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2015 Canons
Download the 2015 Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth The amended and restated Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth were adopted at the 2015 Diocesan Convention. They became effective at the end of Convention November 14, 2015. Previous version: 2014 Canons (no longer in effect)
2015 Constitution
DOWNLOAD THE 2015 CONSTITUTION The amended and restated Constitution of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth was approved on a first reading at the 2014 Diocesan Convention and approved on a second reading at the 2015 Diocesan Convention. The current document became effective at the end of Convention November 14, 2015. Previous version: 2013 Constitution (no longer in effect)
2015 Convention: Elections, canon changes, and other actions
As a result of diligent and informative work at pre-convention deanery meetings, the delegates to the 33rd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth worked so efficiently that they finished their work two hours earlier than expected. They elected members of the Standing Committee, the Disciplinary Board, and a trustee to the University of the South. Dr. Jane Dennis of St. Luke’s, Stephenville, and the Rev. Kevin Johnson of St. Alban’s, meeting in Theatre Arlington, were elected to the Standing…
Bishop’s Address, 33rd Diocesan Convention
Bishop Scott Mayer addressed the 33rd Diocesan Convention on Friday, November 13, at the Botanic Garden Center in Fort Worth. Read his address here: Bishop Address 33rd Diocesan Convention Mayer spoke of the inspiration and new energy Presiding Bishop Michael Curry already is bringing to The Episcopal Church. “Bishop Curry believes the chief work of the Church is making disciples. And he believes that the most important word in the Great Commission is the word ‘Go!’ “To quote him, he says…
The Arms of God
“The Arms of God,” a video briefly recapping the history of the reorganization and rebuilding of the diocese since 2008, was shown at convention on Saturday November 14 just before Bishop Scott Mayer’s address. The footage of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry sending greeting to Fort Worth was captured by Kathy Mayer on her phone at a reception at the Installation of Bishop Curry in early November.
Prepare for pre-convention deanery meetings
It is time for pre-convention deanery meetings. Delegates, voting clergy members, alternates, and youth representatives should attend in order to be best prepared for the business they will handle as members of the convention November 13,14 at the Botanic Garden Center. The latest information on the budget and proposed changes to the constitution and canons will be presented and elections to various offices representing the deaneries for the coming year will be held. Deans and sub-deans are welcome to use…
GO! Workshops will aim you in the right direction
The message of the presiding bishop-elect Michael Curry at General Convention was simple: Go! Go into the world and make disciples. Go share your love of Jesus Christ. Go help the helpless, feed the hungry, help the beleaguered, be inspired and inspire. Go! Four workshops will be offered at diocesan convention November 13,14 at the Botanic Garden Center. Learn about transforming lives through evangelism, disaster preparedness, online learning, and helping with the refugee crisis. Saturday Morning Saturday, 9 to 10:30…
Registration for convention is open
The 2015 Diocesan Convention is November 13-14 at the Botanic Garden Center. Lay and clergy delegates, non-parochial clergy, guests and vendors can register for convention here. You also can watch a short video about the site and learn other details on that same page. This year, everyone will register online, including all delegates. But congregations will continue to pay for their delegates registration — an option which appears clearly on the registration form: There is a reduced cost if you register prior…
You’re invited to an open forum on Canon revisions at Trinity on July 16
Do you have questions or comments about proposed changes and additions to the canons of the diocese? Come to an open forum at 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 16 in the parish hall of Trinity Episcopal Church. The forum, moderated by the Rev. Courtland Moore, is anticipated to last no longer than two hours. Members of the Constitution and Canons committee will be present to hear your thoughts and answer questions on the canon revision process. People from across the diocese have been sending…