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.
You’re invited to join Christ Episcopal Church for a special worship service on October 19. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., a Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector service will be held for The Rev. Joe Behen, who will officially be installed as our new Rector by The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce.
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!
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!
On Saturday, October 14, at 11 a.m., St. Andrew’s is hosting a Be SMART presentation in the Community Room at HJ’s Youth and Community Center. This 20-minute presentation will offer knowledge on how individuals can take steps to help prevent shootings by and of children.
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri following the conclusion of the House of Bishops meeting.
Good news! The Rev. Brad Karelius will be doing an encore presentation of his 3-part series on desert spirituality in the southern part of the Diocese of West Missouri this December from the first to the third.
In this issue: A Letter from Bishop Diane, Annual Convention Nomination and Registration is Still Open, Youth Game Night and more!
On Saturday, September 9, the Access for All God’s Children Committee had a gathering in support of a group of people living with disabilities.
On Saturday, September 15, St. James Episcopal Church hosted the first diocesan Youth Game Night. Kids in 6th-12th grade from across the southern deanery got together for food, games, and fun!
The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI have given some updated guidance on how parishes can better protect their houses of worship.
St. Mary’s will have a Mass to celebrate the Feast of Saint Michael and honor our first responders, military, and veterans on September 29 at 6:00 p.m. The Rev. Adam James, Deacon at St. Andrews and former firefighter, will deliver the sermon.
The Standing Committee is pleased to welcome the Rev. Brittany Sparrow Savage as a new committee member.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of August 2023.
On September 16, the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission hosted a Diversity Workshop at Grace Episcopal Church in Liberty. Members from all across the diocese got together to learn about the importance of diversity and the influences it has in our community.
Come celebrate the 125th Harvest Festival at St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church of rural Skidmore. This year’s celebration will be held on Sunday, October 1, beginning at 11 a.m.
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri about an on-going, public discussion that stemmed from a letter from the President of the House of Deputies on August 30.
The Kansas City Bronze will be performing at St. Mary Magdalene’s on Thursday, October 28 at 6pm. Come join us!
On September 8, the Rev. Joe Pierjok was Installed as Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage! Congratulations to the Rev. Joe Pierjok.
The Diocese of West Missouri is hosting another Diversity Workshop at Annual Convention on November 10. Registration is open.
