St. Dunstan’s Gran AperturaA Milestone

St. Dunstan's, Houston, Spanish ministry held its first service on Aug. 28, 2022 with an impressive turnout. Houstonians who are from countries in North, Central and South America attended to support this new ministry led by the Rev. Alvaro Pinzon. Pinton was commissioned as the associate rector for Hispanic ministries at Saint Dunstan’s.

Following the service, Aliento De Dios Radio (where Pinzon serves as spiritual director) provided a live interview with Rev. Roman Roldan, rector of Saint Dunstan's, and the Rev. Alex Montes-Vela, one of the missioners for Congregational Vitality in the Diocese of Texas. Pinzon introduced listeners to his ministry from Saint Dunstan's and shared his ministry hopes. Pinzon also committed to create new opportunities for pastoral care in the spiritual, emotional, and social realms within Saint Dunstan's.

After the initial service, congregants gathered twice informally to have liturgy of the word and healing prayer until they were able to have the full celebration on Oct. 2, 2022. During that period, they planned the landscape of future services and brought on a new band to lead services.

Many firsts were celebrated, including Hispanic Heritage Day; a spiritual retreat with the Nacer de Nuevo group; and a celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Currently, every third Friday of the month, a night is provided complete with spiritual and emotional healing in-person and online. In February 2023, congregants plan to open a food pantry and provide professional services for marriage counseling, depression, anxiety, and grief.

For more information, tune to Aliento de Dios Radio www.alientodediosradio.org .