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Join Us for the Diaconal Ordination of Brian Joseph Cowley on March 1 | |
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10 a.m., God willing, Brian Joseph Cowley will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kansas City.
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Celebrate Bishop Diane’s Ministry with a Motown Dance Party
Everyone from across the diocese is invited to celebrate Bishop Diane’s ministry with a Motown Dance Party! Join us at Founders’ Hall on March 1 at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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Bishop's Farewell Deanery Parties
The deaneries of The Diocese of West Missouri are inviting you to the Bishop’s Farewell Party in each deanery to commemorate Bishop Diane’s service and ministry to our diocese from March 14 - 16.
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Register for the Consecration of Bishop-elect Amy Dafler Meaux
Whether you plan to attend in-person, join a watch party, or view online, now's the time to register for Bishop-elect Amy's consecration!
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Grants Available for 2025
The centralized grants committee is accepting grant requests for 2025! If your parish is in need of financial assistance, apply for a grant today.
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Jr. High Retreat
Jr. High is a time when youth ask really good questions about their faith, which is why The Diocese of West Missouri is hosting a retreat filled with games, activities, worship, and more!
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The Rev. David Wilcox is Installed as Rector of St. Mary Magdalene in Belton
Congratulations to the Rev. David Wilcox and congratulations to the congregation on your new ministry.
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The Diocese Celebrates Absalom Jones with a Fundraiser and Service
On February 15-16, The Diocese of West Missouri celebrated Absalom Jones with the Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart!
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Meet Your Deans for 2025
The Diocese of West Missouri is so excited to announce your deans for 2025!
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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.
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Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Clergy and Lay Leader Retreat
We are hosting this year's AAPI Retreat. This retreat will revolve around the theme “Sharing Our Stories, Revealing Dreams, Living in Hope,” and will be the perfect opportunity for AAPI members to discuss their vision for The Episcopal Church.
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Safe Church Training Seminar
There will be training for Safe Church, Safe Community certification held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City. These trainings are encouraged for everyone to participate and mandatory for all clergy, staff, and volunteer leaders.
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Stewardship: Reinvigorating Your Legacy Society
Learn how to present and promote planned giving in your congregation, begin a legacy society, or restart your estate giving ministry.
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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.”
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Black History Month: Adolpho A. Birch, Jr.
For Black History Month, the Diversity & Reconciliation of The Diocese of West Missouri discuss the lives of different influential people of color. The Rev. Canon Galen Snodgrass talks about the life of Adolpho A. Birch, Jr.
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Black History Month: Dr. Charles Radford Lawrence, II
For Black History Month, the Diversity & Reconciliation of The Diocese of West Missouri discuss the lives of different influential people of color. The Rev. Ted Estes talks about the life of Dr. Charles Radford Lawrence, II.
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The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Conference Comes to Kansas City
From April 2-4 the 2025 AAPI Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat will be meeting in Kansas City. Over 50 AAPI Episcopal clergy and lay leaders from across the country (coming from as far away as Guam) will gather for three days to network, discern, focus on personal identity issues, and discuss the church’s role to empower and strengthen Asian Americans.
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The Open Table: Art that Welcomes All
Read this powerful story about Jory Mertens, who combines his understanding of faith with his artisitc ability.
Story written by Donna McGuire.
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4 Piano Pieces: A Collection by Sacred & Secular
Sacred & Secular, a musical collective serving as the house ensemble at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Excelsior Springs, has recently released “4 Piano Pieces,” a collection of instrumentals composed by Shawn Roney, Sacred & Secular founder and St. Luke’s music minister.
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From the Diocesan Office: Upcoming Deadlines
The March 1 deadline is fast approaching for several different forms and reports required by clergy and lay leadership. Here are a few reminders of the different deadlines coming up, and what they mean for you and/or your parish.
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"Forgotten Southern Black Women of Change:" A short film directed by the Rev. Canon Dr. Lynn Collins and narrated by the Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart
Watch this short film which honors southern black Episcoal Women who have had a major impact in the Episcopal Church, but are our unsung heroes.
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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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