You Are Now Reading an Award Winning Publication
Diolog E-News won the General Excellence Polly Bond Award at the most recent Episcopal Communicators Conference. Communicators in the Diocese of Texas earned a total of 17 honors at the Polly Bond Award Ceremony, which acknowledges excellence and achievement in the ministry of church communication. Click here to see who and what publications won.

EDOT Gallery Hosts Fotofest Reception on Thursday, March 29
The reception will be at the diocesan center, 1225 Texas Ave. in Houston from 5-7:30 p.m. Click here to learn more about the exhibition. 

Communication is Mission
The theme of the Episcopal Communicators Conference last week was "communication is mission," and one attendee witnessed the embodiment of that concept on his way back home. His story involves an airport, an iPad and an elderly Moldovan woman. Click here to read the blog post.

Mission Funding Deadline is April 30
To complete a submission form for an existing ministry, click here. 
To complete a submission form for a Cooperative Project, click here. 
To submit a request for a new ministry to be included in the 2013 Mission Funding offerings, please contact Kathy Culmer, Mission Funding Coordinator. 

Starry Nights and Campfire Lights Scheduled for May 10
Help Camp Allen raise scholarship funds for Camp Allen summer campers and Discovery students. This gala will feature a live auction, Tex-Mex dinner, live music and a presentation honoring three stars in Austin: The Rev. Robby Vickery, Carrielu Christensen and George McGonigle. Click here to learn more. 

Sharing Faith Dinner Moderator Registrations Close April 1 
Moderator sign-up for a Sharing Faith Dinner ends Sunday, April 1. Attendees to a dinner have through April 16 to sign up. Visit sharingfaith.epicenter.org to sign up.

Deadline for World Mission Board Small Grant Applications is April 1
Click here to find out more information or download an application.

50+ Episcopalian Luncheon at St. James, Houston, April 4
The "Healthy Living with a Smile" luncheon at 11 a.m. costs $5 and features a guest speaker and Eucharist. Email Betty White or call 713.524.2336. Location is 3129 Southmore Blvd. in Houston.

Trinity, The Woodlands, Hosts Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop April 25
If you are looking to counter poverty or its impact on people and businesses in your community, Bridges Out of Poverty solutions give you the structures, ideas, and concrete tools a community needs to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty. For more information and register visit trinitywoodlands.org

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Hosts Annual Golf Tournament May 2
The "Touch of Sanctuary" Golf Tournament will be held on May 2 at Cypresswood Golf Course in North Houston. Proceeds from this event help fund the Assembly's annual Fall Retreat at Camp Allen. This retreat is an event that ministers to boys in grades 4-8. With emphasis on "at risk" boys, the retreat is designed to bring Jesus Christ to boys who may have never experienced God's love. Click here to download a brochure

Come to Camp Allen May 18-20 for the Bishop's Family Music Festival
Artists including the Austin Lounge Lizards will perform. Enjoy outdoor activities, southern food and fellowship with your entire Diocese of Texas family! To learn more or register, call 866.334.CAMP or visit campallen.org

Lenten Resources Online
Check out St. John the Divine's Holy Week Video and St. David's Lenten Quiet Day. Click here to see what's new.

Need a Job?
The Diocese of Texas' employment page has several new open positions including a Latino music leader at St. Alban's, Houston, and a youth minister position at Emmanuel, Houston. Visit the employment page.

Upcoming Events 

Wednesday Parenting Teenagers Course - April 11-May 9

El Buen Samaritano 25th Anniversary Gala - April 20

ECW Spiritual Growth Retreat - April 20-21

Building Diverse Communities...Emergent Conversations - May 4-5

View more events on the diocesan calendar. 

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