Who is Holy Family
Episcopal Church?

Because God is bringing all things together in Christ, we are a church for people without a church.

What is our mission?

To keep Jesus at the center of our lives by gathering, listening, responding, feasting, and being sent to love others.

What practices make a Jesus-centered life?

  • Being with others is being with God.

  • Listen for all of the different ways God speaks.

  • Praying by yourself and with others.

  • Transforming every meal into a moment of hospitality and abundance.

  • Being sent by God to love others.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, we are proud members of The Episcopal Church in The Diocese of Texas.

  • We believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we Episcopalians are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, forming part of the third-largest group of Christians in the world.

    We follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.

    With a legacy of inclusion, we strive to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being. Women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy work together as leaders at all levels, recognizing that leadership is a gift from God, meant to be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation. Learn more here.

  • Everyone.

    People of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, political leanings, races, religious traditions, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed and celebrated as expressions of God’s creativity.

    For clarity: Yes, we hire, are currently led by, ordain, and officiate weddings for women and LGBTQ persons.

    We believe clarity is kindness. Check out our Verified Clear score on churchclarity.org.

  • We like to keep it low-key, so feel free to show up however you’d like. But if fancy is your thing, you do you.

  • 100% of what you give supports the ministry of Holy Family Episcopal Church.

    As a new congregation, the Episcopal Diocese of Texas contributes to our annual operating expenses. However, the Holy Family congregation is responsible for raising all additional funds needed for ministry expenses beyond what the Diocese provides. As our congregation grows, the hope is to sustainably reduce our reliance on Diocesan contributions.

    The Holy Family Episcopal Church Bishop’s Committee, composed of lay leaders appointed by Bishop Doyle, oversees our finances with care and transparency. They approve budgets, set priorities, and help our team lead with clarity and accountability.

    Holy Family clergy and lay leaders work diligently to ensure that our organization is a good steward of the resources entrusted to us.

  • We are led by a dedicated team of clergy and lay leaders, both paid and volunteer:

    • Bishop’s Committee: The Rev. Jacob Breeze, Vicar & Chair; Jeana Nam, Warden; Shayne Hawthorne, Junior Warden; Erik Askenasy; Dilo Dude; Chris Foran; Tess Gee; Lisa Sampson; Avery Taylor; Caroline Wade

    • Ministry Operations Director: Chap Edmonson, Chief of Staff

    • Congregational Care: Kamari Brewer, Companions Ministry; Katie Askenasy, Benevolence Ministry

    • Liturgy: Luke Brewer, Minister for Music; Chris Valka, Verger; Evelyn Osorio, Minister for Hospitality; Matt Hammon, Sound Tech

    • Arts: Lanecia Rouse, Gallery Chair; Hannah Bender, Gallery Manager

    • Kids + Families: Kathy McDougall, Minister for Kids and Families; Makayla Gonzales, Nursery Attendant

    • Facilities: Jimmy Gonzalez, Custodian

    • Communications: Hailie Durrett, Minister for Communications; Andrea Coraspe, Communications Intern