Common Threads--
Common Threads is taking a break for summer- stay tuned for a return date after Labor Day!
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Wednesday evening Bible Study
July 8, 2026
7:00 - 8:00pm in-person at ECCLT or online via Zoom
Led by Wale and Kemi Sobande, this thought-provoking study is lead through the Bible. The current topic is The Book of Exodus and all are welcomed to join these unique, in-depth discussions. Come join in!
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93714779977?pwd=oRvUALu4genwPOeGdBw1N8fpdPKTVN.1
Meeting ID: 937 1477 9977
Passcode: 325109
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Men’s Morning Fellowship- Friday, July 10 - ***Please note the new location!
Los Pinos Jalisco, 11715 Bee Caves Rd, Unit 400, Austin, TX 78738.
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Gather for fellowship, to share a meal, and dwell in the scriptures.
Anyone wanting an update can reach out to Leigh Cariker at 817-313-8290
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My Friends in Christ,
This past weekend, I had the joy of attending the ordination of the Diocese of Texas’ newest deacons.
Here’s the thing about ordinations…they are long! There are vestments to vest, prayers to pray, and songs to sing in a key that tests everyone’s range. But somewhere in the middle of all that, something clicked for me.
Two of the new deacons were sent to seminary by my first previous parish. I had the honor of serving as a presenter for one of them, which meant I got to stand up in front of the bishop and the whole gathered church and for one final time, publicly affirm this person’s call. It is a strange and wonderful thing to watch someone you once talked through the process take the ordination vows.
But what struck me most wasn’t just the personal connection. It was the sheer variety of people in that room. Priests and deacons, lay leaders and bishops, family members and friends who had never stepped foot in a church, all gathered around the same altar, all part of the same body. The Episcopal Church has its share of opinions (we are Episcopalians, after all), but watching this ordination reminded me that we are also remarkably, durably healthy. We ordain people from wildly different backgrounds and theological leanings, and somehow the church holds. The people make the Body and the Body is strong!
I left grateful, not just for the new deacons, but for the Diocese of Texas itself. We are part of something that takes formation seriously, that loves its parishes and people, that invests years in preparing people for ministry, and that still knows how to throw a good party when the work is done.
ECC, we are part of a healthy, generous, loving, and deeply faithful family here in Texas. I am glad to be your priest within it.
In Christ’s Peace,
Christine+
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Sunday, July 12, 2026
9:30 AM Worship and Children’s Ministry
18101 W. Highway 71, Suite 120
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Prayer requests and requests for lay pastoral care may be sent to [email protected]. Please specify if you would like your request to be confidential. |
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Daily Scripture Readings
Sunday, July 5:
AM Psalm 146, 147; PM Psalm 111, 112, 113
Num. 27:12-23; Acts 19:11-20; Mark 1:14-20
Monday, July 6:
AM Psalm 1, 2, 3; PM Psalm 4, 7
Num. 32:1-6,16-27; Rom. 8:26-30; Matt. 23:1-12
Tuesday, July 7:
AM Psalm 5, 6; PM Psalm 10, 11
Num. 35:1-3,9-15,30-34; Rom. 8:31-39; Matt. 23:13-26
Wednesday, July 8:
AM Psalm 119:1-24; PM Psalm 12, 13, 14
Deut. 1:1-18; Rom. 9:1-18; Matt. 23:27-39
Thursday, July 9:
AM Psalm 18:1-20; PM Psalm 18:21-50
Deut. 3:18-28; Rom. 9:19-33; Matt. 24:1-14
Friday, July 10:
AM Psalm 16, 17; PM Psalm 22
Deut. 31:7-13,24-32:4; Rom 10:1-13; Matt. 24:15-31
Saturday, July 11:
AM Psalm 20, 21:1-7(8-14); PM Psalm 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117
Deut. 34:1-12; Rom. 10:14-21; Matt. 24:32-51
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