Friday, November 2. It wouldn’t be a diocesan convention if we didn’t take a group picture of all the assembled clergy (and clergy to be). Image: Gary Allman
People
Donna Parker, St. Mary Magdalene, and the Rev. Kary Man, Priest in Charge at Trinity Independence. Image: Gary Allman
Shirly Bolden, Judy Turner and Debi Sierra. Image: Gary Allman
The Rev Elisabeth Sinclair and the Rev. James Moon. Image: Gary Allman
Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman
I see you. Image: Donna Field
Channing Horner, Thomas Rose and Curtis Hamilton on the front desk. Image: Gary Allman
Mike McDonnell, VP VP Social Justice with the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and Brittany Zampella, Social Media Manager for Exodus CryImage: Gary Allman
Tom Kokjer, Diocesan Treasurer. Image: Gary Allman
James Ellsworth, Ron Michka and Channing Horner on the front desk. Image: Gary Allman
Kim Snodgrass (second from left) with delegates from Grace Carthage at the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Image: Gary Allman
The Rev. Jim Lile, the Very Rev. Dr. Don Compier and the Rev. Galen Snodgrass. Image: Gary Allman
The Gathering
The Rev. Jay Sidebotham discusses where the church is going. Image: Gary Allman
4.8 Million Victims. Brittany Zampella on the issue of sex trafficking. Image: Gary Allman
Learning about legacy giving. Image: Gary Allman
John Hoskins provides information on establishing legacy giving. Image: Gary Allman
“Hands up everyone who has …” Image: Gary Allman
Brittany Zampella – social media manager for Exodus CryImage: Gary Allman
The Rev. Jay Sidebotham – Director of RenewalWorks (a ministry of Forward Movement). Image: Gary Allman
John Hoskins – Senior Philanthropic Advisor for Saint Francis Ministries. Image: Gary Allman
John Hoskins provides information on establishing legacy giving. Image: Gary Allman
The Rev. Jay Sidebotham discusses where the church is going. Image: Gary Allman
Brittany Zampella details the horrific number of people involved in human trafficking. Image: Donna Field
Convention Eucharist and Ordinations
Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of the Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman
Ordination Rehearsal. Image: Gary Allman
Ordination Rehearsal. Image: Gary Allman
Waiting to Process. Image: Donna Field
Waiting to Process. Image: Donna Field
Bishop Marty at the Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Donna Field
Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri.. Image: Donna Field
Marco Serrano (nearest to the camera). Image: Donna Field
Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, William Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman
Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman
Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, William Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman
The Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field lays hands upon Chandler Jackson. Image: Gary Allman
The Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field lays hands upon Sean Kim Image: Gary Allman
Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, Jeff Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim and, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Donna Field
Ordinations to the Diaconate. Image: Donna Field
Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, William Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman
Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, Jeff Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim and, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman
Giving Bibles. Image: Gary Allman
Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Donna Field
Convention Eucharist. Image: Gary Allman
The Rev. Chandler Jackson gives Communion to the Rev. Paula Lively.Image: Gary Allman
Deacons Jeff Hurst,Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim, Bradley Heuett, and Marco Serrano prepare to dismiss those in attendance at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman
Banquet
Convention Banquet. Image: Donna Field
Welcome package for The Very Rev. Jos Tharakan. Image: Donna Field
Welcome package for The Rev. Mark Ohlemeier. Image: Donna Field
Welcome package for The Rev. George Cleaves. Image: Donna Field
Welcome package for The Rev. Kary Mann. Image: Donna Field
Welcome package for The Rev. Larry Ehren. Image: Donna Field
Welcome package for The Rev. Warren Swenson accepted by Walker Adams. Image: Donna Field
(L-R) The Rev. Marco Serrano, the Rev. Sean Kim,., the Rev. Chandler Jackson, the Rev. Bradley Heuett, and the Rev Jeff Hurst. Image: Donna Field
Business Session
Fr. Sid gets elected (we’re not sure what for…) Image: Gary Allman
Bishop Marty Addressing the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Image credit: Gary Allman
Bishop Marty’s Address to Convention. Image: Gary Allman
Fr. David raises ransom money. Image: Donna Field
Voting. Image: Gary Allman
Bishop Marty and Diocesan Secretary Curtis Hamilton. Image: Donna Field
The Rev. Tim Coppinger presents the courtesy resolutions. Image: Gary Allman