Spotlight
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Transitions – May 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of April 2023.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry receiving medical monitoring and treatment
Two-minute read. Over Memorial Day weekend, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was admitted to the hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he underwent testing for internal bleeding and a heart condition. He has been discharged and will be monitored while working on a reduced schedule from home.
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St. Anne’s, Lee’s Summit helps high school seniors get their diplomas by paying off lunch money debt
Three-minute read. St. Anne’s, Lee’s Summit raised money to help graduating high school seniors in the Lee’s Summitt School District get their diplomas by paying off the seniors’ lunch money debt.
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All Things … Episcopal: It’s not just pew aerobics, it’s personal and corporate piety
Three-minute read. In this episode … we talk about personal and corporate piety. Why we do the things we do. It is not just pew aerobics; it is reverence for God. However, in the Episcopal Church, not every parish will have the same exact piety in a worship service, nor will everyone have the same personal piety. Piety is less about doing the “right thing” and more about how to show reverence or respect to the Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and your growth in relationship with the Triune God.
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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, June 1, 2023
In this issue: St. Anne’s, Lee’s Summit helps HS Seniors graduate, Presiding Bishop receives medical monitoring, an update on the 2024 budget process, and a whole lot more!
Upcoming Events
Ultreya! A Heartland Cursillo quarterly gathering
Institution and Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Rector of St. James, Springfield
Pride Mass, June 10, 10 AM, St. Paul’s, Kansas City
Juneteenth Pilgrimage to Springfield lynching site
Webinar: Getting Ready for Your Fall Stewardship Campaign
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West Missouri News
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Recording – The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons
110 Minute video. Recording of the ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
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Ultreya! A Heartland Cursillo quarterly gathering
On Saturday, June 17, Heartland Cursillo is hosting a quarterly gathering at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Overland Park, Kansas.
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Staff Changes at The Diocese of West Missouri
Two-minute read. Today, Bishop Diane accepted the Diocesan Communications Director, Gary Allman’s resignation effective June 30, 2023.
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Transitions – May 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of April 2023.
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Episcopal Veterans Fellowship: Book Study — The Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back
Three-minute read. This summer, join the newly formed West Missouri Episcopal Veterans Fellowship for a book study on The Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back by The Rev. David W. Peters, an Episcopal priest from the Diocese of Texas.
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Español
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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 trabaja en un horario reducido desde su casa.
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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 consideración a candidatura por parte del comité. La fecha límite para hacerlo es el 15 de julio.
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Se abre la inscripción para el festival denominacional «Todo sobre el amor» en Julio
Se invita a los episcopales de todas partes a inscribirse para participar en un festival de culto, aprendizaje, comunidad y acción de toda la Iglesia del 9 al 12 de julio en el Centro de Convenciones de Baltimore (Maryland).
Ver todos los artículos disponibles en español aquí
The Episcopal Church
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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 trabaja en un horario reducido desde su casa.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry receiving medical monitoring and treatment
Two-minute read. Over Memorial Day weekend, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was admitted to the hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he underwent testing for internal bleeding and a heart condition. He has been discharged and will be monitored while working on a reduced schedule from home.
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Nominating committee presents a profile for 28th presiding bishop, calls for names
Three-minute read. The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop on May 15 issued the following letter to the church announcing the availability of the “Profile for the Election of the 28th Presiding Bishop” and inviting Episcopalians to submit the names of bishops for the committee to consider as nominees. The deadline is July 15.
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The World-Wide Church
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) June 2023 Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s June 2023 newsletter.
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May issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The May issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
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April issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The April issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
For all the Church-wide news, click here.
Announcements
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Clergy, Bishop’s Warden, and Lay Leader Spiritual Formation Survey
One-Minute read. Did you know West Missouri has a Spiritual Formation Commission? Put us on your radar.
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Staff Changes at The Diocese of West Missouri
Two-minute read. Today, Bishop Diane accepted the Diocesan Communications Director, Gary Allman’s resignation effective June 30, 2023.
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Transitions – May 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of April 2023.
You can see all the announcements on our Announcements Page.
Feature Articles
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The Doctrine of Discovery
The Rev. Bradley Hauff, the Indigenous Missioner for the Episcopal Church, comes to Kansas City to discuss the connection between Indigenous people, Christianity, and the Episcopal church.
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Episcopal Veterans Fellowship: Book Study — The Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back
Three-minute read. This summer, join the newly formed West Missouri Episcopal Veterans Fellowship for a book study on The Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back by The Rev. David W. Peters, an Episcopal priest from the Diocese of Texas.
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It may be summer, but think about gearing up for fall
Two-Minute read. Now is the time to be gearing up for the Christian Education experiences your church will offer this fall.
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What’s missing? Resources to top up your spiritual well
Two-Minute read. Are you hungry for more?
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Church Archives: What do we do with all this stuff?
Three-minute read. Diocesan Archivist, Fr. Chandler Jackson, provides some guidelines on what to keep in your church archives, how long to keep certain documents, and how to keep things.
Want some in-depth information? See all the online featured articles listed here.
Church Leadership
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Clergy, Bishop’s Warden, and Lay Leader Spiritual Formation Survey
One-Minute read. Did you know West Missouri has a Spiritual Formation Commission? Put us on your radar.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) June 2023 Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s June 2023 newsletter.
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Staff Changes at The Diocese of West Missouri
Two-minute read. Today, Bishop Diane accepted the Diocesan Communications Director, Gary Allman’s resignation effective June 30, 2023.
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
- 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.