>>4172986

Quick look:

Re. Russell Levenson Jr, Rector St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Houston

"The Rev. Dr. Russell Jones Levenson, Jr., is the rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas, the largest Episcopal church in the United States. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, he received his Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Birmingham–Southern College in 1984, where he was recognized with the college’s top presidential honor, the “President’s Student Service Award.” Levenson received a Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) in 1992. While in seminary, he served at historic Christ Church in Olde Town, Alexandria, Virginia."

• After graduation - Assistant Chaplain at The University of the South, Sewanee

• St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham where he served under the Rev. Dr. John Claypool for four years. Levenson completed his Doctor of Ministry at Beeson Divinity School in 1997.

• Rector of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 1997

• Rev. Dr. Levenson Rector of historic Christ Church Parish in Pensacola, Florida in 2002

• fall of 2007, he became Rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston TX.

http://speedydeletion.wikia.com/wiki/Russell_J._Levenson,_Jr.

>>4173245

Here is more on Christ Church in Olde Town, Alexandria Virginia where Rev Levenson served ? 1980s.

We believe in the power of the Risen Christ.

We have a church dating back to 1773, making us one of the oldest churches in Northern Virginia.

We have a vibrant outreach of community service to the city of Alexandria and lots of volunteer opportunities.

We believe that Holy Scripture is the word of God.

We are a diverse congregation.

We practice Christian welcome.

We preach the Gospel.

We baptize, confirm, and receive approximately 75 children and adults every year.

In accordance with federal law and with the Episcopal Church we are honored to offer the sacrament of marriage to all people.

We offer Sunday school, Youth groups, and Vacation Bible School to share God's love.

We have Bible studies, Covenant classes and other ways to deepen our faith.

We have a pew where George Washington worshipped.

We see the Lord’s Table as the center of all we do.

We celebrate the participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in all ministries.

We support mission ministries by our presence and our presents in countries throughout the world.

We have a beautiful churchyard with pre-Civil war gravestones in the middle of Old Town Alexandria.

We doubt and question sometimes.

We make room for folks wherever they are on their spiritual journey.

We want to get to know you.

We have room for you.

https://www.historicchristchurch.org/about-us/

Not a biblefag so maybe other anons could comment if appropriate.

>>4173245

Here is a link to the Houston church. Very active, lots of groups and Mission trips, including to Bolivia, El Salvador & Uganda.

https://www.episcopalchurch.org/parish/st-martins-episcopal-church-houston-tx