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The diocesan Department of Communications strives to connect individuals to the life and activates of the diocese, to communicate essential information for full engagement with diocesan ministries, and to provide support to diocesan ministries and congregational communications.
The Christian Formation Committee and the Rev. Canon Leyla King, Canon for Mission in Small Congregations have put together a Lenten video series on the 2025 diocesan theme "Here Am I. Send Me." The series explores how each of us hears the Lord’s call on our lives and answers it, like Isaiah, through our vocations in the Church, as lay people, deacons, priests and bishops.
This 5-week series can be used for a mid-week or Sunday morning study. The series includes videos, audio recordings, transcripts, and a discussion guide. The videos and discussion guides will be published before Council in February. Come by the Christian Formation booth and we will walk you through how to access these resources online and use them in your congregation. You can also email Suzanna at formaton@dwtx.org or Canon Leyla at leyla.king@dwtx.org.
The Good, The True, and The Beautiful
Creativity and Spiritual Retreat
April 25-27 at Camp Capers
FEATURING ESTEEMED MUSICIANS TERRI HENDRIX AND LLOYD MAINES
The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, Bishop Diocesan, invites you to attend The Good, The True, & The Beautiful Retreat April 25 - 27 at Camp Capers. This highly anticipated retreat offers a spiritual and nurturing environment to deepen your faith and build relationships.
Explore the restorative power of storytelling, songwriting, and creativity through the lens of faith. Escape the demands of everyday life and nurture your creative talents and blessings of nature. Tap into your creativity through art, poetry, music, and nature.
Included in the retreat are delicious meals, time for fellowship and personal reflection, and a selection of wonderful sessions to choose from including:
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for connection with God, nature, and the arts.
To learn more and register for The Good, The True & The Beautiful visit dwtx.org/events.
Happenings are spiritual renewal weekends for older high school students, led by their peers. Any student in the 10th grade through 12th grade can attend. A small number of adults may also attend. Weekends tend to fill quickly, so don't delay! You will receive detailed information about the weekend via email after you register. Each Happening begins Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. sharp, and wraps up around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. It is a lock-in, so prepare to stay the entire weekend.
Registration for first-time Happeners will be limited. A waiting list will be closely monitored, as usual, to make sure that if anyone becomes unable to attend the next person in line is invited to register.
The registration cost is $60, and a deposit must be paid to confirm your registration. Scholarships are available.
Please email the Happening Advisory Board Chair, at dwtxhappening@gmail.com, for scholarship information or other questions.
Visit dwtx.org/events for more information.
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Join Arden McLean from St. George, San Antonio, lay rector and Marie Sluder from Holy Spirit, San Antonio, assistant rectora, for Cursillo #295 for a weekend of study, reflection, fellowship, and worship held March 13 - 16, 2024 at Camp Capers. Spiritual Directors will be the Revs. Ram Lopez from St. George, San Antonio, Gerald Phelps from St. Andrews, Corpus Christi, and Laurie McKim from Santa Fe, San Antonio.
Cursillo (a Spanish word meaning "little course") gives church members the tools and "rules of life" to enthusiastically share the joys of knowing Christ with others in their everyday environments. Cursillo is patterned on Jesus' own example. He searched out and called groups of potential leaders, trained them and sent them out to bring the world to Him.
Visit dwtx.org/events to register.
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A special service-oriented weekend designed as an opportunity to give back and beautify Camp Capers.
This is a great opportunity for high school students to earn service hours. If you are unable to stay the whole weekend, we invite you to come for the day on Saturday.Enjoy some fun activities in the beautiful Hill Country, and participate in fellowship and worship. Work projects may include grounds clean-up, trail maintenance, stocking firewood, painting, small construction projects, landscaping, and gardening.
Projects will vary based on volunteer skills and specific needs around Camp Capers.All are welcome to come get their hands dirty in work and play at their Hill Country home on the banks of the Guadalupe River.Stay in a cabin or campout under the stars! All meals and lodging included.
Retreat cost $75 for weekend - Saturday only - $35.00
Scholarships are available for this retreat.
Mustang Island Beautification Weekend
March 3 - 7
A service-oriented weekend for adults to help Mustang Island Conference Center and experience an enjoyable weekend away. Work projects may include grounds clean-up, boardwalk maintenance, storage construction, or gardening.
Projects will be coordinated by Mustang Island Conference Center staff to match the volunteer skills and what is most needed at that time.
Weekend Registration costs $100, and includes lodging and meals. Commuter Registration costs $40, and includes only Saturday meals.
Dear Jr. High Youth, have we got an adventure for you! Fly to Duncan Park and spend the week having a ton of fun with other campers from across Texas, learning back-country and outdoor living skills, exploring the forests and mountains of Colorado all while learning about our environment and how God is interwoven into all of it.
Duncan Park is committed to offering fun, life-changing experiences to families and youth in a safe, Christ-centered community. Leadership at camp is provided by program staff and counselors, as well as a priest from the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, serving as chaplain for the week.
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Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
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The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, D.D., Bishop of West Texas
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