Spotlight
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Institution and Installation of the Rev. Jonathan Galles as Rector of Church of Resurrection, Blue Springs
On Saturday, November 4, Fr. Jonathan Galles will be installed as Rector of Church of Resurrection in Blue Springs, Missouri.
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Job Opening: Pre-K Teacher for St. Peter’s Episcopal Day School
St. Peter’s Episcopal Day School, a preschool for children 2 to 5 years old in south Kansas City, is accepting applications for a pre-K teacher’s position.
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Vigil for Peace at St. Paul’s, Kansas City
In light of the events in the Holy Land, St. Paul’s of Kansas City will be having a Vigil for Peace on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m.
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Safe Church, Safe Community Training in Southern Deanery
On December 16 at 10:00 a.m., there will be training for Safe Church, Safe Community certification held at St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield.
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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 – October 24, 2023
In this issue: Annual Convention nominees announced, Youth Lock-in, Vigil for Peace, and more!
Upcoming Events
Institution and Installation of the Rev. Jonathan Galles as Rector of Church of Resurrection, Blue Springs
Vigil for Peace at St. Paul’s, Kansas City
Safe Church, Safe Community Training in Southern Deanery
The 3 Part Series: A Journey with the Desert Mystics Returns!
Kansas City Bronze Handbell Choir Concert
November 2023 Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism
Diocesan Convention Youth Presence Lock-in
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West Missouri News
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Bishop Bruce Calls the Diocese to Pray and Fast on Tuesday, October 17
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri in response to the violence in Israel and Gaza.
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September 2023 “Still Time for Success” Stewardship Video
Watch this recording of the September 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s “Still Time for Success” webinar where the group shared their successes and challenges with this year’s annual campaign fund.
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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 Northwest-Metro 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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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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Bishop Bruce Calls the Diocese to Pray and Fast on Tuesday, October 17
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri in response to the violence in Israel and Gaza.
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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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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.
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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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Church of the Redeemer Addresses Gun Violence Through Prayer and Action
Tara Bennett, chair of the Peace and Justice Committee, discusses how Church of the Redeemer is putting its prayers into action through gun safety in our community.
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“Growing Problems” for All Saints in West Plains
After an eight-month Covid shutdown, the wooden pews at All Saints Episcopal Church in West Plains remained mostly empty through many ensuing months of Sunday services. Some Sunday mornings, four parishioners attended. Other times, the congregation surged to 10. These days, All Saints has a different problem. Too few pews.
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September 2023 “Still Time for Success” Stewardship Video
Watch this recording of the September 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s “Still Time for Success” webinar where the group shared their successes and challenges with this year’s annual campaign fund.
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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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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.