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- New Spirit Update, February 18, 2021Once again we are blessed with more articles than you could shake a bishop’s crozier at. You’ll need to read the New Spirit Update to find out more!... Read more...

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- The Episcopal Youth Community in West Missouri summer events updateTwo-minute read. Read on for an update on WEMO Youth summer events. Happening will be postponed and Camp WEMO will now be an at home experience.... Read more...

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- Episcopal Church House of Bishops July 2020: A Word on Protest and Federal PolicingFour-minute read. The House of Bishops met virtually July 28-29, 2020. The following statement was adopted on July 29. While the situation on the ground in Portland has changed, the bishops believe it is important to share their statement about protest and policing. Note: the following information is presented in English and Spanish Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español... Read more...

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- National Council of Churches to Hold Virtual Ecumenical Memorial Service on May 24 to Mourn the Lives Lost to COVID-19Four-minute read. The National Council of Churches USA (NCC) will hold a public online memorial service on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at 6:00 pm ET to mourn the more than 300,000 people worldwide who have lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 90,000 of whom were in the United States.... Read more...

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- Apply now – Free Email and Microsoft 365 for up to 26 Churches
  Two-minute read. We are offering a free email account, the Microsoft Office Suite, and 1 TB of online file storage to churches with limited resources. The 2020 Communications budget includes providing up to twenty-six churches with an email address based on their website address and a license for the Microsoft 365 suite of programs.... Read more...

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- Boiling PointJune 1, 2020Six-minute read. “We are acting as though God doesn’t see or care about the way we treat one another, belittle one another, or degrade one another.”... Read more...

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- A Jar of BlessingsOne-Minute read. Is it ever too late (or too soon) to incorporate a good idea?... Read more...
- Come, PrayOne-Minute read. After the last year in which churches around the world have been closed and congregations scattered, the SSJE Brothers invite you to “Come, Pray.” Join them in receiving the daily gift of prayer – at home or wherever you find yourself.... Read more...

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- Parent your way to a rich family life
  One-minute read. Parent your way to a rich family life; not in terms of money, but in wellness.... Read more...

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- The Episcopal Church Women of the diocese announce changes to the processing of contributions and grant requests for United Thank Offering
  One-minute read. Pat Rudy, the United Thank Offering coordinator for the diocese for more than twenty years has decided to retire. Changes to how contributions and grant requests are handled have been made and The Episcopal Church Women is looking for a replacement for Pat. Interested?... Read more...

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I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my whole h

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all your Marvelous works. Psalm 9:1

Let the longing night alone, as shadows recede before the brightening sun, for what has past still sleeps, and will always sleep, in a land too distant for you to return. Leave sorrow beside the door, resting in a corner quietly, and step over the threshold of regret, to walk once more beneath an open sky. Today is the future you have made, a world waiting for you to define it, as honest in expectation as your own hope, as real as you dare to dream it. You were not fashioned from despair, but forged from light and fire, crafted to breathe mountain air, a child of such a long line, even angels cannot name it. — The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, Choctaw

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Calvary Episcopal Church, Sedalia, Missouri. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to y

Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your
loving-kindness; *
in your great compassion blot out my offenses.

In the early evening of each day in Lent, we are publishing a single verse for you to reflect on when you get a chance to wind down from your day. #dwmo #lent

Hear my cry, O God, and listen to my prayer. Psalm

Hear my cry, O God, and listen to my prayer. Psalm 61:1

Tomorrow is another day, O Lord. We know not what it will bring forth, but make us ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If we are to stand up, help us stand bravely. If we are to sit still, help us to sit quietly. If we are to lie down, help us to do it patiently. And if we are to do nothing, let us do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give us the Spirit of Jesus. Amen. — Book of Common Prayer p461 (adapted)

O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen. — Book of Common Prayer p825

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Sun burst over the Wash. Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing to the Lord; * let us

Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

In the early evening of each day in Lent, we are publishing a single verse for you to reflect on when you get a chance to wind down from your day. #dwmo #lent

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incens

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141:2

Let your Spirit, O Lord, come into the midst of us to wash us with the pure water of repentance, and prepare us to be always a living sacrifice to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. — Book of Common Prayer p70

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Sun dog at Widemouth Bay Cornwall, UK. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

Psalm 66:4. Come now and see the works of God, * h

Psalm 66:4. Come now and see the works of God, *
how wonderful he is in his doing toward all people.

In the early evening of each day in Lent, we are publishing a single verse for you to reflect on when you get a chance to wind down from your day. #dwmo #lent

Rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to

Rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and repents of evil. Joel 2:13

Second Sunday in Lent. O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen. - Book of Common Prayer p139 — Daily Devotions

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Lenten Altar. St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield, Missouri. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

O God, by your Word you marvelously carry out the

O God, by your Word you marvelously carry out the work of reconciliation: Grant that in our Lenten fast we may be devoted to you with all our hearts, and united with one another in prayer and holy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

O heavenly Father, you give your children sleep for the refreshing of soul and body: Grant me this gift, I pray; keep me in that perfect peace which you have promised to those whose minds are fixed on you; and give me such a sense of your presence, that in the hours of silence I may enjoy the blessed assurance of your love; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. - Book of Common Prayer p461

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Pymatuning Lake, Pennsylvania. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

Psalm 67:5. Let the peoples praise you, O God; * l

Psalm 67:5. Let the peoples praise you, O God; *
let all the peoples praise you.

In the early evening of each day in Lent, we are publishing a single verse for you to reflect on when you get a chance to wind down from your day. #dwmo #lent

The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the

The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. — Lamentations 3:25

Lord Christ, our eternal Redeemer, grant us such fellowship in your sufferings, that, filled with your Holy Spirit, we may subdue the flesh to the spirit, and the spirit to you, and at the last attain to the glory of your resurrection; who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The peace of all peace be mine this night. Let all the tumult within me cease. Enfold me, Lord, in Your peace. Circle me Lord; keep peace within; keep evil out. Hide me in the shadow of your wings, O Lord. — The Insomnia Rosary, Tim McNaught, St. John’s Canberra

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Cross, St. Luke's Nursing Center, Carthage, Missouri. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

Psalm 71:1. In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; *

Psalm 71:1. In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; *
let me never be ashamed.

In the early evening of each day in Lent, we are publishing a single verse for you to reflect on when you get a chance to wind down from your day. #dwmo #lent

For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesu

For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. — Ephesians 2:10

Strengthen us, O Lord, by your grace, that in your might we may overcome all spiritual enemies, and with pure hearts serve you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. — Book of Common Prayer p133

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: The Last Supper. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

Psalm 88:2. Let my prayer enter into your presence

Psalm 88:2. Let my prayer enter into your presence; *
incline your ear to my lamentation.

In the early evening of each day in Lent, we are publishing a single verse for you to reflect on when you get a chance to wind down from your day. #dwmo #lent

Hear my cry, O God, and listen to my prayer. Psalm

Hear my cry, O God, and listen to my prayer. Psalm 61:1

Saint Matthias the Apostle. Almighty God, who in the place of Judas chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the Twelve: Grant that your Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be guided and governed by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen. - Book of Common Prayer p139 — Daily Devotions

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Saint Matthias the Apostle, stained glass window. St. Philip's Joplin, Missouri. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

Psalm 111:3. His work is full of majesty and splen

Psalm 111:3. His work is full of majesty and splendor, *
and his righteousness endures for ever.

In the early evening of each day in Lent, we are publishing a single verse for you to reflect on when you get a chance to wind down from your day. #dwmo #lent

With my whole heart I seek you; let me not stray f

With my whole heart I seek you; let me not stray from your commandments. Psalm 119:10

Grant to your people, Lord, grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only true God; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Gracious God, you have given us much today; grant us also a thankful spirit. Into your hands we commend ourselves and those we love. Be with us still, and when we take our rest renew us for the service of your Son Jesus Christ. Amen. — New Zealand Prayer Book p51

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Jerusalem Cross St. Michael and All Saint's Episcopal Church, Portland, Oregon. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

Psalm 145:5. I will ponder the glorious splendor o

Psalm 145:5. I will ponder the glorious splendor of your majesty *
and all your marvelous works.

In the early evening of each day in Lent, we are publishing a single verse for you to reflect on when you get a chance to wind down from your day. #dwmo #lent

No good thing will the LORD withhold from those wh

No good thing will the LORD withhold from those who walk with integrity. Psalm 84:11

Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully increase in us your gifts of holy discipline, in almsgiving, prayer, and fasting; that our lives may be directed to the fulfilling of your most gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For the quiet that surrounds me and your promise of peace deep within me, for the stillness of sleep for my body and the hope of healing for my soul, thanks be to you, O God. — Celtic Benediction

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Sunset at Cedar Ridge, Stockton Lake, Missouri. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

Psalm 1:1. Happy are they who have not walked in t

Psalm 1:1. Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, *
nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful!

In the early evening of each day in Lent, we are publishing a single verse for you to reflect on when you get a chance to wind down from your day. #dwmo #lent

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, an

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:8, 9

The First Sunday in Lent. Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

May the peace of the Spirit be mine this night; may the peace of the Son be mine this night; may the peace of the Father be mine this night. Amen. — Celtic Worship Through the Year

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Image: Write the things that thou hast seen and the things which are. Stained Glass Window, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. #dwmo #dailyprayer #episcopal

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