A summary of news and events,
for the people of
The Diocese of West Missouri
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St. Anne’s, Lee’s Summit helps high school seniors get their diplomas by paying off lunch money debt
Three-minute read.
St. Anne’s, Lee’s Summit raised money to help graduating high school seniors in the Lee’s Summitt School District get their diplomas by paying off the seniors’ lunch money debt.
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From Bishop Bruce: 2024 Budget Process – May Update
Four-minute read.
In an email sent out on May 26, 2023, Bishop Bruce gives an update on the 2024 diocesan budgeting process, provides a first look at, and invites comments on, the draft of the proposed 2024 diocesan budget expenses.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry receiving medical monitoring and treatment
Two-minute read.
Over Memorial Day weekend, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was admitted to the hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he underwent testing for internal bleeding and a heart condition. He has been discharged and will be monitored while working on a reduced schedule from home.
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Church Archives: What do we do with all this stuff?
Three-minute read.
Diocesan Archivist, Fr. Chandler Jackson, provides some guidelines on what to keep in your church archives, how long to keep certain documents, and how to keep things.
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It may be summer, but think about gearing up for fall
Two-minute read.
Now is the time to be gearing up for the Christian Education experiences your church will offer this fall.
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What’s missing? Resources to top up your spiritual well
Two-minute read.
Are you hungry — and looking — for more? A deeper understanding of faith? A way to feel more engaged in what that can mean? Something that will open up new connections with God and all of creation? Summertime is the perfect time to explore new ways to make that happen.
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Podcast: It’s not just pew aerobics, it’s personal and corporate piety
Three-minute read.
In this episode … we talk about personal and corporate piety. Why we do the things we do. It is not just pew aerobics; it is reverence for God. However, in the Episcopal Church, not every parish will have the same exact piety in a worship service, nor will everyone have the same personal piety. Piety is less about doing the “right thing” and more about how to show reverence or respect to the Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and your growth in relationship with the Triune God.
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El obispo primado Michael Curry recibe supervisión y tratamiento médicos
Two-minute read.
Durante el fin de semana del Día de Recordación, el obispo primado de la Iglesia Episcopal, Michael Curry, ingresó en el hospital de Raleigh, Carolina del Norte, donde se sometió a pruebas debido a una hemorragia interna y a una afección cardíaca. Ha sido dado de alta y estará sujeto a observación mientras trabaja en un horario reducido desde su casa.
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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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On Monday, June 19, the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission of The Diocese of West Missouri invites anyone able to embark upon a pilgrimage to Park Central Square, Springfield, Missouri, the site of the April 1906 lynching of three African American men, Horace Duncan, Fred Coker, and William Allen.
Register now for the bus from Kansas City or lunch in Springfield
Places are limited
Note that if you register for the bus, you are automatically registered for lunch
There is no need to register for both if you are traveling on the bus
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KC Pride 2023: deadlines, help needed, and information
Five-minute read.
KC Pride 2023 is just around the corner. The Episcopal Church will be present at the three-day Festival, marching in the parade together and hosting a Pride Mass that Saturday morning. All churches are welcome to join us and make our voices heard. We need volunteers to help share God’s love and invite others to join the Episcopal Church in proclaiming the Gospel.
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May issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read.
The May issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
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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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Ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta L. Rusconi to the Sacred Order of Deacons
On Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 10 a.m., God willing and the people consenting, Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta L. Rusconi will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.
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June 10, 10 a.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Kansas City. Join Bishop Diane and friends from across the diocese in prayer and celebration of the gifts and witness of LGBTQIA+ persons in the life and ministry of the church.
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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
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June 4. The weekend of June 3-4, 2023, churches across The Diocese of West Missouri are invited to participate in “Wear Orange Day” in honor of victims and survivors of gun violence across our country.
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June 10, 10 a.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Kansas City.
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You are invited to join the Episcopal presence at KC PRIDE 2023 |
Join us June 9 – 11 at KC Pride 2023 where the Episcopal Church will once again make itself known as a welcoming and safe place…
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Getting Ready for your Fall Stewardship Campaign. |
On June 20 at 7 p.m. Our webinar will focus on careful planning and joyful solicitation. We will discuss 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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Congregational Mental Health: Suicide and What to Know |
On June 26, the Episcopal Parish Network is working with their partner Soul Shop to offer an overview of the societal situation, the risk factor, and how you can address this in your community.
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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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Clergy, Administrators, and Church Leaders |
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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
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 |
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Wear orange for gun violence awareness
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Nominating committee presents a profile for 28th presiding bishop, calls for names
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Education for Ministry: Our Hopes and Dreams
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