The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Council 2023 Elects The Rev. Dr. David G. Read as Bishop

February 27, 2023

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The Rev. Dr. David G. Read was elected bishop by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas at the conclusion of its 119th Council in Corpus Christi on February 18th. Reverend Read has strong ties to Morningside Ministries, serving as a current Board member. Both of his parents, Bill and Doris Read, also reside at Morningside at the Meadows Independent Living community in San Antonio, and he is the current rector of St. Helena’s Episcopal Church in Boerne, Texas. He will succeed Rt. Rev. David M. Reed as Bishop of West Texas, which spans sixty counties and has 87 actively participating congregations serving approximately 20,000 parishioners.

At this year’s Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Council, Morningside CEO Pat Crump also gave a ministry report, where he shared highlights from Morningside’s ministry in 2022 with Council leadership. These highlights included Morningside’s shared commitment with the Diocese to our community with $1 million invested in charitable care, the reopening of the Chandler Estate in the historic Monte Vista neighborhood, and Morningside’s direction in building the future of elder care in South Texas through Green House homes.

Why our residents love us

My parents moved into their Meadows independent living (atrium) apartment almost 2 years ago, from another city. Their (and our) experience here has exceeded our highest hopes. From the compassionate, friendly, helpful staff to the delicious meals, activities, their apartment, amenities, and welcoming residents, we could not have imagined or found a better place for them to be for this season of life! We 5 "kids" are so thankful that they are happy, safe, comfortable, busy, and have made wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. Thank you, MM! It's definitely worth checking out for YOUR parents, too. (Or yourself!)

I learned about Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs when two of my neighbors moved there. Another friend and I frequently drove from our home in Kerrville to visit and play bridge with them. I don't think we ever left that one of us didn't say " I'd like to live here someday." When I realized that "someday" was fast approaching I started visiting retirement communities in several places, including my former home in Colorado where I still had close friends. None of them were as attractive physically as Morningside and none offered as much in the way of programs and services. I chose Morningside for three basic reasons: security, convenience and the sense of a caring community. I have the security of knowing that I will always be cared for, the convenience of having all my needs met in one place and the joy of living in a community where everyone, residents and staff, are considered as family.

My wife and I have been residents in the Independent Living Menger House Apartments at Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs for four years. We chose Menger Springs because of its Hill Country location, excellent and beautiful facilities along with their commitment to personal care and to truly care for those who have cared for so many others by a Not For Profit Christian Corporation. We knew that regardless of what challenges or changes we might meet in the days and years ahead, Menger Springs would be able to provide the care for us. My wife feels so secure here and has the option of participating in so many activities, pursue individual endeavors or to feel free to remain in our apartment. We are so pleased to be residents at Morningside Ministries Menger Springs in beautiful Boerne! I highly recommend it!

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