April 21, 2022
A summary of news and events,
for the people of the
Episcopal Churches of West Missouri
News
Presiding Bishop Curry: Easter 2022 Message
12-minute video.
Easter is the celebration of the victory of God,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry said in his Easter 2022 message. “The earth, like an egg, has been cracked open, and Jesus has been raised alive and new, and love is victorious.”
2022 Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils
Two-minute read.
On April 12, 2022, the clergy of West Missouri gathered at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral for a Holy Eucharist to commemorate the Tuesday of Holy Week, with a renewal of baptismal and ordination vows, and the blessing of Holy Oils.
Confirmations at St. Matthew’s
Five-minute read.
On Friday, April 8, 2022, Vicki and Jerry Larsen were confirmed by Bishop Bruce at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Ozark.
Obispo primado Curry: Mensaje de Pascua 2022
12-minute video.
La Pascua es la celebración de la victoria de Dios, … La tierra, como un huevo, se ha resquebrajado, y Jesús ha resucitado vivo y renovado, y el amor resulta victorioso». Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Features
Meet our new transitional deacons, Krista Heuett & Collin Larimore
Five-minute read.
West Missouri’s newest transitional Deacons, Krista and Collin tell us a little bit about themselves.
Meditation & Reflection: Life is like a tapestry
Two-minute read.
Tapestries are a good analogy for reflection on this human condition because there is much that is hidden, at least for now, from our eyes.
Announcements
New digital switchboard on (816) 471-6161

The new switchboard and staff direct line numbers are now fully operational.
What's happening
Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m., we will be holding the next installment of the Leadership Essentials series, the topic - Human Resources.
The Daughters of the King Spring Assembly is to be held in person at Trinity Episcopal Church, Lebanon. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on May 7, 2022.
End of School Bash St. Andrew's, Kansas City.  5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., on May 15, 2022.
Events & Meetings
check out the diocesan calendar and our full list of forthcoming events and meetings.
Deadlines
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None at present.
Bishop Bruce's Church Visits

A complete list of Bishop Bruce's church visits can be found here.
Many churches in the diocese are offering daily prayers, reflections, and Sunday worship online.
Clergy, Administrators, and Church Leaders
New digital switchboard on (816) 471-6161

The new switchboard and staff direct line numbers are now fully operational.
The recorded videos of the first two sessions are available to view online. Each runs for around 45 minutes.

  • Finance with Tom Kokjer & Ron Weil - Watch Video
  • Administration with Emily Davenport and Gary Allman - Watch video
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.

Email any changes to communications@diowestmo.org
Bulletin inserts and flyers - 
Do you have any bulletin inserts or flyers of interest to the Episcopal Churches of West Missouri? Send them in!

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Second chance - In case you missed it
New Central Deanery dean and officers
The Ordination of Krista Heuett and Collin Larimore to the Sacred Order of Deacons
Spread The Word