Spotlight
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Presiding Bishop speaks at annual MLK Day event in Atlanta
One-minute read. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was the keynote speaker on January 17 at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance organized by the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Welcome and Seating of Bishop Bruce
Three-minute read. Photographs of the Welcome and Seating service held for the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City Missouri on January 6, 2022.
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Staff Update, January 13, 2022
Two-minute read. We have two staff changes taking place at the end of January. Josh Trader, Assistant to the Bishop for Youth Ministry Development, and the Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Fasel, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership Development, will be leaving the bishop’s staff.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: January 18-25
One-Minute read. Be part of a tradition spanning well over 100 years, the ecumenical Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
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Chalking the Door: A New Year House Blessing
Two-Minute read. Chalking the Door: With time the chalk will fade but the meaning of the written symbols can sink into the depths of our hearts and be made manifest in our words and actions.
In Brief
Don’t miss the twice-monthly New Spirit Update of all the news, events, information, and ideas from the Episcopal Churches in West Missouri.
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New Spirit Update, January 20, 2022
In this issue: The Presiding Bishop’s MLK day speech and be on guard for phishing emails. Plus: the hybrid church, a large stained glass window is looking for a new home, and more.
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West Missouri News
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Bishop Bruce – Phishing/spoofing attempts
One-minute read. Once again we are seeing an increase in phishing attempts, this time the criminals are pretending to be Bishop Bruce. Please note that none of the diocesan staff will contact you asking for funds or gift cards. Please be vigilant for emails and texts purporting to come from the bishop or any other clergy.
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Stained glass window needs new home
Two-minute read. St. Mathew’s in Ozark is looking for a new home for a large stained glass window picturing the ascending Christ, ‘Come all, to me’ by Pepe Mendez.
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Welcome and Seating of Bishop Bruce
Three-minute read. Photographs of the Welcome and Seating service held for the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City Missouri on January 6, 2022.
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Staff Update, January 13, 2022
Two-minute read. We have two staff changes taking place at the end of January. Josh Trader, Assistant to the Bishop for Youth Ministry Development, and the Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Fasel, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership Development, will be leaving the bishop’s staff.
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission’s sixth online series of book study sessions
Please join us as we resume our book study on Undoing Racism with our next book: “Slaves In The Family” by Edward Ball.
For all the news from the churches of the diocese click or tap here. For all the diocesan news click or tap here.
Youth
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Staff Update, January 13, 2022
Two-minute read. We have two staff changes taking place at the end of January. Josh Trader, Assistant to the Bishop for Youth Ministry Development, and the Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Fasel, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership Development, will be leaving the bishop’s staff.
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Closing soon! The youth survey needs your input
Your input will help develop the youth programs in West Missouri. The youth survey will close on Sunday, November 28. Act quickly!
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Children, come welcome Bishop Bruce
One-Minute read. Encourage the children of West Missouri to welcome Bishop Bruce!
Read about all the youth news and events – click or tap here.
Español
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Carta de Navidad de la Obispa Bruce en español
Bishop Bruce’s Christmas letter to the people of The Diocese of West Missouri. Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español.
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Mensaje de Navidad del Obispo Presidente Michael Curry en 2021: “Ayudemos a todos los refugiados, en nombre de estos refugiados”
Seven-minute Video. Las historias de Navidad sirven para recordarnos que Jesús vino para mostrarnos cómo amar como Dios ama. Una de las formas en que amamos como Dios ama es ayudar a los refugiados, a los que buscan asilo de la tiranía política, la pobreza, el hambre u otras dificultades.
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Discurso de la Autoridad Eclesiástica a la Convención Anual de 2021
12-minute video.
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Solicitudes de beca abiertas para el Fondo Constable y el Fondo Roanridge de la Iglesia Episcopal
One-minute read. Las solicitudes están abiertas para dos oportunidades de becas ofrecidas anualmente por la Iglesia Episcopal: la becas del Fondo Constable, que se enfocan en la educación religiosa, y las becas del Fondo Roanridge, que apoyan el desarrollo de liderazgo en pueblos pequeños y comunidades rurales.
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Ya están disponibles los datos del Informe Parroquial de la Iglesia Episcopal 2020
Two-minute read. Los episcopales pueden ahora acceder al análisis de los datos del Informe Parroquial 2020, el cual incluye las tendencias de asistencia y finanzas de varios años para las iglesias y diócesis individuales, así como conocer el impacto del COVID-19 en las congregaciones a partir de un informe narrativo especial de datos cualitativos.
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Únase a nosotros en conversación con el obispo Bruce
When: martes 12 de octubre a las 3 p.m. o el jueves 14 de octubre a las 7 p.m. Where: Zoom (Registration required), Facebook, & YouTube. Estas conversaciones son su oportunidad de conocer al obispo Bruce antes de que se lleve a cabo la votación.
Ver todos los artículos disponibles en español aquí
The Episcopal Church
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Presiding Bishop speaks at annual MLK Day event in Atlanta
One-minute read. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was the keynote speaker on January 17 at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance organized by the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
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To Look Like Jesus
When: Thursday, January 6, 2022, 11 a.m. Where: Online. Join Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Washington Bishop Mariann Budde, the Rev. Glenna Huber, and other local and national leaders for a live-streamed celebration of Epiphany, the season of light, from the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s 2021 Christmas message: ‘In the name of these refugees, let us help all refugees’
Seven-minute video. The Christmas stories are reminders that Jesus came to show us how to love as God loves. And one of the ways we love as God loves is to help those who are refugees, those who seek asylum from political tyranny, poverty, famine, or other hardship.
For more news from The Episcopal Church – click or tap here
The World-Wide Church
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Supporting partners after tornadoes in the Central US
One-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with Episcopal dioceses in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee in response to the devastating tornadoes that struck this past weekend.
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The Cross – December 2021
One-minute read. The December edition of The Cross, the magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion is available to read online.
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Episcopal Relief & Development Launches Year-End Match Campaign to Support Transformative Work in Priority Areas of Women, Children, and Climate
Two-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is kicking off its annual Year-End Match, offering supporters the opportunity to transform lives with twice the impact this holiday season. Thanks to a very generous group of donors, contributions that Episcopal Relief & Development receives between now and the end of the year will be doubled, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $650,000.
For all the Church-wide news, click here.
Announcements
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Church Connect Daily Drop-ins to cease Thursday, January 27, 2022
One-minute read. Our online Church Connect daily drop-in sessions will finish on January 27, 2022. As always, diocesan staff will be available to answer questions via email or telephone at any time during office hours 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Bishop Bruce – Phishing/spoofing attempts
One-minute read. Once again we are seeing an increase in phishing attempts, this time the criminals are pretending to be Bishop Bruce. Please note that none of the diocesan staff will contact you asking for funds or gift cards. Please be vigilant for emails and texts purporting to come from the bishop or any other clergy.
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Stained glass window needs new home
Two-minute read. St. Mathew’s in Ozark is looking for a new home for a large stained glass window picturing the ascending Christ, ‘Come all, to me’ by Pepe Mendez.
You can see all the announcements on our Announcements Page.
Feature Articles
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Mindful Eating
One-Minute read. As I reach for something on the go or hurry through a meal, it’s worth a few moments to regard what I eat in relation to my spiritual walk.
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A Way to Pray: Icons
Three-Minute read. Icons bring us into prayer – conversation with God -with our eyes wide open.
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission’s sixth online series of book study sessions
Please join us as we resume our book study on Undoing Racism with our next book: “Slaves In The Family” by Edward Ball.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: January 18-25
One-Minute read. Be part of a tradition spanning well over 100 years, the ecumenical Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
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Chalking the Door: A New Year House Blessing
Two-Minute read. Chalking the Door: With time the chalk will fade but the meaning of the written symbols can sink into the depths of our hearts and be made manifest in our words and actions.
Want some in-depth information? See all the online featured articles listed here.
Church Leadership
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Church Connect Daily Drop-ins to cease Thursday, January 27, 2022
One-minute read. Our online Church Connect daily drop-in sessions will finish on January 27, 2022. As always, diocesan staff will be available to answer questions via email or telephone at any time during office hours 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Bishop Bruce – Phishing/spoofing attempts
One-minute read. Once again we are seeing an increase in phishing attempts, this time the criminals are pretending to be Bishop Bruce. Please note that none of the diocesan staff will contact you asking for funds or gift cards. Please be vigilant for emails and texts purporting to come from the bishop or any other clergy.
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Hybrid Church – A Way Forward for Church Leaders
Three-minute read. In Hybrid Church – A Way Forward for Church Leaders, the Rev. Tim Schenck explores the changes that the church has adopted during the pandemic and the effects of these changes. These technological innovations are viewed by some as temporary stopgaps (to be given up when all of this is over), by others as welcome improvements that should be kept.
Information, news and tips picked especially for church leaders — both lay and clergy. Click or tap here to see all the articles.
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Time is running out to apply for Constable Fund and Roanridge Trust grants!
Quick! Time is running out. The deadline for grant applications is December 12.
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Apply soon for Constable Fund and Roanridge Trust grants!
The deadline for grant applications is December 12.
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Solicitudes de beca abiertas para el Fondo Constable y el Fondo Roanridge de la Iglesia Episcopal
One-minute read. Las solicitudes están abiertas para dos oportunidades de becas ofrecidas anualmente por la Iglesia Episcopal: la becas del Fondo Constable, que se enfocan en la educación religiosa, y las becas del Fondo Roanridge, que apoyan el desarrollo de liderazgo en pueblos pequeños y comunidades rurales.
To see all grant and scholarship-related articles, click or tap here.
Church Admin Announcements
- The daily Drop-in session will cease after the session on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Diocesan staff are available to answer your questions and help, call or email us. For information on the Bishop's Staff, please visit the Church Support page.
- The 134th Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri is currently set to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Caveat. The organizing committee for this convention has not met yet, and details may be subject to change. Formal announcements regarding the 2022 convention will be issued in […]
- Tuesday, January 18, is the 2022 National Day of Racial Healing. A single-page flyer/insert, Action list for individuals, is available for churches to use and share, here.
- Read this announcement for links to the New Spirit article published 1-10-2022.
- The Prayer Cycle has been updated and published for Epiphany through to Holy Week