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Lone Star Round Up at Camp Allen

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:53:36 GMT

Lone Star Roundup at Camp Allen

May 1-3, 2026

Mark your calendars for Lonestar Family Roundup, Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 3, 2026, and plan to “come home” to Camp Allen with families from across the Diocese of Texas and generations of camp alumni. This year we’re combining our parish retreat with this diocesan weekend, so our whole church family can reconnect, worship, and enjoy classic Camp Allen f un—canoeing, horseback riding, zip lines, and s’mores—in the springtime piney woods. The package includes six buffet meals, a hotel room, and most programming; cost is $110 per hotel room plus a $152 program fee per person (ages 3 and up).

We would love to get a headcount of who will be attending the weekend. Please let us know by making a reservation through Realm .

You will need to register at Camp Allen and pay for the Lone Star Weekend separately through this link if you plan to attend: Register for the weekend and pay online

Lent Wednesday Evening Series

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:17:13 GMT

Closer To Thee

A weekly call to a deeper walk with Jesus

Wednesday evenings during Lent

6 PM | Bold Republic Brewery, Temple

Join us for a five-week Lenten study on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM at Bold Republic Brewery, 7070 Stone Hollow, Temple.

Love to garden?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:50:49 GMT

Gardening Angels

As we begin 2026, one of my major goals as Junior Warden this year is to reconfigure our flower garden footprint so that it is more concentrated in certain areas and a smaller space in others. In addition, I would like to re engergize our hands on "Gardening Angel" ministry that was the mainstay of our Church for many years, thanks primarily to Shirley Watts and Anne Penney. Both efforts will not only help keep our Church grounds beautiful, but hopefully reduce the amount of budget dollars needed to maintain our flower beds and lawn. To this end, I am forming a Committee to assist me with this project....new Vestry member Vince Delisi has already volunteered. If you would like to be part of this beautification project, come to the first meeting on Tuesday, January 13, at 9:30 AM in the Library.

Blessings, Sharon Murphy, Junior Warden

Donate to the Clergy Discretionary Funds

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:04:05 GMT

Your generosity can make a real difference in someone’s life.

On the last Sunday of the month, all loose plate and undesignated offerings go to the Clergy Discretionary Funds. A Clergy Discretionary Fund—sometimes called a Rector’s or Pastor’s Discretionary Fund—is a special account maintained by many Episcopal parishes to enable clergy to respond pastorally and confidentially to needs within the congregation and the wider community.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to individuals or families facing emergency situations, such as help with rent, utilities, groceries, medical bills, or other urgent needs. The fund can also be used to support charitable causes or organizations at the discretion of the clergy.
How it works:
The fund is typically supported by designated gifts from parishioners, special offerings (such as on holidays or at weddings/funerals), or memorial donations.
The clergy person (such as the rector or priest-in-charge) administers the fund, using their judgment to distribute assistance where it is most needed.
The use of the fund is confidential, preserving the dignity of those who receive help.
Parishes maintain records in accordance with diocesan guidelines and financial best practices to ensure accountability.

Why it matters:

The Discretionary Fund is a tangible expression of the church’s call to love our neighbors, offering compassion, dignity, and practical help in times of crisis. It allows clergy to respond quickly and pastorally to needs that might otherwise go unmet.

If you feel called to support or learn more about your parish’s Discretionary Fund, you can contribute at any time. Your generosity can make a real difference in someone’s life.