Big Dreams, Big Faith

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

Together at the Table 2019

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

EHF Q&A: Maria Bautista, Community Organizer working with Episcopal churches

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

Congregation Spotlight: Proyecto Santiago

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