HOUSTON, TEXAS – An annual workshop for lay and ordained people preparing for mission to Latinos living in the United States will be held June 1-5 in Houston, Texas.

            Presented annually by the Diocese of Texas’ Office for Multicultural Ministries, the program will cover the Latino/Hispanic in the US, popular religious traditions, church year celebrations, pastoral care liturgies, Christian education, patterns of stewardship, community formation and evangelism. The program will be held at San Mateo Episcopal Church, 6635 Alder St., in Houston.

            The course does not require Spanish proficiency and there is no language component or instruction in Spanish, said the Rev. Canon Jaime Case, director of the diocese’s multicultural ministries. Cost is $700 – including room at a nearby hotel and meals but not travel.

            The Diocese of Texas will award 8 CEUs for participation in the program. Persons from other dioceses should consult their continuing education coordinator.

            Contact information for Canon Case – 512.477.2644 – jcase@epicenter.org – PO Box 2247, Austin Texas 78768.