Ministries
The Bishop’s Spring Retreat April 16 – 18, 2021
From the Bishop. The Good, the True, & the Beautiful Retreat
A Message From Bishop Budde and Dean Hollerith, Washington National Cathedral
This has been quite a day. Here is the link to their video.
Announcing the Appointment of Assistant Bishop for West Texas
The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. as Assistant Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas.
Link for Back to School Service of Blessing
From Rev. Bonnie Reeves. It is the back to school service that the Lavaca county ministerial alliance puts on each year. This year it was a virtual service. Back to School Service of Blessing
What is the Jesus Movement?
The Most Rev. Michael Curry.
Capstone Final
Fr. Jim Abernathey, one of our Supply Clergy, sent his Capstone paper to post. Even though it was written several years ago, I think it is still relevant. CAPSTONE FINAL
The Way of Love
The Most Rev. Bishop Michael Curry has been doing podcasts. These are available in the Episcopal Church’s web site. Here is a link. https://www.episcopalchurch.org/posts/publicaffairs/way-love-bishop-michael-curry-0
A Lenten Message from the Presiding Bishop
Published in the “Seek & Serve” Spring 2019 E-Newsletter, Episcopal Relief & Development. A Lenten Message from the Presiding Bishop
115th Diocesan Council, 2019
Here is a link the this year’s Council. Enjoy. Council 2019
Threads of Blessing
Threads of Blessing is a mission team, traveling to Honduras, Mexico, and Uganda. They organize workshops for women, encouraging them to “gather as a community; learn organizational skills; and help develop self-confidence.” These women produce hand embroidered work as fine art banners and alter hangings. Sales are used to support Threads of Blessing missions in emerging countries. Recently, they had a booth at Christmas in Goliad, supported by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Goliad. Click on the link below for…
Sea Sunday, 2018
Sea Sunday is typically celebrated the second Sunday in July. It is a time to remember all seafarers, their families, and communities (Sea Sunday Prayers were taken from the Sailor’s Society resource booklet). Sea Sunday Prayers SEA SUNDAY 2018-ENG SEA SUNDAY 2018-SPA