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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…
2014 Convention Schedule
The schedule for the 2014 Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth in Arlington, Texas, on November 14-15, 2014 is below. You may also download a PDF of this schedule. Friday, November 14, 2014 8:30 a.m. – Staff and volunteers arrive to set-up 10:30 a.m. – Registration and hospitality (Exhibits open) 11:00 a.m. – Rehearsal for worship 12:00 p.m. – Lunch on your own 1:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist 2:45 p.m. – Break (Exhibits are open) 3:15 p.m. – Business session 5:15 p.m. – Bishops’ Home Run Derby 5:45 p.m. – Social hour (Exhibits are…
Last day for early-bird discount registration for convention
Through October 4, registration for diocesan convention is discounted for early birds. All congregations have been asked to register their clergy, delegates, and alternates in time to take advantage of the lower rates.
Registration for delegates & alternates to the 2013 Diocesan Convention
Registration for delegates and alternates for the 2013 Diocesan Convention November 8-9 in Wichita Falls are being handled through their congregations, and not online. This year, congregations have been asked to register and pay for their representatives prior to the Oct. 4 cut-off for the “early bird” rate, as posted in Announcing registration dates and fees for the 2013 Diocesan Convention. Each congregation has been sent a registration packet from the diocesan office to conduct registration of their delegation. If you are a congregation’s delegate or…
Bishop Ohl’s sermon at the ordination of Henry Penner
Sermon preached on occasion of Henry Penner Ordination to the Vocational Diaconate at the 30th convention of the Episcopal Diocese of For Worth on November 2, 2012 by the Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl Today is traditionally called “All Souls Day”, a day when we celebrate the lives of all those unknown Christians whose lives were lived in faith but whose deeds did not bring them to the forefront of Christian history to be celebrated either with their own feast…
Henry Penner ordained to the vocational diaconate
Henry Penner was ordained to the vocational diaconate during the opening Eucharist at the 30th Diocesan Convention Friday, November 2, in the Thompson Student Center at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. Henry is a member of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Keller, where he has served as a chalice bearer, on the vestry, and as senior warden. He is licensed as a worship leader and as a lay Eucharistic visitor. He is a Stephen Minister. He graduated from TCU, and has studied at…
Wrapping up the 30th Diocesan Convention
The 30th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth on November 2-3 was full of milestones. The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., recently retired bishop suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, was elected and installed as the third provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth on Saturday, November 3, at the convention in Stephenville at Tarleton State University. Watch the video of the installation of Bishop High. Departing Bishop C. Wallis Ohl issued a…
Standing Committee elects officers for 2012-2013
The Standing Committee met immediately following the diocesan convention & elected their officers for 2012-2013. Mrs. Marti Fagley was elected president & Ms. Elinor Normand was elected Secretary. Mrs. Karen Shepherd agreed to continue to serve as Clerk of the Standing Committee. New members, the Rev. Curt Norman & Mr. Norm Snyder, were welcomed to the Standing Committee.
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…
Convention address by the Bishop Wallis Ohl
by the Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl Many years ago I discovered a quotation from South Africa which I hold dear, and which, I believe, is most appropriate today. The quotation is this: “The road to the future is always under construction.” I know there are some in our diocese who do not think we can do anything until the litigation is over and our buildings are again to be used for the Episcopal Church. In other words, that would…
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…
Video celebrates Bishop Wallis Ohl
The Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl came out of retirement to serve as the second provincial bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth at the November 2009 diocesan convention. He returned to retirement following the 2012 diocesan convention. Thank you, Bishop Ohl. It all goes by so fast. As we bid you farewell, go wrapped up in our love and prayers.
Diocesan Convention updates and reminders
Excitement is building as diocesan convention approaches. A new provisional bishop will be elected and seated, farewells will be said to Bishop Wallis Ohl, a deacon will be ordained, the reorganization of the diocese will continue with canonical changes, a gorgeous quilt will be raffled off, and laypeople and clergy will be elected to various governing bodies of the diocese. And everyone will have a chance to tell their part of the story of our recent reorganization to the diocesan…
KERA’s Daytripper program includes info on Stephenville
If you were busy last Saturday and couldn’t watch the Daytripper video on KERA and learn more about Stephenville, host city of our diocesan convention November 2-3, watch it now! This Daytripper episode explores some fun parts of Erath County; the Stephenville portion begins at 7:45 min into the video. Watch Stephenville, TX on PBS. See more from The Daytripper.
SAVE THE DATE for the 30th Diocesan Convention November 2-3, 2012
The 30th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth will be November 2-3, 2012, in the Student Center at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. The Southern Deanery is the host. The convention is open to anyone who is interested, in addition to the clergy and lay delegates. As was the case last year, delegates and visitors will be seated in the same area. All legislative business, worship and other activities will take place in the same large room.…