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LAST CHANCE:
Let us know if your church reached the NetsforLife goal of 1 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 | Christ Church, Eagle Lake | Santa Maria Virgen, Houston | Christ the King, Houston | St. Stephen's, Huntsville | St. John's, La Porte | St. Luke's, Belton | St. Joseph's, Salado

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

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St. James, Austin, Hosts "Water for Malawi" Valentine's Benefit Concert
Come, share and enjoy An Evening of Gerswhin with David Stevens and the Morris Nelms Quartet. This Valentine's concert will feature the Gershwins' greatest hits-Embraceable You, Fascinatin' Rhythm, They Can't Take that Away from Me, and much more. Join us for a swinging evening to raise money for the "Water for Malawi" projects on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Click here to buy tickets. 

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.

Fun, Friends, Service and Beer with CUSE, February 25
The Cathedral Urban Service Experience is hosting a Young Adult Day of Service for all Houston-area 20s and 30s (and those who feel like they are in their 20s and 30s). They will spend the day serving the community in Houston's Third Ward and then have dinner and drinks at Houston's new Buffalo Bayou Brewery. All of this (including beer, materials, lunch and dinner) for just $20. Register now! Bring your young adult ministry.

St. Paul's, London, Fundraiser at the Houston Country Club, February 29
On Wednesday, February 29 at 7 p.m. you are invited to join with other Episcopal churches and individuals in the Greater Houston area to celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the completion of Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiece, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. Click here for a flyer.

Holy Spirit Episcopal School, Houston, Offers Legacy Scholarship 
Holy Spirit Episcopal School announced a three year Legacy Scholarship for a new student entering sixth grade. The student chosen to receive the scholarship will receive $7,500 each year for three years. Contact Robyn LaRocca, director of admission, at rrlarocca@hses.org for eligibility requirements. The scholarship honors Jan Leach and Maurine Alfrey. 

"Ashes To Go" Brings Ash Wednesday into the Community
Sometimes it’s hard to get to church on a Wednesday. There’s soccer, meetings, traffic, dinner, errands and much more to squeeze into our days. But Ash Wednesday is about confessing the messiness of our lives, and claiming our desire for renewal, forgiveness and healing. It belongs in the messy places of our lives: the commute, the meetings, the kitchen, classroom or office. Visit Ashestogo.org to learn how to establish Ashes To Go in your community.

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.

Diocese of Texas Seeks New Director for Common Mission
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas (EDOT) seeks a director, lay or ordained, to lead the Office for Common Mission (formerly Outreach). The director will build a new, overarching diocesan leadership team for Common Mission; be a resource for congregations; and serve in a variety of capacities. Click here for a full job description. Or visit our employment page.

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