A twice monthly summary of news, events,
and information for the people of the
Episcopal Churches of West Missouri
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The Ordination of Isaac Petty to the Sacred Order of Priests |
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Two-minute read.
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, Isaac Ross Petty was Ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
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The Fall and Rise of St. Margaret’s
Four-minute read.
I saw it coming in 2014, the closing of my Home church. And here it was being dismantled in 2019. But was all what it seemed?
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Memorial Day
Two-minute read.
Memorial Day was originally set aside for — and I believe should be reserved for — those who gave their all. Join me this Memorial Day to honor those who richly deserve our tribute, to take time to do so even before the bar-b-que begins, and to remember that freedom isn’t free, that the cost has been paid and is being paid still.
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A Reflection on the History and Impact of Bishop Kemper School for Ministry
Two-minute read.
In dioceses like Kansas, Western Kansas, West Missouri, Nebraska, and others, many of our people worship in small struggling congregations. The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (BKSM) was founded to assist by raising up women and men to be called to proclaim the Good News in small places.
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Join a growing number of churches within our diocese that offer active ministries for children and families to get acquainted!
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Imagine how good it feels to be at a table that is warm and welcoming. That is the kind of table At the Table hopes to create in your home or church sometime this summer.
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Bishop Marty’s Recent Sermons available to listen to online
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Bishop Marty’s recent sermon for the Feast of Pentecost, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Independence, on May 23, is available to listen to online.
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Out of the Pandemic & into the Woods
The youth ministry and Christian formation teams have collaborated to put together a summer camping series for the entire household in place of a week-long camp. The camping series will take place at various campgrounds throughout our diocese.
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Join us At the Table to gather in community. Gather around a community table as households or in small groups to hear five stories where Jesus breaks bread with others, reminding us that when we gather in his name, we are living as God’s family.
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Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism Session I & II. 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City (Northern location) and St. John’s, Springfield (Southern location). Registration details coming soon… |
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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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Finance Committee. Online. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission. Online. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Commission on Ministry. Online. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
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Diocesan Council. Online. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
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Central Deanery. Online. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
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Northwest Metro Deanery. Online. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Standing Committee. Online. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission. Online. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Diocesan Council Executive Committee. Online. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
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July 9-11 WEMO Family Camp 2021 |
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July 23-25 WEMO Family Camp 2021 |
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August 13-15 WEMO Family Camp 2021 |
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Last day to sign-up to receive materials for At the Table |
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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 June 2021, visit the Events Home Page.
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Keep in touch - Tell us what you are doing |
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The next issue of the New Spirit Update will be sent out on June 17. |
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Clergy, Administrators, and Church Leaders |
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Worship Leader training workshop opportunity
One-minute read.
Bexley-Seabury seminary has developed a course for Worship Leaders. The course is entirely online with videos and reading materials and eight live sessions using Zoom. If this is something of interest, we commend it to you.
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Episcopal Church Executive Council shares reflections, invites discernment on diocesan relief funds
Further to its April 16 announcement making $40,000 financial relief grants available to any diocese, the Episcopal Church Executive Council has released a reflection detailing its path of discernment for supporting the diverse needs of the church’s dioceses amid myriad disruptions to church and life in 2020.
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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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In Search of a New Bishop
The Standing Committee shares its plans on recruiting an interim 'Bishop Provisional' and the process to find our next bishop.
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The Re-Dedication and Consecration of St. James, Springfield, and three baptisms
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Graduation service and ceremony for the BKSM classes of 2020 and 2021 at Grace Cathedral, Topeka
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Episcopal Church Task Force Develops New Training for Safe Church, Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies
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