Council Registration Deadline is Today, February 1.
Registration for the 163rd Diocesan Council will close at midnight tonight. Click here to register. Click here to see the latest information.

Did your congregation reach the diocesan NetsforLife® goal of one net per family?
Churches that reached the goal will be recognized at Council. We know these churches reached the goal:

St. John's, Sealy | Holy Trinity, Port Neches | St. Mark's, Bay City | St. Christopher's, League City | St. John's, Tyler | St. Michael's, Austin | St. Paul's, Waco | Calvary, Richmond | St. Andrew's, Houston | St. Dunstan's, Houston | Holy Innocents', Madisonville | Christ Church, Nacogdoches | St. Christopher's, Houston | St. John's, Palacios | Christ Church, Tyler | St. Luke's, Livingston | St. Mary's, Cypress | St. Catherine's, Missouri City | Good Shepherd, Tomball | St. Andrew's, Pearland | St. Mark's, Austin | St. Augustine's, Galveston | St. Christopher's, Austin | Christ the King, Atascocita | Holy Comforter, Angleton | Holy Apostles, Katy

Can we add your church to our list? Reply to this email to let us know.

St. James, Houston, Hosts Chili Cook-Off February 4
Come to the 5th Annual St. James’ Chili Cook-Off to show off your chili cooking skills, sample some delicious chili, play games, or to just enjoy some delicious treats from vendors. All are invited! Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. For more information call 713.526.9571. 

Holy Spirit Episcopal School, Houston, Hosts 50th Anniversary Gala
The event will begin Saturday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. Click here to learn more.

Renovare Essentials Conference, February 18
Emmanuel, Houston, will host the Renovare Essentials Conference on February18, the Saturday before Ash Wednesday. The one-day conference will allow participants to reflect, renew and refresh their faith. Click here to learn more.

Day of Service, Evening at the Brewery with CUSE, February 25
The Cathedral Urban Service Experience (CUSE) is hosting a Young Adult Day of Service for all Houston-area 20s and 30s. They will spend the day serving the community by painting houses and doing home repair for low-income families. After work, the group will have dinner and drinks at Houston's new Buffalo Bayou Brewery. They will be one of the first groups ever to see the brewery. All of this for just $20. Click here for more information.

2012 Wardens and Vestry Conference Information
The 2012 Wardens & Vestry Conference keynote address will feature The Rev. Canon John Newton. For a complete list of presenters & workshops for the 2012 conference, please click here. Dates: February 25-Holy Apostles, Houston; March 3-St. David's, Austin; March 24-Trinity, Longview. Click here to register.

Christ Church, Temple, Seeks Head of School
For this and other job postings visit our employment page.

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