WEMO Youth at General Convention
5 minute read. Twenty-two youth and adults traveled to Austin, Texas when the diocesan youth attended this year’s General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
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MissionPalooza
5 minute read. WEMO Youth’s MissionPalooza this year helped out at Wayside Waifs, Nourish KC, Operation Breakthrough, Habitat for Humanity Restore, Synergy, and Unleashed Pet Rescue.
Contents — June 2018
Spirit Volume 10, Issue 2. In This Issue Editor’s Letter Keeping Watch Features News About How to contact us, submit articles & pictures About Spirit Directory A directory of all the churches in the diocese Directory
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General Convention is Coming!
Ten-minute read. How General Convention works, and some idea of what to expect from the 79th Convention of The Episcopal Church.
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General Convention 101
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas has produced a handy pictorial guide to General Convention. Follow the links provided to see an online version of the guide, which you can download and print if you wish.
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Human Trafficking as It Relates to Slavery
Ten-minute read. Most Americans turn a blind eye towards slavery believing it only existed in the past. Unfortunately, that is not the case.
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Saint Francis Community Services Reach Out to Youth in Kansas City
five-minute read. Working in partnership with the school district and with the nursing programs at Kansas City Kansas Community College and Metropolitan Community College, Saint Francis Community Services focus on prevention by identifying potential health problems before they grow more serious. That includes mental health issues.
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Youth Ministry
Five-minute read.A look back at my first year as diocesan Youth Ministry Coordinator plus an introduction to this summer’s interns.
How Can You Not Be Changed?
Ten-minute read. Part Two on Deepening Your Relationship with God by Worshiping with Other Faiths.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What Are You Doing This Year?
One-minute read. Join us for this year’s Book Study Challenge.
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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.
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The Origins Of The Saint Francis Foundation
Five-minute read. The Kansas priest who brought God’s redemptive grace to troubled boys.
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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.
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