Clergy Conference 2023

CLERGY 2023 CONFERENCE OCTOBER 23 - 25

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Founded in 1838 by the Episcopal Church as a mission to the people of Texas, the Diocese of Texas has been guided continuously by the Holy Spirit to plant ministries and congregations to partner with and serve the wider community. Today, the Diocese of Texas spans nearly 70,000 square miles and encompasses 81 counties. Headquartered in historic downtown Houston with offices in Austin, Tyler, and Fort Worth, we are led by the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, ninth Bishop of Texas. We are nearly 450 clergy, 174 congregations, 70 missional communities, 27 campus missions, chaplaincies, foundations, institutions, and over 77,000 parishioners serving our neighbors. We embrace all people with mutual love and respect. We are one Church reconciled by Jesus Christ, joining God’s mission to reconcile others and build up the kingdom of God.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4-8 Conference Schedule 10 Chaplains 12-14 Special Guest and Plenary Speakers 15-17 Seminars 19-43 Workshops 44 Resource Presentations 46-60 New Clergy 62-83 Worship Service 84-92 Music 93 Recommended Reading 94-96 Upcoming Events 97-99 Maps

Schedule SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 Time Event 2:30 p.m.

Check-In Opens

Lobby

4:00

Deacon Clericus

G1A

5:00

Iona Priest Clericus

G4

6:00 Dinner Dining Hall 8:00

Bishop's Hospitality

Patio

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Time Event 7:30 a.m.

Morning Prayer

Chapel

8:00

Lobby

Check-In Opens

Breakfast Dining Hall 8:10

Curate Breakfast

G5

9:00

Deacon Clericus

G1A

Iona Priest Clericus

G4

New Clergy Orientation Tellepsen

10:30 - 12:30

Examining Chaplains

AS 2-5

12:00 - 1:15 Lunch Dining Hall 1:30 CONFERENCE OPENS Announcements

AS 1A&B

2:15 - 3:15 Plenary #1

Why are We Politically “Stuck” on Questions of Racism?

Re-Thinking Racism and Sin as a Theological Problem

The Rev. Sarah Coakley

AS 1A&B

3:45 - 4:45 SEMINARS

Seminar A: G1A

The Cost of Patriarchy in Our Churches

Dr. Beth Allison Barr

Seminar B:

Sin, the Fall, and the Roots of Racism: What is at Stake? A Discussion.

The Rev. Sarah Coakley

AS 1A&B

Seminar C: Chapel

The Spirituality of Risk-taking

Dr. Donyelle McCray 5:00 4

Book Signing Opportunities

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Schedule MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Time Event 5:30 p.m.

Dinner Dining Hall 7:30 Bishop's Fireside Chat with Clergy 8:30

AS 1A&B

Introduction of New Clergy

9:00 Social

Patio

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Time Event 6:30 a.m.

Immunization Clinic

G1B

7:00

Open Recovery Meeting Morning Walk with a Canon

G3 Lobby

7:30

Morning Prayer, Spanish

Chapel

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast Dining Hall 8:10 Considering Interim Work?

The Rev. Cn. Christine Faulstich

G1A

8:10

Deans' Meeting

G5

8:10

Seminary of the Southwest Alumni Breakfast Tellepsen

9:00 CONFERENCE RECONVENES

Announcements and Information

AS 1A&B

9:15 - 10:15 Plenary #2 AS 1A&B

Rhythm and Desire: Poetry and Prayer

P draig î Tuama 10:30 - 11:30 Workshop Session 1

Writing Collects AS 1A&B

Speaker: P draig î Tuama

Disaster Readiness and Resilience in an Age of Continuous Disasters

Speakers: Christine Brunson, Tracie Middleton,

James Pevehouse, and Stacy Stringer

G4

A Priest and a Deacon Walk into a Church...Now What? G6

Speakers: Richard Pelkey and Jan Halstead

Overcoming Patriarchy in Your Church—Practical Advice AS 2

Speaker: Beth Allison Barr

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Schedule TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Time Event 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Workshop Session 1 Continued

Changing the Conversation to Improve Health

Speakers: Ann Barnes, Willie Bennett, Eric Moen,

and Melodee Toles

Tellepsen

Leading in Light of History: Invoking the Past to Guide

Critical Conversations in the Congregation

Speakers: Tracie Jae, Joy Philpott, and Steven Tomlinson

AS 3

Generous Communication: Understanding and Undoing Polarization

Speaker: Josh Ritter

AS 4

Suicide Awareness in the Church

Speaker: Mariana Barahona

AS 5

11:30 - 1:00 Lunch Dining Hall 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Learn

Lunch with Dr. Ann Barnes, EHF Tellepsen

Speakers: Ann Barnes, Willie Bennett, Eric Moen,

and Melodee Toles 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Learn

Understanding your Retirement Options G5

Speaker: Zee Turnbull 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Learn

Camp Allen 101 G1A

Speakers: Drew Day and Allen Kight 1:00 - 5:00 Free Time, Activities 1:00 Pickleball Tournament Tennis Courts 1:30 Game Time – Board games and Legos Dining Hall 2:00 Liturgical Obstacle Course Lobby

The Clergy Wellness Cabinet 3:00 Screening of Philadelphia 11 G1A 5:00 Eucharist

Homilist: The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher

Bishop Suffragan for the East Region, Diocese of Texas

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Chapel

Schedule TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Time Event 6:30 p.m.

Dinner Dining Hall 7:45 Bishop's Conversation with Daryl Davis

AS 1A&B

9:00 Social

Patio

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Time Event 7:00 a.m.

Open Recovery Meeting G3

Morning Walk with a Canon Lobby 7:30

Morning Prayer, English

Chapel

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast Dining Hall 8:10 Considering a Curate?

The Rev. Cn. Christine Faulstich

G1A

9:00 - 10:00 Workshop Session 2

The Devil’s in the Details and other exorcism stories.

Speaker: P draig î Tuama

AS 1A&B

The Joys and Challenges of Hispanic/Latinx Ministry AS 2

Speakers: Ed G mez, Janssen Guti rrez, & Uriel L pez

Gimme a Break!: Taking a Sabbatical

Speakers: Jeff Fisher and Kathy Dunn

G6

Under Pressure: Ministry Fundamentals Crystalized in Crisis G4

Speaker: Genevieve Razim

Below the Surface: Trauma Informed Approach to Ministry

Speaker: Jan Halstead

AS 3

Engaging with the World: (Mis)Communication and Communities

Speakers: Josh Ritter

AS 4

Empower Training - Part I

Speaker: Mariana Barahona

AS 5

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Schedule WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Time Event 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Workshop Session 3

Casa Mateo: Hope through Hospitality

Speaker: Kristin Johnson

AS 2

Saved by Tiny Art, Monastic Practices, (and Jesus): G1A

Inching Our Way Through the Wilderness of Life and Sermon Prep

Speaker: Miriam Elizabeth Bledsoe

Pastoral Care for Sexual Assault Survivors

Speakers: Ashley Cook and Tracie Middleton

G6

Moral Formation: Adaptive Leadership in Situations of Conflict

Speakers: Jacob Alan Cook and Andrew Terry

G4

Navigating Common Employment Issues in Churches and Schools

Speaker: Lisa Burns

AS 3

Rewording the World: Community Formation and the Word AS 4

Speakers: Josh Ritter

Empower Training - Part II

Speakers: Mariana Barahona

AS 5

11:30 Bishop Doyle's Address

The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle

IX Bishop of Texas 12:30 Lunch

Adjournment

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CHAPLAINS

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CHAPLAINS The Rev. Robert Flick, MS, MDiv, MBA, LPC Bob is a retired priest of the Diocese of Texas where he has served for almost 20 years. He is married to Sarah, a retired psychiatrist and an active spiritual director and author. In retirement Bob continues in the spiritual direction ministry and serves as a faculty member for the IONA School of Ministry where he supervises field education. He retired as Vicar of Lord of the Streets and has since served in interim rector positions as well as mental health related work for the Episcopal Health Foundation's outreach into congregations. Bob is certified in spiritual direction through Loyola University, Chicago, and is also a Licensed Professional Counselor.

A long-time Franciscan in his spiritual practice, he is a member of the Community of Francis and Clare.

The Rev. Dr. Trawin Malone Trawin serves as the Chaplain to Students at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX and the IONA School for Ministry (Texas). Trawin earned a M.Div. from Seminary of the Southwest, a M. Ed. (counseling) from the University of North Texas; and a D.Min. (Congregational Development) from Seabury-Western. His vocational adventures include being on a diocesan staff, serving in congregations, and parochial schools in the Dioceses of North Carolina, Atlanta, Louisiana, Texas, and Dallas. After calls in various ministry settings, his vocational interests now include: being on the diocesan Recovery Commission, mentoring clergy, consulting, and conflict mediation (trained at Lombard Mennonite Peace Center). He serves as a CREDO (clergy wellness) vocational faculty member. Trawin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and New Mexico. He teaches Bowen Family Systems, Introduction to Leadership, and Life Cycles in Ministry Settings at the IONA School for Ministry. Trawin loves both playing and listening to music. He and his spouse, Melissa, have two grown daughters and five lively grandchildren.

The Rev. Sr. Miriam Elizabeth Bledsoe, OSH Sr. Miriam Elizabeth is a religious sister in the Order of Saint Helena, an Episcopal monastic order for women in North Augusta, SC, where she serves as the Community Leader. She also serves as a supply priest in the Diocese of South Carolina and as a mentor for Backstory Preaching, an online ministry that helps preachers grow in the spirituality and craft of preaching. She has an active spiritual direction practice. She received her M. Div. in 2002 from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX and served churches in south Texas for nine years before joining the order. Prior to ordination, she worked as a hospital and rehabilitation speech pathologist. She enjoys kayaking on cool mornings, as well as all things creative including preaching, cooking, quilting and making art.

The Rev. Robert Flick, The Rev. Dr. Trawin Malone, and The Rev. Sr. Miriam Elizabeth Bledsoe, graciously give of their presence and time to serve the clergy in attendance at this conference.

They are available for private and confidential consultations and prayer. They will be mingling among us throughout the conference. No appointments are necessary.

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SPECIAL GUESTS

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SPECIAL GUEST Daryl Davis Musician, Author, Internationally Acclaimed Conflict Navigator, Compelling Unifier, and Klan Whisperer • In a pursuit to understand, not to change minds or judge, Daryl built bridges with leaders from the Ku Klux Klan, a group that professed hatred for him. Some came to quit the Klan and gave Daryl their robes and hoods when they did.

• With his highly acclaimed, nonfiction book, Klan-Destine Relationships, Daryl became the first Black author to write a book on the Klan from in-person interviews.

• Daryl believes that the greatest, most effective, and successful weapon we can use to combat ignorance, racism, hatred, and violence, is also the least expensive weapon – and the one that is least used by Americans – communication.

“How can you hate me when you don’t even know me?” As the only Black Cub Scout marching in an otherwise all-White parade, Daryl Davis formed that simple yet powerful question after he was pelted by rocks, bottles and soda pop cans by a handful of White spectators. This was his first encounter with racism at age ten. Pursuit of an answer led this career performing-musician on a surreal journey stemming from a chance encounter with a man who turned out to be a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Seeking to understand, not to change minds or judge, Daryl actually built bridges with leaders from a group that professed hatred for him.

In the process, he has unearthed truths about conflict, hate, intolerance, and communication that are valuable today. His extraordinary journey is chronicled in his first book, Klan-Destine Relationships, and the documentary about his encounters, Accidental Courtesy. As a speaker, Daryl’s impact on audiences is profound, with his TEDx talk has over 10 million views.

Conversation with Bishop Doyle Tuesday, October 24 7:45pm Room All Saints’ 1A&B

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PLENARY SPEAKERS The Rev. Sarah Coakley Sarah Coakley is a British systematic theologian and Anglican and Episcopal priest, now living in Alexandria, VA, for most of the year. Her main commitment is to the integration of pastoral work and theological formation.

She was Mallinckrodt Professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School, 1995-2007, and then Norris-Hulse Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, from which position she retired in 2018. Since then she has held honorary appointments at the Logos Institute at the University of St Andrews, and at the Australian Catholic University (Melbourne and Rome).

She remains canonically resident in Oxford Diocese, UK (where she assists in the parish of St. Barnabas, Jericho in the summer months); and she is also licensed to officiate in the Diocese of Virginia.

She is busy completing the writing of her own systematic theology, the first volume of which appeared as God, Sexuality and the Self: An Essay ‘On the Trinity’ (Cambridge, 2013), and the second volume of which, Sin, Racism and Divine Darkness: An Essay ‘On Human Nature’, is forthcoming with Cambridge in 2024.

Among her other publications are: Powers and Submissions: Philosophy, Spirituality and Gender (Blackwell, 2002; second ed. forthcoming); The New Asceticism: Sexuality, Gender and the Quest for God (Bloomsbury, 2015); and a new book on christological method: The Broken Body: Israel, Christ and Fragmentation (Blackwell, forthcoming, 2023). She was the co-founder of the ‘Littlemore Group’ of Anglican priest-scholars, who have now written five collected volumes on the challenge of doing theology in and for the parish. Their latest publication is The Vowed Life: The Promise and Demand of Baptism (Canterbury Press, 2023).

Why are We Politically “Stuck” on Questions of Racism? – Re-Thinking Racism and Sin as a Theological Problem Plenary Monday, October 23 2:15pm Room All Saints’ 1A&B

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PLENARY SPEAKERS P draig î Tuama

Irish Poet and Theologian P draig î Tuama is a poet, theologian, conflict resolution mediator, and the author of Poetry Unbound (2022), Feed the Beast (2022), Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community (2017), In the Shelter (2015), Sorry for your Troubles (2013), and Readings from the Books of Exile (2012), which was longlisted for the 2013 Polari First Book Prize.

For î Tuama, religion, conflict, power, and poetry all circle around language, that original sacrament. Working fluently on the page and in public, î Tuama is a compelling poet, teacher, and group worker, as well as a profoundly engaging public speaker. He has worked with groups to explore story, conflict, their relationship with religion and argument, and violence. Using poetry, group discussion, and lectures, his work is marked both by lyricism and pragmatism, and includes a practice of evoking stories and participation from attendees at his always-popular lectures, retreats, and events. In 2011, with Paul Doran, P draig co-founded the storytelling event Tenx9 where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their lives.

His poems have been published at Poetry Ireland Review, Academy of American Poets, Post Road, Cream City Review, Holden Village Voice, Proximity Magazine, On Being, Gutter, America, and Seminary Ridge Review.

P draig î Tuama holds a BA Div validated by the Pontifical College of Maynooth, an MTh from Queen’s University Belfast, and recently received a PhD in Theology through Creative Practice at the University of Glasgowexploring poetry, Irishness, and religion. He splits his time between Belfast, Ireland and New York City.

Rhythm and Desire: Poetry and Prayer Plenary Tuesday, October 24 9:15am Room All Saints’ 1A&B

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seminar A Dr. Beth Allison Barr

James Vardaman Professor of History Faculty-in-Residence LEAD LLC Baylor University Beth Allison Barr has a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is James Vardaman Professor of History at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She specializes in medieval history, women's history, and church history. Barr is the author of the bestselling book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth (Brazos Press, 2021).

NPR and The New Yorker have featured her work, and she is a regular contributor to The Anxious Bench, the popular Patheos website on religious history, and has written for Christianity Today, The Washington Post, Religion News Service, The Dallas Morning News, Religion & Politics, Sojourners, and Baptist News Global.

She is also a Baptist pastor's wife and the mom of two great kids.

The Cost of Patriarchy in Our Churches There is a pattern, becoming clearer and clearer in complementarian churches between a theology that centers male power and the mistreatment of women—ranging from sex discrimination to sexual violence. There is also a pattern, becoming clearer and clearer, in egalitarian churches between a theology that espouses the equality of women and practices that continue to marginalize women. Join Beth Allison Barr, author of the USA Today bestseller The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth, as we learn about the history, persistence, and cost of patriarchy for the modern church.

Monday, October 23 3:45pm Room: Gregg 1A

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seminar B The Rev. Sarah Coakley Sarah Coakley is a British systematic theologian and Anglican and Episcopal priest, now living in Alexandria, VA, for most of the year. Her main commitment is to the integration of pastoral work and theological formation. She was Mallinckrodt Professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School, 1995-2007, and then Norris-Hulse Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, from which position she retired in 2018. Since then she has held honorary appointments at the Logos Institute at the University of St Andrews, and at the Australian Catholic University (Melbourne and Rome). She remains canonically resident in Oxford Diocese, UK (where she assists in the parish of St. Barnabas, Jericho in the summer months); and she is also licensed to officiate in the Diocese of Virginia.

She is busy completing the writing of her own systematic theology, the first volume of which appeared as God, Sexuality and the Self: An Essay ‘On the Trinity’ (Cambridge, 2013), and the second volume of which, Sin, Racism and Divine Darkness: An Essay ‘On Human Nature’, is forthcoming with Cambridge in 2024. Among her other publications are: Powers and Submissions: Philosophy, Spirituality and Gender (Blackwell, 2002; second ed. forthcoming); The New Asceticism: Sexuality, Gender and the Quest for God (Bloomsbury, 2015); and a new book on christological method: The Broken Body: Israel, Christ and Fragmentation (Blackwell, forthcoming, 2023). She was the co-founder of the ‘Littlemore Group’ of Anglican priest-scholars, who have now written five collected volumes on the challenge of doing theology in and for the parish.

Their latest publication is The Vowed Life: The Promise and Demand of Baptism (Canterbury Press, 2023).

Sin, the Fall, and the Roots of Racism: What is at Stake? A Discussion.

In current American political discussion, racism is often described as 'the original sin’, or as 'the original sin of America’. There are important historical reasons for these claims. But how do they relate to what the Christian tradition has taught more generally about the Fall, and about the fundamental nature of sin? What is ‘original sin’, and how does Christ respond to it in ways which combat racism? And how can we battle simultaneously with the ways in which the stories of Genesis have themselves been utilized in the past to bolster and justify racist systems of society?

Monday, October 23 3:45pm Room: All Saints’ 1A&B

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seminar C Dr. Donyelle McCray

Associate Professor of Homiletics, Yale Divinity School Donyelle McCray serves as Associate Professor of Homiletics at Yale Divinity School. A teacher, writer, and Episcopal layperson, her scholarship focuses on ways African American women and lay people use the sermon to play, remember, invent, and disrupt.

She is the author of The Censored Pulpit: Julian of Norwich as Preacher, a forthcoming volume on sermon genre, Is it a Sermon?: Genre Fluidity and Ancestral Wisdom in African American Preaching, and she is currently writing a book on the preaching and spirituality of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray.

Before becoming a homiletics professor, Donyelle served as an attorney focusing on wills, trusts, and estates. This work raised existential questions that led her to seminary and then into ministry as a hospice chaplain.

Human finitude, compassion, and interdependence remain central theological concerns in her scholarship.

The Spirituality of Risk-taking Pauli Murray was a path-breaking poet, activist, attorney, professor, and Episcopal priest whose legacy of human rights work continues to reverberate. During our time together, we will allow Murray’s life to spark an exploration of the role of risk-taking in Christian spirituality. After highlighting some of the virtues, friendships, and four-legged companions that helped Murray risk well and rest well, we will consider some implications for spiritual life today.

Monday, October 23 3:45pm Room: All Saints' Chapel

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WORKSHOPS

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 1 Tuesday, October 24 10:30am Room: All Saints’ 1A&B

Writing Collects Description: Collects have been part of the worldwide Christianities for centuries. The oldest recorded collect is more than 1000 years old. In this workshop, P draig will lead the participants in analyzing the five-fold collect structure and then in writing, and sharing some collects of their own.

P draig î Tuama Irish Poet and Theologian P draig î Tuama’s work centers around themes of language, power, conflict, and religion. He is the author of several books of poetry and prose: Feed the Beast, Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community, In the Shelter, Sorry for your Troubles, and Readings from the Books of Exile. î Tuama is also the host of the popular podcast Poetry Unbound, which immerses the listener into one poem every week, and the author of the collection, Poetry Unbound, an expansion on the podcast that offers reflections on 50 powerful poems.

He splits his time between Ireland and New York City.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 1 Tuesday, October 24 10:30am Room: Gregg 4

Disaster Readiness and Resilience in an Age of Continuous Disasters Description: Disasters have grown in frequency, scope, and variety. As congregation leaders, we are entrusted with safeguarding people, property, and relationships. In this workshop you will learn and share tested ways of preparing your communities for disasters. Presented will be diocesan resources to support both congregation and outreach preparedness; case study of a convocational project of assisting at-risk community members with storm preparedness; lessons learned about disaster readiness from front line chaplaincy service in wartime Poland/Ukraine as well as on the home front; tools for strengthening personal resilience.

The Rev. Stacy Stringer Director of Disaster Preparedness, Diocese of Texas Stacy has been serving the Diocese of Texas in disaster response leadership since 2018, initially to build and lead a multi-year Hurricane Harvey Recovery program which was jointly sponsored by Episcopal Relief & Development and the diocesan Quin Foundation. She was previously the rector in one of Harvey’s severely-impacted communities.

Dozens of our congregations became partners in the Harvey Recovery program which served their most vulnerable neighbors. Stacy presently serves as the Director of Disaster Preparedness for EDOT and as the Diocesan Disaster Coordinator for Episcopal Relief & Development. She provides consultation services for Episcopal Relief & Development’s domestic and international partners, and she continues to oversee Episcopal Relief & Development emergency grants for diocesan congregations.

The Rev. Dr. James M. Pevehouse Rector, St. Mark's, Beaumont James has been serving at St. Mark's, Beaumont, since August 2021. St. Mark's has an historic relationship to the Golden Triangle Region. From cooking and selling chili, offering a weekly food pantry, running a resale shop, and serving others in Jesus's name has been an integral part of life at St. Mark's. Thinking about and helping those affected by disasters is very important to St. Mark's. Strategically practicing disaster preparedness fits well into the deep call to serve others.

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Disaster Readiness and Resilience in an Age of Continuous Disasters continued...

The Rev. Tracie Middleton Deacon, St. Mark's, Beaumont Tracie graduated from the Iona School for Ministry and was ordained a deacon in 2009. She has served congregations in Silsbee, Hurst, and Fort Worth and as a fire chaplain, port chaplain, and diocesan disaster coordinator in Fort Worth. She currently serves as deacon at St. Mark’s, Beaumont, and is on the board of the Association for Episcopal Deacons. Her day job centers around crisis intervention with adults seeking services from the Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas. Previously, her work experience involved journalism and communications.

The Rev. Christine Brunson Associate Priest, St. Matthew's, Austin, and Chaplain Associate at Seamen’s Church Institute The Rev. Christine Brunson’s mission is ministry for grace, healing, and resilience. Christine joined St. Matthew’s in August 2023.

She recently served as Chaplain for the Port of Houston with the Seamen’s Church Institute, focused on serving inland and intracoastal mariners. Prior to ordained ministry, she worked as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in hospitals and other healthcare settings. For several years, Christine has worked in areas of crisis, and disaster response ministry with veterans, first responders, and healthcare professionals. Since being ordained, she has served as a chaplain with veterans and first responders dealing with trauma and resilience, including work along the Ukraine/Poland border. Christine enjoys hiking with her dog Annie, writing for online and print media, and preparing the stand-up comedy routine she is determined to give one day. Born and raised in Austin, Christine enjoys prayerfully informing people in other states that Texas BBQ is the only true BBQ.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 1 Tuesday, October 24 10:30am Room: Gregg 6

A Priest and a Deacon Walk into a Church...Now What?

Description: Priests and deacons have specific roles in the Episcopal Church. While many priests in EDOT are very familiar with the diaconate and how deacons serve in the diocese, some may not be. Come hear Richard and Jan as they talk about how they work together to support the ministry of each other. Find out how roles are really lived out in the day-to-day life of a parish and community. There will be time allotted for questions.

The Rev. Richard Pelkey Rector, Christ Church, Cedar Park Richard began his ministry in EDOT as Rector at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Park in April 2021. Prior to that he served in the dioceses of Virginia and Florida. Richard served as curate at Trinity, Marble Falls. He enjoys spending time, especially traveling, with his wife and three children.

Fun fact: He was a seminarian at Christ Church, Cedar Park, and knew his co-presenter when she was a layperson.

The Rev. Jan Halstead Deacon, Christ Church, Cedar Park Jan has been the deacon at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Park since 2013. She was the Executive Director of Special Programs for Leander ISD managing programs for students with disabilities, ESL/Bilingual, and other state and federal programs for students with special learning needs before retiring. Jan is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor working primarily with people experiencing loss and grief, cancer diagnoses, anxiety, and depression. She teaches classes at Iona School for Ministry.

She is the Dean of the Deacon’s Clericus and chair of the Committee for the Diaconate. She is part of the psychological faculty for CREDO and facilitates CREDO Conversations. Jan and her husband Jerry love to travel.

She loves to paint tropical scenes and has learned to embrace being just good enough in her art.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 1 Tuesday, October 24 10:30am Room: All Saints’ 2

Overcoming Patriarchy in Your Church—Practical Advice Description: Join Beth Allison Barr for a follow-up discussion of items presented during her seminar.

Beth Allison Barr, Ph.D. James Vardaman Professor of History Faculty-in-Residence LEAD LLC Baylor University Beth Allison Barr (Ph.D., the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is James Vardaman Professor of History at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

She specializes in medieval history, women's history, and church history.

Barr is the author of the bestselling book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth (Brazos Press,2021). NPR and The New Yorker have featured her work, and she is a regular contributor to The Anxious Bench, the popular Patheos website on religious history, and has written for Christianity Today, The Washington Post, Religion News Service, The Dallas Morning News, Religion & Politics, Sojourners, and Baptist News Global. She is also a Baptist pastor's wife and the mom of two great kids.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 1 Tuesday, October 24 10:30am Room: Tellepsen

Changing the Conversation to Improve Health Description: In this workshop, participants will learn about The Episcopal Health Foundation's (EHF) new strategic plan to be implemented in 2024. While the new plan will have a continued focus on Health Systems, Health Policies and Healthy Communities, EHF will also address Food and Nutrition Security, Maternal Health, and Diabetes Prevention. Together, we will discuss and explore local congregational approaches to address reducing these preventable differences in health outcomes that are based on income, race/ethnicity, and where a person lives. Participants will also learn about EHF’s congregational engagement resources available to support community engaged ministries at all levels of interest.

Ann Barnes, MD President and CEO, Episcopal Health Foundation Ann Barnes is a native of Houston, Texas. She is currently the President and CEO of EHF. The Foundation serves the 80 counties of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and is committed to the promotion of health equity. Through grants, research, and congregational and community engagement investments, the Foundation strives to advance the vision that all community members should have a just and fair opportunity to be as healthy as possible, especially those who are underserved. The investments prioritize upstream, non-medical drivers of health, not just health care. Ann is an associate professor of medicine and voluntary clinical faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. She also holds an adjunct faculty position at the University of Houston College of Medicine. Ann is a board-certified internist.

Ann’s prior roles included executive positions in large safety-net healthcare systems. She was Chief Health Officer and Chief Medical Executive at Harris Health System, the largest safety-net healthcare system in the greater Houston area. She served as the Chief Medical Officer at Legacy Community Health, a large federally qualified health center system in Texas. In each of these roles, Ann brought focus to the importance of disease prevention, population health, and health outside of the walls of the clinic. In addition, Ann served as principal investigator of a National Institutes of Health research project that sought to understand factors that promote successful weight loss maintenance in African Americans.

Beyond her work in medicine, education, public health, and research, Ann is active in her community. She is a senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter and serves on several non-profit boards (Good Reason Houston, Houston Endowment, Texas 2036, and the Kinder Institute). Ann is married to Matthew Barnes and has three children.

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Eric Moen Sr. Congregational Engagement Officer, Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) Eric Moen has served in community and congregational ministry for more than 30 years. He is a Senior Congregational Engagement Officer with the Episcopal Health Foundation and is responsible for developing and implementing EHF’s collaborative work with the congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Prior to his six years at EHF, Eric worked in three EDOT congregations as a professional lay minister directing youth and young adult ministries as well as leading world missions and congregational outreach. He is a founding member and board chair of Houston reVision, a Houston based non-profit working alongside system-involved youth in Harris County and serves as a committee chair on the board of Camp Allen Episcopal Camp and Conference Center.

Willie Bennett Sr. Congregational Engagement Officer, Episcopal Health Foundation Willie Bennett has served in community and congregational ministry for 31 years. He began his career in organizing by leading a community in Fort Worth in the closing of a crack house in the neighborhood, and continued as an organizer for 25 years with the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF).

Mr. Bennett now serves as a Congregational Engagement Officer with the Episcopal Health Foundation for the congregations in the Diocese of Texas.

Melodee Toles Sr. Program Associate, Episcopal Health Foundation Melodee Toles is the Program Associate for Congregational Engagement at the Episcopal Health Foundation. In her role, she provides overall project management to EHF’s Congregational Engagement team. Melodee is most integral in the management and coordination of Mental Health and Poverty initiatives. A native of Saint Louis, Missouri, Melodee earned a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and Master’s of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Louisville. She is passionate about her faith, health equity, and building healthy communities.

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WORKSHOPS Leading in Light of History: Tuesday, October 24 Invoking the Past to Guide Critical 10:30am Conversations in the Congregation Room: SESSION 1

All Saints’ 3

Description: Texas's past continues to shape perceptions and reactions in our congregations and sometimes hinders our best efforts to be a beloved community. Members of the congregation may prefer to ignore painful parts of our state’s history, if they see no benefit in learning more. What if the past provides context that actually helps us love our neighbors better and inspires fresh approaches where we’re stuck? In this interactive workshop, the presenters show you how to move from storytelling to compassionate engagement in your congregation when the past becomes present.

Tracie Jae The Quiet Rebel, L.L.C., Co-Facilitator of Lighting the Path: A Road to AntiRacism in EDOT As the Lead Rebel, for The Quiet Rebel, LLC, Tracie Jae creates space for authentic and grace-filled conversations about race, culture and other challenging topics. Tracie holds a BA in Business Management and MA in Strategic Communication and Leadership. In addition to other roles in and around Houston’s non-profit community, she served the diocese for over a decade as a Master Trainer in Safeguarding, and now co-facilitates the required anti-racism training for EDOT clergy. Now that her three daughters have matured to adulthood, she delights in hot coffee, bubble meditation, and any opportunity to #feedthehappy.

Joy Philpott St. David's, Austin; Co-Facilitator of Lighting the Path: A Road to AntiRacism in EDOT Joy Philpott has served St. David’s as an EFM mentor and vestry member and currently chairs its Racial Justice Committee. She facilitates the Sacred Ground curriculum and is co-facilitator of the required antiracism training for EDOT clergy. Joy serves as the Director of Advanced Academics in Hays CISD, on the board of the Texas State Historical Association, and on the advisory board for Texas History for Teachers.

She has a B.A. in history and English, a M.A. in English, and a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction. Joy's two daughters are in college. Her empty nest in Austin still includes her husband, Ben, and a grumpy rescued chihuahua mix aptly named Lady MacBeth.

The Rev. Steven Tomlinson Deacon-in-Charge, St. John's, Columbus The Rev. Dr. Steven Tomlinson is Associate Professor of Leadership and Administration at Seminary of the Southwest and serves as Deaconin-Charge at St. John’s, Columbus. He coaches business leaders on communication strategies and is an accomplished playwright and actor.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 1 Tuesday, October 24 10:30 am Room: All Saints' 4

Generous Communication: Understanding and Undoing Polarization Description: Want to learn more about the anatomy of polarization and healthier ways for your community to communicate? The communities and organizations we belong to shape our world. The frameworks we build around our stories and conversations help us process our experiences.

Over the years, we have developed eight principles of "Generous Communication" (based on Jesus's and Paul's teachings) that lead individuals and communities towards healthier and more healing ways of communicating that are less divisive, by taking us away from the mechanisms of polarization we often get trapped within. Polarization develops within communities in detailed and specific ways. Come and join us as we discuss the pieces and processes of polarization and how to address them through Generous Communication.

The Rev. Dr. Josh R. Ritter Co-Owner and Co-Founder, Kardia House Consulting Rev. Dr. Josh R. Ritter, M.Div., Ph.D., is a rhetorical and communication scholar who studies religious rhetoric, religion in the public sphere, philosophy, dialogue and deliberation, and civic interfaith leadership.

He is also a communication consultant and a trainer and facilitator of public deliberation who focuses on generous communication, leadership development, and conflict transformation. He worked in the higher education sector for over 15 years as a chaplain and a teacher of rhetoric, writing, leadership, spirituality, and public life. He is an interfaith activist, a minister of 20 years, a contemplative Christian, and co-founder and co-owner of Kardia House Consulting. Josh is the author of two books, Following the Way of Wisdom Jesus and These Dry Bones. The first book explores Jesus' teachings on communication, and the second book delves into the beatitudes through the lens of the wisdom tradition. His third book, A Hidden Hum, is set to release on November 1, and offers a wisdom journey into Advent and the spiritual imagination.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 1 Tuesday, October 24 10:30am Room: All Saints’ 5

Suicide Awareness in the Church Description: Participants will learn about Suicide awareness. During this training, you will specifically learn how to recognize the signs of suicide, relate to, help those struggling, and reveal a starting point for care in your congregation.

Mariana Barahona Community Education Coordinator Mariana joined the Hope and Healing Center and Institute in October of 2021 as a Community Education Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She has a passion for educating the community on how to create healthy conversations around mental health, and her favorite Bible verse is 1 COR 16:14.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 2 Wednesday, October 25 9:00am Room: All Saints’ 1A&B

The Devil’s in the Details and other exorcism stories Description: P draig will explore biblical references — and personal experiences — of devilment, demonization and deliverance. Not everything will be alliterative, but an awful amount will. Underneath the melodrama, the question of personified evil is the human drama of pain, grief, uncertainty and language. This — more than the devil — is where the details matter.

Pádraig Ó Tuama Irish Poet and Theologian P draig î Tuama’s work centers around themes of language, power, conflict, and religion. He is the author of several books of poetry and prose: Feed the Beast, Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community, In the Shelter, Sorry for your Troubles, and Readings from the Books of Exile. î Tuama is also the host of the popular podcast Poetry Unbound, which immerses the listener into one poem every week, and the author of the collection, Poetry Unbound, an expansion on the podcast that offers reflections on fifty powerful poems. He splits his time between Ireland and New York City.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 2 Wednesday, October 25 9:00am Room: All Saints' 2

The Joys and Challenges of Hispanic/Latinx Ministry Los Gozos y los Desafíos del Ministerio Hispano/Latino Description: This workshop will explore and describe the joys and challenges of ministering with a Hispanic/Latinx congregation. We will address relationship models and expectations between clergy and congregants, event centered ministry, diversity within these communities and financial challenges encountered. The workshop will be led by a panel of vicars and rector who minister in such communities.

Este taller explorar y describir las alegr as y desaf os de ministrar con una congregaci n hispana/latinx. Abordaremos los modelos de relaci n y las expectativas entre el clero y los feligreses, el ministerio centrado en eventos, la diversidad dentro de estas comunidades y los desaf os financieros encontrados. El taller ser dirigido por un panel de vicarios y rectores que ejercen su ministerio en estas comunidades.

The Rev. Edward G mez Vicar, San Pablo/St. Paul's, Houston Ed has been ordained 34 years and has served Hispanic and Latinx populations in Florida, California, Washington DC, Texas, and native peoples in Mexico and Peru.

The Rev. Janssen Gutiérrez Rector, San Mateo, Bellaire Janssen is currently missioned in Houston, where he serves as Rector of San Mateo. The Rev. Guti rrez has served as a hispanic missionary, and he has experience in church planting. He is married to Mariely Guti rrez, and they have two adult children Mar a Celeste and Janssen Gabriel.

The Rev. Uriel López Planter and Vicar, Iglesia San Romero, Houston Uriel is originally from Colombia and was received as a priest from the Roman Catholic Church. Parish ministry is his passion. He has great experience in multicultural settings.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 2 Wednesday, October 25 9:00am Room: Gregg 6

Gimme a Break! Taking a Sabbatical Description: Join Bishop Fisher and Kathy Dunn, as they explore sabbaticals, and learn about: * Nuts and bolts for sabbatical leave-taking as detailed in Letters of Agreement and the Clergy Manual * Benefits of taking a sabbatical from a theological, vocational, and personal perspective * Preparing yourself and your congregation for your sabbatical * Quin Sabbatical Grants offered by the Diocese of Texas * Lilly Sabbatical Grants The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher Bishop Suffragan, Diocese of Texas Bishop Fisher has been Bishop Suffragan in the Diocese of Texas for 10 years. In addition to being the regional bishop for the East Region, he serves as Executive for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas Global Partnerships in Mission, the Small Church Network, and all Pastoral Ministries, including the diocesan sabbatical grant program.

Kathy Dunn Executive Assistant to the Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher Kathy joined the Diocese of Texas in 2017 as the Executive Assistant to the Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher, working in the Tyler office. She supports the work of Bishop Fisher and works closely with the churches of the East region and assists those interested in sabbaticals and with other pastoral needs. Kathy is the current Vice President of BEST, an organization for Bishops' Assistants for the Episcopal Church. She loves her work within the Diocese of Texas and the greater Church.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 2 Wednesday, October 25 9:00am Room: Gregg 4

Under Pressure: Ministry Fundamentals Crystalized in Crisis Description: COVID served as an accelerator and an amplifier. In a small and conflicted gulf-coast parish, when a rector walked out and COVID rolled in, the employed ministry fundamentals meant that this parish did not fail. This workshop will be helpful to those who are new in parish ministry and/or those who are serving in crisis settings.

The Rev. Genevieve Razim Rector, All Saints', Austin Ordained since 2007 and serving her fifth parish, Genevieve is rector of All Saints' in Austin. Her ministry experience includes serving as Canon for Welcome and Evangelism at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, and board service including Episcopal Relief & Development, serving as Chair of Communications and Engagement. She is profoundly grateful for the sacred honor of having returned to her childhood parish and serving as Interim Rector in 2020-21.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 2 Wednesday, October 25 9:00am Room: All Saints' 3

Below the Surface: Trauma Informed Approach to Ministry Description: At first glance, individuals and congregations may appear to be functioning very well. But, below the surface are experiences and history that mold who they are. Members of the congregation may have experienced traumatic events in their past that shape their views and emotional responses. The congregation itself may have a shared experience of trauma that can have repercussions in how it moves forward-or remains in stasis. We will discuss what trauma is and what trauma informed ministry looks like.

The Rev. Jan Halstead LPC, Deacon, Christ Church, Cedar Park Jan has served Christ Church as deacon since 2013. She was Executive Director of Special Programs for Leander ISD managing programs for students with disabilities or special learning needs, and ESL/Bilingual programs before she retired. Jan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works primarily with people experiencing loss, cancer diagnoses, grief, anxiety, and depression. She teaches at Iona School for Ministry, is Dean of the Deacon’s Clericus, chairs the EDOT Committee for the Diaconate, and is psychological faculty for CREDO. She and her husband, Jerry, love to travel. Jan loves to paint tropical scenes and has learned to embrace being just good enough in her art.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 2 Wednesday, October 25 9:00am Room: All Saints' 4

Engaging with the World: (Mis) Communication and Communities Description: Need some tangible ways to engage with your community? Come and join us for a quick recap of Generous Communication, and learn some ways to implement it in your community using one research-backed and field-tested model of generous communication we've used for over 10 years - public deliberation. From difficult conversations around racial injustice to contentious budget meetings, public deliberation and its key principles are vital for any congregation when it comes to leading folks in tough conversations about difficult topics. We will also explore the significance of theological diversity within your congregation and how to frame conversations around this, often unnoticed or unspoken, expression of diversity in your community.

The Rev. Dr. Josh R. Ritter Co-Owner and Co-Founder, Kardia House Consulting Rev. Dr. Josh R. Ritter, M.Div., Ph.D., is a rhetorical and communication scholar who studies religious rhetoric, religion in the public sphere, philosophy, dialogue and deliberation, and civic interfaith leadership.

He is also a communication consultant and a trainer and facilitator of public deliberation who focuses on generous communication, leadership development, and conflict transformation. He worked in the higher education sector for over 15 years as a chaplain and a teacher of rhetoric, writing, leadership, spirituality, and public life. He is an interfaith activist, a minister of 20 years, a contemplative Christian, and co-founder and co-owner of Kardia House Consulting. Josh is the author of two books, Following the Way of Wisdom Jesus and These Dry Bones.

The first book explores Jesus' teachings on communication, and the second book delves into the beatitudes through the lens of the wisdom tradition. His third book, A Hidden Hum, is set to release on November 1, and offers a wisdom journey into Advent and the spiritual imagination.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 2 Wednesday, October 25 9:00am Room: All Saints’ 5

Empower Training - Part I Description: Empower yourself by learning how to create a safe environment for those struggling with mental illness. This course will equip you with the techniques for identifying mental illness, developing safe and effective situational responses, and building a network to quickly connect those in distress with professional care. Part I will cover how to recognize mental health problems and how to refer to a mental professional.

Mariana Barahona Community Education Coordinator Mariana joined the Hope and Healing Center and Institute in October of 2021 as a Community Education Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She has a passion for educating the community on how to create healthy conversations around mental health, and her favorite Bible verse is 1 COR 16:14.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 3 Wednesday, October 25 10:15am Room: All Saints’ 2

Casa Mateo: Hope through Hospitality Description: Casa Mateo welcomes displaced immigrants and asylum seekers by offering hope, hospitality, and support services in an effort to promote self-sufficiency. It is a comprehensive 90-day program that provides temporary shelter along with access to healthcare, legal aid, and assistance in identifying permanent housing, school enrollment for children, and other services. Its mission is to create an opportunity for families to not only survive but to thrive in our community.

Kristin Johnson Co-Founder, Casa Mateo Kristin Johnson is one of the founders of Casa Mateo and currently serves as co-President of its board of directors. She is an active member of Christ Church Cathedral in Houston where she has served on the Children’s Ministry, Justice and Peace and Mission Outreach Councils, as well as the vestry. Kristin is passionate about issues related to social justice, and enjoys spending time with her family which includes her husband, Logan, two teenage sons, Wilson and Davis, and a Golden Retriever named Waylon.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 3 Wednesday, October 25 10:15am Room: Gregg 1A

Saved by Tiny Art, Monastic Practices, (and Jesus): Inching Our Way Through the Wilderness of Life and Sermon Prep Description: Has your creative mojo been sucked through the funnel of overwhelm, exhaustion, and grief? Has the daily drumming of details screaming for attention clouded the memory of you are as a child of God? When we forget who we are, we forget who God is. How then can we preach? How can we sustain our life as a preacher? The monastic practices of silence, stillness, and solitude can lead us to the oases in the wilderness. And tiny art? It’s a gentle way to inch back into our creative self and drink from the well. Come and explore silence, stillness, and solitude while we play and create tiny art!

The Rev. Sr. Miriam Elizabeth Bledsoe, OSH Community Leader, The Order of Saint Helena Sr. Miriam Elizabeth is a religious sister in the Order of Saint Helena, an Episcopal monastic order for women in North Augusta, SC, where she serves as the Community Leader. She also serves as a supply priest in the Diocese of South Carolina and as a mentor for Backstory Preaching, an online ministry that helps preachers grow in the spirituality and craft of preaching. She has an active spiritual direction practice. She received her M. Div. in 2002 from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX, and served churches in south Texas for nine years before joining the order. Prior to ordination, she worked as a hospital and rehabilitation speech pathologist. She enjoys kayaking on cool mornings, as well as all things creative including preaching, cooking, quilting, and making art.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 3 Wednesday, October 25 10:15am Room: Gregg 6

Pastoral Care for Sexual Assault Survivors Description: Sometimes, clergy are the recipients of very painful stories, such as those involving sexual assault or abuse. How can we become more skilled at responding pastorally in these situations? This workshop is led by two bivocational clergy who interact daily with sexual assault and abuse survivors (children and adults). We aim to share resources and perspectives on what’s helpful/unhelpful, both in the moment you’re hearing a disclosure of abuse, and also for the longer term of the pastoral relationship.

We’ll share resources for referring to appropriate external support, because it’s important to stay in our lane. We’ll also explore some resources within our tradition, because some impacts of abuse are in our lane. It’s crucial to engage wisely and compassionately, to be agents of God’s healing and not cause more harm. We will also discuss and share some practical tips for improving trauma stewardship, or managing the stress of intersecting with others' pain. We hope this conversation fosters dialogue and ongoing support among our colleagues, to help us better receive and share God’s healing, within ourselves, in the church, and in the world.

The Rev. Ashley Cook Community Education Director, Harold's House - East Texas Alliance for Children Ashley has been ordained since 2011 and is a two-time graduate of the Iona program in the Diaconate and Priesthood tracks. Her ministries have included the Diaconate, parish work, and college missions. She is currently serving as long-term supply to churches in East Texas. As bivocational clergy, she serves as community education director at a Children’s Advocacy Center serving Deep East Texas. Her work at the Center includes child and family advocacy, at-risk parenting classes, and training adults and children in child abuse prevention, recognition, and reporting. Her previous work experience includes journalism and hospice chaplaincy.

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The Rev. Tracie Middleton Crisis Intervention Coordinator - Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas Tracie graduated from the Iona School for Ministry and was ordained deacon in 2009. She has served congregations in Silsbee, Hurst, and Fort Worth, and as a fire chaplain and port chaplain. She currently serves as deacon at St. Mark’s, Beaumont, and is on the board of the Association for Episcopal Deacons. Her day job centers on crisis intervention with adults seeking services from the Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas. Previously, her work experience involved journalism and communications.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 3 Wednesday, October 25 10:15am Room: Gregg 4

Moral Formation: Adaptive Leadership in Situations of Conflict Description: This workshop will focus on practical ways we can form our congregations to navigate conflict over moral issues. We will draw on the tools and techniques of adaptive leadership to uncover and understand sometimes-hidden sources and drivers of conflict. And we will experiment with practices for managing ourselves to engage diverse perspectives with curiosity and to intervene skillfully in tough conversations with hope for community wellbeing—and maybe even progress.

The Rev. Jacob Alan Cook, PhD Academic Program Director, Pathways for Tomorrow Grant Visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics Eastern Mennonite Seminary Jacob Alan Cook is the director for Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s “Pathways for Tomorrow”grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc., and a visiting assistant professor. He earned his PhD in Christian Ethics from Fuller Theological Seminary, where he studied with the great Baptist peacemaker, Glen Harold Stassen, and served as the associate director of the Just Peacemaking Initiative. Jake’s first book, Worldview Theory, Whiteness, and the Future of Evangelical Faith, is out now, along with a series of articles introducing its main arguments. He has also published, presented, and taught around topics like a theology of identity, theories of (non)violence, formation for peacemaking, and adaptive leadership, and he is currently writing a practical theology of freedom and agency that builds constructively from the radical, little-b baptist tradition. Jake comes to Eastern Mennonite Seminary from Wake Forest University School of Divinity, where he led research on moral formation under one of Lilly’s Thriving Congregations grants as a postdoctoral fellow. He is married to Abigail, who serves as a church communications specialist, and they have three children.

The Rev. Andrew Terry Area Missioner, Central Convocation Andrew Terry serves as area missioner in the Central Convocation and supports area missioners serving in other parts of the diocese. He is also a member of the EDOT formation task force. Andrew lives in Cypress with his wife Tiffany and son Langston.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 3 Wednesday, October 25 10:15am Room: All Saints' 3

Navigating Common Employment Issues in Churches and Schools Description: Employment issues are often seen most clearly in the rearview mirror, like the flashing lights of the highway patrol. Take advantage of this chance to learn from other people’s mistakes. Prepared in collaboration with employment attorney, Shadow Sloan, this presentation addresses procedures and communication around terminations, workplace romances, the importance of documenting incidents and written evaluations, the boundary between professional and pastoral relationships, guidelines for when to call the diocese, and more.

The Rev. Canon Lisa S. Burns Canon for Wellness and Care/Safeguarding Minister Before joining the diocesan staff in 2018, Lisa had served as rector of Calvary, Bastrop, Locum Tenens at St. Thomas', College Station, teacher and administrator at Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Austin, and (long, long ago) an attorney. Through it all, she has been a storyteller, puppeteer, writer, and artist.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 3 Wednesday, October 25 10:15am Room: All Saints’ 4

Rewording the World: Community Formation and the Word Description: Are you a nerd for words, and the Word, like we are? Come and join us for this workshop on community formation through writing.

Writing and communication shape our world. Words form and shape who we are and who we become. Storytelling is perhaps one of the church's most powerful technologies of spiritual formation that it has developed over the centuries, and we are excited to share some specific ways you can intentionally shape your community through the power of story-sharing and writing.

The Rev. Dr. Josh R. Ritter Co-Owner and Co-Founder, Kardia House Consulting The Rev. Dr. Josh R. Ritter, M.Div., Ph.D., is a rhetorical and communication scholar who studies religious rhetoric, religion in the public sphere, philosophy, dialogue and deliberation, and civic interfaith leadership. He is also a communication consultant and a trainer and facilitator of public deliberation who focuses on generous communication, leadership development, and conflict transformation.

He worked in the higher education sector for over 15 years as a chaplain and a teacher of rhetoric, writing, leadership, spirituality, and public life. He is an interfaith activist, a minister of 20 years, a contemplative Christian, and co-founder and co-owner of Kardia House Consulting. Josh is the author of two books, Following the Way of Wisdom Jesus and These Dry Bones. The first book explores Jesus' teachings on communication, and the second book delves into the beatitudes through the lens of the wisdom tradition. His third book, A Hidden Hum, is set to release on November 1, and offers a wisdom journey into Advent and the spiritual imagination.

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WORKSHOPS SESSION 3 Wednesday, October 25 10:15am Room: All Saints’ 5

Empower Training - Part II Description: Empower yourself by learning how to create a safe environment for those struggling with mental illness. This course will equip you with the techniques for identifying mental illness, developing safe and effective situational responses, and building a network to quickly connect those in distress with professional care. Part I will cover how to recognize mental health problems and how to refer to a mental professional. Part II will cover how to relate to those with mental health challenges and how to restore through the community.

Mariana Barahona Community Education Coordinator Mariana joined the Hope and Healing Center and Institute in October of 2021 as a Community Education Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She has a passion for educating the community on how to create healthy conversations around mental health and her favorite Bible verse is 1 COR 16:14.

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RESOURCE PRESENTATIONS Tuesday, October 24 Considering Interim Work?

8:10am Priests who would like to share experiences from, or explore the possibility of, training to do interim work are invited to join the Rev. Cn. Room Christine Faulstich and the Rev. Cn. Kellaura Johnson. Bring breakfast Gregg 1A with you.

Tuesday, October 24 Camp Allen 101 12:00pm Join Drew Day and Allen Kight to learn more about Camp Allen and the programs it offers to our community. And more important, see how you can get involved with summer camp and extend your mission to Room the Piney Woods.

Gregg 1A Tuesday, October 24 Understanding your Retirement Benefits 12:00pm For many people, retirement will last 20-30 years. The resources available to you from Church Pension Group during your retirement extends beyond your pension and retirement savings. Learn about Room the resources and tools to help you mange your finances during your Gregg 1A retirement. Zee Turnbull will help you navigate this process.

Tuesday, October 24 Lunch with Ann Barnes, MD, EHF President and CEO 12:00pm Join Dr. Ann Barnes and the Congregational Engagement team for lunch and conversation about the EHF 2024 Strategic Plan. Together, we will explore ways EHF can support your community ministry Room concerns, efforts, dreams and ideas, so that we can build healthy Tellepsen communities for all.

Tuesday, October 24 Game Time 1:30pm Come hang out in the dining room where we will have board games, puzzles, and Lego sets to challenge and enjoy. Form teams and work Room together to see what you can create.

Dining Hall Tuesday, October 24 Liturgical Obstacle Course 2:00 pm Accept the challenge if you dare! Fun for all! The Clergy Wellness Cabinet is not responsible for personal or professional humiliation that Room might result from this annual event. Come join us!

Lobby Tuesday, October 24 Philadelphia 11 3:00pm Bishop Doyle has arranged for our clergy to see a special screening of this new documentary. See the true story of the first 11 women to be Room ordained as priests in the Episcopal church.

Gregg 1A Wednesday, October 25 Considering a Curate?

Rectors who would like to explore the benefits and requirements of 8:10am having a curate on the church staff are invited to visit with the Rev. Canon Christine Faulstich at an informational meeting. All rectors interested in receiving a curate are expected to attend. Bring breakfast Room with you.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Margarita Eguia Arroyo Rector, Christ Church, Eagle Lake

Margarita Eguia Arroyo grew up in Laredo Texas as a Roman Catholic.

At the age of 16, she lived the Cursillo and was involved in the Cursillo Retreats for more than 10 years. Margarita was received into the Episcopal Church and married her husband, Isaias, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio. She and Isaias have one son, Eric. Recently, the family rescued a boxer named Bailey that enjoys the large yard at the rectory.

Margarita and her family lived in Austin for 20 years before she accepted the call to serve as rector at Eagle Lake. In Austin, she worked as an assistant rector at St. James’ Episcopal Church and was a proud member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Margarita graduated from the Seminary of the Southwest. She has also served as a rector with the Diocese of West Texas. Margarita is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in healthcare.

The Rev. Le Anna Brun

Residing Outside of the Diocese of Texas Le Anna Brun was born, raised, and mostly educated in Texas. She is a proud mother to Victoria and Hannelore. With a B.A. from Austin College and M.Ed. from Houston Baptist University, Le Anna spent 9 years in Public Education, and 18 years as a United States Immigration Paralegal.

Le Anna was essentially raised at St. Thomas Episcopal, Wharton. After her baptism during what she refers to as a “magical” Easter Vigil service, she served as an acolyte from age 8 until age 16. Once 16, she joined the choir and also worked with the Altar Guild.

After an extended period of discernment, Le Anna used an opportunity to retire early and begin studies at the Iona School for Ministry on the Bi-Vocational Priest Track. She is currently serving as a Transitional Deacon at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos, New Mexico.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Eric Bumgardner Curate, All Saints’, Fort Worth

Eric Bumgardner left Arkansas and was raised in Europe. He is married with two kids, and is serving as a curate at All Saints’, Fort Worth, loving life.

The Rev. Cathleen Carlisle

Deacon, St. Joan of Arc, Pfluggerville Cathleen Carlisle grew up as a cradle Episcopalian in Tucson, Arizona and was ordained in Arizona. Her Anglican roots came in part from her grandparents and Godmother, who in their way, led her to her call in pastoral care and to further Anglican studies. Cathleen also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Certificate in Nonprofit Church Administration from ASU Loadstar, Certificate Education in Ministry from The University of the South (where she served as a mentor for 11 years), and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction through Tacheria Interfaith School of Direction. She is currently serving as deacon at St. Joan of Arc Episcopal Church in Pfluggerville and is a part-time chaplain at a large hospital in Austin.

Cathleen loves kayaking and has a pet pug-mix named Stella who frequently travels with her and loves everyone.

The Rev. Heath Dewrell Vicar, St. Thomas’, Rockdale

Heath Dewrell was born in Mobile, Alabama, where he was raised in a Pentecostal Christian household. After spending some time as a Methodist, he found his way to the Episcopal Church during his time as a student at Yale Divinity School. He subsequently earned his PhD in Hebrew Bible at the Johns Hopkins University and taught for nine years at Princeton Theological Seminary. It was during his time teaching future Christian ministers that he felt a call to bivocational ministry. His first call was assisting two parishes who shared a single Priest-in-Charge in eastern New Jersey. In 2022, he and his family moved to Austin, where he took an academic position at the University of Texas at Austin. He recently accepted a call as Vicar of St. Thomas Rockdale. Dewrell is married to Kimberly, and they have two sons, Stephen (12) and Daniel (4). epi ce n t e r . or g

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Eric Joseph Ellis, D.D.S. Deacon-in-Charge, St. Augustine of Hippo, Galveston

Born in Houston, Eric Joseph Ellis grew up on Galveston Bay where he embraced the water and outdoor life. He was brought into the Episcopal Church by his mother at St Christopher League City. After graduation from Austin College in Sherman Texas - home of the fighting kangaroos he received his DDS with honors from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1995 and began formal practice.

His call to ordained ministry was unexpected, and he is grateful that the Iona School for Ministry provided a place of academic formation.

He continues in practice and serves the mission, St. Augustine of Hippo, Galveston, grateful that bi-vocational ministry allows the call to be yoked with a profession in which he is deeply committed.

Eric is the proud father of two beautiful children, Megan and Parker, and their dog Faith.

The Rev. Libby Garfield

Curate, St. John the Divine, Houston Libby Garfield graduated from Nashotah House in Wisconsin in May. After receiving a bachelor's in international relations, she served two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa focusing on community health.

When she returned to America, she worked for a small baby bedding company completing work ranging from product design to accounting. It was during this time that she felt a call to ministry. In the three years prior to leaving for seminary, she served as Associate Youth Minister at her childhood church in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Laura Warner Gilmer Deacon, St. Stephen's, Hurst

After discovering the “All are Welcome at the Table” tradition of Episcopal worship, Laura Warner Gilmer was confirmed 28 years ago and participated heavily in lay ministry until she could no longer ignore God’s call to ordination.

The mother of four - and grandmother of four- recently graduated from the Iona School for Ministry program.

A veteran of Stephen Ministry and independent senior living administration, Laura has a heart for pastoral care and outreach that is fed and celebrated through her work, serving as a deacon at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Hurst. (She also works full-time as a Parish Adminstrator at St. John’s, another Episcopal Church in the Dallas Metroplex.)

The Rev. Cole Hartin

Associate Rector, Christ Church, Tyler Cole Hartin grew up in Oshawa, Ontario. He studied at a small Pentecostal college on Canada’s West coast where he met and married his wife, Amy. After moving back to Toronto, Cole was received into the Anglican Church of Canada. He studied theology while discerning a call to ordained ministry in the Diocese of Toronto.

Initially, he served as a lay pastor in an inner suburb before moving to the Diocese of Fredericton for his ordination and curacy. He completed a PhD in theological studies at Wycliffe College, Toronto, writing on nineteenthcentury biblical interpretation in the Church of England. Cole served as rector of St. Luke’s Church in the city of Saint John before receiving a call to come to Christ Church in Tyler.

He and Amy have four sons: Ambrose, age 8; Isaac, age 6; Ephraim, age 3; and August, age 1. Cole enjoys reading, writing, running, and increasingly- napping.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Allen Junek Curate, St. Matthew’s, Austin

Allen Junek is a native Texan and has spent most of his life in the Brazos Valley and Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. After graduating from Texas A&M University, he earned his MDiv from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University. In Fort Worth, Allen found The Episcopal Church and served on staff at St. Thomas the Apostle, Dallas, before relocating to Austin to complete his final year at Seminary of the Southwest. While at Southwest, he served as Lay Chaplain for the Episcopal Student Center at the University of Texas. Today, Allen is the curate of St. Matthew's, Austin, where he oversees young adult ministries. He and his partner, Alex, enjoy traveling, hiking, and exploring the greater Austin area with their threeyear-old Flat-coat Retriever, Benji.

The Rev. Nathaniel (Nat) Katz Dean, Christ Church Cathedral, Houston

Nathaniel (“Nat”) Katz comes to the Diocese of Texas having served as Canon to the American Cathedral in Paris since 2020. Nat grew up in New Jersey and was raised in the Lutheran tradition. His first experience in ministry came while serving in a cohort of AIDS/HIV Youth Peer Educators in the New Jersey (NJ) Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Nat moved to Los Angeles (LA) to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California (USC). He worked for a local public radio station before pursuing his M.Div. at Harvard Divinity School and spent three years working at Harvard’s Memorial Church before returning to LA to complete his ordination process. He assisted several churches and creative ministries around LA before joining the staff at All Saints’, Beverly Hills, in 2016.

This past summer, Nat was married to his wife Shelly, whom he met in Paris. They are excited to begin their life together in Texas. He currently serves as dean at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Garrett Lane Curate, St. Alban’s, Waco

Garrett Lane was born in West Texas and raised on the Central Coast of California. He grew up Congregationalist in the Church of Christ. He holds degrees from Abilene Christian University (BA, Biblical Text), Princeton Theological Seminary (Mdiv), and Seminary of the Southwest (Diploma of Anglican Studies).

Garrett has worked as a caseworker for a refugee resettlement agency; lay chaplain at an Episcopal school in Tyler; and describes his favorite job being at a dairy in New Jersey milking cows and making cheese.

It was while living in New Jersey that he began discerning a call to ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church while working in lay roles with youth and college ministries.

Garrett and wife Rachael are expecting their first child this month.

The Rev. Leesa Lewis

Curate, St. Dunstan’s, Houston Knowing that God called her as a child, Leesa Lewis has been sharing God’s amazing story ever since.

She attended Seminary of the Southwest where she received her Master of Divinity in May 2023. When she is not in chatting it up with someone, usually you can find her engaged in a discourse either about art or participating in it.

Married for 40 years to her college sweetheart Bill, they enjoy the group chat they share with their 3 adult children.

Leesa currently serves as curate at St. Dunstan’s, Houston.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Margaret Light Deacon, St. Paul’s, Orange

Margaret Light was born in Annapolis, Maryland, and grew up in Orange, Texas. She holds a BA from George Washington University, an MSLS from the University of California (Berkeley), and a JD from Lincoln Law School (San Francisco).

Margaret came to the Episcopal Church in 2012, after more than 60 years of considering herself a Presbyterian and was immediately blown away by the beauty and spirituality of the Episcopal liturgy. After completing the program of theological education known as Education for Ministry in 2019, she finally realized that what she wanted to be when she grew up was a deacon in the Episcopal Church. She entered the Iona School for Ministry in 2020, graduating this year, and was ordained to the diaconate on June 24, 2023.

Margaret is currently serving as deacon in her home church, St. Paul's Episcopal, Orange.

The Rev. Sarah Mast

Curate, Holy Family, Houston Sarah Mast grew up in Austin, Texas and worked as a psychiatric social worker and therapist prior to attending Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. She was ordained a transitional deacon in June of this year, and serves as curate at Holy Family Episcopal Church in Houston.

Sarah lives with her spouse, Greg Mast, and their two children Peter, age 11, and Benji, age 8. Together they enjoy music, gardening, and bad puns.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Enrique A. McCartney Campus Missioner, Prairie View A&M University Canterbury

Enrique Alejandro (Kiki) McCartney was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. He holds degrees in Biology and Theology from Florida Memorial College and the University of the West Indies. He was ordained as a deacon in 1999 and later became a priest. He has served in various roles, including Chaplain at Freeport Anglican High School, Assistant Curate at the Church of the Ascension, and Rector of Our Lady and St. Stephen Parish in Bimini. He has also been actively involved in education and ministry, serving as a Chaplain at St. John's College in Nassau. Kiki currently serves as a Campus Missioner at Prairie View A&M University’s Canterbury in Prairie View.

The Rev. Dr. Bonnie Mixon McCrickard Rector, Good Shepherd, Granbury Bonnie Mixon McCrickard is the rector of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Granbury. A native of Huntsville, Alabama (AL), McCrickard shifted from her 15-year career as a licensed social worker in Nashville to complete her M.Div. at Sewanee in 2014 and her D.Min. from Drew University in 2020, with a research focus on the methods for evaluation of ministry in the church. Upon ordination, she became an Associate at Nativity in Huntsville, AL, and later the Rector of St. Timothy’s in Philadelphia, where she served on diocesan committees, was a Deputy to GC80, and also active in interfaith and anti-gun-violence efforts in her community.

Bonnie now lives in Granbury with her husband, Matthew, of 23 years. Her hobbies include needle felting, reading biographies of famous authors, and singing. As a Trinity University alumna, she is enjoying her return to the people and culture of Texas.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Amy Moehnke Curate, Calvary, Bastrop

Amy Moehnke, originally from San Antonio, went to Austin College in Sherman, and has lived in Austin since 2005 to attend Seminary of the Southwest, completing the MDiv in 2008, and a DMin from Austin Presbyterian Seminary in 2019.

She has worked for the church all of her adult life in a variety of program and pastoral ministries.

Amy is married to Steve Bishop who teaches Old Testament at the Seminary of the Southwest. Their daughter, Hannah Moehnke, will be a senior at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

When she’s not working, Amy enjoys going to the gym, reading mysteries, and cooking. Her favorite foods are Thai and Mexican, and she loves good coffee.

The Rev. Randy Nelson Deacon, All Souls, Arlington Randy Nelson was raised in Greenville, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1975 with a BA in Government and received a JD from Baylor School of Law in 1978. Upon graduation, he joined the law firm of Thompson, Coe in Dallas, where he currently lives. Randy made partner in 1985 and continues to practice as a trial lawyer in the firm’s Tort and Casualty Section.

Although raised as a Southern Baptist, Randy was confirmed in the Episcopal Church as an adult. After joining the Episcopal Church, he became active in several ministries and served on numerous committees.

He served on the Vestry and was also Senior Warden.

After completing a confirmation process at Church of the Ascension, Randy enrolled at the Iona School of Ministry in 2020 to prepare to serve as a deacon. He recently graduated from the Iona School and was ordained by the Diocese of Texas in June of this year.

In August, Randy began serving as a deacon at All Souls Episcopal Church in Arlington.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Ebele Okonkwo Onuigbo Deacon, St. Isidore’s, Spring Ebele Okonkwo Onuigbo enjoyed a nurturing upbringing in Nigeria, growing up in a strong Christian household. Many years ago, she devoted her life to Christ, deeply influenced by her parents especially through the teachings of her late mother, Mrs. Bridget Onuigbo. Her love for her family and her commitment to her faith are evident in her actions and service. Ebele’s journey as a deacon and her spiritual path were shaped throughout her childhood.

Ebele is a devoted mother with two sons: one a young adult and the other a teenager.

In 2020, she was ordained as a deacon in the Diocese of Washington, DC, and faithfully served at St. Christopher, New Carrollton, until her recent relocation to Texas.

Ebele currently serves as a deacon at St. Isidore Episcopal Church.

The Rev. Lizzie Robbins Curate, Emmanuel, Houston Lizzie Robbins graduated from Berkeley at Yale Divinity School in 2022 and is delighted to finally be back in what she describes as the “best city in the United States” – Houston.

Before accepting the call to ordained ministry, Lizzie had a career in public education and non-profit work that empowered young people. She gets excited about bilingual (in her case, Spanish and English) ministry, as well as how we can rethink the ways we use our church buildings and property to serve our broader geographic communities.

Lizzie is serving as a curate at Emmanuel Episcopal Church after spending eight months at Our Little Roses, a home for girls in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Trent Pettit Associate Rector, St. John the Divine, Houston Trent Pettit grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After college, he completed a ministerial internship at the Wesley Foundation at Louisiana Tech University where he was first invited to consider ordained ministry, an experience which confirmed his sense of calling.

He attended Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and completed an Anglican Studies Certificate, and second master's degree in theology at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto. Trent served as priest in rural East Texas and spent time as a missionary in Cairo, Egypt, and Gambella, Ethiopia.

Married to Kira Moolman, Trent most recently received a call to serve as associate rector at St. John the Divine, Houston.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Benjamin Sanchez Vicar, Bryan Church Plant

Benjam n S nchez is from Colombia. In 2004, he received a degree in Philosophy from the college where he studied Mexico. In 2008, he completed additional studies in Theology in Rome, Italy. After 11 years of training, Benjamin received Diaconal Ordination in Rome in 2010, and Priesthood Ordination in Colombia in 2011.

He has served as a teacher, spiritual director, and vocational promoter, as well as associate rector in several institutions in Colombia and Mexico.

He has also served as the director of a home for the elderly. Benjamin served as a Roman Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for five years working in various Hispanic communities throughout the Metropolitan and surrounding areas. After seven years of serving in The Roman Catholic Church, he decided to walk in another way, and he began his work with The Episcopal Church.

His academic journey to receive a Diploma in Anglican Studies from Seminary of the Southwest - began in 2020. On June 5, 2021, the Rt. Rev. Morris Thompson, Jr., received him as an Episcopal Priest for the Diocese of Louisiana. His first call as an Episcopal Priest was as Missioner for the Latino Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana where he also served as associate rector of the Episcopal Church of St. Augustine’s in Metairie.

There, Benjamin also supported the Latino Ministry at St. Mark in Harvey and in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

He is happily married to his wife Paula, and they have two sons: Thomas and Nicholas. Happy and satisfied as a family man, Padre Ben looks forward to continuing his hard work in both the Latino and Anglo congregations to set families on the way of love.

Benjamin currently serves as vicar of the Bryan Church Plant.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Charlie Stiernberg Deacon, St. John the Divine, Houston

Charlie Stiernberg grew up in Galveston County. He attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and medical school at University of Texas, Medical Branch (UTMB). During his years of surgical training, Charlie had the good fortune to meet and marry wife, Patti, and they were blessed with three sons.

In 1991, Charlie was called to active duty in the United States Navy and was deployed aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort during the Persian Gulf War. Upon returning, he and his family moved to Houston where he became a professor, department chairman, and assistant dean at the University of Texas Medical School.

Charlie and Patti became active members at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and it was there that Charlie really began to discern a call to the diaconate. After graduation from the Iona School of Ministry this past June, Charlie was ordained and now serves as a deacon at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Houston.

The Rev. Gavin Tomlin

Curate, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Keller Gavin Tomlin is a recent graduate from Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), having been sent by the Diocese of Texas in 2020.

He was born and raised in Northern Virginia and attended college in Virginia (graduating in 2017), before making his way to Central Texas to take a job with a Camp/Retreat and Conference Center in Columbus. After becoming a member of St. James in La Grange, Gavin was sent by that community and the Diocese of Texas to VTS to complete his schooling.

Now a resident of Fort Worth, he spends spare time reading Sci-Fi novels and watching Muppet movies with his dog, Woods (a Great Pyrenees/ Labrador mix who has no idea how big he really is).

Gavin serves as the curate at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Keller.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Steven Tomlinson

Deacon-in-Charge, St. John’s, Columbus Steven Tomlinson grew up in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with a deep love of scripture. While completing a Ph.D. in economics at Stanford, he served as preaching pastor at the Palo Alto Church of Christ. He later moved to Austin to join the faculty of The University of Texas (UT) in 1988 and taught in the MBA program for 15 years as he discerned a path to ministry.

Along the way he joined St. James’ Episcopal Church (1991), studied playwriting at UT, and performed original solo shows (in Austin and offBroadway), and completed clinical pastoral education.

Steven left UT to start a school for entrepreneurs in 2004, as well as a consulting practice to help business leaders with negotiations.

He joined the faculty of Seminary of the Southwest in 2015 and completed the Iona School for Ministry this year. Steven and Eugene Sepulveda have 13 godchildren and will celebrate 25 years together this spring.

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Welcome New Clergy The Rev. Victoria Umana Curate, San Mateo, Bellaire

Maria Victoria Umana was born and raised in El Salvador. She met her husband in El Salvador, and they moved to Houston in 1995. They have two children.

While in El Salvador, Maria attended law school for five years, but for unforeseen circumstances, she could not finish. Without her law degree or ability to communicate in English, she and her husband decided that it was best for her stay home and focus on the raising of their children.

Once her children began school, she returned to school to pursue a degree. To be successful in her endeavor, Maria began with English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Houston Community College, and continued studies at San Jacinto College, where she received an associate’s degree. Ultimately, she received a bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. After graduation, she worked as a long-term substitute teacher in Pasadena’s school district, located in the greater Houston area.

Maria obtained her Master of Divinity at Seminary of the Southwest and enjoys serving her church in many ministries and leadership capacities, including as Senior Warden, Sunday School teacher, and a Facilitator of Academia Ecumenical the Liderazgo - an adult education and formation program.

Maria currently serves as curate at San Mateo, Bellaire (located within the Houston area).

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WORSHIP SERVICE Prelude Rejoice in the Lord Alway Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, rejoice.

Let your softness be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand.

Be careful for nothing: but in all prayer and supplication, let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesu. Amen.

Philippians 4:4-7

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The Word of God Processional Hymn See Page 84

The People standing, the Bishop says:

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

The Bishop then says: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid.

Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gloria Sung by St. James' Jazz Ensemble Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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Servicio de Adoración Preludio Rejoice in the Lord Alway Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, rejoice.

Let your softness be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand.

Be careful for nothing: but in all prayer and supplication, let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesu. Amen.

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Todos de pie, el Obispo dice:

Bendito sea Dios: Padre, Hijo, y Esp ritu Santo.

Pueblo Y bendito sea su reino, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

El Obispo dice: Dios omnipotente, para quien todos los corazones est n manifiestos, todos los deseos son conocidos y ning n secreto se halla encubierto: Purifica los pensamientos de nuestros corazones por la inspiraci n de tu Santo Esp ritu, para que perfectamente te amemos y dignamente proclamemos la grandeza de tu santo Nombre; por Cristo nuestro Se or. Amén.

Gloria Sung by St. James' Jazz Ensemble LOC 240 Gloria a Dios en el cielo, Y en la tierra paz a quienes ama al Señor.

Por tu inmensa gloria te alabamos, te bendecimos, te adoramos, te glorificamos, te damos gracias, Señor Dios, Rey celestial, Dios Padre todopoderoso.

Señor, Hijo único Jesucristo, Señor Dios, Cordero de Dios, Hijo del Padre: Tú que quitas el pecado del mundo, ten piedad de nosotros; Tú que estas sentado a la derecha del Padre, atiende nuestra súplica.

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WORSHIP SERVICE The Collect of the Day The Bishop says to the people:

The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Bishop Let us pray.

O God, you led your holy apostles to ordain ministers in every place: Grant that your Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may choose suitable persons for the ministry of Word and Sacrament, and may uphold them in their work for the extension of your kingdom; through him who is the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lessons The people sit.

The First Lesson A reading from Numbers:

Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29

So the Lord said to Moses, ‘Gather for me seventy of the elders of Israel, whom you know to be the elders of the people and officers over them; bring them to the tent of meeting, and have them take their place there with you. I will come down and talk with you there; and I will take some of the spirit that is on you and put it on them; and they shall bear the burden of the people along with you so that you will not bear it all by yourself.'

So Moses went out and told the people the words of the Lord; and he gathered seventy elders of the people, and placed them all around the tent. Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders; and when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But they did not do so again.

Two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the spirit rested on them; they were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, ‘Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.’ And Joshua son of Nun, the assistant of Moses, one of his chosen men, said, ‘My lord Moses, stop them!’ But Moses said to him, ‘Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!’

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Servicio de Adoración Colecta del Día El Obispo dice al pueblo:

El Se or sea con ustedes.

Pueblo Y con tu espíritu.

Obispo Oremos.

Dios de bondad, que dirigiste tus santos ap stoles a ordenar ministros en todo lugar adonde iban: Haz que tu iglesia, guiada por tu Esp ritu, elija a personas apropiadas para ministrar tu Palabra y sacramentos, y las sostenga en su labor de extender tu reino hasta los confines de la tierra; por el pastor y obispo de nuestras almas, Jesucristo, nuestro Se or, que contigo y el Esp ritu Santo vive y reina, un solo Dios, ahora y siempre. Amén.

Las Lecturas El pueblo se sienta.

Primera Lectura Lectura de N meros:

Númberos 11:16-17, 24-29

Pero el Se or le contest : ‘Re neme a setenta ancianos israelitas, de los que sepas que tienen autoridad entre el pueblo, y tr elos a la tienda del encuentro y que esperen all contigo. Yo bajar y hablar all contigo, y tomar una parte del esp ritu que t tienes y se la dar a ellos para que te ayuden a sobrellevar a este pueblo. As no estar s solo.’

Mois s sali y cont al pueblo lo que el Se or le había dicho, y reuni a setenta ancianos israelitas y los coloc alrededor de la tienda. Entonces el Se or baj en la nube y habl con Mois s; luego tom una parte del esp ritu que Mois s ten a y se lo dio a los setenta ancianos. En cuanto el esp ritu repos sobre ellos, comenzaron a hablar como profetas; pero esto no volvi a repetirse.

Dos hombres, el uno llamado Eldad y el otro Medad, hab an sido escogidos entre los setenta, pero no fueron a la tienda, sino que se quedaron en el campamento. Sin embargo, tambi n sobre ellos repos el esp ritu, y comenzaron a hablar como profetas en el campamento. Entonces un muchacho fue corriendo a decirle a Mois s: ‘ÁEldad y Medad est n hablando como profetas en el campamento!’ Entonces Josu , hijo de Nun, que desde joven era ayudante de Mois s, dijo: ‘ÁSe or m o, Mois s, proh beles que lo hagan!’ Pero Mois s le contest : ‘ÀYa est s celoso por m ? ÁOjal el Se or le diera su esp ritu a todo su pueblo, y todos fueran profetas!’

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Demos Gracias a Dios.

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1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? * the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?

2 When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, * it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who

stumbled and fell.

3 Though an army should encamp against me, * yet my heart shall not be afraid; 4 And though war should rise up against me, * yet will I put my trust in him.

5 One thing have I asked of the LORD; one thing I seek; * that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days

of my life; 6 To behold the fair beauty of the LORD * and to seek him in his temple.

7 For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe

in his shelter; * he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high upon a rock.

8 Even now he lifts up my head * above my enemies round about me.

9 Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; * I will sing and make music to the LORD. The Second Lesson A reading from the First letter to the Corinthians:

1 Corinthians 3:5-11

What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you came to believe, as the Lord assigned to each. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive wages according to the labor of each. For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it.

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ.

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1 El Se or es mi luz y mi salvaci n; Àa qui n temer ? * El Se or es la fortaleza de mi vida; Àde qui n he de atemorizarme?

2 Cuando se juntaron contra m los malignos para comer mis carnes, * ellos mismos, mis adversarios y mis enemigos,

tropezaron y cayeron.

3 Aunque un ej rcito acampe contra m , * no temer mi coraz n; 4 Y aunque contra m se levante guerra, * yo estar confiado.

5 Una cosa he demandado del Se or; sta buscar : * que est yo en la casa del Se or,

todos los días de mi vida; 6 Para contemplar la hermosura del Se or, * y despertarme cada d a en su templo; 7 Porque l me esconder en su tabern culo

en el d a del mal; * me ocultar en lo reservado de su morada, y sobre una roca me pondr en alto.

8 A n ahora l levanta mi cabeza * sobre mis enemigos en derredor de m .

9 Por tanto ofrecer en su morada sacrificios de j bilo; * cantar y ta er al Se or.

Segunda Lectura Lectura de la primera carta a los Corintios:

1 Corintios 3:5-11

A fin de cuentas, Àqu es Apolo?, Àqu es Pablo? Simplemente servidores, por medio de los cuales ustedes han llegado a la fe. Cada uno de nosotros hizo el trabajo que el Se or le se al : yo sembr y Apolo reg , pero Dios es quien hizo crecer lo sembrado. De manera que ni el que siembra ni el que riega son nada, sino que Dios lo es todo, pues l es quien hace crecer lo sembrado. Los que siembran y los que riegan son iguales, aunque Dios pagar a cada uno seg n su trabajo.

Somos compa eros de trabajo al servicio de Dios, y ustedes son un sembrado y una construcci n que pertenecen a Dios. Yo fui el maestro alba il al cual Dios en su bondad encarg poner los fundamentos, y otro est construyendo sobre ellos.

Pero cada uno debe tener cuidado de c mo construye, pues nadie puede poner otro fundamento que el que ya est puesto, que es Jesucristo.

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All standing, the Deacon reads the Gospel, first saying

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

John 4:31-38

Gospel

Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” So the disciples said to one another, “Surely no one has brought him something to eat?” Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete his work. Do you not say, ‘Four months more, then comes the harvest’? But I tell you, look around you, and see how the fields are ripe for harvesting. The reaper is already receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”

After the Gospel, the Reader says

The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows The Bishop stands before the altar and addresses those who are to renew their vows.

My siblings, as clergy you are called to work with your Bishop to love and serve the people among whom you work, caring alike for all as you make Christ and his redemptive love known. There have been times that we have failed to pattern our thoughts, words, and deeds in accordance with Christ. We have not always been a wholesome example to those entrusted to our care. As your Bishop, I confess my own failure to fully obey our Lord, and I ask that you join me so that, together, we may seek the Lord’s mercy, grace, and forgiveness.

The Bishop and all pray together: Most gracious God, we confess the many ways that we have failed to steward the ministry entrusted to us with grace, patience, and care. We apologize for the way we have chosen comfort over courage, blame over accountability, and what is easy over what is right. For the many ways that we have failed to make room for the voices of others, failed to empathize with peoples’ experiences and listen to their stories, we repent. We acknowledge that far too often we have relied on advice, judgment, gossip, and favoritism as a substitute for faithful engagement. Above all, we have remained stubborn and stuck in our self-sufficiency and we have not let you heal our shame. For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, forgive us our sins and give us the grace we need to forgive ourselves so that we may once again partner with You in healing our world. Amen.

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Todos de pie, un diácono lee el evangelio, diciendo primero

Santo Evangelio de nuestro Se or Jesucristo seg n San Juan.

Pueblo Gloria a ti, Cristo Señor.

El Evangelio

San Juan 4:31-38

Mientras tanto, los disc pulos le rogaban: “Maestro, come algo.” Pero l les dijo: “Yo tengo una comida, que ustedes no conocen.” Los disc pulos comenzaron a preguntarse unos a otros: “ÀSer que le habr n tra do algo de comer?” Pero Jes s les dijo: “Mi comida es hacer la voluntad del que me envi y terminar su trabajo. Ustedes dicen: ‘Todav a faltan cuatro meses para la cosecha’; pero yo les digo que se fijen en los sembrados, pues ya est n maduros para la cosecha. El que trabaja en la cosecha recibe su paga, y la cosecha que recoge es para vida eterna, para que tanto el que siembra como el que cosecha se alegren juntamente. Pues bien dice el dicho, que ‘Unos siembran y otros cosechan.’ Y yo los envi a ustedes a cosechar lo que no les cost ning n trabajo; otros fueron los que trabajaron, y ustedes son los que se han beneficiado del trabajo de ellos.”

Después del Evangelio, el Lector dice

El Evangelio del Se or.

Pueblo Te alabamos, Cristo Señor.

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Reafirmación de Votos de Ordenación El Obispo se para delante del altar y se dirige a los que van a renovar sus votos.

Mis hermanos y hermanas, como clero, est n llamados a trabajar con su Obispo para amar y servir a las personas entre quienes trabajan, cuidando por igual a todos al dar a conocer a Cristo y su amor redentor. Ha habido momentos en que no hemos logrado modelar nuestros pensamientos, palabras y acciones de acuerdo con Cristo. No siempre hemos sido un ejemplo saludable para los que han sido encargados a nuestro cuidado. Como su Obispo, confieso mi propio fracaso en obedecer completamente a nuestro Se or, y les pido que se unan a mí para que, juntos, busquemos la misericordia, la gracia y el perd n del Se or.

El Obispo y todos rezan juntos: Dios misericordioso, confesamos las muchas maneras en que no hemos logrado administrar el ministerio que nos ha sido confiado con gracia, paciencia y cuidado. Pedimos disculpas por la forma en que hemos elegido la comodidad sobre el coraje, la culpa sobre la responsabilidad y lo que es fácil sobre lo que es correcto. Por las muchas formas en que no hemos logrado dejar espacio para las voces de los demás, no hemos podido empatizar con las experiencias de las personas y escuchar sus historias, nos arrepentimos. Reconocemos que con demasiada frecuencia nos hemos basado en consejos, juicios, chismes y favoritismos como sustitutos del compromiso fiel. Sobre todo, nos hemos mantenido tercos y obstruidos en nuestra autosuficiencia y no hemos permitido que sane nuestra vergüenza. Por el bien de tu hijo Jesucristo, perdónanos nuestros pecados y danos la gracia que necesitamos para perdonarnos a nosotros mismos para que podamos asociarnos una vez más contigo en la curación de nuestro mundo. Amén. epi ce n t e r . or g

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WORSHIP SERVICE The Bishop says: My fellow clergy, we have a high priest who is able to empathize with our weakness, one who in every respect has been tempted as we are yet without sin. God has taken away your sin and renewed you for God’s service. I therefore invite you to stand with confidence before the Lord and to renew with me the covenant we made at our ordination.

All standing renews their ordination vows Do you here, in the presence of Christ and his Church, renew your commitment to your ministry, under the pastoral direction of your bishop?

Answer I do.

Bishop Answer

Do you reaffirm your promise to give yourself to prayer and study?

I do.

Bishop Do you reaffirm your promise so to minister the Word of God and the Sacraments of the New Covenant that the reconciling love of Christ may be known and received?

Answer I do.

Bishop Do you reaffirm your promise to be a faithful servant of all those committed to your care, patterning your life in accordance with the teachings of Christ, so that you may be a wholesome example to your people?

Answer I do.

The Bishop then makes this affirmation: And now, as your bishop, I, too, before God and you, rededicate myself and reaffirm the promises that I made when I was ordained. I ask your prayers.

Bishop and Clergy May the Lord who has given us the will to do these things, give us also the grace and power to perform them.

The Bishop says the concluding Collect.

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in your divine providence you have appointed various orders in your Church: Give your grace, we humbly pray, to all who are called to any office and ministry for your people; and so fill them with the truth of your doctrine and clothe them with holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before you, to the glory of your great Name and for the benefit of your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Servicio de Adoración El Obispo dice: Compa eros del clero, tenemos un sumo sacerdote que puede empatizar con nuestra debilidad, uno que en todos los aspectos ha sido tentado como lo somos nosotros, pero sin pecado. Dios ha quitado tu pecado y te ha renovado para su servicio. Por lo tanto, los invito a permanecer con confianza ante el Se or y a renovar conmigo el pacto que hicimos en nuestra ordenaci n.

Todos de pie renuevan sus votos de ordenación Ustedes aqu , en la presencia de Cristo y de su Iglesia, Àrenuevan el compromiso de su ministerio bajo la direcci n pastoral de su obispo?

Respuesta Lo renuevo.

El Obispo Respuesta

ÀReafirman su promesa de perseverar tanto en la oraci n como en el estudio?

La reafirmo.

El Obispo

Respuesta

ÀReafirman su promesa de ministrar la Palabra de Dios y los Sacramentos del Nuevo Pacto, a fin de que el amor reconciliador de Cristo sea reconocido y recibido?

La reafirmo

El Obispo ÀReafirman su promesa de ser un siervo fiel para todos aquellos confiados a su cuidado, forjando su vida de acuerdo con las ense anzas de Cristo, de tal manera que sean un ejemplo saludable para su pueblo?

Respuesta La reafirmo Entonces el obispo hace la siguiente declaración: Ahora yo, como su obispo, tambi n delante de Dios y de ustedes, me rededico y reafirmo las promesas que hice cuando fui ordenado. Pido sus oraciones.

Obispo y Clero Que el Señor quien nos ha dado la voluntad para hacer estas cosas, nos dé también la gracia y el poder para hacerlas.

El Obispo añade una Colecta final.

Dios omnipotente, dador de toda buena d diva, por tu divina providencia has establecido diversas rdenes en tu Iglesia: Otorga tu gracia, humildemente te suplicamos, a todos los que son llamados a cualquier oficio y ministerio para tu pueblo; ll nalos con la verdad de tu doctrina, y rev stelos de santidad de vida, de tal modo que te sirvan fielmente, para gloria de tu excelso Nombre y para beneficio de tu santa Iglesia; por Jesucristo nuestro Se or, que vive y reina contigo, en la unidad del Esp ritu Santo, un solo Dios, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

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WORSHIP SERVICE A Litany of Thanksgiving Led by the St. James' Jazz Ensemble with a sung response after each prayer, "We thank you, Lord"

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We thank you, Lord.

We thank you, Lord.

We thank you, Lord.

Let us give thanks to God our Father for all God’s gifts so freely bestowed upon us.

For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea.

We thank you, Lord.

For all that is gracious in the lives of humanity, revealing the image of Christ, We thank you, Lord.

For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends, We thank you, Lord.

For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve, We thank you, Lord.

For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play, We thank you, Lord.

For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity, We thank you, Lord.

For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice, We thank you, Lord.

For the communion of saints, in all times and places, We thank you, Lord.

Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord; To him be praise and glory, with you, O Father, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

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Servicio de Adoración Letanía de Acción de Gracias Dirigido por el Conjunto de Jazz de St. James' con una respuesta cantada después de cada oración, "Te damos gracias, Señor"

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We thank you, Lord.

We thank you, Lord.

We thank you, Lord.

Demos gracias a Dios, nuestro Padre, por todos los dones que libremente nos ha dado.

Por la belleza y maravilla de tu creaci n, en tierra, cielo y mar, Te damos gracias, Señor.

Por toda gracia presente en la vida de hombres y mujeres, que revela la imagen de Cristo, Te damos gracias, Señor.

Por nuestro sustento diarios, nuestros hogares, familias y amistades, Te damos gracias, Señor.

Por mente para pensar, coraz n para amar y manos para servir, Te damos gracias, Señor.

Por la salud y el vigor para trabajar y el tiempo libre para descansar y jugar, Te damos gracias, Señor.

Por personas esforzadas y valientes, pacientes en el sufrimiento y fieles en la adversidad, Te damos gracias, Señor.

Por personas que trabajan por la verdad, la libertad y la justicia, Te damos gracias, Señor.

Por la comuni n de los santos en todo tiempo y lugar, Te damos gracias, Señor.

Sobre todo, te damos gracias por las grandes promesas y misericordias que nos has dado en Cristo Jes s nuestro Se or; A él sea alabanza y gloria contigo, Padre, y el Espíritu Santo, ahora y siempre. Amén.

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WORSHIP SERVICE The Peace The Bishop says

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

OFFERTORY

Entre tus manos

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Coro Entre tus manos, est mi vida, Se or Entre tus manos pongo mi existir Hay que morir para vivir entre tus manos conf o mi ser Estrofa 1 Si el grano de trigo no muere si no muere solo quedara pero si muere en abundancia dar un fruto eterno que no morir Estrofa 2 es mi anhelo, mi anhelo creciente en el surco, contigo morir y fecunda, ser la simiente, Se or revestida de eterno vivir Through Christ let us continually offer to God the sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge God’s Name. But do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:15, 16 The offering from today’s service will be donated to the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii, to assist with the recovery in Maui. Please see donation instructions at the back of the booklet.

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Servicio de Adoración La Paz El Obispo dice

La paz del Se or sea siempre con ustedes.

Pueblo Y con tu espíritu.

Los Ministros y el Pueblo pueden saludarse mutuamente en el nombre del Señor.

Entre tus manos

OFERTORIO

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Coro Entre tus manos, est mi vida, Se or Entre tus manos pongo mi existir Hay que morir para vivir entre tus manos conf o mi ser Estrofa 1 Si el grano de trigo no muere si no muere solo quedara pero si muere en abundancia dar á un fruto eterno que no morir Estrofa 2 Es mi anhelo, mi anhelo creciente en el surco, contigo morir y fecunda, ser la simiente, Se or revestida de eterno vivir Por medio de Cristo, ofrezcamos siempre a Dios un sacrificio de alabanza; es decir: el fruto de labios que confiesan su nombre. Y no se olviden de hacer el bien y de compartir lo que tienen, porque esas son las ofrendas sagradas que le agradan a Dios. Hebreos 13:15, 16 La ofrenda del servicio de hoy ser donada a la Di cesis Episcopal de Haw i, para ayudar con la recuperaci n en Maui. Por favor, vea las instrucciones de donaci n al final del folleto.

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WORSHIP SERVICE Eucharistic Prayer A The People remain standing. The Bishop faces them and says:

The Lord be with you.

People And also, with you.

Bishop Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord.

Bishop Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give God thanks and praise.

The Bishop proceeds.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Proper preface for ordinations Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even to the end of the ages.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sanctus Santo, santo, santo es el Se or Dios del universo llenos est n los cielos y la tierra de tu gloria

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Hosana, hosana en el cielo Bendito el que viene en nombre del Se or Hosana, hosana en el cielo, Hosana, hosana en el cielo The people stand or kneel. Then the Bishop continues.

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it, and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

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Servicio de Adoración Plegaria Eucarística A El pueblo sigue de pie. El Obispo, de cara al pueblo, dice:

El Se or est con ustedes.

Pueblo Y también contigo.

Obispo Elevemos los corazones.

Pueblo Los elevamos al Señor.

Obispo Demos gracias al Se or, nuestro Dios.

Pueblo Es justo y necesario.

El Obispo continúa.

Es en verdad justo y necesario en todo tiempo y lugar darte gracias, Padre de todo poder, creador de cielo y tierra.

Prefacio para ordenaciones Por el pastor perfecto del reba o, Jesucristo nuestro Se or; quien despu s de resucitar, envi a sus ap stoles a predicar el evangelio y a ense ar a todas las naciones; y prometi que siempre los acompa ar a, hasta el fin del mundo.

Por tanto, te alabamos uniendo nuestras voces con ngeles, arc ngeles y todos los coros celestiales que por siempre cantan este himno para proclamar la gloria de tu nombre: Santo Santo, santo, santo es el Se or Dios del universo llenos est n los cielos y la tierra de tu gloria

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Hosana, hosana en el cielo Bendito el que viene en nombre del Se or Hosana, hosana en el cielo, Hosana, hosana en el cielo El pueblo, de pie o de rodillas. El Obispo continúa.

Padre santo y bondadoso: Con amor infinito nos creaste para ti; y cuando ca mos en el pecado y quedamos bajo el poder del mal y de la muerte, t nos tuviste misericordia: Enviaste a Jesucristo, tu Hijo nico y eterno, a compartir la naturaleza humana, a vivir y morir como nosotros y a reconciliarnos contigo, Dios y Padre de todos.

Sobre la cruz Jes s extendi sus brazos y, obedeciendo tu voluntad, se ofreci como sacrificio perfecto para el mundo entero.

Cuando quien preside se refiere al pan, lo alza o le impone una mano; cuando se refiere al vino lo alza o le impone una mano.

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WORSHIP SERVICE On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

The Bishop continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.

Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray in the language of our hearts, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread The Bishop breaks the consecrated Bread.

A period of silence is kept.

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Servicio de Adoración La noche en que lo entregaron al sufrimiento y a la muerte, nuestro Se or Jesucristo tom pan; y despu s de darte gracias, lo parti y se lo dio a sus disc pulos, y dijo: Tomen y coman: Esto es mi cuerpo, que se entrega por ustedes. Hagan esto en memoria m a.

Despu s de cenar tom el vino; y despu s de darte gracias, se lo dio y dijo: Beban todos: Esto es mi sangre de la nueva alianza, que por ustedes y por todos se derrama para el perd n de los pecados. Cada vez que lo beban, hagan esto en memoria m a.

Por tanto, proclamamos el misterio de la fe: Celebrante y Pueblo Cristo ha muerto.

Cristo ha resucitado.

Cristo volverá.

El Obispo continúa Mediante este sacrificio y acci n de gracias, Padre nuestro, celebramos nuestra liberaci n. Y recordando que Cristo muri , resucit y subi al cielo, te ofrecemos estas ofrendas.

Santif calas por tu Esp ritu; que sean para tu pueblo el cuerpo y la sangre de tu Hijo, la santa comida y bebida de la vida nueva y sin fin que tenemos en l. Santif canos tambi n a nosotros para que fielmente recibamos este santo sacramento, y te sirvamos firmes, unidos, y en paz; y en el d a final ll vanos con todo tu pueblo santo al gozo de tu reino eterno.

Todo esto te lo pedimos por tu Hijo Jesucristo. Por l, con l y en l, en la unidad del Esp ritu Santo, tuyos son todo el honor y la gloria, Padre todopoderoso, ahora y siempre. Amén.

Y ahora, como nuestro Salvador Jesucristo nos ense , nos atrevemos a decir: Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo.

Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día.

Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden.

No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal.

Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

La Fracción del Pan El Obispo parte el pan consagrado.

Se guarda silencio.

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Facing the people, the Bishop says the following invitation: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Communion Anthem Ave Verum Corpus Ave, verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine: (Hail the true body, born of the Virgin Mary:) vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine: (You who truly suffered and were sacrificed on the cross for the sake of man.) cuius latus perforatum fluxit aqua et sanguine: (From whose pierced flank flowed water and blood:) esto nobis praegustatum, in mortis examine.

(Be a foretaste for us in the trial of death.)

O Jesu dulcis, O Jesu pie, O Jesu Fili Mariae.

(O sweet, O merciful, O Jesus, Son of Mary.)

Miserere mei. Amen.

(Have mercy on me. Amen.)

Communion Hymns See Pages 87-88 Cuan Grande es Él Taste and See LEVAS 154 I'm a-Going to Eat at the Welcome Table LEVAS 148

Edward Elgar

Carl Boberg James E. Moore, Jr. Carl Diton (1886-1969)

After Communion, the people stand or kneel, and the Bishop says:

Let us pray.

Bishop and People Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing Señor Eres Fiel See Page 89 Deacon People

Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

Thanks be to God.

Postlude See Pages 89-92 The Lord Is My Light El Maestro de Galilea What A Friend We Have in Jesus

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De cara al pueblo, el Obispo hace la siguiente invitación: Las ofrendas de Dios para el pueblo de Dios. T menlas en memoria de que Cristo muri por ustedes y alim ntense de l en sus corazones, con fe y agradecimiento.

Himno de Comuni n Ave Verum Corpus Ave, verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine: (Hail the true body, born of the Virgin Mary:) vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine: (You who truly suffered and were sacrificed on the cross for the sake of man.) cuius latus perforatum fluxit aqua et sanguine: (From whose pierced flank flowed water and blood:) esto nobis praegustatum, in mortis examine.

(Be a foretaste for us in the trial of death.)

O Jesu dulcis, O Jesu pie, O Jesu Fili Mariae.

(O sweet, O merciful, O Jesus, Son of Mary.)

Miserere mei. Amen.

(Have mercy on me. Amen.)

Himnos de Comuni n Ver Páginas 87-88 Cuan Grande es Él Taste and See LEVAS 154 I'm a-Going to Eat at the Welcome Table LEVAS 148

Edward Elgar

Carl Boberg James E. Moore, Jr. Carl Diton (1886-1969)

Después de la Comunión, el pueblo se pone de pie o se arrodilla, y el Obispo dice:

Oremos.

Obispo y Pueblo Eterno Dios, Padre celestial, en tu bondad nos has aceptado como miembros vivos de tu Hijo, nuestro Salvador Jesucristo; nos has nutrido con alimento espiritual en el Sacramento de su Cuerpo y de su Sangre. Envíanos ahora en paz al mundo; revístenos de fuerza y de valor para amarte y servirte con alegría y sencillez de corazón; por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén.

La Bendición Señor Eres Fiel Ver Página 89

Diácono Salgamos con gozo al mundo en el poder del Esp ritu.

Pueblo Demos gracias a Dios.

Postludio Ver Páginas 89-92 The Lord Is My Light El Maestro de Galilea What A Friend We Have in Jesus

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SERVING THIS EVENING Celebrant/Celebrante The Rt. Rev. H ctor F. Monterroso Bishop’s Chaplain/Capell n del Obispo The Rev. Cn. Christine Faulstich Bishops/Obispos The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher The Rt. Rev. Kathryn McCrossen Ryan The Rt. Rev. H ctor F. Monterroso Preacher/Predicador The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher Altar Deacons/Gospel Di conos del Altar/Evangelio The Rev. Randy Nelson The Rev. Margaret Light Readers/Lectores The Rev. Charlie Stiernberg The Rev. Victoria Umana Chalice Bearers/Portadores del C liz The Rev. Paula Jefferson The Rev. Laura Warner Gilmer The Rev. Noah Stansbury The Rev. Christine Brunson The Rev. Preston Yancey The Rev. Karl Griswold-Kuhn The Rev. Rachel Harber The Rev. Daniel Robayo-Hidalgo Acolytes/Ac litos The Rev. Roy Varghese The Rev. Peggy Lo The Rev. Sim n Bautista

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Musicians/M sicos Christ Church Cathedral, Mendeliz Fredie M ndez Liliana Elizondo Evelyn Rubio Lunaro Moreno St. James, Houston Jazz Ensemble Caretta Bell, lead vocalist Marcus Bell, tenor saxophone John Torres, Piano/Keyboard Kerry Wilkins, Bass Guitar Samuel Dinkins, III; Drums, Percussion Choir John Kirk – Director & Organist, St. Andrews, Houston Tessa Larson, Kathy Corbett, Sopranos Sara Brannon, Carolena Belle Lara, Altos Joel Michael Adimathra, John Lee Bonner, Tenors Keaton Brown, Scott Clark, Basses Clergy Choir Rev. Ted Clarkson Rev. Clint Brown, Rev. LeAnna Brun, Rev. Jimmy Grace, Rev. Susie Hebert, Rev. Sarah Mast, Rev. Tracie Middleton, Rev. Sandra Michels, Rev. Robert Odom, Rev. Alyssa Stebbing, Rev. Gavin Tomlin, Rev. Bradley Varnell, Rev. Stephen Whaley, and Rev. Leah Wise Ushers/Ujieres The Rev. Greg Seme The Rev. Minerva Skeith The Rev. Uriel Lopez The Rev. Oscar Huerta Precentors/Chantres The Rev. Jeremy Bradley The Rev. Cn. Marcea Paul The Rev. Alyssa Stebbing The Rev. Rhonda Rogers The Rev. Victoria Umana The Rev. Gavin Tomlin

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Please use the QR code or text your amount to 713-322-4885 for a link to donate. Select “Clergy Conference Offering” from the drop down menu. Thank you.

La ofrenda de esta noche se destinar a la Di cesis de Haw i para continuar con la ayuda para la recuperaci n del incendio en Maui.

Por favor, utilice el c digo QR o env e un mensaje de texto con su cantidad al 713-322-4885 para obtener un enlace para donar. Seleccione "Clergy Conference Offering" en el men desplegable. Gracias.

Our liturgy for today’s Eucharist uses inclusive language that The Liturgical Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, led by the Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, offered for parishes in the Diocese of Texas, which was approved for trial use by the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, beginning in 2023. We do this not only to welcome all members of Christ’s church, but also as yet another way to express the theology of God in the prayer book.

You can find out more information using the following link: https://files.constantcontact.com/8f1dee88001/f20596cc-3d36-4e3f-bdd6-e86f9cdc74f8.pdf

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Que Lindo

Prelude

Junior Cabrera

Qu lindo es cantarle al Se or! ÀQu lindo es alabarte mi Dios! (bis) Esta letra es sencilla No tiene m s nada, No tiene armon a, No est complicada, No fue tan pensada, No fue calculada Sale del coraz n, Esto me sale del alma! ÀQu lindo es cantarle al Se or! ÀQu lindo es alabarte mi Dios! ÀQu lindo es cantarle al Se or! ÀQu lindo es alabarte mi Dios!

Oeoeoe oeoeoa, oeoeoe oeoeoa Oeoeoe oeoeoa, oeoeoe oeoeoa ÀPero qu lindo es alabarte! ÀQuiero cantarte Se or! ÀQuiero alabarte mi Dios! ÀQuiero cantarte Se or! ÀQuiero alabarte!

Processional Hymn

What a Mighty God We Serve

What a Mighty God We Serve What a Mighty God We Serve Angels bow before Him Heaven & Earth Adore Him What a Mighty God We Serve What a Loving God We Serve What a Loving God We Serve Angels bow before Him Heaven & Earth Adore Him What a Loving God We Serve What a Awesome God We Serve What a Awesome God We Serve Angels bow before Him Heaven & Earth Adore Him What a Awesome God We Serve

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Words: Horatius Bonar (1808-1889), alt.

Music: Kingsfold, English folk melody; adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

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O GOD, BEYOND ALL PRAISING THAXTED

O God, Beyond All Praising

Doxology

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“O God, Beyond All Praising” Words Copyright © 1982, 1987 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Setting Published 1988 by GIA Publications, Inc.

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Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.

Cuan Grande es Él

Carl Boberg

Verso 1 Se or, mi Dios, al contemplar los cielos, El firmamento y las estrellas mil, Al o r Tu voz en los potentes truenos Y ver brillar el sol en su cenit, Coro Mi coraz n entona esta canci n, ÀCu n grande es l! ÀCu n grande es l!

Mi coraz n entona esta canci n, ÀCu n grande es l! ÀCu n grande es l!

Cuando recuerdo del amor divino Que desde el cielo al Salvador envi , Aquel Jes s que por salvarme vino Y en una cruz sufri por m y muri , Coro Mi coraz n entona esta canci n, ÀCu n grande es l! ÀCu n grande es l!

Mi coraz n entona esta canci n, ÀCu n grande es l! ÀCu n grande es l!

Oh Lord, my God When I, in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art

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Taste and See

LEVAS 154

James E. Moore, Jr.

Taste and see.

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

O Taste and see.

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord, of the Lord.

I will bless the Lord at all times.

His praise shall always be on my lips; my soul shall glory in the Lord; for He has been so good to me.

Glorify the Lord with me.

Together let us all praise His name.

I called the Lord and He answered me; from all my troubles He set me free.

Worship the Lord all you people.

You’ll want for nothing if you ask.

Taste and see that God is good; in Him we need put all our trust.

I'm a-Going to Eat at the Welcome Table

LEVAS 148

1 I’m a-going to eat at the welcome table, I’m a-going to eat at the welcome table, some of these days.

I’m a-going to eat at the welcome table, I’m a-going to eat at the welcome table, some of these days.

2 I’m a-going to feast on milk and honey, I’m a-going to feast on milk and honey, some of these days.

I’m a-going to feast on milk and honey, I’m a-going to feast on milk and honey, some of these days.

3 I’m a-going to fly all around in heaven, I’m a-going to fly all around in heaven, some of these days.

I’m a-going to fly all around in heaven, I’m a-going to fly all around in heaven, some of these days.

4 I’m a-going to wade cross Jordan’s river, I’m a-going to wade cross Jordan’s river, some of these days.

I’m a-going to wade cross Jordan’s river, I’m a-going to wade cross Jordan’s river, some of these days.

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Señor ere Fiel

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Se or eres fiel y tu misericordia eterna Se or eres fiel y tu misericordia eterna (Gente), gente de toda, lengua y naci n De generaci n a generaci n Te adoramos hoy Aleluya, aleluya Te adoramos hoy Eres Se or Te adoramos hoy Aleluya, aleluya Te adoramos hoy Eres se or ÀEres fiel!

Lord You are Good And your mercy endureth forever Lord You are good And your mercy endureth forever (Repeat 3xs) From every nation and every tongue From generation to generation We worship you Hallelujah, Hallelujah, We worship you for who you are.

We worship you Hallelujah, Hallelujah, We worship you for who you are And You are Good.

The Lord Is My Light

LEVAS 58

The Lord is my light and my salvation, The Lord is my light and my salvation, The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?

Whom shall I fear, whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life; Whom shall I fear?

In the time of trouble, He shall hide me, O in the time of trouble, He shall hide me, in the time of trouble, He shall hide me; whom shall I fear?

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El Maestro de Galilea

El Maestro de Galilea Est pasando por aqu El Maestro de Galilea Est pasando por aqu Y d jalo que te toque Y d jalo que te toque Y d jalo que te toque Y recibe la bendici n El Maestro de Galilea Est pasando por aqu El Maestro de Galilea Est pasando por aqu Y d jalo que te toque Y d jalo que te toque Y d jalo que te toque Y recibe la bendici n El Maestro de Galilea Est pasando por aqu El Maestro de Galilea Est pasando por aqu

Aqu se siente la presencia de Dios Y aquí se siente la presencia de Dios Yo siento el Fuego del Espíritu Santo Yo siento gozo, yo siento Paz Yo siento el amor que Dios me da Sentimos gozo Sentimos Paz Sentimos el amor que Dios nos da As , as As se alaba a Dios As , as As se alaba a Dios Levanten las manos todos Levanten las manos todos Levanten las manos todos As se alaba a Dios Y seguimos alabando Al se or

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Alex Rodriguez

Ya llego Ya llego El Esp ritu Santo ya llego Ya llego Ya llego El Esp ritu Santo ya llego

Ya llego Ya llego El Esp ritu Santo ya llego Ya llego Ya llego El Esp ritu Santo ya llego

Y d jalo que se mueva Y d jalo que se mueva Y d jalo que se mueva Y d jalo que se mueva

Y d jalo que se mueva Y d jalo que se mueva Y d jalo que se mueva Y d jalo que se mueva

Es como un rayo

Es como un rayo Cayendo sobre mi Es como un rayo Cayendo sobre mi

Cayendo sobre mi Es como un rayo Cayendo sobre mi Que quema, que quema, y quema Que quema, que quema, y quema Que quema, que quema, y quema Que quema, que quema, y quema

Que quema, que quema, y quema Que quema, que quema, y quema Que quema, que quema, y quema Que quema, que quema, y quema

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Recommended Reading The New Asceticism

A Surprising God

Book by Sarah Coakley

Book by Donyelle McCray

The Making of Biblical Womanhood

Poetry Unbound

Book by Beth Allison Barr

Book by P draig î Tuama

(Limited copies of each author’s books will be available)

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Annual Enrollment Active Clergy: Oct. 11 – Nov. 1, 2023 Pre 65 Retirees: Oct 25 – Nov 15, 2023

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Sarah Coakley Donyelle McCray Beth Allison Barr Pádraig Ó Tuama Monday, October 23rd 5 pm (Limited copies of each author’s books will be available)

Room Gregg 1B PICKLE BALL TOURNAMENT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Meetup at the tennis courts 1 pm

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