A Message From Our Bishops Diocesan Response to Hill Country Flood

Diocese of West Texas Bishops, the Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, D.D., and the Rt. Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas share a message on the Hill Country Flooding.

An Easter Reflection from the Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, D.D., Bishop of West Texas

The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read addresses the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas during Council 2025.

After much prayerful consideration, the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas will close the Plaza de Paz Respite Center indefinitely.

A Christmas letter from the Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, Bishop of West Texas

Cortiñas to serve as Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas

Sandy Folts, wife of the Rt. Rev. James (Jim) Folts, 8th Bishop of the Diocese West Texas, passed away on July 8, in San Antonio, Texas.

The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, Bishop of West Texas, offers an Easter letter to the Diocese.

El Obispo Dr. David G. Read se dirige a la Diocesis Episcopal de West Texas durante al Concilio 2024.

The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read addresses the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas during Council 2024.

Dr. Marthe Curry, Director of World Missions is set to retire at the end of February 2024.

Encourages Support for Diocesan Camps and Conferences

"God bless you, and God bless this beautiful and sacred Diocese of West Texas," Bishop Reed, Tenth Bishop of West Texas

The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, Bishop Coadjutor of West Texas, offers a Christmas letter to the Diocese.

The Rev. King will assist Bishop Read in encouraging, resourcing, and leading efforts to help small churches thrive.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,* for his mercy endures for ever” (Psalms 136:1)

Magdalena Crittenden Announces Retirement

Add your voice to the ongoing conversation about discipleship

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, writes to the Diocese regarding Bishop High's retirement as Assistant Bishop.

The Rt. Rev. W. Michie “Mike” Klusmeyer, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Ministry within The Episcopal Church, will step into the role of Chief Consecrator

Bishops David M. Reed and Rayford B. High, Jr. invite congregations to take up a special Father's Day Offering.

To Build a Home for a Mother and her Children in Guatemala

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, writes to the Diocese regarding the Bishop Transition.

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed invites congregations to take up a special World Missions Mother's Day Offering.

Consecration Service is Scheduled for July 8, 2023.

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers an Easter letter to the Diocese.

By the Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas

The Rt. Rev. David Reed addresses the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas during Council 2023.

Regarding Camp Sunday 2023, on February 5

The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers a Christmas letter to the Diocese.

"Be at Peace; Be of Good Cheer"

The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers an Advent letter to the Diocese.

by the Rt. Rev. David Reed

The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas, shares a Fall Reflection with the Diocese.

Supporting Dioceses of Puerto Rico and Southwestern Florida

Episcopal Diocese of West Texas and Southwestern Texas Synod, ELCS

From the Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas

In Response to May 24th School Shooting

From the Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas

By dedicating a special Father's Day Offering

From The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas

The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers a Holy Week & Easter letter to the Diocese.

The Rt. Rev. David Reed invites congregations to take up a special World Missions Mother's Day Offering.

by the Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas

With New Video, Resources, and Ideas to Celebrate

Updated registration and event information to be announced next week.

The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers a Christmas letter to the Diocese.

Effective January 10, 2022 congregations receive full authority over local guidelines

The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers an Advent letter to the Diocese.

Responding to Displaced Haitians

In order to preserve health and safety of participants and our broader community.

A Call to Prayer and Patience in Response to Rising Cases of COVID-19

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed issues a call for papers reflecting on our life and ministries together following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support Habitat Builders of West Texas with a donation in honor of the fathers in your life.

New Options for Vaccinated Individuals, Effective as Determined by Church Leadership

Phase 2(c): Lifting Restrictions on Congregational Life, Effective April 22, 2021

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, writes to the Diocese with a call to serve individuals and families seeking asylum.

Written as Part of the Episcopal Migration Ministries Lenten Devotions

The Rt. Rev. David Reed writes to the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, confirming that diocesan pandemic guidelines will remain in place.

The Rt. Rev. David Reed addresses the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas during Council 2021.

"Nevertheless the Kingdom has come near to you."

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers a letter to the Diocese, accompanied by a message from the Most Rev. Michael Curry.

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers a Christmas letter to the Diocese.

To All God's Beloved Children in Christ Jesus, from the Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers an Advent letter to the Diocese.

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, offers a reflection on Christian stewardship and how to think through individual giving during this COVID-19 season.

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed amends diocesan guidelines for the phased return to congregational life, introducing protocols for sharing food and fellowship in-person as well as clarifying the 14-day self-quarantine requirement for employees or volunteers who have been in close contact with a person who tests positive for COVID-19.

Camps & Conferences, World Missions, and Vital University Missions

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas, offers an update and word of encouragement as we look into the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond in the diocese.

Phase 2(b): A Modified Return to Congregational Life

The Next Right Step: Canceling Modified Summer Camp at Camp Capers

Recommitting to reducing risk is grounded in our call and commitment to love one another as Christ loves us.

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed amends diocesan guidelines for the phased reopening of churches, permitting meetings of Vestry/Bishop's Committees, AA, 12-step groups, and other support groups related to social services.

Mourning George Floyd, Addressing the Peaceful Protests, and Opposing Racial Violence

Executive Board and Diocesan Bishop Authorize Apportionment Cancellation Requests for Churches During Summer Months

Guidelines for Episcopal School Summer Programs, between May 31 and August 31, 2020, require that School Heads and Rectors work together to draft and implement customized plans that honor the intent of the Guidelines for Phased Church Reopening

The Rt. Rev. David Reed offers a reflection, as well as clarifications and emphases as congregations plan to begin in-person worship following Guidelines for a Phased Reopening in effect after May 24th

"I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord.'" (Psalm 122:1)

The Rt. Rev. David Reed extends the suspension of in-person worship and meetings through Friday, May 15th. "Together we are proactively slowing the spread, protecting the most vulnerable among us, and 'flattening the curve.'"

An Easter Letter to the Diocese from the Rt. Rev. David Reed

Tangible Resurrection: Keeping Holy Week in a Time of Distance" – Easter Sunday A Holy Week video mini-series from the Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas

"Tangible Resurrection: Keeping Holy Week in a Time of Distance" – Good Friday A Holy Week video mini-series from the Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas

"Tangible Resurrection: Keeping Holy Week in a Time of Distance" – Maundy Thursday A Holy Week video mini-series from the Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas

Tangible Resurrection: Keeping Holy Week in a Time of Distance" – Palm Sunday A Holy Week video mini-series from the Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas

Tangible Resurrection: Keeping Holy Week in a Time of Distance" A Holy Week video mini-series from the Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop of West Texas

The Next Right Step: An Update and Continuing Responses to COVID-19 from the Rt. Rev. David Reed

The Next Right Step: Two Week Suspension of Public Worship and Meetings "Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, abide under the shadow of the Almighty. They shall say to the Lord, “You are my refuge and my stronghold, my God in whom I put my trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2)

Christmastide 2019: Because it is Christmas, may we be peace-makers, joy-bringers, light-bearers.

We are an Advent people — living in between what has been and what shall be.