Posts from February 2021
Bishop Scott Mayer’s Message to the Diocese
Bishop Scott Mayer has issued this message to the diocese in the wake of the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States not to hear our appeal of the decision of Texas Supreme Court that awards more than $100 million in Episcopal Church property to a group that broke away from The Episcopal Church. Watch the video on YouTube or below. Read the text of the bishop’s message The news that the Supreme Court of the United States…
US Supreme Court declines to hear case
On February 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear our cases, which means the decision of the Texas Supreme Court stands. (20-534) ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH V. DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH, ET AL. (20-536) THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ET AL. V. DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH, ET AL. Bishop Scott Mayer said, “I know this is a disappointment to us all, but as followers of Jesus Christ, we live in hope.” “Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry of…
Ash Wednesday and Lent 2021
UPDATED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021– In person imposition of ashes in the locations listed below have been canceled, with the exception of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Keller, which will proceed as scheduled. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and continues for 40 days (not counting Sundays) before culminating in Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is on February 17 this year. Easter Sunday is April 4. On Ash Wednesday, Episcopalians, along with many other Christians in different traditions, wear a smudgy cross…
Time to apply for Mission and Outreach Grants
NOTE: The deadline has been changed to Thursday, April 29, 2021. The address of the diocesan offices has changed. Scan the completed application and spreadsheets and email them to outreach@edotn.org. Otherwise, mail the completed form and spreadsheets to Mission & Outreach Committee, Episcopal Church of North Texas, P.O.Box 8695, Fort Worth, TX, 76124. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2021 April 29, 2021. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will be emailed to you. The Episcopal Church in North Texas, through…
The Rev. Kevin Johnson on slate for bishop of South Carolina
The Rev. Kevin Johnson, rector of St. Alban’s, Theatre Arlington, is on the slate of candidates for the 15th bishop of South Carolina. The slate was announced Saturday, January 29. According to the South Carolina website, “Walkabouts and Candidate Conversations will be held in the Second Week of Easter occurring Monday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 14.” Much like the Diocese of Fort Worth, the Diocese of South Carolina has been through a schism and rebuilding process. “The Standing Committee…