Then two months later, Hurricane Harvey destroyed their apartment, displacing the family. Work began on the home in the Fall of 2019 and was completed in July 2020. Clergy and lay members from both Trinity Episcopal Church and St.…
From immigration crises to Hurricane Harvey and on through the COVID-19 era, Bishop Reed has called the people of West Texas time and again to nurture their common life, encouraging congregations to “be the church” in new ways, steadfastly inspiring one and…
We’ve learned a lot since Hurricane Harvey three years ago, and our Deputy for Disaster Recovery, Jennifer Wickham, has worked very hard to build a network among our congregations and other disaster response organizations.".…
'The Diocese of West Texas has significant relationships in the Rio Grande Valley and extensive experience in responding to disasters like Hurricane Harvey,” said Lura Steele, Program Officer, Episcopal Relief & Development.…
Most of our coastal region knows the impact of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, and we remember how support came to us in so many forms from all over the country.…
Jennifer Wickham, Bishop’s Deputy for Disaster Recovery, reflects, “If there’s one thing we learned from Hurricane Harvey, it’s that we are incredibly vulnerable.…
Church Periodical Club's donation for books lost to Hurricane Harvey. Hillin recognized at Triennial's Honored Women Luncheon. Hymn in honor of Dr. Artemisia Bowden. Letter from Bishop Reed, July 3, 2018.…
During the week the group will have opportunities to hike, to relax, to visit nearby State Natural Areas, breathe a little deeper, laugh a little harder, and rest with people from all over the diocese.…
We have had to work much harder to hold onto things – important things – that we used to take for granted. As churches, we’ve had to find new ways, and adapt older ways, to bind ourselves together and remember that we are God’s people.…
During the week the group will have opportunities to hike, to relax, to visit nearby State Natural Areas, breathe a little deeper, laugh a little harder, and rest with people from all over the diocese.…