Are you a high school student (grades 10-–2) looking for something extraordinary?
Join us for Happening—a powerful retreat designed by youth, for youth, in the Episcopal Church!
What is Happening?
Happening is a spiritual renewal weekend where high school students gather to explore their faith, share their stories, and build deep, lasting friendships. Through talks, music, small groups, and worship, you’ll discover God’s love in new ways and grow closer to others who are on the same journey.
Who can attend?
All high school youth (grades 10-12) are welcome, whether you’ve been part of the church or are just starting to explore your faith.
When & Where?
August 1st–3rd at TMI Episcopal School, with our very own Fr. Ram as the Spiritual Director!
Why come?
Happening is more than just a retreat—it’s a chance to step away from the everyday, ask big questions, and experience Christian community like never before. Past participants say it’s one of the most meaningful experiences of their high school years.
How do I sign up?
Use this link to register or for more information. https://www.dwtx.
This summer, our youth are invited to “Revive in July”—a week-long journey of fun, faith, and friendship, running July 13–19. Each gathering is designed to help us reconnect with God, each other, and the world around us. Mark your calendars and invite a friend!
Monday, July 14 – Faith
Start your week with inspiration! Meet us at Ambassador Cafe in the morning for coffee, tea, pastries, and devotions. We’ll share scripture, prayers, and encouragement to kick off the week together.
Wednesday, July 16 – Relationships
Strengthen our bonds and build trust with a late afternoon adventure at a local Escape Room! This team-building challenge is all about working together, having fun, and getting to know one another better.
Saturday, July 19 – Purpose
Let’s put our faith into action! Join us for an evening of service with Taking it to the Streets. We’ll serve our neighbors and reflect on how God calls us to make a difference in our community.
All youth (and friends!) are welcome. For more information, contact Happy Wilson at hwilson@saintgeorgechurch.
Let’s revive our faith, relationships, and purpose—together!
St. George has been invited to join other Episcopal Churches in San Antonio to participate in these Pride Month events.
Fr. Ram will be attending the Eucharist on Friday, June 27, at the Episcopal Church of Reconciliation. For more information, please contact Fr. Ram.
In a church, the nave is the central and principal part of the building, primarily designed to accommodate the congregation. It is the main body of the church, extending from the entrance to the transepts or the chancel. The nave is where worshippers typically sit, and it’s often characterized by long rows of pews or chairs. The term “nave” is derived from the Latin word “navis,” meaning “ship,” which is fitting given the nave’s long, narrow shape.
If you have a child attending Camp Capers this summer, they are invited to come forward for a blessing on the Sunday their camp is to begin. Families attending Family Camp at Mustang Island Conference Center are invited to come for a blessing on the Sunday prior to the start of the Camp. If you would like more information about the Camps and Conference Ministry of our Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, please see any member of our staff.
Bring Dad to Church this Sunday for a donut and coffee! I promise Dads would rather have a donut than a tie! Donuts and coffee will be available in the Parish Hall at 9:30 am.
Come celebrate Dad and then go worship our Heavenly Father!
And, remember what is the gospel of Second Hezekiah: “There shalt be plenteous donuts in the kingdom; donuts without calories overfloweth thy plate.”
It is there. I promise!!!!
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St. David’s Episcopal Church is hosting an Education for Ministry (EfM) course beginning in the Fall 2025. Members of other parishes are invited and encouraged to join the group.
EfM is a continuing education course for lay persons who would like to take their study of Scripture, church history, ethics and spirituality to a deeper level. Over four years of study participants study those topics over 36 weeks (27 individual study weeks and 9 weeks of common topics), three-hour weekly group meetings.
If you are interested and would like more information, Mr. Tom Carnes (EfM Coordinator for the Diocese of West Texas and Mtr. Mikel Brightman will be holding a brown bag lunch informational meeting at noon on Sunday, June 22nd at St. David’s Episcopal Church. For more information please email Mtr. Mikel (mikelb@saintdavids.net).
If you would like to learn more about the EfM content or experience, please contact Fr. Keith.
Registration will be in August. Annual tuition is $340, plus $10 copyright license and a 5% administration fee. Textbooks are available in various formats and cost under $100 per year. Registration is for one year only, and you commit for one year at a time.
Partial scholarships are available. Please see Fr Ram for more information.
For more information about EfM, please see their website.
Don’t use pesticides to control garden pests – they kill beneficial insects, including pollinators. Try planting alternative plants in your garden instead! They attract ladybugs, which are among the most reliable natural ways to control aphids that can damage a wide range of plants. By planting species that offer food and habitat, it’s possible to attract ladybugs into your garden.
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The Diocese of West Texas and St. George both have a long history of participating in world mission work over the decades. As a parish we have sent missionaries to Honduras, Haiti, Africa, Mexico and other locations near and far.
In early July, Deb Gardiner, a member of St. George, will travel to the Diocese of South Dakota to participate in the Cheyenne River Mission. Click here to learn more about this exciting mission opportunity.
I invite you to support Deb in this mission trip. It is not just Deb who is going on this mission trip. She goes as a representative of our community and will bring back stories of how we can participate in future mission trips to the Cheyenne River mission.
You might be wondering how you can support Deb.
For the past 26 years those who attend Diocesan Council are reminded that there are three ways to participate in a mission trip. Pray. Give. Go.
Pray: Everyone in the parish is encouraged to pray for the mission trip, those who are attending, those who are being served through the mission trip. Prayers are offered for a life-transforming experience for all involved.
Give: Everyone who is able is invited to give towards the mission trip. Expenses for a mission trip include the cost of travel for those attending, materials and other items used to train and prepare for the mission trip; items needed for the planned program and other items that may be needed that were not anticipated.
Go: Finally, some individuals are called to physically go into the mission field. They have felt the Spirit’s nudge, heard Christ’s call, and know they go with the prayers and support of their parish family.
Pray – Give – Go are the three essentials of any successful mission trip.
What can you do to support the upcoming mission trip to Cheyenne River?
Pray for Deb and the rest of the team. Pray for those whom they will meet. Pray for their mission to be fruitful and the first connecting points of a long term mission relationship.
Give towards the mission trip. The total cost to participate in this mission trip is $1600. Click here to give electronically. Or, you can offer your gift by check (notated Cheyenne River) by mail or offering plate.
Go – on a future mission trip to Cheyenne River or on another mission trip offered by our Diocesan World Mission Department. See either one of the clergy for more information about other trips.
Let’s kick off the summer with an afternoon full of fun, faith, water-filled excitement, and our 1st Annual Pentecost Olympics!!
Join us for a water-filled celebration as we dive into summer with joy, laughter, and a little splash of faith! We’ll have yard games and food for the whole family to enjoy! We’ll also have a bounce house and inflatable water slide, cool treats, and more — all while keeping Jesus at the center of their summer fun. We hope you will join us…and participate in our 1st annual Pentecost Olympics!!