Spotlight
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Transitions – September 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of September 2023.
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Renewal of Ministry to be Held for The Rev. Jon Behen
You’re invited to join Christ Episcopal Church for a special worship service on October 19. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., a Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector service will be held for The Rev. Joe Behen, who will officially be installed as our new Rector by The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine…
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A Letter from UBE of West Missouri
On September 27, 2023, the local chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians held a special election to fill vacant chapter positions. Here are the results!
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From Bishop Diane: A Letter About the House of Bishops Meeting
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri following the conclusion of the House of Bishops meeting.
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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, September 21, 2023
In this issue: A Letter from Bishop Diane, Annual Convention Nomination and Registration is Still Open, Youth Game Night and more!
Upcoming Events
Renewal of Ministry to be Held for The Rev. Jon Behen
St. Andrew’s Will Be Hosting a Be SMART Presentation
Kansas City Bronze Handbell Choir Concert
November 2023 Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism
2023 Clergy Retreat
Diocesan Convention Youth Presence Lock-in
Diversity and Reconciliation Commission Book Study: The Color of Law
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West Missouri News
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Transitions – September 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of September 2023.
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Church of the Good Shepherd Hosts Southern Youth Game Night on September 22
On Saturday, September 22, Church of the Good Shepherd hosted the second diocesan Youth Game Night. Kids in 6th-12th grade from across the northwest-metro deanery got together for food, games, and fun!
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From Bishop Diane: A Letter About the House of Bishops Meeting
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri following the conclusion of the House of Bishops meeting.
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The 3 Part Series: A Journey with the Desert Mystics Returns!
Good news! The Rev. Brad Karelius will be doing an encore presentation of his 3-part series on desert spirituality in the southern part of the Diocese of West Missouri this December from the first to the third.
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“Access for All God’s Children” Group Gathers in Support for People Living with Disabilities
On Saturday, September 9, the Access for All God’s Children Committee had a gathering in support of a group of people living with disabilities.
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Español
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Mensaje pastoral del obispo primado Michael Curry a la comunidad LGBTQ+
Three-minute read. 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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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…
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El Comité de Nominaciones presenta el perfil del 28º obispo presidente e invita a proponer nombres de posibles candidatos
Three-minute read. El Comité Conjunto de Nominaciones de la Iglesia Episcopal para la Elección del Obispo Presidente anunció el 15 de mayo la publicación del “Perfil para la Elección del 28º Obispo Presidente” en una carta dirigida a la Iglesia Episcopal. En dicha carta, se invita a los episcopales a presentar nombres de obispos para su…
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The Episcopal Church
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La Iglesia Episcopal recibe una subvención de $1,25 millones para la obra de formación en la fe con niños y familias
La Iglesia Episcopal recibió una subvención de $1,25 millones de la Fundación Lilly [Lilly Endowment Inc.] para ayudar a establecer «El Proyecto Camino: vías hacia la promoción de la fe para familias episcopales», una iniciativa de cinco años destinada a ayudar a los padres y a las congregaciones a adoptar una educación infantil devota, especialmente…
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Episcopal Church receives $1.25 million grant for faith formation work with children and families
The Episcopal Church has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish “The Camino Project: Faith-Forward Pathways for Episcopal Families,” a five-year initiative aimed at helping parents and congregations embrace raising faith-filled children, especially in nontraditional, non-dominant-culture families.
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Mensaje pastoral del obispo primado Michael Curry a la comunidad LGBTQ+
Three-minute read. 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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The World-Wide Church
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) August 2023 Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s August 2023 newsletter.
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July 2023 Issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The July issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) July 2023 Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s July 2023 newsletter.
For all the Church-wide news, click here.
Announcements
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Transitions – September 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of September 2023.
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A Letter from UBE of West Missouri
On September 27, 2023, the local chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians held a special election to fill vacant chapter positions. Here are the results!
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Transitions – August 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of August 2023.
You can see all the announcements on our Announcements Page.
Feature Articles
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Diversity and Reconciliation Commission Book Study: The Color of Law
Please join us as we resume our book study on Undoing Racism with our next book, “The Color of Law,” a book that dives into the racial residential segregation as a result of government policy.
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Bradley Hauff Presents: The Doctrine of Discovery | Images and Video
The Rev. Bradley Hauff, the Indigenous Missioner for the Episcopal Church, came to Kansas City on August 5 to discuss the connection between Indigenous people, Christianity, and the Episcopal church.
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How to Welcome College Students into our Parishes
With fall just around the corner, students are gearing up to head to college. This gives parishes an opportunity to connect with new individuals and help them find a place to call home away from home. Here’s how you can make the college student “stranger” feel welcome.
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Living with Crohn’s Disease as a Disability
Kristi Seaton, a Vestry member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City, talks about her experience living with Crohn’s disease during Disability Pride Month.
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Episcopal Relief & Development on How Faith Leaders Are Reducing Gender-Based Violence in Liberia
Episcopal Relief & Development shares how faith leaders in Liberia are taking a stand against gender-based violence and what it means to fight for equality.
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Church Leadership
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Stewardship Commission Webinar: Conversation and Support for Your Fall Stewardship Campaign
For this webinar, we will gather to share the challenges of the fall campaign and an opportunity to gather new ideas for a successful annual fund appeal. We will be learning from one another!
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) August 2023 Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s August 2023 newsletter.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) July 2023 Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s July 2023 newsletter.
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).
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Church Admin Announcements
- The Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation Policy has been updated and converted to a web page.
- The Clerical Directory has been updated. All entries are up to date as of 05-09-2023.
- 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.