Needing a HandThere is work to be done in the Kingdom,This is easier said than done,But just like stained glass windows,Many pieces must point to the sun.With the eyes of our hearts enlightenedWe gather to strengthen our souls.We search for our own special missionMoving forward with each of our roles.As hands are painted with colorsContinue reading “The Collaborative Banner Unveiled”
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Daily Devotions and the Bishop's Youth Commission
Led by Meredith Rogers, the Youth Minister of St. Mark’s, San Antonio, as well as Mackenzie Alter from St. John’s, McAllen and Maddie Boutte from St. Helena’s, Boerne – both serving as youth members of their churches’ lay delegations to Council 2020. Meredith continues to report on the newly reconvened Bishop’s Youth Commission and WestContinue reading “Daily Devotions and the Bishop's Youth Commission”
A Morning Chorus
Gathering Music at the Start of Council Business on Saturday Morning
Council 2020 – Day Three
Welcome to Council 2020 – Day Three. Take a peek at what’s coming up today! Saturday | February 22, 2020 8:00 a.m. Friends of Bill Meeting (C101) 8:00 a.m. Childcare opens (Watergarden B) 9:00 a.m. Council reconvenes (Ex. Hall B) Daily Devotion Announcements Bishop’s Youth Commission Introduction Invitation to Council 2021 IONA Initiative Report Exec.Continue reading “Council 2020 – Day Three”
Resolution 2020-1
Creation of the Office of Assistant Bishop and Authority to Appoint an Assistant Bishop Resolution 2020-1 was presented by the Diocesan Chancellor and the Committee on Constitutions and Canons. The Rt. Rev. David Reed called for a vote, and Resolution 2020-1 (printed below) passed unanimously. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Office ofContinue reading “Resolution 2020-1”
Noonday Prayers & Necrology
Use the audio player below to listen to Noonday Prayers and the Necrology Reading at Council 2020. The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that he has given us. (Romans 5:5) Psalm 46 (vv. 1-4, 9-11) God is our refuge and strength,* a very present help in trouble.ThereforeContinue reading “Noonday Prayers & Necrology”
"We Will Remain United Through Christ"
Visiting Bishops from the Anglican Diocese of Southeastern Mexico The Rt. Rev. Benito Juarez-Martinez, Bishop of Southeastern Mexico, brought greetings to the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas on behalf of his churches, clergy, and parishioners. He shared how he had been blessed personally by the years of partnership and fellowship between the two dioceses, endingContinue reading “"We Will Remain United Through Christ"”
Diocesan Treasurer's Report
Diocesan Treasurer, Ted Burkhart, reports on the diocesan audit results and presents the budgets to Council for vote. The assembled clergy and lay delegates approve the budgets as presented.
Church Planting
The Rev. Beth Wyndham thanked the Bishop Reed and the diocese for their prayers, support, and partnership over the last twelve months. She shared, “We look forward to the years to come where we continue to grow partnerships so that we can all continue to build the kingdom of God together. There is much toContinue reading “Church Planting”
"With the Eyes of our Hearts Enlightened" – the Bishop's Address
The Rt. Rev. David Reed addresses the 116th Annual Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, inviting the assembly to “Consider this Council [as giving] us the optimal lenses through which we can see more clearly—see one another, see the world, see God, see the way Jesus would have us go. Word andContinue reading “"With the Eyes of our Hearts Enlightened" – the Bishop's Address”
