In less than one day, the Diocese of Texas has raised $1500 for the victims of fires across Texas. These funds will be used to support the relief efforts of our parishes. To make a contribution, click here. Be sure to select "Texas Wildfires" from the drop down menu on the payment...
Bishop Suffragan Dena Harrison spoke recently with the Rev. Lisa Hines, rector of Calvary Episcopal in Bastrop. More than 30 families from the church or school have lost their home according to Hines' most recent count. Thousands more in the area have been displaced from the fires. At...
St. Luke's on the Lake, Austin, has been at the forefront of relief efforts for the fires at the Steiner Ranch community. Below is a message from St. Luke's parish administrator Nancy Phillips: The most important news we have to report is that, as far as we know right now, no St. Luke's...
image from Bastrop, Texas
[Episcopal News Service] The wildfire raging about 30 miles east of Austin, Texas, had already claimed her home, so the Rev. Lisa Hines was taking no chances Sept. 6. She carefully packed Eucharistic vessels from Calvary Church, Bastrop, into her car, in case...
As the fires continue to threaten homes and churches, its a good reminder for us to be prepared for disasters. In Texas we can have floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, or fires, and they can all be devastating. Visit our Preparedness Page or click here for a helpful resource from Texas...
There are families of Zion Lutheran, Tomball, have been severely impacted by the fires in the Magnolia area. There is a need for: 1. gently used womens and mens clothing, (including shoes) 2. clothing for small children. (this includes disposable diapers) 3. Items for a new...
View from Highway 71 Near Smithville | (Kait Berreckman)
As fires are raging across the state, parishes in Diocese of Texas are working to help tame the blazes and care for the homeless. At last report, over 1,000 homes have been destroyed and thousands of families have been evacuated as...
The Rev. Lisa Hines, rector of Calvary, Bastrop, has lost her home to the fires along with more than 15 other parishioners.
"We are hearing now of a fire nearing downtown, so the mood here isn’t good" Hines said. "I’m going to grab the Eucharistic Vessels and put them...
The Thrift Shop at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 2008 Justin Lane, Austin TX has been busy since Monday morning accepting donations of clothing, housewares, toiletries, and non-perishable foods for victims of the Austin-area wildfires. Between 9am and 6 pm volunteers are...
St. Luke's on the Lake, Austin, is serving as a resource center for the fire at Steiner Ranch. They are accepting donations of Gold Bond powder, white cotton socks, and wet wipes for the firefighters in addition to donations of clothing and toiletries for the victims of the fires. They will also...