Aug 28 2023
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SPIRITUAL RETREAT IN RECOVERY

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“Forgiving Oneself”

October 13-15 at Mustang Island Conference Center

Spiritual Retreats in Recovery provides a safe place to deepen one’s spiritual journey – open to all in recovery from alcoholism

or other abuses, as well as to families and friends affected by the disease of addiction. All members of twelve-step programs (AA, Al-anon, NA, CA, ACA, etc.) are welcome to share their experience, strength, and hope with each other in a community of love and support, exploring what it was like, what happened, and what we are like now.

Registration will open on September 5, 2023, at 10 AM. Please go to http://dwtx.org/events to register at that time. Space is limited.

Leaders: Rev. Keith Davis (Associate Rector, St. George Episcopal Church, San

Antonio) and Rev. Mikel Brightman (Rector, St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, San Antonio)

Aug 14 2023
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COMMUNITY OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL LAY CHAPLAIN TRAINING: AUG. 14 – DEC. 2

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St. George, San Antonio is hosting a Community of Hope International Lay Chaplain Training with in-person and Zoom options. The 14-week training will take place Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from August 14 to December 2. Anyone with a servant heart is invited to attend.

Community of Hope International seeks to equip lay people to serve inside and outside congregations as pastoral caregivers who are formed by its foundational Benedictine Spirituality. If you are looking for a ministry of service that offers formational teachings or want to be greater support to your parish, contact Pam Piedfort, member of St. George, for more information and click here for a printable flyer to share.

Aug 07 2023
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“BACK TO…….” OFFICE HOURS

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For many, August and September are back to school, back to a regular busy routine.  Children are “Back to School” and educational professionals and the staff who supports them are “Back to Work.”

What are you returning “back to?”

Back to School? Back to Work? Back to exercise? Back to Bible study?  Back to Church?

Whatever it is you are “back to,” we are here to support you!

In fact, if you are looking to establish a new practice, we are here to support you too!

Our “Back to…” Office Hours begin on

Monday, August 7th.

Mon – Thurs:  8 am – 4 pm

Friday:  By Appointment Only

Jul 20 2023
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WORSHIP MINISTRY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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The word “liturgy” comes from a combination of two Greek words that mean “the work of the people.” Worship in The Episcopal Church is a liturgy, the work of the people gathered to offer prayers, break bread, and hear the Word proclaimed. All people, laity and ordained, partner together in the liturgy as a way of embodying God’s Love in Christ Jesus.

The Holy Eucharist, for instance, cannot be celebrated if only the priest is present. The PEOPLE are absolutely necessary for a Eucharist celebration to occur.

Furthermore, the more participation there is in the liturgy from members of the laity, the richer the worship experience is for all in attendance, including the ordained persons. It might help us to remember what liturgy means if we describe worship by that old familiar saying – “The more, the merrier!”

Below are the ministry descriptions of three areas of worship ministries.

These three ministries are open to anyone in the congregation. There are various levels of training needed. However, the training for these roles is probably best done OTJ – “on the job.”

Acolytes:  Students from the 3rd grade through high school seniors are invited to join the acolyte corps.

Hospitality Ministers: Adults, youth, or families who provide a warm welcome, help first-time guests find their way, count the attendance, pass the offering plates, and help the congregation move forward for communion.

Media Ministry:  Adults or youth who advance the liturgy slides that appear on the video monitors.

Below you will find links with more information on each ministry and how to do a “ride along” with an experienced member as well as a link to the Sign-up Genius where you can sign up for Sundays in August. If you are a “returning” or current member of a ministry, please feel free to sign up for a Sunday. If you are new to the ministry or just want to “ride along” for a Sunday, please click below for more information on each ministry and email the leaders listed in the ministry description

Acolytes

Hospitality

Media Ministry

Sign Up Genius