A summary of news and events,
for the people of the
Episcopal Churches of West Missouri
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The Rev. Steven King is officially welcomed as the new rector of St. Paul’s, Kansas City
Three-minute video.
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, with Bishop Bruce as the celebrant, Fr. Steven was officially welcomed as the new rector of St. Paul’s, Kansas City.
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Bishop-elect Jos Tharakan’s ordination receives consent
One-minute read.
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry that Bishop-elect Jos Tharakan has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3.
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La diócesis de Idaho recibe notificación del éxito del proceso de consentimiento canónico
One-minute read.
La Diócesis Episcopal de Idaho recibió la notificación del Obispo Presidente y Primado Michael B. Curry que el Obispo electo Jos Tharakan obtuvo la mayoría requerida de consentimientos en el proceso de consentimiento canónico detallado en el Canon III.11.3.
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Bishop Bruce’s Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils service sermon (español)
nine-minute video.
Sermon delivered by the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Bishop Provisional of West Missouri at the Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils service held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
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Daughters of the King eagerly awaiting their Spring Assembly on May 7
Two-minute read.
Trinity Episcopal Church, Lebanon, Missouri, is hosting a joyous occasion on May 7, 2022, when the Daughters of the King hold their Spring Assembly.
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Collect for the 133rd anniversary of the vote to form The Diocese of West Missouri
One-minute read.
On May 22, 1889, a vote to split the Diocese of Missouri was passed at the diocese’s 50th annual convention. This vote set in motion the creation of The Diocese of West Missouri.
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Annual Diocesan Convention — Recalling our roots to grow anew — November 4 & 5, 2022
Two-minute read.
Planning for the 133rd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri began back in January. following a lot of discussion and reflection by the Convention Planning Team, along with lots of details, a convention theme, and an outline schedule for this year’s convention has been set.
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Bishop Bruce’s Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils service sermon
Nine-minute video.
Sermon delivered by the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Bishop Provisional of West Missouri at the Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils service held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
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A request from St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Riga, Latvia
One-minute read.
Greetings from St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Rīga! Each year in Latvia at the end of May we have a country-wide event called “Baznīcu nākts” (Night of Churches), we would like to create a wall/display of postcards from many different churches throughout the Anglican world…
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Episcopal Service Corps seeks applicants for remaining posts
One-minute read.
The Episcopal Church invites young leaders ages 21 to 32 to join Episcopal Service Corps, a nationwide movement focused on transforming the world through leadership, community building, and personal and spiritual growth.
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Bishop Bruce’s official picture
One-minute read.
An official photograph of Bishop Bruce has been made available to the churches of the diocese. The picture by Mary Ann Teschan, a member at St. Andrew’s, Kansas City, was taken at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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The Cross – April 2022
One-minute read.
The April edition of The Cross, the magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion is available to read online.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) May Newsletter
One-minute read.
Read Twelve Baskets Full, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s latest monthly newsletter.
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On Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 10 a.m., God willing, Rita Jo Carson Kendagor will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City.
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The Daughters of the King Spring Assembly is to be held in person at Trinity Episcopal Church, Lebanon. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on May 7, 2022.
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End of School Bash St. Andrew's, Kansas City. 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., on May 15, 2022.
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Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m., we will be holding the next installment of the Leadership Essentials series, the topic - Clergy Transitions for Churches
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Events & Meetings
check out the diocesan calendar and our full list of forthcoming events and meetings.
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Bishop Bruce's Church Visits
A complete list of Bishop Bruce's church visits can be found here.
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Many churches in the diocese are offering daily prayers, reflections, and Sunday worship online.
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Clergy, Administrators, and Church Leaders
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Clergy: Church Pension Group – Planning for Wellness
June 14, 2022 — June 15, 2022, Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
Planning For Wellness is designed for clergy and their spouses, it will give you and your spouse/partner the knowledge and confidence to take charge of your finances, and the inspiration to live a healthier life.
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Continuing education opportunities for clergy and staff
Nashotah House’s summer programs are not just for current seminarians! We have many visitors who come back each year to dive deeper in their faith and engage with a new group of professors.
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Proclaiming Your Mission – Making the Case for Stewardship
May 14, 2022, 11 a.m. Webinar for Stewardship committees and anyone interested in stewardship.
Join The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) for this webinar on creating materials, brochures, and case statements that communicate your values and showcase your ministry.
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Changing the times of your online services?
Don't forget to let us know so we can keep the list of online services up to date.
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Bulletin inserts and flyers -
Do you have any bulletin inserts or flyers of interest to the Episcopal Churches of West Missouri? Send them in!
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Second chance - In case you missed it
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New digital switchboard on (816) 471-6161
The new switchboard and staff direct line numbers are now fully operational.
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Meet our new transitional deacons, Krista Heuett & Collin Larimore
Five-minute read.
West Missouri’s newest transitional Deacons, Krista and Collin tell us a little bit about themselves.
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