Upcoming Events
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Holy Spirit Youth Group Epiphany Dinner
All 4th - 12th graders are welcome to join us for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrate Epiphany together. The progressive dinner will stop at three locations for different courses. Wear your comfy pajamas for this festive event! Friends are always welcome.
RSVP with Liniah Slater at lslater@hsechurch.org or (225) 955-1596.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
All are welcome to be a part of letting people know our church cares by creating prayer shawls. Bring your current work or just come and learn about this special ministry at Holy Spirit! Knitting experience optional - will teach! If you know someone in need of a prayer shawl, please contact our church offices.
All crafting welcome - feel free to bring the crochet, knitting, needlework etc with you for an hour of companionable fellowship.
Holy Spirit Ladies Group Bingo
All the ladies of Holy Spirit are invited to a night of Bingo fun in Palmer Parish Hall! Bring a prize donation for Mission of Yahweh and your favorite wine to share. Bingo supplies, snacks, lemonade & water will be provided. Ages 21+
RSVP with lslater@hsechurch.org to let us know you want to join us!
Daughters of the King (DOK)
Daughters of the King meets the second Saturday of each month for prayer, praise, fellowship, and studying God’s word; and is open to all women of Holy Spirit. You are invited to attend one of our Saturday meetings. Visitors are always welcome.
Baptism
Sunday, Jan 11 & 25 @ 10:00 am (Nave) God establishes an indissoluble bond with each person in baptism. God adopts us, making us members of the church and inheritors of the Kingdom of God (BCP, pp. 298, 858).
In baptism we are made sharers in the new life of the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins. If you are interested in being baptized, please contact our office.
Holy Spirit Youth Group
Holy Spirit Youth Group is open to all youth 5th - 12th grade. Visitor and friends always welcome! Contact Liniah Slater at lslater@hsechurch.org for additional information.
Intercessory Prayer Group
The Holy Spirit Intercessory Prayer Circle is praying for you! If you would like to add your name to the prayer list, or would like to join us in prayer, please send an email to us or contact the church office. We pray daily, but also meet in the evening on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Parents & Young Professionals Dinner
Join us for a night of dinner and fellowship, hosted by the Marsh Family. This is a child-free event, infants welcome. RSVP - Megan Marsh at meganverity@gmail.com or (817) 575-9072
Can’t make it but would like to know about the next event? Message Allison to join our Group Chat!
Altar Guild
The women and men of the Altar Guild at Holy Spirit care for the altar and its furnishings and for all the preparations of the Church for worship. The Altar Guild participates, in some way, at every service including baptisms, weddings, funerals, memorial services, and Sunday worship.
We invite you to learn about our ministry by talking to one of our members after a service (we’re in the Sacristy, behind the altar), or by contacting Joanne Polansky at jsp01tx@yahoo.com or Eleanor Sheldon at elles423@gmail.com
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
Join us immediately following the 10:00 am worship for our Annual Meeting. At this annual gathering we will reflect on the year that has passed, celebrate our lay leadership who have completed terms on the vestry, elect new vestry members and delegates to Diocesan Council, and look forward to the year ahead together with special reports from our Church Leadership. Join us for this important annual moment in our shared life.
Extended Childcare will be available.
The Ordination of the Rev. Michael Sturdy
God Willing
The Right Reverend Jeff Fisher,
Bishop Suffragan of Texas
will ordain
Michael Christian Sturdy
to the Sacred Order of Priests
in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
On the twenty-third of January,
anno Domini two thousand twenty-six
at six o’clock, post meridiem
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
12535 Perthshire Road, Houston, TX 77024
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Reception to follow. Nursery care available.
For those who cannot attend in person, a livestream will be available at holyspirithouston.org/worship-online
Clergy - Red Stoles
Bishop Monterroso visits Holy Spirit
The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Bishop Assistant, will be at Holy Spirit to Receive and Confirm adults and youth in our congregation in the Episcopal Church.
Cake reception to follow the 10:00 am Worship.
There will only be the 10:00 am worship this Sunday.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
All are welcome to be a part of letting people know our church cares by creating prayer shawls. Bring your current work or just come and learn about this special ministry at Holy Spirit! Knitting experience optional - will teach! If you know someone in need of a prayer shawl, please contact our church offices.
All crafting welcome - feel free to bring the crochet, knitting, needlework etc with you for an hour of companionable fellowship.
Intercessory Prayer Group
The Holy Spirit Intercessory Prayer Circle is praying for you! If you would like to add your name to the prayer list, or would like to join us in prayer, please send an email to us or contact the church office. We pray daily, but also meet in the evening on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Daughters of the King (DOK)
Daughters of the King meets the second Saturday of each month for prayer, praise, fellowship, and studying God’s word; and is open to all women of Holy Spirit. You are invited to attend one of our Saturday meetings. Visitors are always welcome.
Altar Guild
The women and men of the Altar Guild at Holy Spirit care for the altar and its furnishings and for all the preparations of the Church for worship. The Altar Guild participates, in some way, at every service including baptisms, weddings, funerals, memorial services, and Sunday worship.
We invite you to learn about our ministry by talking to one of our members after a service (we’re in the Sacristy, behind the altar), or by contacting Joanne Polansky at jsp01tx@yahoo.com or Eleanor Sheldon at elles423@gmail.com
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Candlelight Christmas Service
6:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Nave
Join us for our celebrated Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Candlelight Christmas Service
6:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Nave
Join us for our celebrated Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Candlelight Christmas Service
4:00 pm
Nave
Join us for our family friendly Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve.
Intergenerational Bible Study
Intergenerational Bible Study
Sundays, 11:15 am
Palmer Parish Hall
All are welcome to join the Intergenerational Bible Study immediately following the 10:00 am worship. Middle School - Adult invited! Young children, no problem! Childcare is offered in our nursery and some quiet activities are offered in Palmer Parish Hall.
Fellowship and Refreshments with us too!
Nativity Pageant
Nativity Pageant
10:30 am
Nave
Hear the Nativity Story as performed by the youth of Holy Spirit at the 10:30 am worship service.
Daughters of the King (DOK)
Daughters of the King meets the second Saturday of each month for prayer, praise, fellowship, and studying God’s word; and is open to all women of Holy Spirit. You are invited to attend one of our Saturday meetings. Visitors are always welcome.
Lessons & Carols
Lessons & Carols
Sunday, Dec 7, 2026
6 pm
Nave
Please join us for this Holy Spirit tradition, telling the story of the Nativity in Scripture, Carols, and Anthems.
Reception immediately following in the Parlor. Childcare available, please call or email the office.
Questions, contact our offices at (713) 468-7796.
St Nicholas Visits Holy Spirit!
St. Nicholas Visits Holy Spirit!
Saturday, Dec 6 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Palmer Parish Hall)
Join us Saturday afternoon for a visit from St. Nicholas! Activities include hot cocoa bar, ornament making, and story time.
Photo opportunity with St Nick available. Each child will also receive a gift from St Nick! Light snacks will be provided.
Questions, contact Liniah Slater at lslater@hsechurch.org
Advent Wreath Making
Advent Wreath Making
Start the season of Advent with us on Sunday in Palmer Parish Hall. Make your own wreath in after worship services. Greenery and some supplies are provided. Feel free to bring your own "extras."
Episcopal 101
Episcopal 101 is open to anyone interested in learning more about our faith, its traditions, and the meaning behind it all. This class will also prepare those interested in Confirmation. Contact Deacon Michael for more information about Confirmation at msturdy@hsechurch.org
Intergenerational Bible Study
Intergenerational Bible Study
Sundays, 11:15 am
Nov 23
Palmer Parish Hall
All are welcome to join the Intergenerational Bible Study immediately following the 10:00 am worship. Middle School - Adult invited! Young children, no problem! Childcare is offered in our nursery and some quiet activities are offered in Palmer Parish Hall.
Fellowship and Refreshments with us too!
Children's Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School
Sundays @ 11:15 am
Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10
Nave
Kindergarten - 4th grade are invited to join us once a month for Sunday School, led by our wonderful parents & volunteers! Please consider helping - teaching materials are provided.
Questions, contact our Director of Family Life Ministries, Liniah Slater at lslater@hsechurch.org.
Thanksgiving Eucharist Dinner
Thanksgiving Eucharist Dinner
Sunday, Nov 16 @ 6 pm
Palmer Parish Hall
We will enjoy a short Eucharist service together followed by a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner.
The Fellowship Committee will prepare: Turkey & Stuffing, Water & Iced Tea.
Please bring a side(s) or dessert & beverage to share.
Last Names Beginning :
A - P bring a dessert
Q - Z bring a salad or side
Questions or to volunteer? Contact the church office at (713) 468-7796 or email halexander@hsechurch.org.
Thanksgiving Eucharist Dinner
Thanksgiving Eucharist Dinner
Sunday, Nov 16@ 11:00 am
Palmer Parish Hall
We will enjoy a short Eucharist service together followed by a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner.
The Fellowship Committee will prepare: Turkey & Stuffing, Water & Iced Tea.
Please bring a side(s) or dessert & beverage to share.
Last Names Beginning :
A - P bring a dessert
Q - Z bring a salad or side
Questions or to volunteer? Contact the church office at (713) 468-7796 or email halexander@hsechurch.org.