Bishop Rickel’s Advent Message

View this email in your browserForward this email to a friendNote: the following information is presented in English and SpanishAviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en españolA pastoral word to The Episcopal Church from the September 2026 gathering of the House of Bishops “We look for the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come.”— The Nicene Creed “See, I am making all things new.”— Revelation 21:5 Dear People of God:  Grace and peace to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.  Introduction The bishops of The Episcopal Church gathered from Sept. 22-28, 2026, at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, […]

THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser.    Articles this issue…..   The Beacon Newsletter 09/11/2026From Bishop Marshall: “Storytelling, Connection, And Engagement”Across the Diocese: September 17, 2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of September 14thMonday (09/14/2026) – Holy Cross Day  Mitford Reading Group Series – 1:30 pm  Bishop’s Council – 7:00 pm    Tuesday (09/15/2026)   Faithful Living – 6:00 am   Centering Prayer (Online) – 8:00 pmWednesday (09/16/2026) – Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr at Carthage – 258; Ninian, Bishop, Missionary to Scotland – ca. 430  Fellowship Breakfast – 9:00 am  Worship Band – 11:00 am  Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm  Hot Meals Outreach – 4:00 pm       Thursday (09/17/2026) – Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, Renewer of the Church […]

View as Webpage    Annual Health Insurance Enrollment for 2027Annual health insurance enrollment will take place from October 14-November 6. A letter to all plan participants with plan details, rates, and changes can be found here. Please share this with your clergy and any staff who are eligible to participate.Information on plan comparisons; general eligibility requirements; the diocesan health care policy; fact sheets for health care savings accounts and Medicare Small Payor Exceptions; vision benefits; waiver forms; and required disclosures can be found here. This year, CPG will not send hard copies of annual enrollment materials. Instead, all materials will be […]

THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser.    Articles this issue…..   The Beacon Newsletter 09/03/2026Across the Diocese: September 10, 2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of September 7thMonday (09/07/2026)   Office Closed for Labor Day  Mitford Reading Group Series – On Summer Break  Brotherhood of St. Andrew Meeting – 6:30 pm       Tuesday (09/08/2026) – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary  Faithful Living – 6:15 am  Centering Prayer – 8:00 pm      Wednesday (09/09/2026) – Peter Claver, Priest, Missionary toColombia – 1654; Constance, Nun, and Her Companions – 1878  Worship Band – 11:00 am  Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm                                    […]