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...
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...
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...