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Sharing the tithe
This video accompanied the report of the Mission and Outreach Committee at Diocesan Convention in Decatur November 9-10. Watch it below or on YouTube.
Additional materials for 2018 Convention
Convention voted to approve these additional materials and distribute them for consideration. Episcopal Relief and Development Report Bishop’s Appointments and Nominations Communications and Evangelism Report Resolution R1 on 2019 Convention Location The secretary of Convention informs that the chancellor’s report was submitted on time but was omitted by error. Chancellors’ Report 2018
Bishop Scott Mayer’s nominations and appointments
Each year at convention, Bishop Scott Mayer makes his nominations and appointments to various positions for the next year. The complete list is below. Bishop’s Nominations and Appointments – 2019 Nominees Secretary: The Rev. Dr. Andrew Wright for a one-year term Treasurer: Mr. David Lowder for a one-year term Chancellor: Ms. Sandy Liser for a one-year term Registrar: The Rev. Tracie Middleton for a one-year term Historiographer: Ms. Karen Shepherd for a one-year term Trustee for The Corporation: Mr. Robert…
One more week to register for diocesan convention!
All are invited to the 2018 Diocesan Convention November 9-10 in Decatur. This video gives some interesting tidbits about Decatur and about what will happen at convention — hint: It’s not all business. Registration doesn’t close until midnight Wednesday, November 7. Watch it below or on YouTube.
Cynthia Briggs Kittredge shares how Episcopalians read scripture
The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Dean & President and Professor of New Testament of the Seminary of the Southwest, will be the guest preacher and featured speaker at the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Dean Kittredge has a particular focus on forming Chrisian leaders in community for the purpose of enlivening the church and promoting reconciliation. In addition to preaching at our opening worship service, Dean Kittredge will sit down with Bishop Scott Mayer for a ‘fireside chat’ at 7 pm…
View 2018 nominees for election at diocesan convention
Several people in the diocese agreed to be nominated for election to leadership roles in the diocese. Below are descriptions of the positions that will be filled by elections at the 2018 Convention and the names of the nominees for those positions. Click on the names to read biographies of the nominees. Executive Council Members at Large The Executive Council carries on the work of the Diocesan Convention during the rest of the year when the Convention is not in…
2018 pre-convention deanery meetings
Review the list of 2018 pre-convention deanery meetings and attend one near you – or the one your congregation is part of – to find out what will be happening at Diocesan Convention: budget, nominees for elected positions, resolutions, and more. Fort Worth East – Monday, Oct. 15; 7 pm at St. Martin in the Fields, Keller Fort Worth South – updated – Monday, Oct. 15; 5:30 pm at St. Christopher’s, Fort Worth Fort Worth West – Tuesday, October 16; 5:30…
Diocesan Convention – Last week for early registration
Register before October 1 to receive the “Early Bird” rate for Diocesan Convention. If you register in September, Early Bird rates are $75 for a 2-day registration and $50 for a 1-day registration. On Oct. 1, rates go up to $90 for a two-day registration and $65 for a one-day registration. The registration fee includes one meal per day. The 2018 Convention occurs Friday, November 9 – Saturday, November 10, 2017 at the Decatur Civic Center. Visit the Convention web page for…
Vendors, exhibitors invited for the 2018 Diocesan Convention
Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth 2018 Diocesan Convention On November 9-10, 2018, more than 200 delegates, spouses, and guests will gather at the Decatur Conference Center in Decatur, Texas, for the Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. Exhibits have played an integral part of past conventions of the diocese, and you are invited to present your organization and its products and/or programs. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet you face-to-face in the conference center. Reservations for…
Register early for Diocesan Convention
Register for the 2018 Diocesan Convention now to receive “Early Bird” rates – regular pricing begins October 1. This year, the convention will be at the Decautur Civic Center.