The Reverend Canon Glenice Robinson-Como is celebrant for Feast of Pauli Murray

 The Reverend Glenice Robinson-Como, Canon Missioner  Outreach and Justice Ministries in the Diocese of Texas will celebrate the Feast of The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray, first African American woman ordained to the Priesthood in the Episcopal Church, at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.  

 

Reverend Robinson-Como was born and raised in Virginia where she received her early education.  She holds the B.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University, the Master of Divinity from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and a Diploma of Theological Studies from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.  

Robinson-Como previously worked in procurement and contract management for the Department of Defense in El Segundo, California, the Metro Transit Authority in Los Ángeles, California.

Her civic and spiritual engagements include serving as a Staff Ombudsman with the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging, secretary to Office of Black Ministries for the office of Episcopal Ministries, chaired the diocesan Commission on Black Ministry, served as Canon Pastor at Christ Church Cathedral, chaplain to The Beacon and recently appointed as a Bishop’s Fellow for the diocese. 

Glenice loves the theatre, WNBA basketball, world religions, tai-chi and Walter Mosley mystery novels.  She is the author of several meditations, including a meditation in the book, “Yes! Jesus Loves Me-31 Love Stories,” by Kathy H. Culmer and a prayer entitled, The Least of These, in the book, “Lifting Women’s Voices, Prayers to Change the World,” which addresses the themes of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals.  She frequently writes for Forward Movement and is featured in their recent edition entitled, “Away to the Manger.”  Glenice also speaks on the Labyrinths as part of the Anything But Ordinary Speaker Series on YouTube.

Glenice is married to Paul L. Como and they have two children, Paul R. and Dominique and extended family member, Peabody, their West Highland terrier.

For church information, call 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

PVAMU Chief of Staff Kevin Hoffman is Men’s Breakfast speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

Mr. Kevin Hoffman,  the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President at Prairie View A&M University is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on June 17, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 2000 Phillip and 205 Dooley Streets in Prairie View, Texas.   

The Free Breakfast is hosted by the men of St. Francis and all attendees are also asked to CONFIRM ATTENDANCE to 936-857-3272 or email to stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Mr. Hoffman was appointed to the position in October 2021 by the President Ruth J. Simmons and continue to provide the services to new president Komikia LaGrande.  In his role he assists the president in overseeing various areas of university management and administrative reporting. He also serves as the chief strategist for the University, ensuring that the overall institutional goals are met.

Hoffman more than thirty years of management/executive experience in public administration & public Infrastructure and led strategic planning for numerous corporate and non-profit organizations, including the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation (NRG Park). During his extensive career as executive director for the organization, he staffed the board of directors, managed a variety of services, and oversaw operations and community engagement. Prior to NRG Park, he worked as a community liaison for the late Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee and as a special projects director for the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department.

Mr. Hoffman has served on a number of  governmental and non-profit boards, including the Waller County Economic Development Partnership. He also served as a member of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board and the Houston Independent School District, where he served as president.  Hoffman’s other engagement include serving as an ex-officio member for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Final Four  Host Committee and the Houston Super Bowl Bid Committee, which brought international sports recognition and increased revenue to the City of Houston.

He is a member of the President’s Advisory Council and a Life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Hoffman received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science in 1989 and a  Master of Arts Degree in 1993 in public administration, organization and culture from Prairie View A&M University.