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Carlye Hughes elected bishop of the Diocese of Newark
The Rev. Carlye J. Hughes, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church Fort Worth was elected as the 11th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark at their convention on Saturday, May 18, 2018. Election on first Ballot The first ballot of the election convention returned a clear result, showing Hughes to have been elected as the next bishop. As the Diocese of Newark’s website explains: In order to be elected, a candidate needed to receive a simple majority of votes…
Bishop’s Address to 2013 Diocesan Convention
The following is a transcript of Bishop High’s address to the 2013 Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth In years past, when I was rector of three different parishes, I always looked forward to our annual parish meetings where the community would gather – we even got folks from the 8 a.m. service to show up! We shared what we were doing to build up God’s kingdom in Victoria, or McAllen, or Waco, how we cared for each…
A message from the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. on tornado relief
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High Jr., provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, gives a message about tornado relief.
Bishop High’s Easter Message
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High Jr., provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, gives his Easter message.
Bishop High Visits All Saints’ Parish
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. visited All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Fort Worth on Sunday, Jan. 13, on what he termed a “glorious day of celebration of baptisms and confirmations.” In two services, six young children received Holy Baptism and 26 youths and adults were confirmed. The scriptures for this particular Sunday were all about baptism and empowerment, noted the bishop. Reciting from the 43rd chapter of Isaiah — “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have…
Bishop High visits St. Alban’s Arlington
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., visited St. Alban’s, Arlington, worshiping in Theater Arlington, on Sunday January 27.
Rayford High elected, installed as Fort Worth’s provisional bishop- a report from ENS
[Episcopal News Service] — The Rt. Rev. Rayford High was elected and installed as the third provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth during the 30th Diocesan Convention Nov. 3 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. The convention was voting on the Sept. 19 recommendation of the diocesan Standing Committee, which had called High to serve as its next provisional bishop. High served as bishop suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas from 2003-2011. High succeeds the Rt. Rev C. Wallis Ohl, who…
Bishop Rayford High is installed as the third provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. was elected and installed as the third provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth at the 30th Diocesan Convention in Stephenville, TX. We invite you to watch a video of his installation and his address to the convention.
New provisional bishop Rayford High issues a pastoral letter
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., instituted today as the third provisional bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth, has written a pastoral letter that he would like to have read at all services on Sunday, November 3. “To the saints who are faithful in Christ Jesus. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with…
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…
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…
Bishop Gulick gets a Texas Crosier
“Encourage and support all baptized people in their gifts and ministries, nourish us from the riches of God’s grace, pray for us without ceasing, and celebrate with us the sacrament of our redemption.” ~Adapted from the service for Ordination of Bishop A bishop is called to be the shepherd of God’s flock and in Western Christianity a crosier [also spelled crozier] or a shepherd’s crook is an ancient symbol of a bishop’s office and authority. Bishops use their crosiers when…