Susie Rodriguez Ordination

This Saturday, June 27 at 11:00am, we will celebrate Susie Rodriguez's ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons. The service will take place at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin, as Transfiguration sends its ordinands through the Diocese of Texas. The ceremony can be viewed via livestream here.

Susie recently completed three years of study through the Iona School for Ministry, a special program in the Diocese of Texas that trains persons called to bi-vocational ministry in the Church. Later this summer she will begin her ordained ministry at St. Luke's in the Meadow Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. We are incredibly proud of Susie and all the people raised up by Transfiguration over the decades to serve the wider Church.

Come and Find Out

Back in April over 400 of our members contributed their insights through our first congregational survey in ten years. Join us this weekend, June 27 and 28, after The Table on Saturday and between services on Sunday, to hear Father Casey share the results and open a discussion the Vestry’s next phase—developing a bold strategic plan together.

Open Door

Pool Party

This Sunday, June 28 Open Door continues Pride month with a pool party hosted by Bab's and Frank DeLizza. For more details and to RSVP, click the button below to see the Open Door group in Realm.

Young Adults Pub Theology

Young Adults (aged 21-39) are invited to attend a conversation led by Bishop Rob Price in the Parlor at 6:30pm on July 1. The theme of the evening will center around the role and vision of the church in the 21st century and there will be a social hour before the event begins.

All attendees are encouraged to bring a heavy appetizer to share. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options will be available.

If you're interested in attending, or assisting at the event, let Bailey Roberts know. RSVPs are encouraged, though not required.

Opportunities for You

Transfiguration offers so many wonderful ways for you to grow in your faith. Take the opportunity that Summer affords to get involved. The buttons below allow you to search all the events on our Church Calendar and to explore all the ministry groups available for your participation.

Outreach and Ice Cream

“Beat the Heat” for La Colectiva North Texas in Roper Hall on Sunday, July 5, between services. Help us support immigrant community members as we stuff 250 envelopes with important information for families in case a loved one is detained and fill 120 zip-lock bags with sunscreen, cooling pads, and other essentials to help people stay cool at the outdoor respite center.

Join us afterward for popsicles!

Choir Anthems Celebrate 250 Years

The music chosen for Sunday, July 5 will feature special hymns and prayers for our nation, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country. The full Transfiguration Choir will sing the 11:15am service and will offer an anthem by Gerre Hancock set to the text “Judge Eternal Throned in Splendor,” composed for the 1988 Houston convention of the American Guild of Organists. A native of Lubbock, Texas, Dr. Hancock (1934-2012) was the organist and master of the choristers at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Fifth Avenue in New York City for over 30 years. The 9:00am service will feature anthems on early American tunes by our section leaders. Both services will conclude with a "four-hands, four-feet" organ transcription of John Philip Sousa’s march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever”, played by our own Joel Martinson and Jonathan Gregoire.

Birthday Celebration for Marilyn Martinson

You are cordially invited to a 90th birthday celebration for Marilyn (Lokensgard) Martinson in the Parlor following the 11:15am service on Sunday, July 5. Marilyn, also known as “Joel’s Mom”, has been a fixture of Transfiguration for the past five and one-half years after she relocated to Dallas from Anchorage, Alaska. Born in Saskatoon, Canada, of Norwegian-American parents, Marilyn grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa, met her husband Ronald at Luther College, and followed him to the Twin Cities where he attended Luther Seminary and she worked in Christian education. Much of her family will be gathered on July 5 to celebrate with her. Please come and raise a toast to this special woman!