News (Page 96)

News (Page 96)

Education for Ministry begins its fourth year

EfM (Education for Ministry) is a worldwide program developed by the School of Theology of The University of the South. It holds before us that the foundation for bringing Christ to the world lies in a church empowered by an active, theologically articulate laity. Thousands of persons have completed this four-year program. Students enroll one year at a time, can transfer almost anywhere in the USA and in many foreign countries, and can obtain 18 Continuing Education Units per year…

Nominations period for diocesan positions is underway, continues until September 30, 2012

Nominations for diocesan positions, to be considered at the November 2012 Diocesan Convention, may be submitted through September 30. Anyone may nominate any qualified person for an appropriate position. Additionally, Bp. Ohl has requested that the bishop’s appointments and nominations be included in this process in order to assist in the bishop’s duties. There are three categories of nominations for positions in the diocese: General nominations Bishop’s nominations Bishop’s Appointments Although in the second two categories, the bishop will make…

A Fiesta at St. Elisabeth’s in River Oaks

St. Elisabeth’s Episcopal, 5910 Black Oak Lane., River Oaks is holding a Fiesta on August 26th to celebrate the renewal of the church. The festivities begin at 10:30 A.M. in a Celebratory Mass with the Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl, 2nd Provisional Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth, officiating. From 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. the celebration continues with Mexican food, a Mariachi band, a kid’s waterslide and piñata. Many guests are anticipated and all in the area are…

Teens’ “Godspell” Production Makes a Difference at Home and Abroad

“My name is Benjamin Wright, and I am a firm believer that anyone and everyone can and should make a positive difference in the world.” The opening line of Benjamin’s guest post on the Episcopal Relief & Development blog pretty much sums it up. Feeling called to use his talents and theater experience to make a real impact on the lives of people around the world, Benjamin called together a group of volunteers to stage a benefit production of Godspell – a…

Opportunities to learn about the work of the Episcopal Church’s General Convention

Deputies Report to the Diocese About General Convention 2012 Plan now to attend one of the many opportunities to learn about the work of The Episcopal Church’s General Convention in Indianapolis July 5 – 12. Episcopal Church Canon I.1.4(c) requires that the Diocese provide a forum in which its Deputies to the General Convention have an opportunity to report back to the people of the Diocese. Our Diocese offers multiple opportunities for you to learn what happened, to ask questions,…

Nominations open for committees & commissions of General Convention

Are you interested in serving on a national Episcopal committee? The General Convention Office is soliciting nominations for appointment to committees and commissions of the General Convention, and committees of the Executive Council. Appointments will be made by the President of the House of Deputies after General Convention. Click here to learn more.

Diocese of Fort Worth Goes to General Convention

Says Katie Sherrod, “It happens every three years. It’s a combination of family reunion, tent revival, legislation session, county fair, liturgical fashion show, and giant sing-along. It’s General Convention and the bishop and deputies from the Diocese of Fort Worth will be there. What’s more, the whole diocese is invited to come along – well, at least virtually.” And virtually is the operative word. You can start by visiting our diocesan convention blog. And please pray for Bishop Ohl and the…

Two labyrinth workshop opportunities offered in our diocese

I believe the labyrinth serves as a tool for people to connect with their inner being and trust where they are in any stage of life.” -Kay Mutert Like a River Flows: The Way of Creative Expression will be a workshop to unlock the surprise of the creative process using Rev. Dr. Mutert’s music, prayers, poetry and our labyrinth. This community-wide event is open to all, and includes lunch. Join us on Sept. 13 from 9:30-4:30 at University Christian Church in…

New Nomination Process for 2012 Diocesan Convention Elections

Some of the Nominations Committee members are scheduled to visit each Deanery three times this year (April, August, & October) to disseminate information about the 2012 new nomination process and the positions to be elected/appointed. All nominations will be through the diocesan website and will be open from 1 August 2012 through 30 September 2012. Anyone may nominate any qualified person for an appropriate position. Every nomination will include a “head shot” picture in jpg format. Persons rolling off expired…

Plan to see youth production of GODSPELL and help ERD

The youth of St. Alban’s, worshiping in Theater Arlington, and St. Anne’s, DeSoto, are presenting Godspell this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Bishops Hall at Canterbury Episcopal School, 1708 N. Westmoreland in DeSoto. Godspell is a musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, that opened off Broadway in 1971. All proceeds go to Episcopal Relief and Development. The all-youth production was the brainchild of the youth of St. Alban’s and St. Anne’s. Our own Melanie Wright,…

House of Bishops unanimously passes Mind of the House Resolution by roll call vote

House of Bishops Recognizes and Commends the Leadership of the Diocese of Fort Worth and Other Reorganizing Dioceses The House of Bishops today (July 8, 2012) passed a Mind of the House Resolution unanimously by roll call vote. A Mind of the House Resolution: “Resolved, That Episcopalians in the Dioceses of Fort Worth, Pittsburgh, Quincy and San Joaquin – lay and clergy – be commended for their unflagging efforts to continue to witness to God’s mission as The Episcopal Church…

ACNA Defendants Ask Texas Supreme Court to Set Oral Argument on Breakaways’ Appeal

The Breakaway Defendants have filed a motion to expedite the setting of the oral argument in our diocesan litigation pending before the Texas Supreme Court. The breakaway parties cited as reasons their declining membership and donations, the defection of several of their key breakaway leaders to the Roman Catholic Church, and the reported pending internal Church disciplinary proceedings under ecclesiastical canon law against the seven retired or current bishops who filed papers against the position of The Episcopal Church and…