Spirit Volume 10, Issue 3.
In This Issue
Editor’s Letter
Of Sorrow, Of Joy
10 minute read. Sorrow in how people, and men specifically treat the people around them, and Joy at the celebrations of church life that we hold throughout the year within the diocese. Read More Keeping Watch
Epic Tales and the Diocesan Convention
8 minute read. What is an epic story? What makes an epic story epic? And how does that link to the Diocesan Convention? Read More Features
A New Curacy Program to Attract Younger Priests
10 minute read. In the next 3-5 years when one quarter of our seminary prepared priests will retire. The Diocese of West Missouri is actively seeking funding for a new Curacy Program to attract and retain younger clergy. Read More Courses for Licensed Evangelism and Christian Formation Roles
5 minute read. The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry has put together courses to prepare potential licensees in Evangelism and Christian Formation. Read MoreClover House, providing space for healing and hope
5 minute read. Clover House is an oasis, providing healing and rest to young women sorely in need of a safe place to stay. Created by Saint Francis Community Services, the program provides restorative, residential care for female adolescent survivors of sex trafficking. Read More General Convention in Pictures
10 minute read. There's been a lot of words written about the 2018 General Convention in Austin, Texas. Here are the pictures. Read More Five Tips for 'Gifts for Life'
5 minute read. Five personalized ways to support Gifts for Life and spread the word about the good work done by Episcopal Relief & Development. Why not create a ‘ripple effect’ of blessings? Read More The Sexual Immorality of Pornography
15 minute read. Pornography seems to have gained a certain amount of legitimacy and respectability. It's not unusual to hear someone (albeit jokingly) refer to their 'porn stash' or questionable online browsing history. The reality is that pornography can create ripples of pain and human suffering that spread out into the world. Read MoreYouth
New Regional Youth Ministry Coordinators
5 minute read. Meet our two new Regional Youth Coordinators, Krist Heuett and Meredith Seaton Read More 
5 minute read. Here's a rundown on what happened at this year's Camp WEMO.WEMO Youth at General Convention
5 minute read. Twenty-two youth and adults traveled to Austin, Texas when the diocesan youth attended this year's General Convention of The Episcopal Church. Read More MissionPalooza
5 minute read. WEMO Youth's MissionPalooza this year helped out at Wayside Waifs, Nourish KC, Operation Breakthrough, Habitat for Humanity Restore, Synergy, and Unleashed Pet Rescue. Read More News
1 minute read. NERM churches visit Warm Springs RanchSeptember's Ordinations
5 minute read. Kim Taube and Warren Swenson were ordained into the priesthood on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Read More St. Augustine's Celebration of the Renewal of Ministry
5 minute read. St. Augustine's recently held a Celebration of the Renewal of Ministry. Read More About
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