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Acts 20:35
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THE REV. CANON JOSEPH M.C. CHAMBERS CHIEF OF STAFF The Rev. Canon Joseph M.C. Chambers joined the Episcopal Diocese of Texas September 1, 2019. Canon Chambers supports Bishop Andy Doyle’s work, amplifying the vision of the Diocese of Texas. Chambers served as Canon to the Ordinary at the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri prior to joining the diocesan team. He succeeds the Rev. Canon Christine M. Faulstich, who is now Canon to the Ordinary for the diocese.
TAMMY LANIER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Tammy Lanier joined diocesan staff June 3, 2019. Lanier served as Director of Communications and Creative Services for Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for 17 years prior to joining the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Before her tenure at HCDE, Lanier served in the same capacity in higher education. She succeeds Carol E. Barnwell, who led the Department of Communications for over 25 years.
IN MEMORIAM The Houston Diocesan Center lost employee Ashley Nicole Mendez, 35, on November 24, 2019. Ashley served as Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer Linda Riley Mitchell. She carried with her a warm smile and contagious laughter, while serving as an exceptional asset to both the Business Department and the diocese as a whole. Ashley leaves to mourn her memory her parents and precious son Charlie, who was the light of her life. She is deeply missed by many, including those who worked with her in the Houston Diocesan Center and across the diocese.
The diocese now has an app in both the App Store and the Google store. Download today! Search for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, and EDOT will appear. Simply click “GET.” Stay connected through your handheld device.
More Than Just A Gathering: Small Church Network Grasps Financial Knowledge
Small Church leaders were equipped with financial knowledge during the Fall 2019 gathering at Camp Allen.
With a record attendance of over 70 church treasurers and wardens, participants had the opportunity to learn from the Diocese of Texas’ Finance Department.
Workshops during the gathering included Financial Best Practices and Operations, Being Good Financial Stewards of Church Resources, Do’s and Don’ts of Financial Management, to name a few.
Join the conversation at the next Small Church Network Gathering, taking place Sunday, March 1-2 at Camp Allen. The topic will be Christian Education and Formation.
DISCOVERY RETREAT May 29-31, 2020 and September 18-20, 2020
WORSHIP EDUCATION
OTHER MINISTRIES
God has graced us with many gifts. Do you know what they are? How are you using yours? Discernment occurs in community. Join us in Discovery Retreat to help discern your calls.
You are encouraged to contact the Chair of the Commission on Ministry, The Rev. Francene Young, or Ana Gonzales May in the Commission on Ministry Office at 512.478.0580 or 800.947.0580 to ask any questions.
The Discovery series is a wonderful weekend opportunity to begin the work of discerning one's call to serve God in His church, community, and the world. Open to all in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Participation is mandatory for those discerning a call to ordained ministry (deacon or priest) in the Diocese of Texas. Participation in the retreat is highly recommended for those discerning a call to ministries as a Lay Leader.
