New Spirit Update

March 26, 2026

Renewal of Vows and Chrism Mass

Clergy and lay leaders are invited to a renewal of ordination vows and blessing of Holy Oils. A luncheon will follow the service. Clergy are to vest in cassock, surplice, and red stole. Also, clergy don't forget to take our survey to reserve Holy Oils for your parish. Vials will be distributed after the service.

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Diocesan News

New Deacon Leadership!

The Diocese of West Missouri is excited to announce that the Venerable Carol Peterson has been named Archdeacon, along with the formation of the Council of Deacons.

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Monday of Holy Week Service

The Diocese of West Missouri will offer a celebration of Holy Eucharist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City at 12:10 p.m. on Monday, March 30. All are invited to attend the service in person or online.

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Apply for the Canon for Discipleship Position

The Diocese of West Missouri has announced the Canon for Discipleship position. If you are interested, please review the job description and submit your application.

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Meet the Deans

The Diocese of West Missouri is excited to announce its updated slate of deans for 2026: the Very Rev. David Wilcox for the central deanery, the Very Rev. Joe Pierjok for the southern deanery, and the Very Rev. Miranda Cully for the northwest-metro deanery.

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Upcoming Events

April

17-19

Junior High Retreat

Spread the word! Youth are invited from April 17 – 19 to St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield for a weekend bursting with hands‑on learning, worship, and fun as we dive into the world of being Episcopalian!

April

9 a.m.

Diversity & Reconciliation Spring Workshop

Clergy and lay leaders are invited to attend a Diversity & Reconciliation workshop this April. This workshop fulfills required training about the Church's teaching on racial diversity.

May

9 a.m.

Clergy Stewardship Workshop

Clergy are invited to attend a one-day workshop on stewardship in Clinton. Come explore the wider landscape and the practical dimensions of religious fundraising today, designed specifically for The Diocese of West Missouri.

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Parish and Community News

A Taizé Worship Experience

St. Andrew's is hosting a Taizé worship experience on March 31. Take time to yourself and find inspiration through prayer, simple music, and silence.

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Kintsugi Workshop

Make Kintsugi pottery, the art of mending broken pottery with gold, with the Access for All God's Children Committee on May 9.

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Embark on the Camino de Santiago with St. James

Embark on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage from September 27 - October 7; walk through different landscapes and become spiritually inspired.

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Become a Spiritual Care Volunteer for The University of Kansas Health System

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking more Spiritual Care Volunteers! If you're interested, click below to learn more.

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Church-Wide News

A Pastoral Word to The Episcopal Church from the March 2026 Gathering of the House of Bishops

The bishops of The Episcopal Church gathered from March 17-24 at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, Texas.

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Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe: Support Holy Land ministries through Good Friday Offering

Today, the need of the church in the Holy Land is greater than ever, particularly given the recent escalation of war in the Middle East, and I hope you will join me in making a generous gift today...

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Province VII Small/Rural Church Gathering

Province VII is hosting a monthly Small/Rural Church Zoom Chat on the first Thursday of each month! This one-hour gathering will be a time for leaders to come together to share resources, encourage one another, and build life-giving community across our unique conversations. Join using the Zoom link below.

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