2020-2021
Up Coming Events
**Instructions to pastors:
Officers and members should be present for ALL District Meetings and Trainings. Please dress business casual for all meetings. If you have church T-shirts or polo shirts please wear them
**Communion Service will be conducted during District Conference Meeting and all clergy should be in communion attire
2020-2021 CONFERENCE YEAR
TBD
WIM
8th Episcopal District Women in the Ministry Conference CCTOF, Dallas, Rev. Dr. Vanessee Burns, Host Pastor
October 9-10
Missionary Institute
The Eighth Episcopal District Missionary Institute will meet virtually. Ms. Woolage, our Missionary Institute Director, can be reached at 281-468-1702 or lindawoolage51@gmail.com
October18
Vesper Hour Service
Oct. 15-17
MTM Men’s Retreat
The Annual Ministry to Men Retreat. For further information contact Mr. Hank James at hjames68@hotmail.com or 832-967-4145
December 19
District Leadership Training
Saturday, December 19th ALL CHURCHES ATTEND
10:00 am until 1:00 pm Location – TBD
January 11th -12th
Pastor’s Conference
CME Pastor’s Conference /Phillips School of Theology Atlanta, GA
March 19th – 20th
Spring Convocation
Spring Reporting Meeting Christian Chapel TOF, Dallas
April 10
Youth and Young Adult
District Youth and Young Adult Conference 10:00 am – 1:30 pm TBD
TBD
Leadership Training Institute
8th Episcopal District Leadership Training Institute Texas College – Tyler, TX
June 12
Elder Appreciation
District Conference & Presiding Elder Appreciation
10:00 am – 1:30 pm TBD
Liturgical Calendar
The Liturgical Calendar is made up of seven seasons. The seasons of the year are centered around the
birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; the sending of the Holy Spirit to the Church and our
part in the Kingdom of God. Different Seasons of the Christian Year have liturgical colors and symbols
associated with them to remind us of the meaning of the season.
ADVENT
The Christian year begins four Sundays before Christmas It is a time of expectation and preparation of the coming Messiah. The color for this season is PURPLE, which is symbolic of royalty, patience and mourning. Referred to as Sundays in Advent
CHRISTMASTIDE
December 25, through January 5, A time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Emmanuel. The color for this season is WHITE, which is symbolic of purity and joy. Referred to as Sundays after Christmas Day.
THE EPIPHANY:
Epiphany begins January 6, and continues until Ash Wednesday. Epiphany refers to the Star of Bethlehem appearing after the birth of Jesus. We are made aware of God’s presence in our reality. The color on the first Sunday is WHITE, thereafter the color is GREEN, signifying the growing Church and the spreading of the Gospel Referred to as Sundays of the Epiphany. Transfiguration Sunday is February 11, 2018 and the color is WHITE.
LENT
The season of preparation and self-denial. Forty days, (excluding Sundays) before Easter. A season of soul searching and repentance. It begins with Ash Wednesday ) and takes us through Jesus’ final days. During Holy Week we travel the final steps of Jesus to the Cross. Palm Sunday - Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Lent is associated with Christ’s suffering and sacrifice. The color for this season is PURPLE which is symbolic of patience and mourning. Referred to as Sundays in Lent
EASTER:
Christ is Alive! As Disciples of Christ we are resurrected with Christ, and live a life of joy. Easter season lasts for fifty days, in that period we hear again the stories of the resurrected Christ as he appears to the disciples. Ascension is the fortieth day after Easter. His ascent in to heaven. The color for this season is WHITE, which is symbolic of purity and joy. Referred to as Sundays after Easter Day
PENTECOST:
On the day of Pentecost which is the seventh Sunday after Easter we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the birth of the Church of Jesus Christ. Pentecost recognizes the descent of the Holy Spirit. The color for this season is RED which is symbolic of Blood and Fire. Referred to as Sundays after Pentecost
KINGDOMTIDE:
Begins with the last Sunday in August. The season of the Christian Year that we walk with Jesus as he does miracles, tells His parables and feeds the hungry. This is the season of fulfillment, of harvest in which the nature of the Kingdom of God is celebrated in a special manner. The color for this season is GREEN which symbolizes hope and growth, a season of spiritual growth for the Church. Referred to as Sundays in Kingdomtide.
REFORMATION SUNDAY
Is observed the Sunday nearest to October 31st . This celebration is in commemoration of the Protestant movement. The color for this day is RED.Referred to as Sundays after Pentecost