Post-Hurricane Ike Update 9/19

The Garth at Galveston's Trinity Church Following Hurricane Ike

Bishop's Video

Bishop Don Wimberly has taped his fourth video for the diocese. He made a presentation to the House of Bishops, meeting in Salt Lake City this week, regarding the diocese's response to Hurricane Ike. Our bishops cancelled their plans to attend this  meeting to be present in the diocese at this critical time.

Galveston Residents Worship in Austin/Houston

Galveston residents who have evacuated to the Austin and Houston areas are invited to worship together this Sunday at St. Matthew's, Austin, and Christ Church Cathedral, Houston. 

The Rev. Merrill Wade, rector of St. Matthew's, Austin, has invited us all to worship together with his flock at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday.  The Revs. Paul Wehner and Ron Pogue will be in the service.  St. Matthew's Church is located at 8134 Mesa Dr., Austin, Texas 78759.  Phone 512.345.8314. 

Cathedral Dean Joe Reynolds has invited evacuees in the Houston area to worship together at Christ Church Cathedral at the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. services.  The Rev. David Dearman, head of Trinity Episcopal School, Galveston will be assisting in the services this Sunday.  Christ Church Cathedral is located at 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002.  Phone 713.222.2593. 

Please pass the word!

Church Insurance

Church Insurance representatives are currently in our area assessing damage.  Representatives were in Galveston today working with remediation specialists and in communication with Fr. Pogue and Fr. Dearman.

Grants received

The Diocese has received $25,000 from Episcopal Relief and Development for immediate needs and a $125,000 grant from the St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities (Community Recovery Assistance Fund).  St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities has begun a ground level assessment, working with grantees, community members, funders, collaborative partners and City and County government.  This research and data gathered will help inform grant making. This research also prepares The Charities to address the most severe needs expressed by the community. Updates will be posted on The Charities website.

Keep in Touch

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