Posts from September 2014
Vernon and Deanna Gotcher honored at dinner
The Rev. Dr. Vernon and Deanna Gotcher were honored by the people of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst, on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at a dinner at Diamond Oaks Country Club in Haltom City. The Gotchers have given a combined 90 years of ministry to the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. The event featured a silent auction, a live auction of a painting by the Rev. Tracie Middleton, deacon; and a roast of the Gotchers. Becky McKneely, senior warden,…
David Madison appointed head of school association
The Reverend David Madison, DMin, has been appointed executive director of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES), effective July 1, 2015. This date was set to allow the academic year 2014-15 to be used for a smooth transition for both All Saints’ Episcopal School, where Madison is assistant head of school and head of the upper school, and SAES. SAES serves 118 Episcopal schools in Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. SAES is a member in good…
Executive Council meets in Wichita Falls
The Executive Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth met at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wichita Falls, on Saturday, September 13, 2014. The Episcopal Church of Wichita Falls, which includes St. Stephen’s, All Saints’, and Good Shepherd, worships at St. Stephen’s. Bishop’s report In his report to Council, the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, discussed his pastoral letter on Covenant Blessings, gave an update on transitions in clergy and worship…
Participate in TREC’s church wide meeting via webcast
The Task Force to Reimagine the Episcopal Church (TREC) will convene a church wide meeting on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at 6:30 pm Central Time. The meeting will be webcast live from Washington National Cathedral. Although the meeting will be open to the entire church, TREC encourages attendance from each diocese: a bishop, a lay deputy, a clerical deputy, and one person under the age of 35. The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth has participated actively in the Reimagining process, not only through the…
Sewanee to give Bishop High honorary doctorate
The University of the South, Sewanee, will confer upon the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., bishop of Fort Worth, an honorary Doctor of Divinity on Friday, October 17, 2014, at the Founders’ Day Convocation. Sewanee’s announcement said, “The Rt. Rev. Rayford High, C’63, serves as the provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. High received a B.A from the University of the South and obtained his M.Div. from Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Mass. He served in…
Tony Hiatt to be ordained deacon October 7, 2014
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., will ordain Tony Hiatt to the Sacred Order of Deacons at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Worth. Tony Hiatt is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1982. He is employed by Trinity Industries in Dallas. Tony and his wife Lydia have been married for 31 years. They have three adult children and became grandparents…
Bylaws of Executive Council
Bylaws of Executive Council – PDF – approved September 13, 2014 The Executive Council of the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth amended bylaws on September 13, 2014.. The Executive Council originally adopted bylaws on May 17, 2014.
Bishop High visits St. Elisabeth/Christ the King
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., visited St. Elisabeth and Christ the King Episcopal Church in River Oaks on Sunday, September 21. The combined congregations of St. Elisabeth and Christ the King have been worshiping together at St. Elisabeth’s since December 1, 2013. Bishop High acknowledged the work it takes to successfully carry out such a move, and he congratulated them on how well the arrangement is working. There was a reception in the parish hall after the Eucharist.…
The Episcopal Church of Wichita Falls calls Amy Haynie – UPDATED
The congregations of All Saints’, Good Shepherd, and St. Stephen’s Episcopal churches have come together as The Episcopal Church of Wichita Falls and are worshiping under one roof at 5023 Lindale Drive. They have been worshiping together since July 6 and have been employing supply priests while they went through a search process. That process has culminated in the call of the Rev. Amy Haynie as priest-in-charge. Her first Sunday will be October 5, 2014. The Rt. Rev. Rayford B.…
Solemn Evensong September 28 at All Saints’, Fort Worth
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, will have Solemn Evensong at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28 with the All Saints’ Choir. The choir will sing Evening Hymn by H. Balfour Gardener and Plainsong Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for Choir and Congregation. There is no admission charge. Click here for more information, or call 817-732-1424.
Bishop High dedicates St. Stephen’s new building
On Sunday, September 14, Bishop Rayford B. High, Jr., dedicated and blessed the new building of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst. The liturgy began with the altar party, made up of the bishop, the Rev. Janet Waggoner, Canon to the Ordinary; the Rev. Vernon Gotcher, priest in charge; the Rev. Slaven Manning, assisting priest; the Rev. Tracie Middleton, deacon; Ms. Lynne Waltman, seminarian; and Ms. Marilyn Jones, crucifer and lector, standing outside with the congregation. “Through the ages, Almighty God…
Kathleen Wells elected to seminary board of trustees
Kathleen Wells, chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, was recently elected by her fellow alumni as a trustee on the board of trustees of the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. Rayford B. High, Jr., bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, said, “I am so pleased and excited Kathleen Wells has been elected to the board of the Seminary of the Southwest. Her election continues our representation as an owning diocese on the board.” Wells said,…
Hotel Information – 2014 Diocesan Convention
The convention planning committee was unable to negotiate special rates with Arlington area hotels for the 2014 Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth on November 14-15, 2014. Bishop High, the diocesan staff, and guests from the Diocese of Texas are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn at 2190 E Lamar, Arlington, TX, 76006, 817-274-6644. The Hilton Garden Inn is within 5 blocks of the convention venue. Quotes per night are not negotiated but range from $155 to $169 per night.…
Learn about Julian of Norwich
Dr. Joyce Lorraine Beck, a parishioner at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, will present a class on Julian of Norwich as part of Texas Christian University’s Extended Education Fall Program from 7 to 8:30 pm on Tuesdays, September 16 through November 15, 2014. The 9-hour course fee is $109. Deadline for signing up Is Monday, September 15, 2014. Dr. Beck writes, “Julian of Norwich was the first known woman to write a literary work in the English language. Originally…
Ed Waggoner to present seminar on Trinity
Ed Waggoner, Assistant Professor of Theology in The Rt. Reverend Sam B. Hulsey Chair in Episcopal Studies, Brite Divinity School, will present Stories for Trinitarians: Tragedy, Romance, and Adventure with God on Saturday, October 4, 2014, 9 am. to 1:45 pm at Northway Christian Church, Dallas. This is part of the eighth Jean and Patrick Henry, Jr. Seminar presented by the Stalcup School of Theology for the Laity, Brite Divinity School. Registration is $35 and includes a light lunch. Scholarships…
Nominations are still needed for diocesan positions; online nominations close September 14
Nominations are needed for positions in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth that will be filled at the 2014 Convention in Arlington, Texas, on November 14 and 15. You’re invited to read, pray, and discern if you are called to offer yourself or someone else in nomination for any of these elected positions: The Standing Committee – one lay and one clergy member Trustee for the University of the South – one clergy person Disciplinary Board – one clergy and one lay member You may…
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