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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.
Come and participate with folks from around the diocese for a Zoom book study on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00pm on Zoom. This will be a study on The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha.
This study will be led by the Rev. Canon Leyla King, Canon for Mission in Small Congregations and Suzanna Green, Director of Christian Formation.
Please share this event with those in your congregation who might be interested and look for more information to come soon.
Visit dwtx.org/events to register for this Free Zoom book study.
"Advent Rejoicing" Online Advent Study with the Wisdom Years Ministry
This Advent, we invite you to join the Wisdom Years community as they come together with our messiness to recall God’s promise to live in it with us.
Using Kate Bowler's The Weary World Rejoices, you will read daily devotions on your own, then gather online on Thursdays, December 5, 12 and 19, at 4:00 p.m. (Central time) for an hour of gentle conversation.
The Weary World Rejoices material is online and downloadable for free. Each day includes a daily scripture, a short devotional, and thoughtful questions for reflection
Learn more at dwtx.org/events wisdomyears.org/advent-rejoicing/
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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 to register.
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Forma, the network of Christian Formation for the Episcopal Church is hosting an online conference in 2025. Folks from the Diocese of West Texas and beyond are invited to gather together for this conference at Mustang Island Conference Center.
The conference will take place for 3.5 hours each day from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. CT. Along with the conference time the retreat will include prayer and reflection time, optional discussion groups, and a lot of free time to rest and play.
Visit dwtx.org for registration and more information or email Suzanna Green at formation@dwtx.org with any questions.
Camp Capers Family Camp Returns this December
This is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the beauty of the Texas Hill Country along the banks of the Guadalupe River. Whether this is your first time or one of many visiting Camp Capers, come and make lifelong memories with those you love. Activities will include arts & crafts, games of all kinds, faith-based discussions, s'mores and much more.
Families come in all different styles and sizes. Anyone who you consider to be family is more than welcome to attend! This might be childhood friends, past teammates, etc. The more the merrier!
Overnight accommodations will be in cabins. Lodges will be available upon request on a first come, first serve basis at an additional cost. The retreat costs $175 per adult and $125 per child (No age limit! Please note all youth and children will need to be supervised by the parent/guardian.) All meals are included.
Visit dwtx.org/events to register.
Camp Capers Mid-Winter
Join us for Mid-Winter I, January 3-5 - 6-12th grade
Join us for Mid-Winter II, January 10-12 - 2nd-5th grade
Get ready to start the new year with an amazing weekend at Camp Capers! Mid-Winter Camp is a weekend for reuniting with friends from summer camp, making new ones, growing and learning in faith, campfires, outdoor games, singing, worship, and more. With our new structure of ages per weekend, games & teachings will be scheduled in a way that is appropriate for each age group.
Registration costs $175; scholarships are available.
Visit dwtx.org/events to register.
Camp Capers Mid-Winter
Join us for Mid-Winter I, January 3-5 - 6-12th grade
Join us for Mid-Winter II, January 10-12 - 2nd-5th grade
Get ready to start the new year with an amazing weekend at Camp Capers! Mid-Winter Camp is a weekend for reuniting with friends from summer camp, making new ones, growing and learning in faith, campfires, outdoor games, singing, worship, and more. With our new structure of ages per weekend, games & teachings will be scheduled in a way that is appropriate for each age group.
Registration costs $175; scholarships are available.
Visit dwtx.org/events to register.
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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