The Rev. Dr. Matthew Boulter is Associate Rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Tyler. Two years ago, EHF began working with Tyler-area churches to start a conversation around racial reconciliation with a screening of the documentary film Traces of the Trade at St Francis Episcopal Church. In July, the conversation continued with a workshop facilitated … Read more
The Rev. Miles Brandon and the St. Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church team participated in the #SignUpTakeCharge initiative last Fall. As part of their work with Central Texas Interfaith, the team went door-to-door to get to know their local community. Working with EHF, they have become actively involved in both community organizing and racial reconciliation … Read more
Over the past year, members of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Liberty and community partners have found common ground in their shared hope for a healthier city. The fruit of that work is their newly-formed nonprofit, the dWELLing. “From the beginning, I have been floored by the commonality of our vision, given to each of … Read more
October 2-4, the newly-named Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty hosted the Together at the Table Hunger and Poverty Summit in Waco. The group formerly known as the Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) hosted hundreds of participants from across Texas and the nation for a three-day learning event. EHF staff members and representatives from St. Philip’s-Hearne, … Read more
Already a young adult lay leader in the Episcopal church, Maria Bautista recently started work as a community organizer with congregations in the Diocese of Texas. EHF asked Bautista a few questions about her work to bring forward new leadership and voices in communities. She reflects on some of her experiences that intersect with passion, … Read more
Proyecto Santiago is a missional community of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Austin serving the Hispanic-population in the nearby community. Jim Harrington, a civil rights lawyer for more than 40 years and member of St. James’, created Proyecto Santiago out of a call to serve and a desire to help those whose rights have been … Read more
When the Rev. Pedro Lopez arrived at San Pedro/St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Pasadena in 2011, it was a church in transition. Membership in the once thriving congregation was at about 50 people. The neighborhood had changed demographically from predominantly Anglo to Hispanic, and the church was not connected to its new neighbors. Fr. Lopez … Read more
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