125th Convention of the Diocese of West Missouri
The 125th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri was held Nov 7-8, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri.
St. Mark’s, Kimberling City
St. Mark’s, Kimberling City.
Church of the Ascension, Springfield
Church of the Ascension was located at 905 W Katella Lane, Springfield, MO. The vicar was Charles B. Doan. The church closed on February 10, 2012.
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs
Church of the Resurrection was organized in 1964 and admitted in 1994.
St. Stephen’s, Monett
St. Stephen’s, Monett.
St. Philip’s, Trenton
St. Philip’s, Trenton.
St. Paul’s, Westport, Kansas City
St. Paul’s, Westport, Kansas City.
St. Oswald’s in the Fields, Skidmore
St. Oswald’s in the Fields, Skidmore. Opened for public services October 30, 1892.
St. George’s, Kansas City
St. George’s, Kansas City.
The Rt. Rev. Edward Robert Atwill
Edward Robert Atwill is elected the first Bishop of the diocese. Bishop Atwill served from 1890 to 1911.
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Mountain Grove
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Mountain Grove.
General Convention of The Episcopal Church approves the splitting of the Diocese of Missouri
On October 7, the 5th day of the General Convention, the House of Deputies adopted a resolution supporting the split of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. The motion was referred by the House of Bishops to the Committee on the Admission of New Dioceses, and the bishops replied with a counter resolution requesting more time. … After various resolutions were suggested and rejected, on October 15, 1889, the House of Bishops finally approved the majority resolution from the Committee on the Admission of New Dioceses, and the resolution to split the Diocese of Missouri was approved.
The 50th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
In May, 1889, the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri approved a resolution to divide itself, which was ratified after extended debate by the 36th General Convention of The Episcopal Church on October 15 of that year.
St. John’s, Neosho
The Rev. Robert Shaw Locke was the first priest. St. John’s Episcopal Church was established in June of 1889. The church was built in 1892 on a lot that cost $25.00. It is the oldest standing church in constant use as a church in Neosho, Missouri.
St. Mark’s, Kansas City
St. Mark’s was one of the first churches established in western Missouri under Bishop Daniel Tuttle. It was formed in 1889. The Rev. John K. Dunn was its first priest. St. Mark’s closed in 1932.
St. John’s, Springfield
St. John’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1886. The Rev. M.M. Moore was its first priest.
St. Matthias’, St. Joseph
St. Matthias’ was established under Bishop Robertson in 1885 as St. Joseph’s black congregation. Rev. B.W. Timothy was its first priest. St. Matthias’ closed in 1934.
Trinity, Kansas City
Trinity Church was established under Bishop Robertson in 1883. The Rev. Robert E. Talbot was its first Rector. Trinity Church merged with Grace Church in 1917.
St. Augustine’s, Kansas City
St. Augustine’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1881 as Kansas City’s black congregation. The Rev. Charles E. Cummings was its first priest.
St. Luke’s, Rich Hill
St. Luke’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1880. The Rev. William Brittain was its first priest. Date of closure currently unknown.
