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Bishops High and Mayer issue call to prayer, self-examination, and response
In the wake of the shootings in Charleston, Bishop Rayford B. High, Jr., provisional bishop of Fort Worth, and Bishop J. Scott Mayer, provisional bishop-elect of Fort Worth, have issued a call to prayer, self-examination, and response. ——————————————————————————– Once again we awaken to news of another tragedy, this time the murders of nine people at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. This is a stark and clear reminder of the racism in our communities. As followers of…
Bishop High visits Trinity, Fort Worth
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B.High, Jr., visited Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, on Sunday, June 14, for a baptism, confirmations and a reception. He baptized Jenna Cleoe Ross, confirmed Viney Polite Chandler, Jon Scott Nishimura, David Stanley, and Caron Lynn Moore-Rico; and received Mattthew Stephen Pierson. There was a reception in the parish hall afterward. Since it was Bishop High’s last official visit to Trinity, the congregation marked the occasion with a gift card from a sporting goods store…
Fort Worth Goes to Episcopal General Convention 2015
Learn about the Diocese of Fort Worth Deputies to the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church and the delegates to the Episcopal Church Women triennial meeting, and learn how to connect with information about General Convention…
Frank Reeves honored by Good Shepherd, Granbury
On Sunday, June 7, 2015, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Granbury, honored the Rev. Frank B. Reeves and Susan Reeves for their ministry with the congregation. Reeves has been their sustaining priest for the past six-and-a-half years, and Susan has been at his side. The vestry has called and Bishop Rayford B. High, Jr. has appointed the Rev. Suzi Robertson, D.Min, as priest in charge. Robertson will begin on July 16, 2015. Frank Reeve’s connection with Good Shepherd…
Good Shepherd, Granbury, calls new priest
The Rev. Suzi Robertson, D.Min, has been called by the vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Granbury, and appointed by the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, as priest-in-charge. Robertson will begin on July 16, 2015. Everyone is invited to her inaugural Sunday worship service at 9:30am July 19, 2015. She will be officially installed by a bishop in the fall of 2015. Good Shepherd is at 2016…
Kevin Johnson installed as priest-in-charge, St. Alban’s, Arlington
The Rev. Kevin A. Johnson was installed as priest-in-charge of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, meeting at Theatre Arlington, on Thursday, June 11. 2015, by the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. Johnson’s wife, Sandy, was present for the celebration of new ministry, as was his father, Ray Johnson; his brother and sister-in-law, Kerry and Lou Johnson; and his mother-in-law, Gloria Belisch. Johnson grew up in Arlington, was confirmed at St. Alban’s, and graduated from Nolan High School. He graduated from…
St. Martin-in-the-Fields growing, stretching with worship outdoors
Some churches would rather you stay off the grass, but one of our churches is inviting you onto the grass for worship. Mass on the Grass offers outdoor worship Wednesday evenings at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in the Keller/Southlake area of north Tarrant County. Everyone, including commuters passing by, is invited to 6 pm Wednesday worship and Holy Communion in the shade on the church lawn. Mass on the Grass is worship in the midst of God’s creation. Feeling the…
Judge grants breakaway parties’ motion
On Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the Hon. John P. Chupp granted the Third Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (All Saints’) of the defendant breakaway ACNA parties and denied the Supplemental Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (All Saints’) of the plaintiff Episcopal Parties. In the next few days the parties will confer on a final judgment to be signed by the judge, to include the rulings on March 2 and June 10. The entry of that judgment will set the stage for appeals by the plaintiff…
Committee seeks comments on proposed canons
The 2012 Diocesan Convention directed the Committee on Constitution and Canons to undertake a multi-year project designed to analyze and overhaul the Constitution and Canons for the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. The committee reviewed governing documents and practices from other dioceses and gathered ideas and recommendations from individuals and groups across the diocese. Based on this information, the committee presented and the 2014 Diocesan Convention approved an amended and restated constitution and several amended canons. Since then, the committee…
The Rev. Kevin Johnson to be installed at St. Alban’s, Arlington- UPDATED
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., provisional bishop of Fort Worth, will install the Rev. Kevin A. Johnson as priest-in-charge at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church meeting in Theatre Arlington, at 7 pm Thursday, June 11, 2015. There will be a reception afterward in the theater lobby. Johnson grew up in Arlington, was confirmed at St. Alban’s, and graduated from Nolan High School. He graduated from the University of Texas, and served in the U. S. Army Corps of…
Sacred music and worship workshop
The Church Music Institute and Brite Divinity School will present How Shall We Lead Worship?, a sacred music and worship workshop June 26 & 27, 2015, at First United Methodist Church, 800 West 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102. This is a workshop for clergy, musicians and lay persons. This once-a-year opportunity offers the best sources of inspiration, wisdom, information, and resources for a music and worship ministry. Presenters will include: Rev. Andrew Foster Connors, Senior Pastor, Brown Memorial Park…
Faith in Texas offering training to organize for social justice
On Saturday, July 11th, 2015, Faith in Texas will host a day-long workshop in Dallas for 300 leaders who want to organize their faith community for social justice. The gathering is from 9am-5pm at Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church, Asbury Hall, 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75220. The training is capped at 300 participants. Register here. There is no charge but donations are encouraged to enable the organizers to make this workshop free and open to leaders of all incomes. Register online where…
Court hearing rescheduled
The hearing scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, on the supplemental motions for partial summary judgment dealing with All Saints Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, has been rescheduled for 10am Wednesday June 10 in the 141st District Court.
Scot McComas installed as rector
The Rev. Scot McComas was installed as the third rector of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Keller on Saturday, May 30, 2015, by the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. Among the symbols of ministry presented to him was a stole that the children and youth of the parish had made. McComas was surprised and moved by the gift. He donned the stole immediately after Bishop High blessed it. McComas’ mother, Mary, and his brother, Andy, helped celebrate the occasion.…
Bishop High visits Episcopal Church of Wise County
Bishop Rayford B. High, Jr. visited the Episcopal Church of Wise County in Decatur where he confirmed Mark Whitley, who with his wife, Ellen, has been instrumental in organizing the new worshiping community. The bishop blessed the altar Whitley built, along with the altar goods. The congregation also celebrated the fact that they now have a sign on the building, the historic Episcopal Mission of the Ascension. And once again, the bishop’s hat was passed during the collection. In true…
Brite reception celebrates Episcopal Studies
On Friday, May 29, 2015, Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth had a reception at the Mira Vista Country Club in celebration of Episcopal Studies at Brite Divinity School. The program celebrated the completion of the endowment of the Rt. Rev. Sam B. Huley Chair in Episcopal Studies, the Rev. Fred Barber’s service to Brite, and the new Episcopal Board of Trustees members. Dr. Newell Williams, president of Brite, asked Bishop Rayford B. High, Jr. to begin the program with…