Spirit Volume 10, Issue 4.
In This Issue
Keeping Watch
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Bishop Marty’s Address to Diocesan Convention
10 minute read. An abridged version of Bishop Marty’s presentation to the Diocesan Convention, delivered on November 3, 2018.
Features
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Apollo 8 at 50: In the beginning
five-minute read. On Christmas Eve 1968 the astronauts of Apollo 8 became the first people to orbit the Moon.
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Equipped and Sent
five-minute read. An eight-month tenure at Holden Village, a Lutheran Community in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State has a lasting effect
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We Are Members of One Another
15 minute read. Part three on Deepening Your Relationship with God by Worshiping with Other Faiths. What can we learn from how other faiths worship?
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Three Months (30 Days) In India
15 minute read. Ministry can take on many forms. In 2015 Julia Taylor embarked on what she thought was to be a three month stay in India, working at the NRI General Hospital, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India with Project Hope.
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Building Community in West Missouri
15 Minute video. People from across the diocese tell their stories of how diocesan grants and funds are being used in their ministries and outreach.
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2018 Gathering Presentations
Five-minute read. Brief notes and useful links relating to the three Diocesan Convention Gathering presentations.
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Diocesan Convention in Pictures
Five-minute read. The people and events of the 129th convention of The Diocese of West Missouri.
News
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Christian Formation
One-minute read. New Christian Formation resources have been developed and are now available.
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2018 Gathering Presentations
Five-minute read. Brief notes and useful links relating to the three Diocesan Convention Gathering presentations.
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Diocesan Convention in Pictures
Five-minute read. The people and events of the 129th convention of The Diocese of West Missouri.
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Bishop’s Ball and Youth Awards 2018
Five-minute read. Christ Episcopal Church Springfield hosted this year’s Bishop’s Ball on Saturday November 3. There was good food, awards, and dancing to be enjoyed.
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New Deacons
15 minute read. Five transitional deacons were ordained at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Find out more about them.
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Fall Confirmations at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Two-minute read. Saturday October 20. Area Confirmations at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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Fall Confirmations at St. James, Springfield
Two-minute read. Thursday November 1. Area Confirmations at St. James, Springfield.
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Christ Church, Warrensburg Celebrates 150 years
Two-minute read. On October 28 Christ Episcopal Church Warrensburg Celebrated their 150th Anniversary.
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Blessing Bags for Local Police
One-minute read. St. Stephen’s Monett filled ten Blessing Bags for police to give to the homeless.
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