Diocesan Blog

From the Diocesan Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee

The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, Bishop of West Texas, provides an update on the July 2026 Flood, sharing information about the impact on diocesan communities and how congregations and individuals can offer support.

Semilla Grant Applications through Latino + Immigration Ministries are open

A July 4th Reflection from our Bishops

The Rev. Christopher Roque is our small-church sermon-writer for summer edition of the Small Church Ministry's newsletter. Fr. Chris is vicar of Calvary Episcopal Church in Menard and St. James’ Episcopal Church at Fort McKavett, Texas.

Jim Sartwelle (Small Church Steering Committee, Convocation: Eastern) is a Bishop’s Warden at St. Matthew’s, Kenedy, part of the Eastern Partners in Ministry. In this article, Jim writes about the benefits and beauty of the Partnership. Jim can be contacted at sartwellej@gmail.com

A Clergy's Reflection on Camp

Guest author, John Morales, Peer Minister to the Rio Grande Valley, shares insights on the advantages of working at a Diocese of West Texas Camp.

from, Daughters of Palestine - a Memoir in Five Generations by the Rev. Canon Leyla King

St. George Pollinator Garden Designated Monarch Waystation

Camp Capers has been awarded a American Camp Association’s Character at Camp Grant