New Spirit Update

September 11, 2025

Central Deanery Picnic

Last chance to register for the Central Deanery Picnic! Join us at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Independence at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20. Main dishes will be provided. Registration closes on September 15.

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Diocesan News

Convention Registration and Nominations

With registration for Convention officially underway, we're also accepting nominations for Convention. Whether you're interested in being part of Diocesan Council, the Disciplinary Board, or others, here's a list of all the different positions you can apply for.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Welcoming our Neighbors

National Hispanic Heritage Month is just about to begin (September 15 - October 15). As we approach this time of year, the Very Rev. Dr. Don Compier writes about how we can include Hispanic members of our communities through hospitality, appreciation, and affirmation.

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Ask Don't Assume: A Clergy's Perspective

The Rev. Meg Rhodes talks about her perspective as a clergyperson with Multiple Sclerosis and the impact it's had on her ministry.

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Heartland Cursillo Ultreya: One Table, Many Places

Heartland Episcopal Cursillo invites you to an Ultreya Gathering on Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The potluck event will be hosted at two locations.

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Upcoming Events

October

9:30 a.m.

Daughters of the King Fall Assembly

You are invited to the Daughters of the King Fall Assembly, hosted by the St. Macrina Chapter at Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, on October 4.

October

6 p.m.

Faith and Firearms: Turning Faith into Action

The Diocese of West Missouri is proud to be a sponsor of the Grandparents for Gun Safety Community Forum featuring national activist, pastor, and author John Pavlovitz as the keynote speaker.

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October

9 a.m.

Guns to Gardens: Safe Surrender Event

Central Presbyterian Church in Kansas City is hosting their 2nd annual Guns to Gardens: Safe Surrender Event on Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

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November

7-8

Diocesan Youth Gathering (DYG) at Convention

Youth in grades 5-12 are invited to this year's DYG to experience the wider Church in action and participate in creative, faith-rooted sessions.

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All Things ... Episcopal: Telling Liturgical Time

In this episode, the Rev. Ryan Williams is joined by the Rev. Katherine Mansfield to talk about how the church tells time, something that is very important in the Episcopal church and several denominations.

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127th Annual Harvest Festival at St. Oswald’s In-the-Fields Episcopal Church

All are invited to St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church of Skidmore for this year’s celebration of the 127th Annual Harvest Festival. The festival will be held on Sunday, October 5 at 11 a.m., with Bishop Amy Dafler Meaux presiding at the service.

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Faithful Responses to Climate Change

This conference, held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on September 20, will be focused on educating, inspiring, and connecting congregations and people of faith for responding to the challenge of climate change.

The Spirit Lives On: A Welsh Concert

The Welsh Society will host a concert followed by tea on Sunday, October 5 from 3 - 5 p.m.

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Church-Wide News

Grant Applications Open for Church Planters and Redevelopers

New Episcopal Community grant applications are open for dioceses and mission developers who are envisioning, planning, or growing new worshipping communities and missional enterprises throughout the church. The deadline to apply is Sept. 23, with grantees announced after the Executive Council meeting in late October.

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Karla Sikaffy duPlantier Named Interim Latino Missioner for The Episcopal Church

Karla Sikaffy duPlantier, who served most recently as the Latino/Hispanic ministries coordinator in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, has been named interim missioner for the church’s Office of Latino Ministries.

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Province VII Hosting a Small/Rural Chat on the First Thursdays of the Month

Province VII Council is convening a monthly ZOOM chat for Small and Rural Churches. This is meant to be an opportunity to share resources, encourage one another in our various ministries and create and maintain community in these unique congregations.

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