Spotlight
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Live Broadcast — A conversation with Bishop Bruce (October 12, 2021)
53 minute video. The recording of the Zoom meeting held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, with The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri.
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Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests
Three-minute read. Photographs of the ordination of Ryan Wiksell into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
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There is room at the Inn: St. Anne’s to convert office space into accommodation for an Afghan refugee family
Three-minute read. St. Anne’s has embarked on a new ministry to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Firstly by helping a family of 16 people to leave Afghanistan, and secondly by creating an apartment in St. Anne’s that will be home for an Afghan family.
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Farewell from Bishop Marty
Five-minute read. Bishop Marty reviews his Episcopacy in West Missouri.
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In Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrate West Missouri’s Hispanic Ministry
Two-minute read. Hispanic Heritage Month has just begun and here in West Missouri there are ministry milestones to celebrate!
News
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, October 8, 2021
In this issue: Converting church offices to a home for refugees, memorial service for Bishop Buchanan, ordination to the priesthood, and much, much, more!
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West Missouri News
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Live Broadcast — A conversation with Bishop Bruce (October 12, 2021)
53 minute video. The recording of the Zoom meeting held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, with The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri.
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Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests
Three-minute read. Photographs of the ordination of Ryan Wiksell into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Live Broadcast – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests
100-minute video. A recording of Ryan Wiksell’s ordination into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Live Broadcast – Celebration of the life of Bishop John Buchanan
90-minute video. A recording of the memorial Eucharist in celebration and thanksgiving of the life of the Right Reverend Dr. John Clark Buchanan, the 6th Bishop of West Missouri at Grace Episcopal Cathedral, Charleston, South Carolina held on Friday, October 1, 2021.
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There is room at the Inn: St. Anne’s to convert office space into accommodation for an Afghan refugee family
Three-minute read. St. Anne’s has embarked on a new ministry to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Firstly by helping a family of 16 people to leave Afghanistan, and secondly by creating an apartment in St. Anne’s that will be home for an Afghan family.
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Youth
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2019-2020 Bishop’s Ball Awards
Three-minute read. For the past 14 years youth, their families, clergy, volunteers, and others have gathered to celebrate the previous year at the Bishop’s Ball. Unfortunately, we were unable to reschedule the Bishop’s Ball this year. There was still some celebrating to do though.
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Episcopal Youth Event canceled/EYEx Planning Underway
Two-minute read. The Episcopal Church Department of Faith Formation, in collaboration with the 2020 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20) planning team and Episcopal Church leadership, announced today that the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) will not be convened this triennium due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Note: the following information is presented in English and Spanish Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
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MissionPalooza @Home Day 5 Civic Engagement Day
Today is the 5th and final day of MissionPalooza @Home. Thank you to all that have taken time out of your week to participate. Remember the smallest acts can have the biggest impact. I hope you have had fun this week collecting items or making stuff for donations. Our theme for today is a new one for MissionPalooza, Civic Engagement. We have three focuses for today, knowing your officials, writing about a cause you believe in, and registering to vote(if you are of age).
Read about all the youth news and events – click or tap here.
Español
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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.
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In Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrate West Missouri’s Hispanic Ministry
Two-minute read. Hispanic Heritage Month has just begun and here in West Missouri there are ministry milestones to celebrate!
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Palabra pastoral del Obispo Presidente Michael Curry en el 20º aniversario del 11 de septiembre
One-minute read. Si bien han transcurrido 20 años, quisiera hacer una pausa y recordar los días que siguieron a estos trágicos acontecimientos. Fueron tiempos de mucha unión. Rezamos, lloramos y también trabajamos juntos. Porque en esos momentos, por muy fugaces que fuesen, supimos con inmediatez y vulnerabilidad que necesitamos a Dios y que nos necesitamos unos a otros.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry highlights ways to help Afghan refugees through Episcopal Migration Ministries
Four-minute video. As Episcopalians, as followers of Jesus, as people of faith, we mourn the recent loss of life in Afghanistan, the ongoing chaos and instability, and the risk that many Afghans face, in particular women and girls. Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry encourages Americans to get vaccinated: “Do this one for the children”
Two-minute video. Join @PB_Curry by sharing your own “I Got Mine” story. Post your photo or video with the #igotmine hashtag, tag and invite your friends, and tell the world what getting the COVID-19 vaccine means to you.
Únase a @PB_Curry y comparta su propia historia “Yo ya me la puse”. Publique su foto o video con el hashtag #igotmine #yoyamelapuse, y etiquete e invite a sus amigos a hacer lo mismo, y cuéntele al mundo lo que significa para usted haberse podido poner la vacuna contra el COVID-19. -
Video: Introduction to Bishop Bruce
Five-minute video. Bishop Bruce, the nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri, has shared a brief video introduction in both English and Spanish. La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Ver todos los artículos disponibles en español aquí
The Episcopal Church
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Pastoral word from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on 20th anniversary of September 11
One-minute read. While 20 years have passed, I also want us to pause and remember the days that followed these tragic events. There was a moment in the aftermath when people came together. We were praying, grieving, and also working together. Because in that moment, however fleeting it was, we knew with immediacy and vulnerability that we need God, and we need each other.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry highlights ways to help Afghan refugees through Episcopal Migration Ministries
Four-minute video. As Episcopalians, as followers of Jesus, as people of faith, we mourn the recent loss of life in Afghanistan, the ongoing chaos and instability, and the risk that many Afghans face, in particular women and girls. Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry encourages Americans to get vaccinated: “Do this one for the children”
Two-minute video. Join @PB_Curry by sharing your own “I Got Mine” story. Post your photo or video with the #igotmine hashtag, tag and invite your friends, and tell the world what getting the COVID-19 vaccine means to you.
Únase a @PB_Curry y comparta su propia historia “Yo ya me la puse”. Publique su foto o video con el hashtag #igotmine #yoyamelapuse, y etiquete e invite a sus amigos a hacer lo mismo, y cuéntele al mundo lo que significa para usted haberse podido poner la vacuna contra el COVID-19.
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The World-Wide Church
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The Cross – September 2021
One-minute read. The September 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 Partners with Episcopal Dioceses to Provide Emergency Assistance After Hurricane Ida
Three-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal dioceses of Louisiana and Western Louisiana to provide aid such as temporary housing, food, gas money and other emergency supplies to communities in storm-damaged areas and to people who have evacuated their homes due to the flooding and power outages.
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Supporting Partners in Response to Hurricane Ida
Two-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and other regional partners in the path of Hurricane Ida.
For all the Church-wide news, click here.
Announcements
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Harvest Festival returns to St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields
When: Sunday, October 10 at 11 a.m. Where: St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. Family and friends of St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in rural Skidmore return each fall for a special service. This year’s celebration is the 123rd Harvest Festival and will be held on Sunday, October 10, beginning at 11 a.m.
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Seeking volunteers – Taking the pulse of The Episcopal Church
TryTank is seeking 700 volunteers across The Episcopal Church to answer regular, brief, one or two question micro-surveys.
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission’s fifth online series of book study sessions
Please join us as we resume our book study on Undoing Racism with our next book: How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey toward Racial Justice” by Jemar Tisby. October 5 – 28 on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m.
You can see all the announcements on our Announcements Page.
IN-DEPTH
Feature Articles
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Episcopal Church announces ‘My Way of Love for Small Groups’ resource for spiritual growth
Two-minute read. Responding to a hunger for deeper discipleship among Episcopal congregations, creators of the My Way of Love initiative announce an upcoming new spiritual journey guide, video and other materials designed for small groups.
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission’s fifth online series of book study sessions
Please join us as we resume our book study on Undoing Racism with our next book: How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey toward Racial Justice” by Jemar Tisby. October 5 – 28 on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m.
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In Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrate West Missouri’s Hispanic Ministry
Two-minute read. Hispanic Heritage Month has just begun and here in West Missouri there are ministry milestones to celebrate!
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St. Francis Day: Blessing of the Animals
Three-minute read. The Episcopal Church has long believed that animals (and all creation) are gifts from God, and that people are responsible for being good stewards of the earth and all its inhabitants. Add your voice through a Blessing of the Animals.
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Want children in church? Put them in charge
Three-Minute read. There is sound reasoning for why children should be included in every aspect of church life and it’s vital to the life of a congregation.
Want some in-depth information? See all the online featured articles listed here.
Church Leadership
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Episcopal Church announces ‘My Way of Love for Small Groups’ resource for spiritual growth
Two-minute read. Responding to a hunger for deeper discipleship among Episcopal congregations, creators of the My Way of Love initiative announce an upcoming new spiritual journey guide, video and other materials designed for small groups.
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Hurricane Ida bulletin insert
The following bulletin text has been supplied by Episcopal Relief & Development. Please consider including it in your electronic and printed bulletins.
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Is your stewardship campaign ready to go?
Three-minute read. For many of our congregations, September is the re-start of the program year, as we ramp up youth and adult education programs, return from our summer of rest, and begin to reawaken our plans for growth.
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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Interested in applying for a United Thank Offering grant?
When: Tuesday, September 21, at 6 p.m Where: Online (Webinar) Join us for an informational webinar on the United Thank Offering’s 2022 focus on Tuesday, September 21, at 6 p.m., with the Rev. Melanie Mullen.
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Infrastructure bill includes energy efficiency grants for houses of worship
Three-minute read. Deferred maintenance at aging sanctuaries has become an ever-increasing burden. A $50 million pilot program would award grants of up to $200,000 for energy efficiency.
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Episcopal Church Women are accepting scholarship applications through Friday, August 7, 2021
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) have scholarship opportunities available to women who are at least twenty-three years of age, a member of a parish or mission in The Diocese of West Missouri and who are studying for the diaconate or priesthood.
To see all grant and scholarship-related articles, click or tap here.
Church Admin Announcements
- The waiver, which all in-person attendees to the 132nd Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri will be required to sign has been added to the Annual Convention Website.
- All nominations to Standing Committee and Diocesan Council received before the deadline are now posted on the website. Diocesan Council nominees Standing Committee nominees All resolutions received four weeks prior to the 132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri, are available to read, download, and print here. The draft minutes of the 131st […]
- If you are eligible to Vote and have a seat at the Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri, and you haven’t registered yet, please register now, or you will not be able to vote or speak at the convention
- The content of the Communications page has been migrated from the diocesan website to this site. Also migrated is the Communication resources (online) page.
- Adjusted the text regarding the Bishop Provisional. The term nominee is the preferred qualifier. Place holders added for text regarding photo captions, text titles, and headings.