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Your child is a precious gift from God. We know you want the best for them, and so does God. You want your child to make good choices in life. You want to instill in your child hope, faith and love. You want to help your child with the big questions of life. You want your child to deal well with the ups and downs of life in a bold, healthy way. But perhaps you are wondering: “Where do I begin?” We at Saint Thomas believe that first step begins with a christening. By christening, we baptize your baby or young child with water in a special, but simple service of thanksgiving to God. Second to your child’s birth, it is a special day to share with family and friends. Together, you will witness the birth of your child’s amazing journey with God. If you are interested in christening your…

A big thank you to Nancy LeGros and to all who helped make the July 22nd blood drive a success. Also, thank you to all of those who donated, or attempted to donate, and to those who supported this effort through their presence and behind the scenes through advertising in the neighborhood and beyond. A great team effort! Joy  

Mtr. Joy asked that I write an update on General Convention. Please keep in mind that, including today, there are still 3 legislative days left. The convention will adjourn this Friday, having been in session since July 4th. It was my privilege to be in attendance from the 5th through the 9th. There are always many issues taken up, and this year there are over 430 resolutions that were submitted to be dealt with by the convention. However, it is not only about legislation. There were 3 joint TEConversations, which was a new innovation this year. These dealt with Racial Reconciliation, Evangelism, and the Care of Creation. These sessions were sponsored by 3 parishes of our Church, including St. Michael and All Angels here in Dallas. Friday ended with a celebration of the Eucharist, and the United Thank Offering (UTO) Ingathering. These wonderful folks brought in over $3.2 Million from…