The September 14 volunteer training that the Diocese was planning in response to the fires across the state has been postponed to a later date due to the low number of RSVPs. Diocesan Emergency Response Coordinators, Archdeacon Russ Oechsel and Deacon Gill Keyworth, will be...
The Austin American-Statesman posted a great resource here for victims of the Bastrop fire: Residents have 60 days from Friday, when President Barack Obama officially deemed the fire a disaster, to register for assistance that could reach as much as $30,000 for each property...
The Church of the Epiphany, along with its outreach ministry, ECHOS, will be collecting non-perishable supplies, as detailed below, for those devastated by the wildfires in Bastrop and the surrounding areas. You can drop off items at ECHOS (Building “E” on the south side of...
The Rev. Lisa Hines, Mayor Terry Orr, and Bishop Doyle
A home and car completely destroyed by the fire
Bishop Andy Doyle visited Bastrop over the weekend, meeting with the Rev. Lisa Hines of Calvary, Bastrop along with Mayor Terry Orr, and County Judge Ronnie McDonald.
With Mayor...
Camp Allen reopened Monday and staff returned as the Riley Road Fire near the complex was reportedly 65 percent contained. Camp Allen was never directly threatened, but evacuated last week as roads leading into and out of the complex began to close.
Update: The official amount donated so far (Tuesday morning, Sept. 13) is $5560. Great work everyone! The Episcopal Diocese of Texas has collected more than $4,000 in less than one week in response to the fires burning across the state. Officials and victims have...
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...