Welcome to the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Northwest Texas --a place where the vast open plains are as wondrous as the big sky above!  As depicted in the pectoral cross of Bishop J. Scott Mayer, the stars, moon, and sun are representative of the beauty one may find in this region of Texas.  The landscape, covering 77,000 square miles is as diverse as the cities and people, with the canyons and rangelands of the Staked Plains; agricultural fields abounding; and the rough and ready country of the Rolling Plains.  The people here are known for their warm and friendly smiles, making one feel like an old and trusted friend.

June 8-9, 2012

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St. George's Episcopal Church- Canyon, TX

If you are reading this, you are well aware of the challenges facing our smaller congregations. Decreasing membership, increasing expenses and infrastructural deterioration are among the challenges we all face. The Missions Committee believes it would be helpful to have a time to get together to talk about our common challenges and future opportunities.

...A new addition to Emmanuel Episcopal Church in San Angelo! The wardens and vestry are pleased to announce the acceptance of their call to the Rev. Matt Rowe of Greenwood, Mississippi, as their next rector. Fr. Matt will join the parish effective June 1, with his family following later in the month.

Fr. Matt is originally from California, although he does have some Panhandle roots. His grandfather was from Amarillo. Fr. Matt attended Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, and has served parishes in Colorado, Texas, and Mississippi. He and his wife Beth have two wonderful daughters, 8th grader Shelby, and Olivia, a 5th grader.

For more information on Fr. Matt and his lovely family, please visit the Emmanuel website at http://www.emmanuel-sa.org/rectorsearch.php.

Congratulations to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and welcome to the Rowe family!

Promise Project, the new name for the Happy Camp and Promise Camp efforts in Northwest Texas is an ecumenical program dedicated to the well-being of at-risk children. Through Promise Project, youth from third grade through high school will be invited to a five-day camp in the summer and a weekend retreat during the winter. In addition, we will join forces with other agencies to provide a mentoring program for the children, as well as their families.

The Diocese of Northwest Texas has joined a community of millions by joining Facebook! Just click the link below to be taken directly to our new page. If you would rather search Facebook for us, you will find us as The Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas. Come see all the wonderful photos and links available through our page. See you there!

View a slideshow of this year's Diocesan Convention &
Bishop Mayer's address & sermon to the 2011 Diocesan Convention

You will want to stop by our Photo Galleries to get a taste of what is happening around the Diocese of Northwest Texas.  The following photo galleries are available for viewing:

• "Around the Diocese"
• "The Hulsey Center"
• "Ordinations"
• "Bishop Mayer's Consecration"

Just click on this link: DIOCESE PHOTO GALLERIES