Convention Recap

The 67th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Northwest Texas took place October 17-18, 2025 in Lubbock, TX. We gathered at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center on the Texas Tech campus for the meeting. The host church was St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1101 Slide Rd., Lubbock, TX 79416.

Convention officially began Friday morning, 10/17/25, with Holy Eucharist at 9:30 am at St. Stephen's, with Bishop Mayer as celebrant and preacher. Immediately following the service, the official clergy photo was taken.

The business portion of Convention was held, Friday-Saturday, October 17-18, 2025 at the Mckenzie-Merket Alumni Center on the campus of Texas Tech University. Friday’s session began at 1:00 pm and concluded at 4:00 pm. That evening a social hour, plated dinner and exciting evening of Episco-trivia (WITH TROPHIES) was held at the Merket. Saturday, Convention re-convened at 9:30 am for Morning Prayer followed by the remainder of the business. The Convention was adjourned at noon that day.

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Convention Information

Bishop Mayer to Retire June 2027

On September 23, 2025 Bishop Scott Mayer announced his intended retirement in June 2027. To read the bishop's letter to the diocese, click here.

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SCHOOL OF ORDAINED MINISTRY BEGINS A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

Another academic year has begun for School of Ordained Ministry with a group of 6 students who have now gathered the in August and September at the Hulsey Episcopal Center in Lubbock to begin/continue their theological education. Click here to read an article about SOM from Fr. Jim Haney -Rector of St. Paul’s, Lubbock, and Dean of the School of Ordained Ministry.

Christmas for Kids: 25 Years of Making Christmas Special

Christmas for Kids (CFK), by St. Francis Ministries, officially began in 2000 - making this the 25th anniversary of the beloved tradition. To learn more or make a donation, click here.

Shape Note Singing at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church

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Blessing of the Badges at Holy Trinity, Midland

On September 14, Holy Trinity in Midland held their annual Blessing of the Badges. Each year they invite law enforcement, fire fighters, EMTs, emergency room personnel and their families to a barbecue lunch. To read more, click here.

St. Christopher's Hosts Annual Icon Workshop

St. Christopher's hosted their annual icon workshop on September 18-21. Fr. Peter Pearson, renowned Episcopal priest and iconographer, lead the class. To read more and to see pictures of the event, click here.

Abilene Episcopalians Attend PRIDE

Episcopalians from St. Mark's Episcopal Church and Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene attended Abilene Pride Festival on September 20. To see more pictures and to read more, click here.

Bishop's Visitation at St. John's in Clarendon

Bishop Scott Mayer visited St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Clarendon on October 5. They were excited to celebrate six new confirmands!

Bishop's Visitation at St. Barnabas' in Odessa

Bishop Scott Mayer visited St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church in Odessa on September 14. Click here to see more pictures.

Diocesan Calendar

November 6*

Celebration of New Ministry for Fr. Christopher Simpson and St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Big Spring

November 9*

Bishop's Visitation at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Borger, TX

November 16*

Bishop's Visitation at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Plainview, TX

November 17-19

Fresh Start - The Bishop Defalco Retreat Center in Amarillo, TX

November 23*

Bishop's Visitation at Grace Episcopal Church in Vernon, TX

November 27-28

Thanksgiving Break, HEC Closed

December 5-7

School of Ordained Ministry (SOM), HEC

December 7*

Bishop's Visitation at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Pampa, TX

December 13 & 14

Candlelight at the Ranch - Ranching Heritage Museum at Texas Tech - 6:30pm-9:00pm

December 13*

Ordination of Jimmy Haney to the Transitional Deaconate at St. Paul's-on-the-Plain's Episcopal Church, Lubbock - 11am

December 14*

Bishop's Visitation at Trinity Episcopal Church in Albany, TX

December 17*

Trustees Meeting at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Lubbock - 10am

December 24-January 1

Christmas Break, HEC Closed

January 9-11

School of Ordained Ministry (SOM), HEC

January 17*

Ordination of Joe Biles to the Priesthood at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene

February 6-8

School of Ordained Ministry (SOM), HEC

February 8*

Bishop's Visitation at Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene, TX

February 19-20*

DEROS

*Indicates Bishop's Presence

The full events calendar can be found on our website.

Diocesan Announcements

Update the Episcopal Church Asset Map

Parish administrators and clergy, please remember to update the asset map for your parish. In order to update your parish's information, click here. If you need help with this process, contact the Diocesan Communications Coordinator, The Rev. Leann Wigner at ttucanterbury@gmail.com.

Canterbury Campus Ministry at Texas Tech Offers Episcopal Merch

The students at Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry at Texas Texas have developed two online stores from which to purchase a host of Episcopal themed items. Shop over 100 designs and items including shirts, hoodies, hats, journals, clocks, bath mats, aprons, phone cases and so much more.

Visit Bonfire Online Store

Visit Redbubble Online Store

Northwest Texas Church Supplies Swap

Does your church have items that aren't used anymore but that might be useful to another church in the diocese? Advertise your items to other churches in the diocese on Facebook at "Northwest Texas Church Swap." Click here to access.

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Northwest Texas Diocesan Ministries

Check out the ministries below to see how your apportionments are changing lives and making a difference in our diocese.

Advent and Christmas Youth Update

Mark your calendar! Get set! Camp Quarterman is only 7 months away! And Camp Quarterman Jr is just a mere month later. We are getting ready and can’t wait!

June 21-26 our older group (youth completed 7-12 grades in May 2026) will get on a chartered bus with stops in Lubbock and Amarillo and then head to Cathedral Ridge Colorado. While there we will experience God’s creation in the mountains. We will fish, kayak, hike, play games, learn Bible lessons, sing, do some amazing crafts, and sit around the campfire making and eating s’mores.

July 12-17 Camp Quarterman Jr will gather at Ceta Glen near Happy Texas. Camp Quarterman Jr. is for our youth who will have completed grades 2-5 in May 2026). We will experience God’s creation at the bottom of a branch of the Palo Duro Canyon. We will sing, play games, hike to the cross, learn Bible lessons, enjoy crafts, and of course, eat lots of s’mores around the campfire.

We hope to see all our campers from around the diocese this summer (8 months away).

Renee

“We will recount to generations to come the praiseworthy deeds and the power of the Lord, and the wonderful works he has done.” Psalm 78:4

If you have any questions, ideas, or comments, please contact Renee Haney, Diocesan Camp Director at 806-445-3667 or nwtxyouth@icloud.com.

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An Invitation to Volunteer at Candlelight at the Ranch

Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry at Texas Tech has been asked to volunteer for Candlelight at the Ranch at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock again this year. If you have never been to Candlelight on the Ranch, it is quite a site to see. During this two day event, holiday scenes are recreated in 15 historic structures such as the 1838 El Capote Log Cabin, 1886 XIT Ranch headquarters, 1888 Matador Half-Dugout and the Spur Trinity Mission Church. Visitors will have maps pointing the way to each structure, and they can download the NRHC app for specific details about each structure and a more guided experience. This year, the event will be on December 12 and 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC).

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE CHURCH SERVICE!!!! If you would like to volunteer to be a 1920s Episcopalian at an Episcopal Christmas Eve service, please contact Mother Leann Wigner at 575-631-5345 for more details, or you can register to participate by clicking the button below. Please note that you can sign up for one day or two days, anyone from any of our churches are welcome to participate, and the museum will provide you with an outfit if you need one.

If you can't volunteer, please come and enjoy the event. The event is FREE (suggested donation of $5) and does not require a ticket. For more information about the event, click here. To learn more about the Trinity mission church, click here.

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Deadline: November 17

If you have any questions, please contact Mtr. Leann Wigner, Chaplain at Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry at Texas Tech at 575-631-5345 or ttucanterbury@gmail.com.

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