A summary of news and events,
for the people of
The Diocese of West Missouri
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Ordination of Brittany Sparrow-Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky into the Sacred Order of Priests.
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., God willing, the Rev. Brittany Sparrow-Savage, the Rev. David Wilcox, the Rev. Ryan Williams, and the Rev. Ryan Zavacky will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.
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Pastoral word from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to LGBTQ+ community
On June 30th, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry responds to the Supreme Court’s decision to allow businesses to refuse service to the LGBTQIA+ community.
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The installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Rector of St. James, Springfield
On the evening of Friday, June 16, 2023, Fr. Isaac Petty was installed as Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield, Missouri.
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Juneteenth Pilgrimage to Park Central Square Lynching Site, Springfield, Missouri
Over one hundred people gathered at Park Central Square in Springfield, Missouri at noon on Juneteenth — Monday, June 19, 2023 to learn, reflect, and lament the tragic events of Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday in April 1906 when three African American were lynched.
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Recording — June 2023 Fall Stewardship Campaign Webinar
Watch this recording of the June 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s Year Round Stewardship webinar where they shared ways to engage your leaders and members, structuring your campaign to acknowledge that not all give in the same way, different ways of asking, and including gratitude and follow-up.
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Trinity Church in Lebanon: Growing through the pandemic
Trinity Church of Lebanon has seen tremendous growth since the pandemic began. From remodels to active members, here’s how they were able to grow.
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St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church — The mission years
Brett Kynard, St. Augustine’s Church Historian writes about the church’s early days as a Mission Church, prior to its full admission to The Diocese of West Missouri.
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All Things … Episcopal: A great and challenging beauty of interpreting Scripture
In this episode … we hear a sermon that was delivered by Clare Stern-Burbano and Dani Valencia Montoya on May 7th for Youth Sunday. They addressed the challenges and healing spaces that studying scripture offers us as followers of Christ.
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Summer Taizé at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church welcomes all to join them for Summer Taizé. This form of worship focuses on meditation and singing several short songs in between times of silence.
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Pipes at Noon: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Join the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd every Wednesday through August 9 at noon for their weekly series Pipes at Noon. This series will feature different Kansas City organists.
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Se abre la inscripción para el festival denominacional «Todo sobre el amor» en Julio
Se invita a los episcopales de todas partes a inscribirse para participar en un festival de culto, aprendizaje, comunidad y acción de toda la Iglesia del 9 al 12 de julio en el Centro de Convenciones de Baltimore (Maryland).
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Mensaje pastoral del obispo primado Michael Curry a la comunidad LGBTQ+
Hola a todos mis amigos en Cristo y a todos mis amigos de buena voluntad de muchas religiones. Estamos aquí en el último día del Mes del Orgullo [Homosexual]. Y quería tomarme un momento para dirigirme a todos los miembros de mi familia LGBTQ+.
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Job Opening – Children and Family Ministries Coordinator, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral is seeking a part-time Children and Families Ministries Coordinator responsible for weekly programming for children in preschool through fifth grade.
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June issue of Lamplight
The June issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
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Transitions – June 2023
Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of June 2023.
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One-minute read.
Did you know West Missouri has a Spiritual Formation Commission? Put us on your radar.
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Registration open for churchwide ‘It’s All About Love’ festival in July
Episcopalians everywhere are invited to register to join a churchwide festival of worship, learning, community, and action July 9-12 at the Baltimore (Maryland) Convention Center.
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Southern Deanery Picnic
July 8, Noon - 2 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Springfield
Central Deanery Picnic
July 22, Noon - 3 p.m. at Christ & Trinity Lutheran Church, Sedalia
Northwest-Metro Deanery Picnic
July 29, Noon - 3 p.m. at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City
Click the button below and register if you plan to attend your deanery picnic.
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Education for Ministry (EfM) Virtual Open House | |
Register to attend a Zoom EfM Open House on Tuesday, July 18 from 7-8 PM. Come meet with an EfM Mentor to learn more about how a seminar works.
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The Rev. Bradley Hauff, the Indigenous Missioner for the Episcopal Church, comes to Kansas City to discuss the connection between Indigenous people, Christianity, and the Episcopal church.
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A Journey with the Desert Mystics
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Over a 3 part series happening from August 11 – 13, the Rev. Brad Karelius will be introducing a workshop to desert spirituality through the lives and teachings of The Desert Fathers and Mothers.
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Events & Meetings
There are lots more to see on the Diocesan Events page.
Check out the diocesan calendar and our full list of forthcoming events and meetings.
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Many churches in the diocese are offering daily prayers, reflections, and Sunday worship online. | |
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One-minute read.
Did you know West Missouri has a Spiritual Formation Commission? Put us on your radar.
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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 and flyers
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Bulletin inserts
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