A twice monthly summary of news, events,
and information for the people of the
Episcopal Churches of West Missouri
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To get the latest news and information between issues of New Spirit Update, visit the New Spirit Front Page
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Bishop Marty announces last day as Bishop of West Missouri |
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One-minute read.
Bishop Marty, the Right Rev. Martin Scott Field, Bishop of West Missouri for the last 10 years, announced his intent to resign in 2021 during his address to the diocese’s Annual Convention in 2018. He now shares that his resignation will be effective September 14, 2021.
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St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield raises over $5,000 for Episcopal Relief & Development’s ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE
One-minute read
In an annual aggregated summary of donations to Episcopal Relief and Development, St. James’ donation of over $5,000 was highlighted by Episcopal Relief and Development for special recognition. Well done, the people of St. James.
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Presiding Bishop Curry’s Easter 2021 Message
Seven-minute video
“Our work goes on. Our labor for love continues,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry said in his Easter 2021 Message, “We will not cease, and we will not give up until this world reflects less our nightmare and more God’s dream where there’s plenty good room for all God’s children. Hallelujah anyhow.”
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Four dioceses of The Episcopal Church and a Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America hold a joint service to renew baptismal and ordination vows and to bless oils |
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Two-minute read
On Holy Tuesday, March 30, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri, hosted an interdenominational service to renew baptismal and ordination vows and to bless holy oils. Representing three dioceses of The Episcopal Church were bishops Cathleen Bascom, Bishop of Kansas; Deon Johnson, Bishop of Missouri; and Martin Field, Bishop of West Missouri. They were joined by Susan Candea, Bishop of ELCA’s Central States Synod.
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Holy Week at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
For the people of West Missouri, especially for those whose churches were not meeting in person and could not share services online, we featured a series of Holy Week services from Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Recordings of all the services are available for you to watch online.
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Diaconal Ordinations
On Friday March 27, and Saturday March 28, ordinations into the Sacred Order of Deacons of Ryan Wiksell and Michael Johns were held. Both services were recorded -- Links below -- and we will be posting photographs and more information about our new deacons in the coming weeks.
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Bishops United Against Gun Violence issues statement on Atlanta spa shootings
Three-minute read
On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, a mass shooting in Atlanta took the lives of eight people. Along with my sister and brother bishops from Bishops United Against Gun Violence, I offer the following statement to raise awareness of the shooting and the terrible, national legacy that precedes this tragedy. I encourage you to read on.
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The Great 50 Days
Three-minute read.
To believe in the mystery of Easter, to have faith in something we cannot fully understand, is not only counter-cultural, it is a small rebellion!
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The Way Of Love: Personalized Suggestions for Spiritual Growth
One-minute read.
Begin this Easter season with intent to explore, grow and deepen your spiritual life using My Way of Love suggestions tailored to your life experience.
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It’s Holy Week. So what?
Two-minute read.
With so much going on in the world, is it silly to insist on giving so much time and energy to the religious observance of Holy Week? If you have the same question, the Rev. Anna Tew may have an answer.
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Bishop Marty’s Recent Sermons available to watch online
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Bishop Marty’s recent sermons at the ordination of Michael Johns, The Great Vigil of Easter and Easter Sunday are available to watch online.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 18
Where do hope and faith come from in a time that challenges us?
Come and join us as we gather online to hear insights from both lay and clergy on maintaining and building faith and hope in a time when our lives have been turned upside down.
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On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 5 p.m., Area Confirmations will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage.
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On Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 2 p.m., Area Confirmations will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Kansas City.
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Junior High Retreat. This annual retreat is designed for youth currently in 5th-8th grade. Online. 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
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Outdoor Movie Night. Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City. 7 p.m. |
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Outdoor Movie Night. St. James, Springfield. 7 p.m. |
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Area Confirmation (Southern Deanery). Grace Episcopal Church Carthage. 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Rehearsal at 4 p.m.) |
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Hope & Faith in a time of discouragement – a conversation about the challenges of 2020 and moving towards recovery and hope. Online. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m |
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Area Confirmation (Northwest-Metro/Central Deaneries). St. Andrew’s, Kansas City. 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Rehearsal at 1 p.m.) |
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BKSM Commencement. Grace Episcopal Cathedral. Topeka, Kansas. 10 a.m. |
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Project Resource: Spring 2021 Stewardship Training. Online. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Click here for more information and to register. |
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April 17 – May 22 on Saturdays |
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Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism. This training fulfills the intent of several General Convention resolutions, which call for leaders at all levels of The Episcopal Church to receive training on the Church’s teaching about racial diversity and other forms of diversity present within the human family. Online. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
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Clergy Events and Services |
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2nd Thursday’s Clergy Conversation. Online. 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. If you have not received the login credentials for this meeting, please contact your Dean. |
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Commission on Ministry. Online. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission. Online. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Standing Committee. Online. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
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Episcopal Ministry Support Team. Online. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission. Online. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Standing Committee. Online. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
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Council Executive Committee Meeting. Online. 3 pm. – 4 p.m. |
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Deadline to register for Hope & Faith in a time of discouragement… |
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Bishop Marty's Church Visits |
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A complete list of Bishop Marty's church visits can be found here. |
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Many churches in the diocese are offering daily prayers, reflections, and Sunday worship online. |
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For all the latest information about events around the diocese through May 2021, visit the Events Home Page.
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Keep in touch - Tell us what you are doing |
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Schedule change. April's issues will be sent out on April 22 |
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Clergy, Administrators, and Church Leaders |
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Brother Tom Schultz
One-minute read.
On Tuesday, March 16, at Mission Terrace Rehabilitation Hospital in Santa Barbara, our beloved brother Thomas Schultz, OHC entered peacefully into the joy and rest of the Lord. He was 87 years old and in the 57th year of his Life Profession.
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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 -
Bulletin & church newsletter inserts for you to consider and include.
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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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Lesson, sermon, and bulletin resources for churches and groups
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Some tips for engaging in healthy comparisons in your life
Two-minute read.
A direct comparison with Jesus would be unhelpful for obvious reasons, but hope is found in thinking, “I like the way Jesus walked the talk.” In this way comparison is healthy.
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Generous donation helps maintain and grow the Everything Holy project
One-minute read.
On behalf of our diocese, many thanks to a generous donor to the Everything Holy project!
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Episcopal Toolkit for COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution
Two-minute read.
The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations has developed a toolkit for individuals, congregations and ministries to facilitate and promote COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the United States. This toolkit promotes the ongoing work that parishes and dioceses have already been doing, shares best practices, and offers ideas for ways that communities can help U.S.- based Episcopalians.
Note: the following information is presented in English and Spanish
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
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