Church and Other Events

The Other Opportunities page is a place to view upcoming Special Events that are not diocesan-generated but associated with churches, schools and other ministries. If you would like to post an event, please e-mail Kelly Harris at kelly.harris@dwtx.org

2010 

E-Ministry Network Teleclasses and Webseminars - Look at many upcoming workshops at www.eministrynetwork.org 

September 11 - Centering Prayer Workshop will be from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Comfort, Texas. The presenter will be Myrna Toohey and Bill Walker of Contemplative Outreach San Antonio. To view flyer with more details, click here.

September 11 - "Rhythms of Gospel Living" - Please join Mike Chalk, Mary Earle and Sylvia Maddox as we spend a quiet morning reflecting together on the gospel of the heart, the gospel of creation and the gospel to the world.  Bring materials for journaling. Saturday Morning, September 11, 8:30am-noon. Presented by The Work+Shop at Los Patios, 2015 NE Loop 410, San Antonio. Coffee, juice and light snacks provided; this event is free. Limited to 25 participants. RSVP to Katherine Buzzini kbuzzini@theworkshop-sa.org or 210-599-4224.

Sunday, September 12 - Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Corpus Christi will have its 150th Grand Celebration. Please Note: 2 Service Times only at  8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist - Grand Celebration and 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist - Reception to Follow.

September 16 to November 4, Oblate School of Theology (OST), San Antonio, will offer Living Your Deepest Desires, based on  Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton, on Thursday afternoons, from 1 to 3 pm.  This small group experience will guide participants toward personal spiritual transformation and a contemplative and peace-filled life style.  Cost is $75; for additional information contact Mario at 210-341-1366 ext 226 or visit the website www.ost.edu. To view flyer, click here.

A Benedictine Quiet Morning, a Fall Quiet Day , to which all are welcome, for men and women, will be held at St. Boniface Church, Comfort, on Saturday, September 18, from 9 am to 1 pm.  Leading the day will be the Rev. Beth Fain, rector of St .Mary’s Church in Cypress, Texas; it will be hosted by St. Boniface’s Daughters of the King group.  A light lunch will be provided. To make a reservation or for information contact the church office at 830-995-3897, or Boniface@hctc.net; or contact Diane Hutton at dhutton@beecreek.net. 

September 18 - Stars Over TMI: Celebrating Pillars of Excellence will honor the Rt. Rev. James E. Folts, former bishop of the Diocese of West Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight on the campus of TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas in San Antonio. The annual gala will feature dinner with a Texas flair, including sirloin steak and grilled shrimp, catered by the RK Group; and music provided by the Rick Cavender Band for dancing under the Stars. The event, which also features live and silent auctions and a raffle, is the school’s largest annual fundraiser, benefiting academic programs, facilities improvements and student financial aid. To purchase tickets, visit www.starsovertmi.com or contact TMI Director of Special Events Kendra Rogers at krogers@tmi-sa.org or (210) 564-6245.

Thursday, September 30, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health (ECRH), San Antonio, will host a seminar, Connecting with Technology; Connecting with Kids.  The goal of the program is to educate attendees about the role of new technology and media in the lives of young people.  Seminar includes lunch and is free unless seeking CEUs; $60 in advance or $65 at the door for credits.  For information or to register contact Lejla at ECRH at 210-615-0885.

October 2 - Day of Reflection on Environmental Stewardship with the Rev. Sally Bingham - will be at St. Mark's in San Antonio. Rev. Bingham is from Grace Cathedral in San Fransisco and will focus on how church's can help protect their surrounding environment. The topic is "What does protecting the planet have to do with our faith?" To view the updated press release, click here. To view flyer, click here.

Soul at Work:  Discerning God’s Will in Daily Life

October 8 – 10, 2010, Mustang Island Conference Center

Retreat Leader: Margaret Benefiel, CEO of ExecutiveSoul.com, with The Rev. Drs. John Lewis & Jane Patterson of The Work+Shop. Do you ever wonder whether you’re really doing what God wants in your daily life at work or at home? Would you like to be equipped with some Christian practices that will help you discern God’s will for your daily life?  If so, this retreat is for you. For more information view flyer  Over the course of the weekend, Margaret Benefiel will lead a series of guided meditations aimed at improving your skills for discerning God’s will in your life. Margaret’s presentations will include an introduction to the work of Quaker clearness committees and she will explore opportunities for practicing corporate spiritual discernment.  She is a celebrated educator and author of Soul At Work: Spiritual Leadership in Organizations (2005) and The Soul of a Leader: Finding Your Path to Success and Fulfillment (2008). Margaret also teaches at Andover Newton Theological School in Boston in the area of spirituality and organizational leadership.  Margaret speaks widely, leads seminars and retreats, and offers coaching and spiritual direction to executives and organizations.  Double occupancy is $250 and single occupancy is $310. Contact Katherine Buzzini, kbuzzini@theworkshop-sa.org for more information and to pre-register.  

   

October 17-22, 2010

Six - Day Intensive Christian Contemplative Christ Centered Prayer Retreat
Experience the fruits of Christ Centered Prayer supported by the natural beauty of land, sky, and sea. Simplicity, stillness, solitude, scripture, and some silence await you. Led by The Rev. Sandy Casey-Martus, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Corpus Christi, and former 11 year member of Father Thomas Keating’s leadership teams. Visit www.christcenteredprayer.com to learn more.  Retreat Cost: $399.00. All registrations include a private room with private bath.

To register online, click here.

Questions, contact Nita at nita.shaver@dwtx.org or 361.749.1800. 

   

Monday, October 18, from 9:30 am to 3:30 PM, Sister Sarah Sharkey, O.P., will present The Practice of Biblical Justice: The Challenge for 21st Century Disciples, at Oblate School of Theology (OST), San Antonio.  Sharkey, a faculty member of OST is a Professor of Sacred Scripture.  Cost is $35 and includes lunch.  For additional information contact Mario at 210-341-1366 ext 226 or visit the website www.ost.edu. To view flyer, click here. 

   

Tuesday, October 19, at 7 pm, Oblate School of Theology (OST) , San Antonio, will present a one-person play, A View from the Underside: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, by actor Al Staggs. Cost is $15 For more information, visit the OST website at www.ost.edu. To view flyer, click here.

  

St. Thomas Episcopal Church and School Fall Festival - Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. To view flyer, click here.

   

ICON WORKSHOP - Deceber 27 - 31 - The Rev. Peter Pearson will lead a five-day icon painting workshop December 27 - 31 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 4242 Bluemel Rd., San Antonio, TX  78240. Participants will be given instruction on making an icon (all materials provided), as well as discussion on spirituality and praying with an icon. No art experience is required. The cost of $350 includes lunch and snacks.  There are a limited number of places available so save the dates and register NOW by replying to sfciconclass@gmail.com or by calling the church office at 696-0834.

2011

January 20 to March 17, 2011, Oblate School of Theology (OST), San Antonio, will offer Discovering the Hidden Ground of Love, based on  Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton, on Thursday afternoons, from 1 to 3 pm.  This small group experience will guide participants toward personal spiritual transformation and a contemplative and peace-filled life style.  Cost is $75; for additional information contact Mario at 210-341-1366 ext 226 or visit the website www.ost.edu. 

February 4-6, 2011 - Mo-Ranch will host a retreat featuring author, preacher, and speaker Barbara Brown Taylor. She will be speaking on her new book An Altar in the World. To view details about the retreat, click here. To download a registration form, click here.