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St. Martin’s Episcopal School Annual Fundraiser
On Saturday, April 30, enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship from 6 to 9 pm at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church’s fundraiser to benefit St. Martin’s Episcopal School. The evening events include a fellowship hour with appetizers and beverages, an Italian dinner (including vegetarian and gluten-free options), raffles, silent auction items, a live auction, a wine pull, and dessert. There is no charge for dinner; however, donations are appreciated. Childcare will be provided. Money raised will grow the school’s resources and learning spaces. St. Martin-in-the-Fields’ school…
The Rev. Bob Gross installed as priest in charge
The Rev. Bob Gross was installed as priest in charge at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst, on Monday, April 18, by the Rt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer. The Rev. Karen Calafat, rector of St. Luke’s in the Meadow, Fort Worth, preached. Calafat opened her sermon with a a story of a schoolboy telling a story about geese. Why geese? She pointed out that “geese are social creatures and depend on each other to survive. Did you know that geese can…
Bishop Hulsey visits St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Keller/Southlake
On Sunday April 17, 2016, the Rt. Rev. Sam B Hulsey, assisting bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, visited St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. St. Martin’s was blessed with a huge growth of ministry as 25 teens and adults made a mature and independent affirmation of their faith, and two children were baptized. In his sermon, Bishop Hulsey encouraged the congregation to become the Gospel, not to just share, tell, and hold it up and hear it in a worshipful way. “Spirituality…
Bishop Mayer visits St. Christopher, Fort Worth
The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer visited St. Christopher Episcopal Church in Fort Worth on Sunday, April 17, 2017. He confirmed Allene Brown and Danielle Kahn. There was a reception afterward in the parish hall. Watch the bishop’s sermon. See more photos at the Diocesan Flickr Gallery.
Annual benefit for lepers of Hyderabad May 14
The annual benefit for Hopewallah, a tax exempt charity organization helping the lepers of Hyderabad, India. is at 5 pm on Saturday, May 14, in the Parish Hall at St. Christopher, Fort Worth. This popular event has raised thousands of dollars for this medical mission led by Dr. Andy Babbili, a member of St. Christopher. The Bishop Prabhudas Memorial Leprosy fundraising event will include an Indian dinner catered by Maharaja, a gospel sing by the Babbili family, a silent auction,…
Daughters of the King Province VII Assembly in Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Daughters of the King (DOK) order will host the Province VII Assembly at St. Christopher, Fort Worth, April 22-24. Bishop Sam Hulsey, assisting bishop of Fort Worth, will take part in the opening Eucharist at 8 pm on Friday, April 22, along with the Rev. Mike Gemingnani, Province VII chaplain, and the Rev. Hope Benko, Diocese of Fort Worth chaplain. The Glory Bound Singers from the Diocese of Texas also will be part of the service. Ms.…
Court of Appeals hears arguments
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, the Fort Worth Court of Appeals heard oral argument in Episcopal Church v. Salazar. An audio recording of the argument may be found here. A decision is expected in the coming months. Provisional Bishop J. Scott Mayer and assisting bishops Rayford High and Sam Hulsey were present in the packed courtroom, along with many other people from the diocese. Bishop Mayer said, “I was very impressed with the depth and clarity of the case as…
All Saints’ Crestline Neighborhood Market begins third season April 16
The Crestline Neighborhood Market at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, will open its third season on Saturday, April 16, 2016 with several new vendors and the return of old favorites. The Market will be open the third Saturday of each month from April through October from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Crestline Neighborhood Market’s 2016 vendors include: Sweet Lucy’s Pies MarjiGee’s Kitchen Steel City Pops Colletti Olive Oil All Saints’ Veggies Bolo Patisserie Ash Creek Farm Unbound Books Frank’s Aquaponics Our Special House Chef Evan…
The Rev. Bob Gross to be installed at St. Stephen’s, Hurst
The Rev. Bob Gross will be installed as priest-in-charge at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst, at 7 pm Monday, April 18. St. Stephen’s is at 463 West Harwood Road, Hurst, TX 76054. The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer will celebrate and the Rev. Karen Calafat will preach at this celebration of a new ministry.. Gross was ordained a priest on December 6, 2008, in the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande. In the fall of 2014, he moved to the Episcopal…
Little Free Library dedication set at St. Luke’s
The Little Free Library at St. Luke’s in the Meadow, Fort Worth, will be dedicated on Sunday, April 17, immediately following the 10 am worship service. The library was built by Audrey de Cardenas as her project for East Fort Worth 4H. It memorializes Aaron Forrester, the deceased son of Laurie Alsobrook, a parishioner. The goal of the Little Free Library movement is “to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and to build a sense of community…
Trinity hosts Arts Gala Saturday, April 9
This Saturday, April 9, enjoy an evening devoted to visual and performance art. Attend the Trinity Arts Gala at Trinty Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. Saturday Evening Schedule 5:00 PM – Doors open with light hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction in the parish hall. 6:00 PM – Dinner is served in the parish hall. Dinner is followed by a concert in the nave. Dessert will be served in the parish hall following the concert. Results of the silent auction will be announced. Artists…
All Saints hosts Godly Play training
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, has rescheduled its Core Godly Play Training course for June 9-11. Anyone interested in learning this Montessori-based method of facilitating children’s learning is invited to register. A Godly Play Foundation participation certificate will be awarded upon completion of Core training. WHAT IS GODLY PLAY? The Godly Play Foundation’s website describes the method of teaching in this way: Children have an innate sense of the presence of God. The Godly Play approach helps them to explore their faith…
Episcopal Relief donations have far-reaching impact
During the month of September and also at our 2015 Diocesan Convention’s opening Eucharist, we raised funds for Episcopal Relief & Development’s work with refugees fleeing Syria. Photos above from Episcopal Relief & Development’s blog and the video below give a glimpse into some of what those funds do. To stay informed on more of what Episcopal Relief & Development is doing, sign up here. It has been five years since the start of the Syrian conflict, which has displaced…
Curry-Jennings Final Four contest benefitting Episcopal Relief & Development
Today, The Episcopal Church tips off the Team Curry v. Team Jennings challenge, a Final Four contest to benefit Episcopal Relief & Development. The Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, was previously the bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina. He roots for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church, grew up a couple of buzzer-beating half court shots from the…
Invite-Welcome-Connect National Summit
How can we effectively invite new people, welcome them into our congregations, and connect them to what we’re doing? Attend the second Invite Welcome Connect national summit Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Camp Allen in Navasota, about 60 miles north of Houston. Registration includes lodging for two nights, six meals, social events, and all materials – $200 per person for double occupancy, $245 per person single occupancy. Inviting, welcoming and connecting people who come to our churches are critical…
Bishop Mayer celebrates Easter at St. Andrew’s, Fort Worth
Bishop Scott Mayer celebrated and preached on Easter Sunday at St, Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, worshiping at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, University Christian Church. Bishop Mayer’s Easter Sermon Confirmation He also confirmed his sister-in-law, Shelly Lynn Mayer. Several members of the bishop’s family, including his wife, Kathy, and his mother, Mary, and Shelly Mayer’s husband, Cliff, also attended. There was a reception after the service. See more photos at the diocesan Flickr Gallery.