Episcopal/ Anglican News
Bishop Coadjutor
Links to the profile and nomination form for the EDOD Bishop Coadjutor are attached below. The Bishop Coadjutor will serve alongside our Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Dr. George R. Sumner, and after a time will succeed him as the Eight Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. The nomination window for Bishop Coadjutor was open thru October 31 but is now closed.
Click: Profile for Bishop Coadjutor
Bishop Coadjutor
The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas is going through the process of discernment leading to the election of a Bishop Coadjutor. The Bishop Coadjutor would assist the Diocesan Bishop in episcopal oversight, to include both a share of episcopal visitation and administrative work usually assigned to a Canon to the Ordinary, until such time as the Diocesan Bishop retires and the coadjutor becomes diocesan.
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World News
Prayer for Peace
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen. - BCP, p. 815
Russia/Ukraine - On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in an escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that started in 2014. The invasion became the largest attack on a European country since World War II.
Israel/Palestine - Both Palestinians and Israelis see the territory between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River as their own, and Christians, Jews and Muslims all hold parts of the land as sacred. Thousands of people have died due to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Diocese of Dallas
We have approximately 65 parishes within our geographical borders that reach north to Oklahoma, east to Arkansas, south to Corsicana and west to Tarrant County. We are part of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion.
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Episcopal News Service
Episcopal News Service is the official news source of the Episcopal Church. Get in-depth reporting of local, regional, national and international news for Episcopalians and others interested in the church’s mission and ministry.
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Anglican Communion News Service
The official news service of the Anglican Communion - a global movement of Christians in 40 autonomous member Churches across more than 165 countries.
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Election of the 28th Presiding Bishop
The preparations have begun to elect the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.
2021
Summer 2021 - Formation of ‘The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop’ (JNCPB)
The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president “to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church” (Canon I.2.1.c).
October - First online meeting of JNCPB via Zoom
2022
May 24-26 - First meeting of JNCPB in person
October - JNCPB conducts a churchwide survey
October 27-29 - Second meeting of JNCPB in person
2023
January 10-13 - Third meeting of JNCPB in person
May 15 to July 15 - Call for nominations
September 6-9 - Complete initial review of possible presiding bishop nominees
2024
January 9-11 - Choose which bishops to invite for a face-to-face meeting
March - Announce presiding bishop nominees and meet them face-to-face
June 23-28 - At least three bishops will stand for election at the 81st General Convention
October 31 - The Most Rev. Michael Curry’s nine-year term as presiding bishop concludes
Prayer: Almighty God, source of all wisdom and understanding: Look graciously on your church, and so guide the hearts and minds of those who will choose our next presiding bishop, that we may receive a faithful pastor who will care for all of your people, equip us for our ministries, and proclaim your word to us and to the world, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Click: Profile for the Election of the 28th Presiding Bishop
Lambeth Conference
Stay up to date with the latest news and resources from The Lambeth Conference.
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9/13 Pickleball
Calling all Pickleball Enthusiasts!
Join the Abbey for the 2024 Abbey Pickleball Friendrasier Tournament, a fun-filled competition raising funds for The Abbey on Lovers Lane’s downtown ministry!
Dust off your paddles and play alongside fellow pickleball lovers!
Compete in your skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced, or champion to vie for prizes, and support The Abbey’s ministry! (Charitable receipts available upon request.)
The Abbey's founders, Marcia and Rev. Tom Hotchkiss, will be your gracious hosts at Dallas Indoor Pickleball in Farmer's Branch. Food and beverages will be served.
Join us in this friendly and charitable competition!
Email marcia@abbeyonlovers.org with any questions.
Cost: $100 per person (an investment in fun and a worthy cause!)
Click here to register: Pickleball Tournament
2nd Annual St. Andrew’s Soccer Clinic
The ‘2nd Annual St. Andrew’s Soccer Clinic’ will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 11AM-3PM at Sports World Athletics of Texas (SWAT) in Rockwall.
Official players from the Dallas Sidekicks will be present 12PM-2PM.
Boys and girls ages 6-16 only please.
The free indoor soccer clinic is funded by a grant from the ‘Episcopal Church Foundation of Dallas’.
Early bird registration deadline is August 25. All early birds get a free book and a free lunch.
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8/24 Health & Wellness Fair
Free annual “Health & Wellness Fair” was held Saturday, August 24 from 10am-2pm at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Farmers Branch. Several health organizations volunteered their time and talents.
8/3 Back to School
CFBISD hosted the 2024 Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 3, at R. L. Turner High School from 9 am-12 pm for students, families, and staff. Our church had a table at the community event. We served popcorn to thousands of children.
7/13 “Clothed in Hope”
“Clothed in Hope” is an organization that strives to give hope to those in need by providing quality clothing and building relationships in DFW. On Saturday, July 13, our church hosted this organization and helped set up a pop-up-shop where free clothes were provided from 11am-1pm. Our DOK spearheaded this initiative, and other volunteers took part as well.
Results:
31 families served
109 children provided for
729 clothing items given out
80 handmade wooden hearts given out to children
There were over 40 volunteers from “Clothed in Hope” who helped make the outreach effort a success.
We will have “Clothed in Hppe” back on November 16 to distribute winter clothing for Dave Blair Elementary.
6/26 28th Presiding Bishop of TEC
Sean Rowe, a 49-year-old bishop in the Episcopal Church, today (Wednesday, June 26, 2024) became the youngest person ever elected as 28th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Rowe, who leads two small dioceses along Lake Erie, will succeed Bishop Michael Curry, the first African American to hold the position, when Curry’s nine-year term ends on November 1. The Presiding Bishop serves as the chief pastor of the Episcopal Church and as President and CEO.
6/23 Refugee Day
Daviana Higgins gave her testimony as a refugee living in Farmers Branch, TX.
6/15 Operation Kindness
We’re so grateful for our community partner, Operation Kindness and Farmers Branch Animal Shelter for providing access to high quality, low cost veterinary services to our community. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Farmers Branch has blessed to host this drive-thru event on Saturday, June 15 8am-11am. Together, we were able to serve 81 pets!
19 microchips were implanted, 59 dogs and 20 cats were vaccinated, and hundreds of pounds of pet food was distributed.
A special thanks goes out to our community members who took advantage of this event! We can’t wait to see you at the next one!
6/9 All Saints Camp
All Saints Camp was held June 9-29. Around 70 youth confirmed their faith. Several of them were baptized in the sandy waters of Lake Texoma. Truly God is at work in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. Let us be steadfast in praying for those providing leadership for the camp and for all the campers.
4/27 TCAP
On April 27 from 10am-12pm we partnered with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection as they ran a low-cost vaccine pet clinic, and we also partnered with the Farmers Branch Animal Shelter as they offered free microchipping. Both events were held on our church campus. In total, 114 vaccines shots were administered and 40 pets were microchipped. We will host this outreach effort again on November 2. Together we can end animal overpopulation and improve community animal welfare.
11/4 EDOD Annual Convention
The 125th Annual Convention was held Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Episcopal School of Dallas, 4100 Merrell Road in Dallas.
Click here: EDOD Annual Convention Info
Free Covid Tests!
As you worship at St. Andrew’s, please feel free to practice social distancing and to wear a mask but these are not required.
Residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of 4 free at-home tests. Enter your name, address and email at www.covidtests.gov to request a shipment. It is live now. Order yours today.
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