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• Religious Life

  Monastic and religious communities in the Episcopal Church.
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• School of Ordained Ministry

  Diocesan program in Northwest Texas providing theological education and formation for bi-vocational clergy.
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• Camp Quarterman

  The official summer camp program of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry (Texas Tech)

  Episcopal campus ministry serving Texas Tech University and Lubbock-area colleges.
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• Diocese of Northwest Texas

  Episcopal diocese covering 77,000 square miles of northwest Texas, led by Bishop J. Scott Mayer
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• Emmanuel Episcopal Church (San Angelo, TX)

  Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a parish in San Angelo, Texas.
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• Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (Midland, TX)

  An Episcopal parish in Midland, Texas, within the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• About Bishop Mayer

  Biography of the Rt. Rev. James Scott Mayer, Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (Odessa, TX)

  An Episcopal parish in Odessa, Texas, currently seeking a Priest.
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• St. Nicholas' Episcopal Church (Midland, TX)

  An Episcopal parish in Midland, Texas, within the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• St. Paul's on the Plains Episcopal Church

  An Episcopal parish in Lubbock, Texas, hosting the 2026 Diocesan Convention.
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• St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Amarillo, TX)

  An Episcopal parish in Amarillo, Texas, within the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Bishop's Visitation at St. Peter's, Amarillo (March 2026)

  News report on Bishop Mayer's March 29, 2026 visitation to St. Peter's, Amarillo.
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• Bishop's Visitation at Holy Trinity, Midland (April 2026)

  News report on Bishop Mayer's April 19, 2026 visitation to Holy Trinity, Midland.
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• 68th Annual Diocesan Convention Announcement

  Official announcement and schedule for the 68th Annual Diocesan Convention in Lubbock (October 2026).
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• Become a Vendor at Diocesan Convention

  Vendor invitation and guidelines for the 68th Diocesan Convention in Lubbock.
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• An Update from Fr. Jimmy Haney

  Fr. Jimmy Haney reports on his ordination by Bishop Mayer and his new role as curate at St. Mary Magdalene in Manor, Texas.
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• Deacons Gather for Annual Retreat

  Deacons and seminarians of the diocese met in Lubbock for their annual retreat on August 28–29, 2026.
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• Celebrating Our Summer Ordinations

  Report on the Summer 2026 ordinations of Austin Hackel, Bikole Mulanda, Monica Smith Hart, Jack Dupy, and Jimmy Haney.
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• Rev. David Huxley Scholarship for Bi-Vocational Clergy

  Scholarship fund honoring Fr. David Huxley to support Northwest Texas School of Ordained Ministry (SOM) students.
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• The Rev. David Huxley Scholarship for Bi-Vocational Clergy

  2026 announcement supporting the bi-vocational clergy scholarship honoring the late Fr. David Huxley.
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• Youth and Camp Update - Summer 2026

  Summer 2026 camp report for Camp Quarterman and Camp Quarterman Junior by Leann Wigner.
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• Worship on the Spade Ranch

  Joint Rogation Sunday service at Renderbrook Spade Ranch for All Saints (Colorado City) and St. Stephen's (Sweetwater).
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• Tacos, Service and Ecumenism

  Leann Wigner reports on the ecumenical food ministry of St. Benedict's Chapel in Lubbock and its annual Street Taco Showdown fundraiser.
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• Summer Fun at St. Nicholas’

  Leann Wigner reports on summer activities and fellowship events at St. Nicholas' in Midland.
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• With Gratitude for Deacon Melissa Wafer-Cross

  Deacon Melissa Wafer-Cross of Lubbock announces her upcoming relocation to Santa Rosa, California, following the death of her husband, David.
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• A Tapestry of Love

  A personal reflection on family, baptism, and a special pink shell by the Rev. Bob Hennigan.
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• Learning Where to Dig: Spiritual Direction and the Life of the Soul

  Leann Wigner reflects on spiritual direction through the metaphor of a geologist of the soul.
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• Radical Acceptance at Canterbury at TTU

  Leann Wigner reports on Canterbury at Texas Tech's commitment to radical acceptance amidst university DEI policy restrictions.
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• Canterbury Update - Summer 2026

  Fall 2026 update for Canterbury at Texas Tech University, covering schedules, retreat details, and fundraisers.
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• Basin Clergywomen Celebrate Dolly Parton

  The Rev. Amy Haynie and Basin clergywomen celebrate Dolly Parton's life, faith, and legacy.
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• The 2026 Ordinary Time Newsletter - Now Available

  Diocesan newsletter featuring summer ordinations, updates from Canterbury at Texas Tech, and the 68th Annual Diocesan Convention.
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• HOME

  Diocesan homepage: welcome, geography (77,000 sq mi), parish diversity, invitation to worship
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• About the Diocese

  Historical background, bishop succession, and symbols of the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Safe Church Program

  Universal Safe Church training requirements, course modules, and Texas mandatory reporting rules.
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• Episcopal Church Women

  Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of Northwest Texas mission, vision, and active chapters.
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• Daughters of the King

  Overview of the Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) chapters and ministries in Northwest Texas.
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• Youth Ministry and Summer Camp

  Overview of youth ministry, summer camp programs, and camp scholarships in the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Parochial Report

  Annual instructions, deadlines, and submission requirements for the diocesan Parochial Report.
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• Pension Forms

  Eligibility guidelines and pension forms for lay and clergy employees in the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Diocesan Events Calendar

  Centralized schedule of events, meetings, and key dates for the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Bishop Mayer's Visitation Schedule

  Bishop Mayer's Fall 2026 Visitation Schedule in Northwest Texas.
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• Employee Insurance - Health and Dental

  Diocesan medical and dental insurance plans, parity requirements, opt-out criteria, and EAP compliance.
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• Ordination Resources

  Liturgical planning resources and contact details for diocesan ordinations.
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• Clergy Continuing Education Grants

  Information on continuing education grants for Northwest Texas clergy developed by the Commission on Ministry.
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• Churches in the Diocese

  Directory and geographic boundaries of the 24 parishes in the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Transition Ministry

  Active clergy searches and transition ministry contacts for the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Campus Ministries

  Overview of campus ministry programs in the Diocese of Northwest Texas, including Texas Tech and Angelo State.
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• Employee Information

  Benefits, insurance, pension, and compensation resources for diocesan clergy and lay employees.
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• Helpful Links

  Comprehensive directory of Episcopal Church ministries, affiliated organizations, and partners.
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• Online Giving

  Giving options for the Diocese of Northwest Texas, including online, memorial, and legacy giving.
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• Liturgical Resources

  Comprehensive collection of liturgical texts, special rites, justice prayers, and sermon preparation tools.
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• Communications Resources

  Practical tools, branding guidelines, and support for parish communications and outreach.
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• Formation Resources

  Curated directory of daily devotionals, study guides, and Episcopal formation materials.
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• Episcopal Schools

  Directory of Episcopal schools in the Diocese of Northwest Texas
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• Diocesan Forms and Documents

  Official administrative, financial, and liturgical forms for the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Grants

  Overview of Episcopal Church grants, scholarships, and external funding opportunities.
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• Resources

  Congregational resources, digital tools, printable certificates, and website hosting support for Northwest Texas churches.
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• Communications and Copyright Guidelines

  Practical stylebooks, visual identity manuals, and copyright compliance guidelines for parish communications.
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• Communications Support

  Contacts and external resources for parish communication, websites, and marketing.
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• Discernment to Ordained Ministry

  Process and resources for lay discernment to ordained ministry in the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
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• Title IV - Clergy Disciplinary Information

  Ecclesiastical discipline process under Title IV and diocesan Intake Officer contact details.
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• Small Church Resources

  Compiled resources, books, and checklists for small churches in the diocese.
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• Small Church Resources

  Compiled books, toolkits, and networks for supporting small congregations.
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• The Bishop's Visitation Schedule

  Official Fall 2026 episcopal visitation schedule for Bishop Mayer in Northwest Texas.
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• Bishop Transition

  Bishop Transition page: search/transition committees, nominee and petition process, and how to help.
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• 2026 Diocesan Convention

  Hub page for the 68th Annual Convention, Oct 23-24, 2026, Lubbock; host St. Paul's on the Plains; late fee and document links
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• DNWT 2026 Convention Hotel Information

  Lodging rates, deadlines, and group codes for the 68th Annual Diocesan Convention in Lubbock.
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• 2026 Clergy By Canonical Residence

  Official directory of active diocesan clergy listed by order of canonical residence for the 2026 Annual Convention.
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• Reports To Convention FINAL (2026)

  Compiled reports to the 68th Annual Convention (2026), incl. Trustees, Standing Committee, Executive Council minutes, Bishop, COM, camp, campus ministry, communications.
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• 2026 Nominating Committee Report

  2026 Nominating Committee Report: candidates for Trustees, Standing Committee, Executive Council.
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• Bishop Mayer's 2027 Appointments to Committees

  Bishop Mayer's 2027 committee appointments: those needing Convention confirmation and those that do not.
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• APH Intro Essay 6.26 (The Rev. Amy Haynie)

  Biography and discernment essay by the Rev. Amy Haynie for the Northwest Texas bishop search: nursing career, Southern Baptist to Episcopal path, ordination journey
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• NWTX Application Essay – Wright (2026.06.01)

  Bishop discernment essay by the Rev. Canon Andrew R. Wright, Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of Newark; NW Texas roots, TCU, Sewanee, Murfreesboro, Fremont
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• The Rev. Cn. Betsy Randall Essay

  Biography and discernment essay by the Rev. Canon Betsy Randall, Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Oklahoma, for the Northwest Texas bishop search.
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• Christopher Thomas Essay

  Biographical and discernment essay by the Rev. Christopher B. Thomas, MDiv, MBA, on formation, church business ministry, incarnational theology, and the Baptismal Covenant
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• Bishop Nominees And Petition Process

  Standing Committee letter announcing the petition process for additional nominees for Sixth Bishop of Northwest Texas (Oct 7-17).
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• 2026 Diocesan Convention Agenda (Draft 1)

  Draft 1 order of business for the 2026 Diocesan Convention, Oct 22-24, 2026, St. Paul's, Lubbock.
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• 2026 Diocesan Convention Agenda (Draft 2)

  Draft order of business for the 2026 Diocesan Convention, Oct 22-24, 2026, St. Paul's, Lubbock.
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• Guidelines25: Diocesan Convention Guidelines, Policies & Procedures

  Guidelines, policies and procedures for the Annual Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas: seating, nominations, motions, microphones, debate limits.
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• Overview

  Organization overview
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• Synthesis

  Cross-topic synthesis
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