The Rev. Steven King is officially welcomed as the new rector of St. Paul's, Kansas City

Gary Allman Three-minute read. Resources

The Rev. Steven King joined St. Paul’s in September 2021, when COVID-19 was limiting in-person services and the diocese was temporarily without a bishop diocesan. At that time, Fr. Steven and the people of St. Paul’s decided to postpone his official installation as rector until it was safe to celebrate in person and the diocese had a bishop to lead the service.

On Saturday April 23, 2022, with Bishop Bruce as the celebrant, Fr. Steven was officially welcomed as the new rector. The service – ‘The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector’ included the presentation of symbols of the numerous ministries of St. Paul’s. Enjoy the pictures below, and you can watch a recording of the service here.

Preparations

Lighting the candles. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Rehearsal. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

St. Paul’s altar ready for the service. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Bishop Bruce with Bishop Sparks and Bishop Loya

Bishop Bruce with visiting Bishop Doug Sparks (left) and Bishop Craig Loya (right). The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Bishop Sparks, bishop of Northern Indiana, took time out from walking the 660-mile ‘Trail of Death’ marking the Potawatomi’s forced march to attend. Read about Bishop Sparks’ pilgrimage. Bishop Sparks’ wife previously attended St. Paul’s. Bishop Loya, bishop of Minnesota was invited to attend and deliver the sermon, by Fr. Steven. Fr. Steven first met Bishop Loya when he served in Campus Ministry for the Diocese of Kansas, and they served together on the staff at Trinity Cathedral in Omaha from 2017-2022.

Processing

The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Clergy processing. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Presentation of the Bible, a reading and the gospel

Presentation of the Bible. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Wardens – “We have chosen and called…” The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

A Reading. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

The Gospel. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

The sermon

The Rt. Rev. Craig W. Loya delivers the sermon. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Blessing the water

Blessing the water. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Asperges – Sprinkling with holy water. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcoapl Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Presentation of the Prayer List, oils and Communion Kit

The prayer list is presented. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Prayers. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

The presentation of oil and Communion Kit. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Announcements. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Symbols of the ministries of St. Paul’s are brought to the altar

Symbols of the ministries of St. Paul’s are placed in front of the altar. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Symbols of the ministries of St. Paul’s are brought to the altar. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

The alms are brought to the altar. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Holy Communion

Holy Communion. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Group pictures

The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector, the Rev. Steven King, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

The Assembled Clergy – The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Celebration in the parish hall

Celebration. The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Gary Allman is Communications Director with The Diocese of West Missouri.

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