Kathy Hood Culmer, Director of Religious Education
Kathy Culmer is the Director of Religious Education. This position encompass coordination of all the religious education at St. James’ including adults and children, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and the various ministries to young people. In addition to her other duties, Kathy recruits and trains volunteers. Kathy has been a parishioner at St. James' for several years and, in addition to her several volunteer capacities, most recently served as New Members Ministry director. She has earned her Doctor of Ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
Kathy Hood Culmer is a graduate of Spelman College and the University of South Florida. She is an author, storyteller, teacher, and retreat leader who has told her stories in churches, schools, libraries, at festivals, on college campuses and in business settings. Kathy has been a workshop presenter at the National Storytelling Conference, the National Christian Education Conference for the Episcopal Church, National Conference for the Episcopal Church Women, National Episcopal Youth Event, as well as part of a biblical storytelling mission trip to Gambia in West Africa. She is the former Mission Funding Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Kathy is the author of “Big Wheel Cookies: Two for a Penny,” published in “The Rolling Stone and Other Read Aloud Stories,”, is editor of a collection of personal narratives called “Yes, Jesus Loves Me: 31 Love Stories,” and has authored meditations in “Forward Day by Day,” a devotional guide.
Kathy Culmer is the Director of Religious Education. This position encompass coordination of all the religious education at St. James’ including adults and children, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and the various ministries to young people. In addition to her other duties, Kathy recruits and trains volunteers. Kathy has been a parishioner at St. James' for several years and, in addition to her several volunteer capacities, most recently served as New Members Ministry director. She has earned her Doctor of Ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
Kathy Hood Culmer is a graduate of Spelman College and the University of South Florida. She is an author, storyteller, teacher, and retreat leader who has told her stories in churches, schools, libraries, at festivals, on college campuses and in business settings. Kathy has been a workshop presenter at the National Storytelling Conference, the National Christian Education Conference for the Episcopal Church, National Conference for the Episcopal Church Women, National Episcopal Youth Event, as well as part of a biblical storytelling mission trip to Gambia in West Africa. She is the former Mission Funding Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Kathy is the author of “Big Wheel Cookies: Two for a Penny,” published in “The Rolling Stone and Other Read Aloud Stories,”, is editor of a collection of personal narratives called “Yes, Jesus Loves Me: 31 Love Stories,” and has authored meditations in “Forward Day by Day,” a devotional guide.
Christian Education 2021
Christian Formation
Sundays - Christian Education Hour 10:30—11:20am
Welcome to a new Christian Education year!
Christian Education for all ages will launch on Sunday, October 10, 2021, with an Ice Cream Sunday Social in the Parish Hall. Gatherings will be held in-person, twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Classes will be offered between the two services and will meet from 10:30 am – 11:20 am.
*Registration will be required for children who will participate. Online and in-person registrations will be accepted. Parents will be contacted by phone and by email prior to program start.
Children and Youth will meet for a lesson and related activities in the Promised Land and/or Tucker Hall, as necessary to allow for adequate spacing. Mask wearing will be required until otherwise notified. Parents bring your children to Sunday School.
Adults will begin meeting in Friends’ Chapel on October 10th following the 9 am service for discussion of “Secretly and Often: The Journey of Prayer,” authored by our own, Fr. Thomas. Discussion of this book will take place on October 10, 24, and November 14.
*Discussions are taking place to explore possibilities for having participants join us by Zoom to participate in these discussions.
Sundays - Christian Education Hour 10:30—11:20am
Welcome to a new Christian Education year!
Christian Education for all ages will launch on Sunday, October 10, 2021, with an Ice Cream Sunday Social in the Parish Hall. Gatherings will be held in-person, twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Classes will be offered between the two services and will meet from 10:30 am – 11:20 am.
*Registration will be required for children who will participate. Online and in-person registrations will be accepted. Parents will be contacted by phone and by email prior to program start.
Children and Youth will meet for a lesson and related activities in the Promised Land and/or Tucker Hall, as necessary to allow for adequate spacing. Mask wearing will be required until otherwise notified. Parents bring your children to Sunday School.
Adults will begin meeting in Friends’ Chapel on October 10th following the 9 am service for discussion of “Secretly and Often: The Journey of Prayer,” authored by our own, Fr. Thomas. Discussion of this book will take place on October 10, 24, and November 14.
*Discussions are taking place to explore possibilities for having participants join us by Zoom to participate in these discussions.
Christian Education 2021 Kick-off
Sunday, October 10th at 10:30am
BRINGING PEOPLE TO CHRIST AND HELPING THEM TO BE CHRIST-LIKE
3129 Southmore Boulevard | Houston, Texas 77004
713-526-9571
staff@stjameshouston.org
The Rev. Victor Thomas, Rector
3129 Southmore Boulevard | Houston, Texas 77004
713-526-9571
staff@stjameshouston.org
The Rev. Victor Thomas, Rector