Spirited revival opens Rooted in Jesus conference on modern ministry in Atlanta
Two-minute read.
When it came time for the passing of the peace at Revive ATL, the rousing revival service on January 22 featuring Presiding Bishop Michael Curry that coincided with the Rooted in Jesus conference, Atlanta Bishop Robert Wright told the 2,000-plus attendees to introduce themselves to at least three people they didn’t know and greet them in the name of God.
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The Installation of the Very Rev. Dr. Andrew Keyse as Dean of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
One-minute read.
On the evening of January 9, the Very Rev. Dr. Andrew Keyse (Dean Andy) was officially installed as Dean of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.
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Celebrating a new ministry: the Rev. Robin James
One-minute read.
On the evening of Monday, January 6, 2020, Mother Robin James was officially welcomed as rector at Grace Episcopal Church, Liberty, Missouri.
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Blessed Absalom Jones offering to assist Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and University
Two-minute read.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopalians to deepen their participation in Christ’s ministry of reconciliation by dedicating offerings at observances of the Feast of Absalom Jones to support the two remaining Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs): St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina.
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Lay Licenses Due for Renewal March 2020
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T
his is the year for renewal of the lay licenses of Worship Leaders and Pastoral Leaders. It is also a great time of year to take some time and consider lay licensing opportunities that are available.
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Survey: Exploring the Ministry of the Baptized
25 minute survey.
The Task Force on Formation and Ministry of the Baptized, appointed by General Convention is reaching out to people who worship in Episcopal communities for insight, direction, and a better understanding of what’s working and what isn’t. We seek to identify the resources and practices that are forming Christians for daily life in your context, and the challenges you face, in order to equip people of all ages to live into their baptismal vocations with confidence and joy.
We are seeking input from lay and ordained people. The survey will take about 25 minutes of your time to fill out. The deadline for submission of forms is January 31, 2020.
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Diocesan Website Updates
One-minute read.
An updated version of the Bishop's Visitation Schedule through to September 2021 is available on the diocesan website, and a recording of Bishop Marty's sermon from Sunday, January 5, 2020, has been added.
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Three-minute read.
Bishop's Days 2020 is a must-see event for those who are new in their role as rector, vicar, priest in charge, or interim; all new and returning vestry and bishop’s committee members; church administrators, and anyone interested in church leadership.
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My House Workshop
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The My House Workshop for Men is a 3-day confidential, intensive for men striving to overcome and heal from unwanted sexual behaviors. It is geared to maximize your investment of time and money, as it will enhance the work you might have started or jump start your journey towards healing. February 20 - 22.
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Absalom Jones Celebration. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Junior High Retreat. Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage. 7:00 p.m. Friday – 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Hispanic Ministry Lenten Spiritual Retreat. Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. & 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Racial Reconciliation Workshop. HJ’s at St. Andrew’s, Kansas City. 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Province VII Daughters of the King Spring Assembly. TBD. Kansas City.
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Diocesan Council Executive Committee Meeting. Diocesan Center. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Finance Committee. Diocesan Center. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Diocesan Council. HJ’s Youth Center (St. Andrew's), Kansas City. 10:00 a.m.
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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COM Education Subcommittee Meeting. Diocesan Center. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Commission On Ministry. Diocesan Center/St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Standing Committee. St. Peter & All Saints, Kansas City. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Finance Committee. Diocesan Center. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Standing Committee. St. Peter & All Saints, Kansas City. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Central Deanery. Christ Church, Boonville. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Diocesan Council Executive Committee. Diocesan Center, Kansas City. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Diocesan Council. Grace Episcopal Church, Liberty. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Registration Deadline for the
Bishop's Day event at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.
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Clerical Licenses expire.
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Pastoral Leader and Worship Leader Licenses expire.
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We Want Your News & Event Details
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The next
News Update will be published on Thursday February 6, 2020
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Clergy, Administrators, and Church Leaders
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Updated Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs now available
One-minute read.
The latest version of the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs is available to read and download online.
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New Online Tool for Mapping Demographics and Parochial Report Data
One-minute read.
Congregational and diocesan leaders in The Episcopal Church now have access to a new online resource for understanding history and visioning the future with the data collected through the Parochial Report.
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Application process open for Episcopal Church Constable Fund
One-minute read.
The application process is now open for the 2020 Constable Fund Grants. The Constable Fund provides grants to fund mission initiatives not provided for within the budget of The Episcopal Church, as approved by General Convention 2018, with a stated preference for work in the areas of religious education. In 2019, Constable Grant awards ranged from $20,000 to $60,000 with $209,000 distributed among five grant recipients.
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Bulletin Inserts
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Bulletin & church newsletter inserts for you to consider and include.
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Spring Hispanic Ministry Retreat at Church of The Good Shepherd
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Nuevo Amanecer May 12-15 2020 Flyer
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Inserts from The Episcopal Church
These weekly bulletin inserts provide information about the history, music, liturgy, mission and ministry of The Episcopal Church, and may be of help to churches with limited time and resources to prepare weekly bulletins.
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Letter from Morocco - January 2020
Three-minute read.
Deacon Kevin White recently wrote to tell us a bit more about his Peace Corps placement in Morocco.
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Official unveiling of Good Samaritan Sculpture at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuro Science Building
Two-minute read.
On December 18, 2019, Bishop Marty, the Rev. Susan Roberts, the Rev. Jerry Kolb, Chief Executive Officer Jani Johnson, hospital leaders, and others were thrilled to welcome a sculpture of the Good Samaritan to its permanent home at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
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Nuevo Amanecer 2020 Conference on Latino/Hispanic Ministries
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Registration has opened for Nuevo Amanecer, a biennial event that unifies and celebrates the Latino ministries across The Episcopal Church. The conference has the honor of hosting Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at their May 12-15, 2020 gathering at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
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