Interview With Dean Peter DeVeau
Five-minute read. An interview with Dean Peter DeVeau, who recently concluded his ministry at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.
An Extended Stay Safe House For Human Trafficking Victims
Two-minute read. We are ready to begin the next step in our plan: which is to open an extended-stay safe-house.
Area Confirmations at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Two-minute read. Saturday April 7, 2018, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City hosted diocesan Area Confirmations. Taking part were members of St. Andrew’s, Kansas City; Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City; St. Mary’s Kansas City, St. Peter & All Saints, Kansas City; and Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs.
Roanridge Trust Award Grants Announced For Innovative Leadership Development Programs
Five-minute read. The Roanridge Trust was established by the Cochel family, who originally gave a working farm in Missouri called Roanridge to The Episcopal Church.
Contents — February 2018
In this issue: Bishop Marty considers Lent, Easter, and Death in Life, and Life in Death. Eric Rhodes of St. Anne’s Lee’s Summit tells how energy saving lighting reduced their power bill by $1,200; read about The Brotherhood of St. Andrew; an invitation to join in a book reading challenge; find out about the Origins of the Saint Francis Foundation; A discussion on same-sex marriage; and finally the ordination of Mark Ohlemeier. Spirit can be printed locally using your browser’s print facility.
How Many Episcopalians Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?
Eight-minute read. How energy efficiency saved $1,200 at St. Anne’s last year.
We are the Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Five-minute read. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a 133-year-old ministry to men in Episcopal and Anglican churches. Currently, the Brotherhood has over 4,000 members in more than 500 chapters.
What Are You Doing This Year?
One-minute read. Join us for this year’s Book Study Challenge.
Eight Stories Of Recovery In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Harvey
Ten-minute read. On August 25, 2017, the most powerful storm to hit the state of Texas in more than 50 years pummeled the Greater Houston area. Hurricane Harvey. Tens of thousands of residents were devastated with major damage to property and homes.
The Origins Of The Saint Francis Foundation
Five-minute read. The Kansas priest who brought God’s redemptive grace to troubled boys.
Loving as Christ Loved the Church: An Apologia for Gay Marriage
Eight-minute read. Fr. David argues that the Good News of Christ Jesus — Good News for all people, gay and straight — makes no distinction between them when it comes to monogamous lifelong committed relationships.
Introducing The Rev. Mark Ohlemeier
Two-minute read. Mark Ohlemeier was ordained into the Sacred Order of Presbyters at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Contents — December 2017
Spirit Volume 9, Issue 3. In This Issue Editor’s Letter Keeping Watch Features News Promotion About How to contact us, submit articles & pictures About Spirit Directory A directory of all the churches in the diocese Directory
An Advent Meditation
Five-minute read. What is the meaning of Advent?
Convention Digest
Eight-minute read. A digest of events that took place and the official actions of the 2017 diocesan convention.
Work Group Reports — Finance Team
One-minute read (unless you follow the links and study the budget!) A report on the work of the Finance Team.
Work Group Reports — Goals Team
Five-minute read. A report from the Diocesan Council Goals Team.
Work Group Reports — Metrics Team
Five-minute read. The Metrics Team spotlights how Episcopal churches are changing and being challenged in West Missouri, and looks at how we can measure performance against our goals.
Work Group Reports — Tools Team
Five-minute read. Our goal is to give people the feeling that we are one “parish of the whole” by expanding our interests, experiences, information, and Christian formation to lead us to increased interaction within the diocese.
Reflections on the Diocesan Convention
Five-minute read. A story of the mixed emotions encountered during the diocesan convention.
