Spotlight
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We need you!
One-minute read. Volunteers are needed to serve in various rolls for the diocese. What can you do to help?
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Recapping the Women’s Retreat
One-Minute read. It’s been years since the women of West Missouri have been able to gather for a retreat, read how it went!
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Redeemer holds picnic for Northland Infant Clothing Center (NICC)
One-minute read. Church of the Redeemer in Kansas City recently held a community picnic for constituents of their ministry to Northland Infant Clothing Center (NICC). NICC has served 569 families so far this year, giving out 858 packages of diapers and clothing 681 children.
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Nominations, resolutions, and reports, are now being accepted for the 2022 Annual Convention
One-minute read. Nominations, resolutions, and reports for the 133rd Annual Convention of the Diocese of West Missouri taking place on November 4 and 5 at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral and online are now being accepted.
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Rain fails to dampen spirits at the Southern Deanery Picnic
Five-minute read. Well, it poured down rain most of the day (rain which people in the south of the diocese need!), but the rain stopped in time for the picnic. A faithful 90+ people were in attendance on the cool (72 degrees!) overcast afternoon.
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, August 4, 2022
In this Issue: Photographs of the Central and Southern Deanery Picnics, the Lambeth Conference, stewardship resources, and lots more.
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West Missouri News
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Harvest Festival at Oswald’s in-the-Fields
When: Sunday, October 2 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 124th Harvest Festival and will be held on Sunday, October 2, beginning at 11 a.m.
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We need you!
One-minute read. Volunteers are needed to serve in various rolls for the diocese. What can you do to help?
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Two-week Spanish-language immersion course in Mexico
One-minute read. Learn Spanish by attending a Spanish-language immersion program in Mexico. The program is provided by the Anglican Diocese of Cuernavaca as part of their self-supporting mission via the Instituto de Español de la Iglesia Anglicana de México (IDIAM). The program is designed to not only teach the Spanish language but also provide cultural exposure.
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Recapping the Women’s Retreat
One-Minute read. It’s been years since the women of West Missouri have been able to gather for a retreat, read how it went!
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The Rev. Dr. Bill Beachy’s funeral – 7 p.m. August 8
The funeral of the Rev. Dr. Bill Beachy will be held on August 8, 2022 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Español
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Mensaje del obispo primado Michael Curry acerca del Llamado de Lambeth sobre la dignidad humana
Five-minute read. El obispo primado de la Iglesia Episcopal Michael Curry se encuentre entre aproximadamente 650 obispos anglicanos de todo el mundo —entre ellos más de cien obispos episcopales— que asisten a la Conferencia de Lambeth en Cantórbery, Inglaterra, hasta el 7 de agosto.
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Carta de la Obispa Bruce sobre los Llamamientos de Lambeth
La Conferencia de Lambeth es una reunión de todos los obispos activos de la Comunión Anglicana que se celebra cada 10 años. Quiero compartir con ustedes por qué no estoy en Lambeth, y mis sentimientos sobre lo que está a punto de ocurrir allí.
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Declaración del obispo primado Michael Curry sobre los Llamados de Lambeth
Three-minute read. Si bien esta situación está cambiando rápidamente, quiero asegurarles a todos los episcopales que la Cámara de Obispos se reunirá el miércoles en Cantórbery para discernir el camino a seguir antes de que comience la Conferencia de Lambeth. – Most Rev. Michael B. Curry
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The Episcopal Church
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Message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Lambeth Call on human dignity
Five-minute read. Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is among an estimated 650 Anglican bishops worldwide — including more than 100 Episcopal bishops — attending the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England, through August 7.
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Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Lambeth Calls
Three-minute read. While this situation is rapidly changing, I want to assure all Episcopalians that the House of Bishops will be meeting Wednesday in Canterbury to discern its way forward before the Lambeth Conference begins. – Most Rev. Michael B. Curry
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General Convention Day Three Daily Update from the Public Affairs Office
Five-minute read. GC80 Daily Updates from the Office of Public Affairs are morning and evening roundups of news, events, and resources related to the 80th General Convention, July 8-11 in Baltimore.
For more news from The Episcopal Church – click or tap here
The World-Wide Church
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Episcopal Relief & Development providing support following recent flooding
One-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is in close contact with the Episcopal dioceses of Lexington, Missouri, and Southwestern Virginia after heavy rainfall and flash flooding killed at least 37 and left hundreds more missing in the region.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) August Newsletter
Four-minute read. Read Twelve Baskets Full, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s latest monthly newsletter.
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Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Lambeth Calls
Three-minute read. While this situation is rapidly changing, I want to assure all Episcopalians that the House of Bishops will be meeting Wednesday in Canterbury to discern its way forward before the Lambeth Conference begins. – Most Rev. Michael B. Curry
For all the Church-wide news, click here.
Announcements
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Harvest Festival at Oswald’s in-the-Fields
When: Sunday, October 2 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 124th Harvest Festival and will be held on Sunday, October 2, beginning at 11 a.m.
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We need you!
One-minute read. Volunteers are needed to serve in various rolls for the diocese. What can you do to help?
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The Rev. Dr. Bill Beachy’s funeral – 7 p.m. August 8
The funeral of the Rev. Dr. Bill Beachy will be held on August 8, 2022 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri.
You can see all the announcements on our Announcements Page.
Feature Articles
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Episcofacts: there’s always something to learn
One-Minute read. Each month, the Everything Holy packet offers tidbits of information related to The Episcopal Church in general. Back in April, readers had a snapshot of the difference between Dogma and Doctrine.
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First-time Clergy Deputy Fr. Chas Marks on his time at the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church
Five-minute read. First-time general convention clergy deputy, Fr. Chas Marks who serves as diocesan Transitions Missioner and Rector of St. Augustine’s in Kansas City, shares his personal reflection on the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, held in Baltimore July 8 -11.
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General Convention Day Two
Five-minute read. A personal reflection on Day Two of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Baltimore by the Rev. Charles Everson, Vocations Missioner, and Rector at St. Mary’s Kansas City. Fr. Charles’ is watching the convention on line from Kansas City.
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General Convention Day One
Five-minute read. A personal reflection on Day One of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Baltimore by the Rev. Charles Everson, Vocations Missioner, and Rector at St. Mary’s Kansas City. The commentary is sprinkled with a few pictures submitted by our deputies in Baltimore and gleaned from the online video.
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St. Anne’s Afghan refugee family – Making a real difference, one family at a time
Two-minute read. Life at St. Anne’s, Lee’s Summit after they converted their office space to accommodate an Afghan Refugee family.
Want some in-depth information? See all the online featured articles listed here.
Church Leadership
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Diakoneo Magazine August, 2022
15-minute read. The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) August Newsletter
Four-minute read. Read Twelve Baskets Full, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s latest monthly newsletter.
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Website updates
One-minute read. Details of some administrative updates to the diocesan websites.
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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Roanridge grant awarded to West Missouri to develop ‘Partners in Presence’ program for town and country churches
Four-minute read. The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church has granted The Diocese of West Missouri $20,265 for the creation of a teaching-and-learning program designed to equip town and country churches.
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Abierta la solicitud de becas para proyectos del cuidado de la creación episcopal
One-minute read. La Oficina del Cuidado de la Creación de la Iglesia Episcopal anuncia la apertura del ciclo de financiamiento de becas del Cuidado de la Creación 2022, y se aceptan solicitudes, disponibles en inglés y español, para proyectos de eco ministerio locales y regionales hasta las 5 de la tarde HE [Hora del Este] del15 de agosto.
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Grant applications open for Episcopal creation care projects
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church Office of Creation Care announces the opening of the 2022 Creation Care grant funding cycle, with applications — available in English and Spanish — being accepted for local and regional eco-ministry projects until 5 p.m. ET August. 15.
To see all grant and scholarship-related articles, click or tap here.
Church Admin Announcements
- The main website menu has been simplified, by removing all the administrative options and some duplicate entries initially added to assist people unfamiliar with website menus.
- Nominations are now open, and we are accepting reports and resolutions. Annual Convention registration will open on September 8 and close on October 7. Annual Convention website: https://diowestmo.org/convention
- The Clergy Directory page has been reformatted and ‘Goes by’ names added. Contact details now show in the correct order for surviving Spouses. All entries are up to date as of today.
- Coaches, teachers, preceptors, trainers, shepherds, directors, and others, through observing and listening, through example, questions, demonstration, and advice, may offer to others ways of mastering skills within a brief or extended relationship. As we use the term here, mentorship employs such processes to enhance those seeking or practicing licensed or ordained service to God in […]
- The diocesan General Convention webpage is up and running ready for the start of General Convention on July 8, 2022.