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  • New Spirit Update, March 16, 2023

    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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  • Recording — March 2023 Year-Round Stewardship Webinar

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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