Tagged: “update”
Update from the Reopening Committee – 8/14
In June, the Episcopal Diocese of Texas changed its policy to allow each parish the discretion to decide when to resume in-person worship and programming. (Previously, the Diocese took a more active role in determining when parishes could gather in person.) In response to this change, the Good Shepherd vestry formed a small group to […]
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The Rev. Channing Smith’s arrival!
Our new rector will be joining us soon! The Rev. Channing Smith’s first Sunday at Good Shepherd will be Sunday, September 20. We hope you’ll join our 10:30am online service at on September 20 to worship with Channing. As the date nears, please stay tuned for ways you can say hello and meet Channing. And […]
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Rector Search Update: January 9, 2020
Dear parish family: Happy new year! I hope the Christmas season was full of joy for each of you. I am so grateful for our clergy, staff, and lay volunteers for the six incredible Christmas Eve services at Good Shepherd: From the raucous and anything-but-serene 2pm pageant to the calm candlelight of the 11pm to […]
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Rector Search Update: November 19, 2019
Dear Good Shepherd family: In this season of giving thanks, I am particularly grateful for Good Shepherd and all the blessings it brings to my family. I am grateful for the friends young and old we have made through the parish. I am grateful for the steadfast faith and calm presence of Stanford, Kathy, Dean, […]
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Rector Search Update: October 24, 2019
Dear parish friends: This month, Good Shepherd continues to buzz with activity – and I hope you have been able to join the fun. Perhaps you enjoyed the fall festival and award-winning chili last weekend at Hillside Sunday as we celebrated the growing ministry of Hillside Early Childhood Center. Maybe your furry friend is feeling […]
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Rector Search Update: September 24, 2019
Dear parish friends: Fall greetings! I hope that you are all enjoying the kickoff of the program year at Good Shepherd as much as my family and I are. My husband and I were inspired by Dr. Catherine Meeks’ words at last Sunday’s worship service and at brunch at The Hill; my daughters look forward […]
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Rector Search Update: July 2, 2019
Dear friends, Happy summer! I hope you are all enjoying the sunny days, warm nights, and relaxed pace of life that this season brings. I write to update you on the search for our sixth rector: much has been going on behind the scenes! In early May, our rector search committee was formed; Bishop Andy […]
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Rector Search Update: May 4, 2019
Dear Parish friends and family: The Vestry is pleased to announce the members of the Rector Search Committee. The formation of this committee is an important step forward in the search for our next rector, and we are grateful to each of these individuals for their dedication to our parish. This groups brings a wide […]
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