From Bishop Diane: A Letter About the House of Bishops Meeting
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri following the conclusion of the House of Bishops meeting.
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2023 Annual Convention Nominations
We're extending the Nomination form deadline! If you've ever considered volunteering your time and talents to serve the church in diocesan leadership, now's your opportunity. Descriptions of all opportunities are available here.
Complete the Nomination Form
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On September 27, 2023, the local chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians held a special election to fill vacant chapter positions. Here are the results!
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Transitions for September 2023
Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of September 2023.
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Church of the Good Shepherd Hosts Northwest-Metro Youth Game Night on September 22
On Friday, September 22, Church of the Good Shepherd hosted the second diocesan Youth Game Night. Kids in 6th-12th grade from across the northwest-metro deanery got together for food, games, and fun!
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September 2023 “Still Time for Success” Stewardship Video
Watch this recording of the September 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s “Still Time for Success” webinar where the group shared their successes and challenges for this year’s annual campaign fund.
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November 2023 Diversity Workshop | |
The Diocese of West Missouri is hosting another Diversity Workshop at Annual Convention on November 10. Registration is open.
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Diocesan Convention Youth Lock-in | |
Starting November 10 at 6:30 p.m., youth from 6th – 12th grade are invited for a lock-in the night of Convention.
Register Here
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A Journey with the Desert Mystics Returns! | |
Good news! The Rev. Brad Karelius will be doing an encore presentation of his 3-part series on desert spirituality in the southern part of the Diocese of West Missouri this December from the first to the third.
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Events & Meetings
There's lots more to see on the Diocesan Events page.
Check out the diocesan calendar and our full list of forthcoming events and meetings.
Events Page
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Kansas City's Montgall Avenue Book Signing and Presentation
On Saturday, October 14, Margie Carr, author of the newly published book “Kansas City’s Montgall Avenue: Black Leaders and the Street They Called Home” will be at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church for a book signing and presentation! RSVP today.
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“Growing Problems” for All Saints in West Plains
After an eight-month Covid shutdown, the wooden pews at All Saints Episcopal Church in West Plains remained mostly empty through many ensuing months of Sunday services. Some Sunday mornings, four parishioners attended. Other times, the congregation surged to 10. These days, All Saints has a different problem. Too few pews.
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Heartland Cursillo Represented at Episcopal Cursillo Ministry Annual Conference
On September 21 – 23, the Episcopal Cursillo Ministry held their Annual Conference ‘Come to the Holy Hill’ at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia.
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On Saturday, October 14, at 11 a.m., St. Andrew’s is hosting a Be SMART presentation in the Community Room at HJ’s Youth and Community Center. This 20-minute presentation will offer knowledge on how individuals can take steps to help prevent shootings by and of children.
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Protecting Places of Worship: Six Steps to Enhance Security
The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI have given some updated guidance on how parishes can better protect their houses of worship.
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Kansas City Bronze Handbell Choir Concert
The Kansas City Bronze will be performing at St. Mary Magdalene’s on Thursday, October 28 at 6pm. Come join us!
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Church-Wide News and Features | |
Health update on Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s medical team has confirmed that the mass removed on Sept. 20 was not cancerous. Because successfully removing the mass required open surgery instead of laparoscopic, his full recovery time will be longer than originally hoped.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) October 2023 Newsletter
Check out the Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s October 2023 newsletter.
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Dr. Hannah Matis: A History of Women in Christianity to 1600
This session will explore several of the remarkable women whose lives have shaped the nature of the church, as well as how the church has responded to the lives and vocations of women.
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Actualización del estado de salud del obispo primado Michael Curry
El equipo médico que atiende al obispo primado Michael Curry ha confirmado que la masa tumoral que le extirparon el 20 de septiembre no era cancerosa. Debido a que la eliminación exitosa de esa masa requirió cirugía abierta en lugar de laparoscópica, su período de recuperación total será más largo de lo que se esperaba en un principio.
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2023 Annual Convention Registration
If you haven't already, don't forget to register for Annual Convention this year if you're a delegate, alternate, or plan to attend as a guest. The deadline to register is October 13.
Register for Convention
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2024 Visitation Schedule
Bishop Bruce's 2024 visitation schedule has been released. Please click on the link below to view the upcoming schedule.
Visitation Schedule
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Post Visitation Forms Needed!
Church leadership! If Bishop Bruce visited your church in 2023 and baptism, confirmation, reaffirmation or reception took place, we need you to fill out the Post Visitation Form. Doing so will help assure that all canonical requirements are fulfilled. If you have questions, please contact Emily in the Diocesan Office.
Post Visitation Form
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Did you know West Missouri has a Spiritual Formation Commission? Put us on your radar.
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Many churches in the diocese are offering daily prayers, reflections, and Sunday worship online. | |
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