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The diocesan Department of Communications strives to connect individuals to the life and activates of the diocese, to communicate essential information for full engagement with diocesan ministries, and to provide support to diocesan ministries and congregational communications.
Happenings are spiritual renewal weekends for older high school students, led by their peers. Any student in the 10th grade through 12th grade can attend. A small number of adults may also attend. Weekends tend to fill quickly, so don't delay! You will receive detailed information about the weekend via email after you register. Each Happening begins Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. sharp, and wraps up around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. It is a lock-in, so prepare to stay the entire weekend.
Registration for first-time Happeners will be limited. A waiting list will be closely monitored, as usual, to make sure that if anyone becomes unable to attend the next person in line is invited to register.
The registration cost is $60, and a deposit must be paid to confirm your registration. Scholarships are available.
Please email the Happening Advisory Board Chair, at dwtxhappening@gmail.com, for scholarship information or other questions.
Visit dwtx.org/events for more information.
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Save the Date for the Bishop's Youth Commission and Christian Formation Committee are hosting an overnight Ministry Leader's Summit October 3-4 at Camp Capers. The event will begin with dinner and fellowship time on Friday evening. Saturday's activities will include worship, a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, time for fellowship with the Rt. Rev. Anglea Cortiñas, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas and conversation with ministry leaders from around the Diocese. Look for more details and registration information in August.
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Calling all high school juniors, seniors, and parents! Join the College + Young Adult Ministries Team for an evening of food and fellowship as we explore all the different ministries available to our students and young adults. Whether you are leaving home or staying, pursuing more schooling or entering the job market, it does not matter - there are ministries anyone can participate in and feel belonging to. This event will take place in the Chapel House at the Bishop Jones Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday April 27. Dinner will be provided.
We hope you can join us and learn more about the richness of diocesan life.
Visit dwtx.org/events or email Walt Buzzini at walt.buzzini@dwtx.org for more information.
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The Good, The True, and The Beautiful
Creativity and Spiritual Retreat
April 25-27 at Camp Capers
FEATURING ESTEEMED MUSICIANS TERRI HENDRIX AND LLOYD MAINES
The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, Bishop Diocesan, invites you to attend The Good, The True, & The Beautiful Retreat April 25 - 27 at Camp Capers. This highly anticipated retreat offers a spiritual and nurturing environment to deepen your faith and build relationships.
Explore the restorative power of storytelling, songwriting, and creativity through the lens of faith. Escape the demands of everyday life and nurture your creative talents and blessings of nature. Tap into your creativity through art, poetry, music, and nature.
Included in the retreat are delicious meals, time for fellowship and personal reflection, and a selection of wonderful sessions to choose from including:
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for connection with God, nature, and the arts.
To learn more and register for The Good, The True & The Beautiful visit dwtx.org/events.
Dear Jr. High Youth, have we got an adventure for you! Fly to Duncan Park and spend the week having a ton of fun with other campers from across Texas, learning back-country and outdoor living skills, exploring the forests and mountains of Colorado all while learning about our environment and how God is interwoven into all of it.
Duncan Park is committed to offering fun, life-changing experiences to families and youth in a safe, Christ-centered community. Leadership at camp is provided by program staff and counselors, as well as a priest from the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, serving as chaplain for the week.
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Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
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Bishop Diocesan Portrait
The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, D.D., Bishop of West Texas
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Bishop Suffragan Portrait
The Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas,
Bishop Suffragan-elect of West Texas
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