A summary of news and events,
for the people of
The Diocese of West Missouri
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Beloved at Kansas City Pride 2023
Several Episcopal churches from West Missouri took on the rain to participate in the Kansas City Pride 2023 parade on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
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Photographs and video of the ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi to the Sacred Order of Deacons
Missed the diaconal ordination earlier this month? Take a look at the phographs or watch the recording of the ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons from Saturday, June 3, 2023.
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Clergy spouse retreat planning team meet at Trinity Meadows Retreat Center
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Bishop’s spouse Steve Bruce and several clergy spouses gathered at Trinity Meadows Retreat Center on June 1-3 to plan a Fall 2023 retreat for the clergy spouses of the diocese.
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This summer, join the newly formed West Missouri Episcopal Veterans Fellowship for a book study on The Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back by The Rev. David W. Peters, an Episcopal priest from the Diocese of Texas.
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Remembering St. Marinos and Pride Month
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During Pride Month, the life of Saint Marinos provides much to reflect on. St. Marinos was a transgender man and a 6th-century monk. He was added to the Episcopal Liturgical Calendar in 2022.
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Se invita a los episcopales de todas partes a inscribirse para participar en un festival de culto, aprendizaje, comunidad y acción de toda la Iglesia del 9 al 12 de julio en el Centro de Convenciones de Baltimore (Maryland).
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On Monday, June 19, the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission of The Diocese of West Missouri invites anyone able to embark upon a pilgrimage to Park Central Square, Springfield, Missouri, the site of the April 1906 lynching of three African American men, Horace Duncan, Fred Coker, and William Allen.
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
Register now for the bus from Kansas City or lunch in Springfield
Places are limited
Note that if you register for the bus, you are automatically registered for lunch
There is no need to register for both if you are traveling on the bus
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Diocesan Center Closed June 19
The Diocesan Center will be closed for the Juneteenth federal holiday.
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Staff Changes at The Diocese of West Missouri
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Bishop Diane has accepted the Diocesan Communications Director, Gary Allman’s resignation effective June 30, 2023.
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Transitions - May 2023
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Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of May 2023.
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Did you know West Missouri has a Spiritual Formation Commission? Put us on your radar.
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Registration open for churchwide ‘It’s All About Love’ festival in July
Episcopalians everywhere are invited to register to join a churchwide festival of worship, learning, community, and action July 9-12 at the Baltimore (Maryland) Convention Center.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) June 2023 Newsletter
Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s June 2023 newsletter.
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Institution and Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Rector of St. James, Springfield
On Friday, June 16 at 6 p.m., the Rev. Isaac Petty will be installed as rector of Saint James Episcopal Church in Springfield, Missouri.
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Southern Deanery Picnic
July 8, Noon - 2 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Springfield
Central Deanery Picnic
July 22, Noon - 3 p.m. at Christ & Trinity Lutheran Church, Sedalia
Northwest-Metro Deanery Picnic
July 29, Noon - 3 p.m. at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City
Click the button below and register if you plan to attend your deanery picnic.
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Ultreya! A Heartland Cursillo quarterly gathering | |
On Saturday, June 17, Heartland Cursillo is hosting a quarterly gathering at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Overland Park, Kansas
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Getting Ready for your Fall Stewardship Campaign. | |
On June 20 at 7 p.m. Our webinar will focus on careful planning and joyful solicitation. We will discuss ways to engage your leaders and members, structuring your campaign to acknowledge that not all give in the same way, different ways of asking, and including gratitude and follow-up.
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Congregational Mental Health: Suicide and What to Know
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On June 26, the Episcopal Parish Network is working with their partner Soul Shop to offer an overview of the societal situation, the risk factor, and how you can address this in your community.
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Education for Ministry (EfM) Virtual Open House | |
Register to attend a Zoom EfM Open House on Tuesday, July 18 from 7-8 PM. Come meet with an EfM Mentor to learn more about how a seminar works.
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The Rev. Bradley Hauff, the Indigenous Missioner for the Episcopal Church, comes to Kansas City to discuss the connection between Indigenous people, Christianity, and the Episcopal church.
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Events & Meetings
There are lots more to see on the Diocesan Events page.
Check out the diocesan calendar and our full list of forthcoming events and meetings.
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Many churches in the diocese are offering daily prayers, reflections, and Sunday worship online. | |
Clergy, Administrators, and Church Leaders | |
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One-minute read.
Did you know West Missouri has a Spiritual Formation Commission? Put us on your radar.
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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!
Bulletin inserts
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Second chance - In case you missed it | |
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St. Anne’s, Lee’s Summit helps high school seniors get their diplomas by paying off lunch money debt
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What’s missing? Resources to top up your spiritual well
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