New Spirit Update

April 10, 2025

Consecration Updates and Other Info

Thank you to all who have registered for the consecration. We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful occasion. Following the registration deadline, we have released some updates and info about the consecration, including a volunteer form, FAQs, and a consecration schedule. Click the link to learn more.

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Diocesan News

Sharing Our Stories

From April 2-4, The Diocese of West Missouri hosted the 2025 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Episcopal Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City. The retreat saw 59 AAPI clergy and lay leaders come together from all over, including Maine, Texas, Hawai’i, and Guam.

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Advocacy Day

On Tuesday, April 1, Lenette Johnson, Tara Bennett, and more and attended the Moms Demand Action Gun Violence Advocacy Day in Jefferson City.

The group was joined by the Missioner for Gun Violence for The Diocese of Missouri, Rev. Meghan Ryan, on the steps of the Capitol for a prayer service.

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Mega Camp is Around the Corner

The Youth are invited for this great opportunity to connect with young people across the midwest and spend a week learning more about their faith. Register for summer camp today!

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MissionPalooza is Back!

Over the course of five days, youth from the diocese will gather and put hands and hearts to work around the greater Kansas City area. From service projects to fun activities, youth will get to put their faith into action.

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More Youth Updates

We have a lot more youth events coming up! Read a breakdown of what will be happening over the next few months.

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Clergy Renewal of Vows

Join Bishop Diane and Bishop-elect Amy, and the clergy of The Diocese of West Missouri on April 15 at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral to commemorate the Tuesday of Holy Week.

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Upcoming Events

April

9 a.m.

Diversity & Reconciliation Spring Workshop

Join the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission on April 26th from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church for a spring workshop on “Undoing Racism.”

May

10 a.m.

St. Matthew's Craft Fair and Bake Sale

St. Matthew’s in Raytown will be hosting a craft fair and bake sale on May 10 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy the fair, and other parishes and committees are invited to have their own booth during the fair.

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May

11 a.m.

Reception for Bishop-elect Amy in Springfield

Join The Diocese of West Missouri at Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield at 11 a.m. on May 10 for a reception celebrating Bishop-elect Amy’s consecration.

May

10 a.m.

Lenten Book Study: Practicing Christian Spirituality

The Spiritual Formation Commission would like to invite all parishes and members of the diocese to participate in a Lenten Book Study, and register for the upcoming presentation by the Rev. Dr. Julia Gatta on May 24.

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Podcast Questionnaire with Bishop-elect Amy

Bishop-elect Amy will be joining All Things ... Episocopal for a brand new podcast shortly following her consecration. If you have any questions you'd like to ask her, please fill out this form.

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Putting Your Congregation's Safety First

The Emergency Planning Committee has resumed work within the diocese. One of the goals of this group is to provide tools for congregations to help in creating safety plans for their specific needs, which will start with a Congregational Safety Checklist. Learn more below.

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Church-Wide News

Episcopal Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Retreat Held in Kansas City

Episcopal clergy and lay leaders of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage gathered in Kansas City, Missouri, to share their hopes and desires for The Episcopal Church at the annual AAPI Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat.

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Saint Paul School of Theology to Host Exhibit on Human Origins

Saint Paul School of Theology is hosting the traveling exhibit "Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?" after being selected through a national competition offered by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) and the American Library Association (ALA).

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Episcopal Church Offers Free Lent Resources

Find new and updated Lent resources for individuals, small groups, and congregations. Check back for updates as more material becomes available, and review each listing for available languages.

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