Last night Emmanuel, Houston, delivered about 600 bottles of water and other items to Waller County. In the process, they received feedback from the center that they are in need of the following: baby food,formula,diapers, wipes and baby clothes. Other items that are in high demand are...
Archdeacon Russ Oechsel released the following information Friday morning about a volunteer traning session. Training for volunteers who are intending to participate in relief efforts for the wildfires burning across the diocese will be held at San Francisco de Asis in Austin...
Last night, Calvary, Bastrop, rector, the Rev. Lisa Hines sent an email to her church, detailing the losses from their parish and school. At this time it is estimated that 30 families from the church and another five families from the school have lost their home. "We are learning...
[Read the story from the Episcopal News Service] Before voluntarily evacuating on Sept. 8, Camp Allen staff moved resident horses, snakes, and birds to safety, installed sprinklers on roofs and closed up buildings in hopes that the belovedEpiscopal Diocese of...
St. Lukes on the Lake, Austin, has provided some photos taken by Bill Collinson over the past few days as they became the hub for news crews, firefighters, and evacuees. St. Luke's parishioners were gracious and wonderful hosts to the many people who needed a drink, food or just a place to...
Out of an abundance of caution, Camp Allen staff is installing sprinklers on the roof of the conference center. Fires are still not directly threatening the complex, but Camp Allen wants to be as prepared as possible.
Earlier this morning, most of the staff began a voluntary evacuation as...
We've received several calls about how Houston congregations can help with needs from the Waller County, Grimes County, and Bastrop fires. Here are a few options.
The Church of the Holy Apostles, Katy, will be accepting donations of water, baby wipes, new underwear and socks, and...
Camp Allen was notified early Thursday morning of a voluntary evacuation due to the Waller County fires that flared up overnight. The camp management has decided to close the camp until Monday morning because of the emergency vehicles and road closures nearby. Camp Allen does not appear to be in...
The Rev. Patsy Barham, priest in charge at St. Matthew’s, Henderson, reported that the church is receiving donations for firefighters fighting wildfires in the East Texas area. Parishioners are delivering supplies to two locations in nearby Overton and Carlisle. “Water, food...
The Episcopal Church has been working to respond to the victims of the recent wildfires in Central Texas. Congregations are now collecting donations and getting ready for the needs of those many individuals who are staying in shelters due to the loss of their homes. As a Texan I am...