Spotlight
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Staff Update — New Missioner for Youth Ministry announced
Three-minute read. We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new member of the Diocesan Staff in the role of Missioner for Youth Ministry.
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Letter from Bishop Bruce on legislative initiatives targeting transgender individuals and their families
Bishop Diane writes, “In The Episcopal Church, we vow in our Baptismal Covenant to ‘respect the dignity of every human being,’ and to ‘seek and serve Christ in all persons.'” and reiterates The Episcopal Church’s support for transgender individuals and their families.
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Meet Transitional Deacon Ryan Zavacky
Three-minute read. Ryan Zavacky is the third of our latest transitional deacons ordained in January this year. Find out more about his path to ministry, faith journey, and how deacon Ryan is serving the Church.
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Be SMART gun safety presentation at St. Mary’s Kansas City
One-minute read. Lenette Johnson and Tara Bennett from the Committee for Peace and Justice presented the Be SMART gun safety program at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, on Sunday March 5.
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Evangelism can be green
Two-minute read. The people of St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Belton participated for the first time in the Martin City St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 12.
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Missouri Episcopalians join forces with Moms Demand Action for an Advocacy Day at the Missouri state capitol
Three-minute read. On March 7, over 30 Episcopalians across Missouri joined forces with hundreds of volunteers from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America for an Advocacy Day at our state capitol.
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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, March 16, 2023
In this issue: Episcopalians from across Missouri take part in a common sense gun safety advocacy day, meet Transitional Deacon Ryan Zavacky, youth opportunities this summer (register now!), St. Mary Magdalene takes part in Martin City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, and much more.
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West Missouri News
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Staff Update — New Missioner for Youth Ministry announced
Three-minute read. We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new member of the Diocesan Staff in the role of Missioner for Youth Ministry.
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Letter from Bishop Bruce on legislative initiatives targeting transgender individuals and their families
Bishop Diane writes, “In The Episcopal Church, we vow in our Baptismal Covenant to ‘respect the dignity of every human being,’ and to ‘seek and serve Christ in all persons.'” and reiterates The Episcopal Church’s support for transgender individuals and their families.
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Recording — March 2023 Year-Round Stewardship Webinar
One-hour video. Watch this recording of the March 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s Year Round Stewardship webinar where they shared best practices and ideas for a variety of activities to provide stewardship education and bolster the idea of giving not only money but also the time and talent without which our parishes cannot function.
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Children and youth summer opportunities
One-Minute read. Our next door neighbors in Kansas have invited youth and children to participate in two opportunities this summer. Full and partial scholarships are being offered for both events.
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Childhood spirituality matters: a Godly Play opportunity in our backyard this summer
One-Minute read. Let us help you invest in Children’s Formation.
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Español
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Se abren solicitudes de subvenciones para nuevas comunidades episcopales
Two-minute read. Las solicitudes de subvenciones de la Nueva Comunidad Episcopal están abiertas para diócesis y promotores de misiones que conciben, planifican o desarrollan nuevas comunidades de culto y empresas misionales en toda la Iglesia.
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El Comité Permanente Conjunto de Candidaturas abre las candidaturas para cargos, comités y juntas de la Iglesia Episcopal
Two-minute read. El Comité Permanente Conjunto de Nominaciones invita a los miembros de toda la Iglesia Episcopal a postularse para los cargos eclesiásticos que se enumeran a continuación. La fecha límite para presentar candidaturas es el 15 de abril. Las elecciones tendrán lugar en la 81ª Convención General en Louisville, Kentucky, del 23 al 28 de junio de 2024.
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Una palabra pastoral del obispo primado Michael Curry sobre La muerte de Tyre Nichols
Four-minute read. No se le puede encontrar sentido al asesinato de un joven a manos de cinco hombres cuya vocación y llamado es proteger y servir. Esto fue una acción malvada y sin sentido. — obispo primado Michael Curry
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The Episcopal Church
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El Comité Permanente Conjunto de Candidaturas abre las candidaturas para cargos, comités y juntas de la Iglesia Episcopal
Two-minute read. El Comité Permanente Conjunto de Nominaciones invita a los miembros de toda la Iglesia Episcopal a postularse para los cargos eclesiásticos que se enumeran a continuación. La fecha límite para presentar candidaturas es el 15 de abril. Las elecciones tendrán lugar en la 81ª Convención General en Louisville, Kentucky, del 23 al 28 de junio de 2024.
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Joint Standing Committee on Nominations opens applications for Episcopal Church positions, committees, boards
Two-minute read. The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the churchwide roles listed below. The deadline to apply is April 15. Elections will take place at the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, June 23-28, 2024.
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Episcopal Church Lent resources – available online
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church has provided new and updated Lenten resources for individuals, small groups, and congregations.
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The World-Wide Church
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) March 2023 Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s March 2023 newsletter.
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Supporting partners in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria after the February 2023 earthquake
Two-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance) to provide emergency relief to people affected by the 7.8- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) February 2023 Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s February 2023 newsletter.
For all the Church-wide news, click here.
Announcements
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Se abren solicitudes de subvenciones para nuevas comunidades episcopales
Two-minute read. Las solicitudes de subvenciones de la Nueva Comunidad Episcopal están abiertas para diócesis y promotores de misiones que conciben, planifican o desarrollan nuevas comunidades de culto y empresas misionales en toda la Iglesia.
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Grant applications open for new Episcopal communities
Two-minute read. 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.
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Ordination Process page updated, Discernment Handbook temporarily withdrawn, Discernment Timeline added
One-minute read. As part of a review of the Ordination Process the Ordination Process page has been updated and a new Discernment Timeline page added. The Discernment Handbook has been temporarily withdrawn while it is reviewed and updated.
You can see all the announcements on our Announcements Page.
Feature Articles
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Recording — March 2023 Year-Round Stewardship Webinar
One-hour video. Watch this recording of the March 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s Year Round Stewardship webinar where they shared best practices and ideas for a variety of activities to provide stewardship education and bolster the idea of giving not only money but also the time and talent without which our parishes cannot function.
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Meet Transitional Deacon Ryan Zavacky
Three-minute read. Ryan Zavacky is the third of our latest transitional deacons ordained in January this year. Find out more about his path to ministry, faith journey, and how deacon Ryan is serving the Church.
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Gun Violence Legislative Advocacy Day
Three-minute read. The Diocese of West Missouri Peace and Justice Committee is teaming up with the Missioner for Gun Violence from the Diocese of Missouri to attend the lawmaker Advocacy Day for common sense gun legislation in Jefferson City. We would like to invite you and anyone in your parish who is interested in gun safety legislation to join us.
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Be SMART: Addressing Firearm Death in Children through Telling Your Peers to Be SMART
Three-minute read. The fifth and final step in the Be SMART program is “T” Tell Your Peers to Be SMART.
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Black History Month. Michael B. Curry
Five-minute video. Watch the fourth and final video in the 2023 series recognizing key African American figures in the Episcopal Church and beyond. Michael Curry is the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, the first African American to hold the position. As Presiding Bishop, Curry has been a prominent voice on social justice issues, and has advocated for marriage equality and immigration reform.
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Church Leadership
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Letter from Bishop Bruce on legislative initiatives targeting transgender individuals and their families
Bishop Diane writes, “In The Episcopal Church, we vow in our Baptismal Covenant to ‘respect the dignity of every human being,’ and to ‘seek and serve Christ in all persons.'” and reiterates The Episcopal Church’s support for transgender individuals and their families.
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Se abren solicitudes de subvenciones para nuevas comunidades episcopales
Two-minute read. Las solicitudes de subvenciones de la Nueva Comunidad Episcopal están abiertas para diócesis y promotores de misiones que conciben, planifican o desarrollan nuevas comunidades de culto y empresas misionales en toda la Iglesia.
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Grant applications open for new Episcopal communities
Two-minute read. 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.
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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Se abren solicitudes de subvenciones para nuevas comunidades episcopales
Two-minute read. Las solicitudes de subvenciones de la Nueva Comunidad Episcopal están abiertas para diócesis y promotores de misiones que conciben, planifican o desarrollan nuevas comunidades de culto y empresas misionales en toda la Iglesia.
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Grant applications open for new Episcopal communities
Two-minute read. 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.
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Diocese of Western Kansas and Bishop Kemper School for Ministry to receive Constable Grant
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church Executive Council has approved the awarding of seven Constable Fund grants and nine Roanridge Trust grants, including a Constable Fund grant of $5,729 to the Diocese of Western Kansas and Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (BKSM).
To see all grant and scholarship-related articles, click or tap here.
Church Admin Announcements
- As part of a review of the Ordination Process the Ordination Process page has been updated and a new Discernment Timeline page added. The Discernment Handbook has been temporarily withdrawn
- We have a new Secretary to Convention and Intake Officer. The Contact Us and Intake Officer pages have been updated, and a new Intake Officer poster produced. The Clerical Directory has also been brought up-to-date with the latest changes we have on file.
- The Constitution and Canons have been updated.
- The following changes have been made to the Documents Page.
- The Clerical Directory has been updated. All entries are up to date as of 11-11-2022.