Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. On behalf of Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church, Port Aransas and All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Corpus Christi, we invite you to the 116th Council of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. Council will convene at the AmericanBank Center inContinue reading “A Word of Welcome from the Hosts”
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Hotels that have our back!
We have had some issues with overbooking at a few of our Council hotels listed on the Hotel page. I do not anticipate any issues upon your arrival and check-in for your reserved rooms. However, the McAllen Visitor’s Bureau has connected us with several “standby” hotels if any issues arise. Radisson Hotel (Full Service) ($79) 2721Continue reading “Hotels that have our back!”
Reserve Your Banquet Table Now!
Pennant decorations await those who have made a donation to Vital University Mission by purchasing a reserved table at the Friday Council Banquet. We have already raised $4,600 with 23 Reserved tables from 17 wonderful churches (large and small), and of course our own two bishops. Current tables assignments shown below (as of 2.16.19) It’sContinue reading “Reserve Your Banquet Table Now!”
Last Day to Register
Registration closes today at 10:00 pm! We hope you are ready to see us as much as we are ready to see you! But first, you must register to come to Diocesan Council, February 22-24 (barely a week away!) Online registration for CHURCHES (clergy, delegates, alternates, and clergy spouses) and VISITORS closes on Monday, February 11. If your registration isContinue reading “Last Day to Register”
Calling all Daughters of the King
Help create an environment of continual prayer for the three days of Council by signing up for an hour or more spent in the Diocesan Council Prayer Chapel (Boardroom 1.) To make this a diocesan-wide ministry we invite all to participate with a goal of three Daughters each hour. Simply select your times through SignUpGeniusContinue reading “Calling all Daughters of the King”
Cookies Wanted
Love to Bake! Here is another opportunity. As you pack your car for the trip to McAllen, include a dozen or so of your favorite cookies. Deliver to room 102C at the McAllen Convention Center between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Feb 20th and between 8:00 am and 10:00 am on Thursday, FebContinue reading “Cookies Wanted”
Council Hotel Rooms
It’s definitely time to finalize your hotel room needs for Diocesan Council, February 22-24, in McAllen. Call your hotel directly and update your existing reservations to the correct names of people attending. Visit the Hotel page for contact information. If you have extra rooms at Embassy Suites, CAMBRiA, Home2 Suites or LaQuinta to return, pleaseContinue reading “Council Hotel Rooms”
A Council Check List
Two weeks and counting! Everybody does better with a check list, right? Here’s one for Council 2019. And once you’ve finished the list, pack your own bags and get ready for fun. See you there!
2019 Registration Open
Council Signup Registration is now open for all Council attendees. Look to the pages on the left under the “Signup” section for additional information. Our registration process will be very similar to last year with three (3) primary registration forms Church Registration for Clergy, Delegates, Alternates ($165 fee) and Clergy Spouses ($120). Individual Registration forContinue reading “2019 Registration Open”
Hotel Update and PreCouncil Dates
The block of 75 rooms at Embassy Suites has now been fully reserved. Our original room block for ALL eight hotels was 400. With about 125 now reserved, there are still 275 rooms available for your selection. Next up – CAMBRiA Hotel and six (6) others, equally as good! The Bishops, and speakers will beContinue reading “Hotel Update and PreCouncil Dates”
