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Religious life in the Episcopal Church has often been described as “the heart of the Episcopal Church—and yet its best kept secret.” That phrase rings true for many. Monks, nuns, and brothers that have been part of An...
Read MoreFor the first time in many years, St Nick’s had a Christmas Eve Christmas Pageant. We spent the three weeks before Christmas making simple poncho costumes after buying all the felt left in Midland! The beautiful story...
Read MoreIn response to historic July 4 flooding in San Angelo and Tom Green County, the Diocese of Northwest Texas, in partnership with Emmanuel Episcopal Church and with support from Episcopal Relief & Development, succe...
Read MoreWriting an article to celebrate my retirement has proven to be a challenge. How does one sum up a twenty-year journey filled with remarkable experiences, moments of sadness, miracles, and laughter? The answer, I have ...
Read MoreOn January 14, 2026, Fr. Joe Biles was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests at Heavenly Rest Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. Fr. Joe is currently the pastoral assistant at the Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abi...
Read MoreOn December 13, 2025, Brother Jimmy Haney was ordained as a Deacon at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lubbock, Texas. Brother Jimmy is currently a student at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. Pictures of the event ...
Read MoreIn accordance with The Episcopal Church and Diocesan Canons, a report of every Parish and other Congregation of this Church shall be prepared annually for the year ending December 31, and shall be filed not later than...
Read MoreEpiphany 2026 Diocesan Camp Update “You won’t find any more serious formation in the Episcopal Church [than camp].” -Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe As you bundle up this winter…remember…summer is coming! And with...
Read More2026 Canterbury Retreat Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry at Texas Tech will be going to Yellowstone National Park for their annual retreat this year. They will be gone for eight days. The group will begin the t...
Read MoreThe yearly business meeting of the parish will be held on Sunday, January 26th at 9:00 a.m. We will gather in the parish hall/basement for breakfast and business. The second service will move to 10:30 a.m. on Januar...
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Bishop Scott Mayer visited St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church in Odessa on September 14. Enjoy the pictures below:
Read MoreBishop Scott Mayer visited St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Clarendon on October 5. They were excited to celebrate six new confirmands!
Read MoreEpiscopalians from St. Mark's Episcopal Church and Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene attended Abilene Pride Festival on September 20. The group included Heavenly Rest's Episcopal Young Adult group, led by Deacon...
Read MoreSt. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Lubbock hosted their 13th annual icon camp on September 18-21. Fr. Peter Pearson, renowned Episcopal priest and iconographer, leads the workshops each year. He is from Scranton,...
Read MoreOn September 14, Holy Trinity in Midland held their annual Blessing of the Badges. Each year they invite law enforcement, fire fighters, EMTs, emergency room personnel and their families to a barbecue lunch. At the me...
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Sacred Harp (shape note) singing is the oldest choral tradition in North America, derived from the four-shape instructional singing tutors of New England. (Some have described it as heavy metal acapella!) It is acap...
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