The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas

 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
The Nicene Creed

 
in one God  
  who created all things.
that Jesus Christ is the Son of God
  and that Jesus, while fully God, took upon himself man’s humanity. We believe in Jesus’ death and resurrection and hold Easter to be the great celebration upon which the Church is built.
that the Holy Spirit proceeds from God  
  and is the third person of the Trinity, sent to man as the revealer of God’s will.
that the Holy Scriptures are the Word of God
  and contain all things necessary for salvation.
that God calls us
  to be continual examples of Christian love and behavior, and still He forgives us when we fall short of the mark.
that God loves us unceasingly
  and desires each one of us to live in His love.
corporately every Sunday and often on weekdays.   
  The Holy Eucharist is our chief worship service, at which we recall Christ’s death, resurrection, and continuing presence with us in the common meal known as the Communion or the Lord’s Supper. All baptized persons are welcome to join us at the Lord’s table to receive this sacrament.  

Our worship is based upon the Bible, the Word of God, which is proclaimed publicly at every worship service. We also use the Book of Common Prayer. In so doing, we share a common bond with our Anglican brothers and sisters whenever and wherever we worship.  

Our music is both traditional and contemporary, always joyful, frequently inspiring.
  to carrying God’s message of love

 

 		 into a hurting world, remembering always the command of Jesus to "clothe the naked, feed the hungry, care for the sick, visit those in prison, and welcome the stranger among us."  
 

We recognize two sacraments:

  • Baptism

  • Holy Eucharist

and five sacramental rites:

  • Confirmation

  • Matrimony

  • Ordination

  • Unction

  • Penance
    We believe that God is actively present in the world and in us. In the sacraments we realize his presence and his favor towards us. Through the sacraments, which are freely given to us by God, our sins are forgiven, our minds are enlightened, our hearts stirred and our wills strengthened.