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The Guild Silver Tea

The first Silver Tea was held in September of 1992 under the leadership of Grace Gandy, at the home of Mrs. Eddy Scurlock. The spontaneous generosity of those who attended began a new tradition. 

What is a Silver Tea? Historically, the traditional Silver Tea had its roots in the proper English tea, often held in a church and accompanied by a “silver collection.” The silver collection referred to the silver coins the guests placed in a container near the entrance. This was usually a particularly attractive silver bowl into which had been placed the largest available silver coin, with the hope that it would attract more of its kind. Donations were used to further the charitable causes of the host.

Times have changed. Coins are no longer silver, but Silver Teas continue as a gracious means of funding worthy projects. Proceeds from our annual Silver Tea benefit The Guild’s graduate education and theology scholarships at Houston Baptist University.

This year, the Silver Tea will be at the home of Vicki and Ken Douglas on April 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.