• About Us
  • Paper Locations
  • Contact
Hispanic News || Shirley Ann Flower Shop || RS Deer Ranch
March 25, 2023
MEDIA KIT
African American News and Issues
63 °f
Houston
  • National
  • Local
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Announcements
  • Afram TV
  • Events
  • Entertainment
No Result
View All Result
African American News and Issues
  • National
  • Local
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Announcements
  • Afram TV
  • Events
  • Entertainment
No Result
View All Result
African American News and Issues
No Result
View All Result
  • AframNews Media Kit
  • About
  • Paper Locations
Home Lifestyles

Reverend Rhonda Rogers is new Deacon at St. Francis of Assisi

aframnews by aframnews
October 1, 2019
in Lifestyles, Religion
0
74
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedIn

The Reverend Rhonda Rogers of Houston is the new Deacon at St. Francis of Assisi. Rogers was ordained a Deacon at the special ordination service at Christ Church Cathedral on June 22, 2019.

You might also like

Sean “Diddy” Combs, CÎROC, and NABJ

CAROL’S DAUGHTER ANNOUNCES BORN TO REPAIR (& MADE TO CARE):

Jack and Jill Preserving Black Cultural History

Rev. Rogers was welcomed with a special luncheon reception following her first sermon on September 1, 2019. Canon Joann Saylors from the Diocese of Texas celebrated the Eucharist.

Rogers prepared for her service with enrollment and graduation from the Diocese of Texas’ Iona School for Ministry on June 9, 2019. Rogers will be consecrated to the priesthood in January 2020 with a special service at St. Francis of Assisi.

Rogers, as the bi-vocational leader, will provide outreach service to members and will engage in programs and activities that enhances the spiritual growth and development of the members. She will also support a college ministry at Prairie View A&M University.

In her middler year at Iona, she was assigned at St. Stephen’s, Liberty for her field education experience. She is currently completing her senior field education assignment at Holy Comforter, Spring.

She was a member of Trinity Midtown after moving from Rochester, NY in 2010. She served there in various roles including Verger, LEM, Junior and Senior Warden and led Evening Prayer for the Lords of the Streets (LOTS) ministry.

Reverend Rhonda is the chaplain for Union of Black Episcopal Reverend John D. Epps Chapter. She is also a member of the Commission on Black Ministry, and the Province VII Anti-Racism Committee. She completed Education for Ministry (EFM) in 2003 and was an EFM mentor for two years.

In Rochester, NY, Rhonda was a member of Christ Church. She served as Warden, Church School Coordinator, acolyte, sub-deacon, thurifer and pastoral visitor. She was also a member of Standing Committee and the Anti-Racism Committee and an adjunct trainer for Congregational Development Institute in the Diocese of Rochester, NY.

Rogers holds the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology and retired in 2016. She worked for Mobil Chemical and ExxonMobil Chemical for over 38 years in various positions including process and product development, technical advisor, and several management positions. In addition to her technical career, Rhonda led employee training for Organizational Development, Diversity and Inclusion at Mobil Chemical.

Her spiritual journey includes regularly consulting with a spiritual director and participating in retreats with the Order of St. Helena, an Episcopal order of nuns where she is an Associate. She is also a member of Daughters of the King and United Black Episcopalians.

Reverend Rhonda has three adult children who live in Maryland and California. Her hobbies include traveling, going to the theatre, music, golf, and reading.

Photo Credit Frederick V. Roberts

Share30Tweet19
aframnews

aframnews

Recommended For You

Sean “Diddy” Combs, CÎROC, and NABJ

by aframnews
February 14, 2023
0
Sean “Diddy” Combs, CÎROC, and NABJ

CÎROC and Sean “Diddy” Combs launched the latest iteration of #CIROCStands for Black Excellence Month during Super Bowl Weekend in partnership with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) as they recognized powerful Black...

Read more

CAROL’S DAUGHTER ANNOUNCES BORN TO REPAIR (& MADE TO CARE):

by aframnews
February 14, 2023
0
CAROL’S DAUGHTER ANNOUNCES BORN TO REPAIR (& MADE TO CARE):

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hair can be a powerful means of self-expression: every cut, style and color tells a story. While switching up your look is a fun...

Read more

Jack and Jill Preserving Black Cultural History

by Crystal LaShan
January 15, 2023
0
Jack and Jill Preserving Black Cultural History

Legacy, tradition, brilliance, beauty, pride, and joy are a few words that come to mind when experiencing a Jack and Jill Debutante Ball. Many people believe this tradition...

Read more

Kanye West Is Accused Of Being A Narcissist, Could You Be Living With One Too?

by aframnews
December 27, 2022
0
Kanye West Is Accused Of Being A Narcissist, Could You Be Living With One Too?

By: Jenifer Magdalene Escaping from a narcissist will, in time, make you a stronger and more confident person. Studies have found that African Americans have narcissistic scores that are...

Read more

Walgreens Launches Free Paxlovid Delivery Services with DoorDash and Uber

by aframnews
December 13, 2022
0
Walgreens Launches Free Paxlovid Delivery Services with DoorDash and Uber

This initiative is aimed at increasing access to COVID-19 treatment, with a focus on reaching those in socially vulnerable or medically underserved areas at a time when COVID-19...

Read more
Next Post

It’s Not PATRIOTISM, It’s NATIONALISM – “WHITE NATIONALISM”

Latest Articles

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on former Houston City Council Member Ada Edward’s Death

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on former Houston City Council Member Ada Edward’s Death

March 23, 2023
Booker T Washington – Eagles Varsity Basketball Report

Booker T Washington – Eagles Varsity Basketball Report

March 23, 2023
Wonder Woman Conference Returns May 10-13, 2023

Wonder Woman Conference Returns May 10-13, 2023

March 22, 2023

NEED PAST ISSUES?

Search our archive of past issues Receive our Latest Updates
* indicates required
  • Local
  • National
  • Community
  • Education
  • Politics
  • COVID-19
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports

ARTICLES

  • Local
  • National
  • Community
  • Education
  • Politics
  • COVID-19
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports

CONNECT WITH US

  • Home
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

  • Hispanic News
  • Shirley Ann’s Flower Shop
African American News and Issues

African American News & Issues
6130 Wheatley St
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 692-1892

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Copyright © 2023. African American News & Issues. All rights reserved. Private Policy | Terms of Use |

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • National
  • Local
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Announcements
  • Events
  • Afram TV
  • Contact

Copyright © 2023. African American News & Issues. All rights reserved. Private Policy | Terms of Use |

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?