Congratulations to our 7th Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas, The Rt. Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas. Bishop Cortiñas' consecration was held at St. John's Episcopal Church in McAllen on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The Most Reverend Sean Rowe, Presiding…
Council News from Lory Zimmerman The Diocese of West Texas gathered for a significant event on the third weekend of February, marking a time of celebration and reflection for the Episcopal Church community. Representatives from various parishes, including Darrell and myself,…
Council News from Lory Zimmerman The Diocese of West Texas gathered for a significant event on the third weekend of February, marking a time of celebration and reflection for the Episcopal Church community. Representatives from various parishes, including Darrell and myself,…
This annual retreat is commonly known as "The Bishop's Retreat", but it is not a retreat for bishops - it's for you! It is based on creativity, storytelling, and spirituality. Mike and I have attended all but one of these…
On October 11th and 12th, the St. Philip's Daughter of the King hosted the Diocesan Fall Gathering here at St. Philip's. About 23 ladies attended throughout the weekend. The weekend began with Holy Eucharist on Friday followed by a wonderful…
“We entreat you, make us truly alive.” (Eucharistic prayer of Sarapion of Thmuis) I suspect you know the deep longing expressed in those words. It is that longing to be truly alive that took thousands of men and women to…
At first glance, maybe the first thought that popped into your head was “?”, or “That doesn’t make sense!”. But drill it down, think about it a bit longer, and it makes perfect sense. This past week in San Marcos at…
The 120th Council of the DWTX convened in San Marcos February 22 - 24th in San Marcos, Texas. This year's delegation from St. Philip's included Darrell & Lory Zimmerman, Randy Harris, Sharon Carson, and Cyndy Marsh. Kelley Kimble, the diocesan…
Invite (Evangelism), Welcome (Hospitality), Connect (Belonging) (IWC) You may remember that several of us have attended Invite Welcome Connect events over the years. We have learned from the collective experience of many ministry leaders and implemented many of the tools…
Are you curious about or interested in baptism, confirmation, reception, or renewal of baptismal vows? Do you want to know more? Start with the baptismal liturgy in the Book of Common Prayer on page 299. Read through it. Pray through…