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The Bishop of Fort Worth and the Archbishop of Canterbury
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High Jr., bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, spent time with the Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, at the recent “Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace” conference in Oklahoma. Archbishop Welby spoke to the conference and then had lunch with the bishops present.
Bishop Rayford High confirms four at St. Christopher Fort Worth
On Sunday, May 4, 2014, the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., celebrated and preached at two services, and confirmed four people at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, Fort Worth. He was assisted by the Rev. Jan Cazden, deacon, and the Rev. William T. Stanford, rector. A reception followed. The confirmands are Danielle Halbert, Devita Carrillo, Raymond Carrillo, and Evan Olsen. The child in the photo is the eldest son of the Carrillos. Hear Bishop High’s sermon, The Lone Ranger and Tonto…
Chrism Mass and reaffirmation of vows
The Chrism Mass and reaffirmation of vows for the bishop and diocesan clergy was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at St. Luke’s in the Meadow Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., officiated and preached. A luncheon was served afterward in the parish hall. View more photos on Flickr. Read the Bishop’s sermon.
Bishop Rayford High’s Chrism Mass Sermon April 15, 2014
John 12:20-36 I am grateful that you all are here this morning on this Tuesday in Holy Week to join with your sisters and brothers in ordained and lay ministry. I am especially grateful you have taken the time out in this busy, frantic, holy of holy weeks to share Christ’s presence in the bread and the wine, to share a meal together, to share a conversation with each other. As with the old 1928 Prayer Book, our Gospel for…
Clergy invited to Chrism Mass – Good news for leaders
Tuesday of Holy Week (April 15) is the date of the diocese’s annual “mass of collegiality,” or “Chrism Mass,” and all clergy are cordially invited to attend. The mass, to be celebrated at St. Luke’s in the Meadow, 4301 Meadowbrook Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76103 will begin at 11am, with Bishop Rayford High preaching and presiding.
Diocese publishes ‘Common Purpose’
All members of congregations in the Diocese of Fort Worth have begun receiving “Common Purpose,” the diocesan publication mailed to homes six times each year.
Last day for early-bird discount registration for convention
Through October 4, registration for diocesan convention is discounted for early birds. All congregations have been asked to register their clergy, delegates, and alternates in time to take advantage of the lower rates.
Transition Trainings postponed – ministry continues
Last week’s news from the Texas Supreme Court made clear that resolution of litigation will not be soon. Because of the change in situation, the Transition Trainings scheduled for Sept. 12 and 14 will be postponed. Leaders who had RSVP’ed have been contacted, and plans are in the works for adapting these trainings to the longer timeframe that the decision has given us. Said Bishop Rayford High, “We have plenty of work to do being the church and sharing God’s good news.”
Bishop sets clergy day – Save the date!
Clergy throughout the diocese are invited to a clergy day at St. Luke’s-in-the-Meadow (4301 Meadowbrook Dr., Fort Worth 76103) on Wed., Sept. 4, 10am to 1pm.
The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Wort welcomes Bishop Rayford High…to Facebook
As part of our welcome for our new provisional bishop, the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., we’ve created a Facebook page for him. Using Facebook, the people in our diocese can learn more about him, and people in the Diocese of Texas (who he served as bishop suffragan), and around the world can continue to experience the richness of his ministry. Bishop High’s Facebook page will be administered by the communications office of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, not by…
Mexican lunch & dinner at St Luke’s, Stephenville raises money for outreach
“You’re never alone here at St. Luke’s.” Voting in Erath County apparently makes everyone really hungry. There were long lines at the traditional Election Day Mexican Supper at St. Luke’s, Stephenville. People came for the food, for the cause, and for the sense of community. One local man for decades came to Mexican Supper only for a “take out” order to share with his mother. But the man’s mother died recently, so he decided to “dine in” for the first…
Rayford High called to be third provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocoese of Fort Worth
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., recently retired bishop suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas (view a quick video of Bishop High), has been nominated by the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth in consultation with the office of Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, as the next provisional bishop of Fort Worth. He will be elected at the 30th Diocesan Convention Nov. 3 in Stephenville at Tarleton State University. The Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl,…
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