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Vital University Missions' (Vital UM) weekly worship services
for the Spring Semester have begun at University of the Incarnate Word (Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.), St. Mary's University (Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m.), and University of Texas - San Antonio (Thursdays at 1:15 p.m.). Vital UM in the Valley hosts weekly bible study groups and other activities for students at University of Texas - RGV campuses. For more information or to connect with Vital UM, email college.missions@dwtx.org.
Father Son Retreat will take place February 1 - 3 at Camp Capers. This weekend retreat for sons (ages six to eighteen) and their fathers, or father figures, is a special time of shared adventure and fun, plus honest conversations about faith and family. For more information or to sign up, visit
dwtx.org/events.
Food for the Soul will take place March 8 - 10 at Mustang Island Conference Center; mark your calendar for a weekend of food, fun, and fellowship at your island home. For more information or to sign up, call the conference center (361-749-1800), email Lynn Corby (
lynn.corby@dwtx.org), or visit
dwtx.org/events.
Spring Break Family Camp will be March 14 - 17
at Mustang Island Conference Center. Spend a long weekend relaxing at the beach with your family, sharing delicious meals, and enjoying family-friendly worship services and activities.
For more information or to sign up, call the conference center (361-749-1800), email Lynn Corby (
lynn.corby@dwtx.org
), or visit
dwtx.org/mustangislandcc
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The Bishop's Valley Golf Classic benefiting Vital University Missions' (Vital UM) program in the Rio Grande Valley will take place on Friday, March 22 at Rancho Viejo Resort and Country Club. Team and sponsor sign up will be available after February 1 at
dwtx.org/events.
The Good, the True, and the Beautiful: The Bishop's Spring Retreat will take place at Camp Capers March 29 - 31. This weekend will focus on story-telling and spirituality and feature keynote speakers the Rt. Rev. Kee Sloan, 11th Bishop of Alabama, author and storyteller, and Radney Foster, Americana singer-songwriter and author. More information and online registration will be available in February 2019 at
dwtx.org/events.
The Spring Women's Gathering is April 26 - 28 at Camp Capers. The Rt. Rev. Gary Lillibridge will lead discussion and study focused on women's profound impact on Jesus' ministry in John's gospel. Contact
Marjorie George with questions and find more information and registration at
dwtx.org/women/events.
Council 2019
The 115th Diocesan Council will begin Thursday, February 21 at the McAllen Convention Center with Registration at 10:00 a.m. Official business convenes at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday and concludes at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23. For current information and registration, visit
council-dwtx.org.
Seven Pre-Council Meetings with important information for attendees are being hosted throughout the diocese, beginning Sunday, January 20. Find your local Pre-Council Meeting information at
council-dwtx.org/pre-council.
Youth in Action is a diocesan service lock-in for youth in sixth through twelfth grade, and will take place February 22 - 24. Hosted at St. John's, McAllen, the service projects will include painting and yard work at the Comfort House and sorting food donations for Emily's Meals. Registration and more information is online at council-dwtx.org/youth-in-action.
The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life is Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's initiative inviting Episcopalians to Jesus-centered living through seven practices: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Go, Bless, and Rest. The Way of Love will be a focus of the Annual Diocesan Council and Christian spiritual formation throughout the year. For more information, visit christianformation-dwtx.org/the-way-of-love.
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The Rev. Robert Woody, rector of Church of Reconciliation, San Antonio since 2002, has announced his retirement, effective June of 2019.
Bishop Reed visits St. Francis, Canyon Lake on Sunday, February 1.
Bishop Brooke-Davidson visits St. Barnabas', Fredericksburg on Sunday, February 1.
Job Listing - St Alban's, Harlingen is hiring a youth minister. More information here.
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