News (Page 86)
The Rev. Jordan Haynie to Graduate from Yale
The Rev. Jordan Haynie will graduate with a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University on Monday, May 20, 2013. The Rev. Haynie was ordained to the transitional diaconate on December 21, 2012, at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church by the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. The Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl preached. She joined the Diocese of Fort Worth at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in the spring of 2009. A 2007 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a…
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and Why Do They Matter – a Seminar from Brite Divinity School
Stalcup School of Theology for the Laity at Brite Divinity School Presents “What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and Why Do They Matter?,” a seminar examining the importance of one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century, on Saturday, May 4, 2013. What are these scrolls? Who wrote them? Do they contradict Christian beliefs? Are they important for us today? Read the details and registration information from the Stalcup School of Theology for the Laity!
The Rev. Doyle Dietz Allen Called to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Tucson
The Rev. Doyle Dietz Allen has been called to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Tucson, Arizona. She will be assistant to the rector, the Rev. Bruce White. Her ministry officially begins on May 15, but she and her husband Tom Allen will be leaving on May 9 to drive to Tucson and begin settling in. St. Albans is located in the foothills area of the Catalina Mountains. The Rev. Allen was ordained by Bishop Wallis C. Ohl on October 27,…
All Saints’ Fort Worth to Break Ground for Gray Education Building
All are invited to the groundbreaking for the Gray Education Building to be built at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Fort Worth on Sunday, April 28 at 12:15 pm. The congregation will process from the church’s nave to the site, located at the corner of Penticost and Dexter, immediately behind the church at 5001 Crestline Road in Fort Worth. All Saints’ shares, “The addition of the Gray Building to the All Saints’ campus will significantly improve on our overall functionality. But more importantly, this…
An Opportunity to train for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
May 3, 2013: Updated training location in news article Update on Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training. Training or those who would like to implement or teach using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum is being provided locally on May 17-19 and again on June 14-16, 2013. This is a powerful Montessori-based children’s curriculum that focuses on scripture, the liturgy, and the joy and wonder of the child. In this program adults journey with children as they live more fully into the relationship God has already begun with them.…
Trinity Coffee House Entertainment on May 11
Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth gleefully announces that Trinity Coffee House is coming on Saturday, May 11, featuring two notable music groups. The opening act is Texas guitarist Rhett Butler, with his creative guitar melodies. The headline act is 2-Bit Palomino, a trio of harmony-driven Texas musicians. Come to Trinity Coffee House at 7 pm on May 11, 2013 in the Parish Hall. Tickets are available for purchase online ($15) or at the door ($18). The Dallas Morning News calls Rhett Butler “a creative force of nature.” In…
Save the Date for Day of Discernment on June 1, 2013
The Diocesan Commission on Ministry is sponsoring a Day of Discernment from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal School, 9700 Saints Circle, Fort Worth, TX, 76108, in the McNair Theater of the Upper School. The registration fee is $15, which includes lunch. “Christian ministry is primarily an action in the Name of Christ; it is something done in response to discerning God’s will. Some ministry demands immediate action. Other ministry requires special training and,…
Donate for West ISD Students’ and Teachers’ School Supplies
The Rev. David Holland, interim rector at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Waco, called with an appeal. St. Alban’s in Waco is collecting $$ donations to provide school supplies for the school children of West, TX. St. Alban’s in Waco is one of the closest Episcopal churches to the town of West, devasted by fire and explosion on April 17. Connally ISD and other local districts are making preparation for West ISD students to resume school on Monday. Furniture, classroom supplies, technology,…
Prayers for West, Texas
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., Provisional Bishop of Fort Worth, asks for prayers for the tragedy in West, Texas.
Presiding Bishop at Peace Conference
The Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, delivered the keynote address at the Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference.
“It is only together as the Body of Christ that we can hope to find healing, reconciliation, and genuine and lasting peace.”
NAES offers Boston resources
The National Association of Episcopal Schools is compiling a page of resources for educators and other leaders who work with children and youth.
Prayers for Boston
In response to the tragic explosions at the Boston Marathon, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and our own local Bishop have each called on all of us to keep the victims and families in our prayers. From the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr.: When I first heard the tragic news of the bombing at the Boston Marathon, I could not believe my ears – not again! This is a joyous event, filled with people from all walks…
Certificate Program in Christian Formation
The Seminary of the Southwest in Austin is offering a Certificate Program in Christian Formation, especially geared toward educators and youth ministers. Coursework is completed at the Seminary, in one-week sessions twice a year for two years. Description of the Program The Certificate Program in Christian Formation is designed to meet the needs of Christian educators and youth ministers, who seek to deepen their understanding of the Christian theological tradition. Working in peer groups taught by seminary faculty, students in…
Bishop High on the Recent House of Bishops Meeting
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., reflects on the recent House of Bishops’ meeting in Kanuga, NC.
Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., and the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth came together to worship and reaffirm their ordination vows on Tuesday of Holy Week, 2013, at St. Luke’s in the Meadow Episcopal Church, Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Episcopalian Wins Photo Contest
Greg Westfall,vestry member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, is the winner of the Flickr Photo of the Week featured on KERA 90.1FM’s Art & Seek segment. Mr. Westfall is an attorney and an avid photographer. He is a five-time winner of the contest featured on KERA 90.1. Follow the links on the Art and Seek site to see his previous winning photographs. His wife, Mollee, is a district judge and former Senior Warden at All Saints. Their children…