher Rodgers, has announced the nominees for election to various offices at the 2019 Diocesan Convention. Go here for more information on Diocesan Convention. Download a PDF of all nominees bios and photos Nominees
Bishop Mayer statement in wake of Odessa mass shooting
Bishop Scott Mayer has issued this statement in the wake of the mass shooting in Odessa. ——————- And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (John 13:34). The first words of Odessa Medical Center Hospital CEO Russell Tippin at the news briefing in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Odessa that left five dead and 21 wounded were about love. He asked everyone in the sound…
Two parishes take on hard issues
Racism, refugees, sexism, politics — these topics can be hard to deal with. Two parishes in the diocese are tackling them, each in their own way. St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Keller, is participating in a Real Talks about Race Event from 3 to 5:30 pm. Sunday, April 28, 2019, in the small, west parish hall of St. Martin’s school building. Light refreshments will be available. A donation of $5 per attendee is welcome but not required Real Talks about Race was formed…
A litany for those affected by the government shutdown
Province II of the Episcopal Church is offering litany for use in praying for all those affected by the government shutdown. Province II is comprised of the six dioceses of the state of New York, the two dioceses of the state of New Jersey, the Diocese of Haiti, the Diocese of the Virgin Islands, the Diocese of Cuba, and the Convocation of American Churches in Europe. Download a PDF for printing. Spanish and French translations will be available soon. Litany Officiant: …
President George H. W. Bush funerals to be in Washington and Texas
Former President George H.W. Bush, 94, died Friday, November 30, 2018. His state funeral will be Wednesday, December 5, at the Episcopal Washington National Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, followed by a more private funeral at 10 am Central Time Thursday, December 6, at his home church of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston, where he and Barbara Bush worshiped for more than 50 years. Both funerals will be televised by all major networks. The state funeral service will…
Bishop’s address to 2018 Convention
Bishop Scott Mayer delivered his address to the 36th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth on Friday, November 9, at the Decatur Conference Center in Decatur, TX. Video will be added when it is available. I would like to begin this afternoon by expressing gratitude to our convention hosts – the people of the Northern Deanery, including Resurrection, Decatur and the Episcopal Church of Wichita Falls. I want to recognize the Dean, Jill McClendon, as well as the…
One asylum seeker’s story
Crossing the Rio Grande is one of the scariest things I have ever done. It happened about 20 years ago, a day after learning that the Iranian embassy in Mexico discovered we were in Mexico City. We rose early the next morning and set out to cross the border to apply for asylum in the U.S. In desperation, we found two Mexican men who said they could get us across the border. They told us that we could only carry…
Prayers at the blessing of a marriage
When two people desire to form a lasting, lifelong partnership with each other in God’s love, they make their vows before God and the gathered community of family, friends and the Church. They in turn receive the grace and blessing of God to help them fulfill those vows. These are some of the prayers that The Episcopal Church uses in the blessing of a marriage: O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented…
Prayers for the Royal Wedding
A prayer from the Church of England God of love, send your blessing upon Harry and Meghan, and all who are joined in marriage, that, rejoicing in your will and continuing under your protection, they may both live and grow in your love all their days, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Marriage prayers in The Episcopal Church When two people desire to form a lasting, lifelong partnership with each other in God’s love, they make their vows before God and…
Our children are crying out to us
Bishop Scott Mayer has issued this statement in the wake of the shooting in Florida. ————————- Jesus is very clear in his charge that we are to value, love, and cherish children: He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest…
School Chaplain
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School seeks a Chaplain with a commitment to boarding and day school education in an Episcopal environment that cultivates creativity, celebrates individuality, rejoices in the natural world, and values grace and forgiveness. This is 12-month, fulltime position and reports to the Head of School. The Chaplain’s primary responsibility is for the oversight of the spiritual life of the school. The Chaplain will: Lead the liturgical life of the community Provide pastoral care for students, faculty, staff, and parents…
Mission and Outreach Committee allocates funds
The Diocesan Mission and Outreach Committee has announced the allocation of grants for 2016 to help with programs that aid the homeless, care for orphans, provide medical care for lepers, feed the hungry, encourage literacy, and much more. In 2011 the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth voted to affirm the principal of the tithe. The Diocesan Mission and Outreach Committee was established to help allocate funds set aside in the annual budget for outreach. In 2012, convention voted to set…
Visit Convention Exhibitors and Vendors
Plan to visit the exhibits and vendors at Convention. On Friday, November 11, the vendor and exhibitor area will be in Moore Commons, where the social hour will take place. On Saturday, vendors and exhibitors will be right above the gym, with the business meeting on the gym floor below. If your group would like to have a booth at Convention, register online [Registration closed for 2016]. There is no charge for a booth this year. These groups have registered…
Blessing of the Animals
St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, was born in Italy around 1181/1182. His Feast Day is October 4. Because Francis expressed his devotion to God through his love for all of God’s creation, praising all creatures as sisters and brothers under God, the custom of offering blessings of animals around or on his Feast Day grew up. Congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth will be offerings blessings of animals in a variety of settings including…