Letter from Bishop Bruce on a new clergy leave-taking policy
Bishop Diane provides a brief introduction to the publication of the new Clergy Leave-taking Policy recently approved by Diocesan Council.
Bishop Bruce
Making a splash too — the Northwest-Metro Deanery picnic
Five-minute read. Northwest-Metro Deanery picnic – Over 125 people were there on Sunday, August 7, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Kansas City.
Rain fails to dampen spirits at the Southern Deanery Picnic
Five-minute read. Well, it poured down rain most of the day (rain which people in the south of the diocese need!), but the rain stopped in time for the picnic. A faithful 90+ people were in attendance on the cool (72 degrees!) overcast afternoon.
Carta de la Obispa Bruce sobre los Llamamientos de Lambeth
La Conferencia de Lambeth es una reunión de todos los obispos activos de la Comunión Anglicana que se celebra cada 10 años. Quiero compartir con ustedes por qué no estoy en Lambeth, y mis sentimientos sobre lo que está a punto de ocurrir allí.
Letter from Bishop Bruce on the Lambeth Calls
The Lambeth Conference is a gathering of all the active bishops throughout the Anglican Communion which occurs once every 10 years. I want to share with you all why I am not at Lambeth, and my feelings about what is about to take place there.
Central Deanery Picnic makes a splash
Five-minute read. What a wonderful afternoon at St. Anne’s in Lee’s Summit! Approximately 120 members of the deanery were there on Saturday, July 23. Both Mother Kary from Trinity, Independence, and the Rev. Meg from St. Anne’s were good sports and tried out the water slide too!
Bishop Diane’s reflection on the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church
Four-minute read. The talented deputies and alternates from The Diocese of West Missouri can fill you all in on various pieces of legislation which moved them, or for which they had great interest. What I want to share with you all is something that happened in the House of Bishops.
The ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho
Three-minute read. Photographs of the ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as a Bishop in the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho.
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Bruce on the recent shootings at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas
How long must we wait for an end to senseless gun violence against another beloved child of God?
Carta Pastoral de la Obispa Bruce sobre el reciente tiroteo en la Escuela Primaria Robb en Uvalde, Texas
¿Hasta cuándo debemos esperar para poner fin a la violencia sin sentido con armas de fuego en contra de otros amados hijos e hijas de Dios?
Bishop Bruce answers questions on The Episcopal Church’s position following last week’s leaked draft ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
I am being asked, “what does The Episcopal Church have to say about what is happening at the Supreme Court?” … I want to let you know about our Church’s stand on this important, and I know, divisive, issue.
Bishop Bruce’s official picture
One-minute read. An official photograph of Bishop Bruce has been made available to the churches of the diocese. The picture by Mary Ann Teschan, a member at St. Andrew’s, Kansas City, was taken at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Bishop Bruce’s Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils service sermon (español)
Nine-minute video. Sermon delivered by the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Bishop Provisional of West Missouri at the Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils service held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Bishop Bruce’s Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils service sermon
Nine-minute video. Sermon delivered by the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Bishop Provisional of West Missouri at the Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils service held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
The Rev. Steven King is officially welcomed as the new rector of St. Paul’s, Kansas City
Three-minute read. On Saturday April 23, 2022, with Bishop Bruce as the celebrant, Fr. Steven was officially welcomed as the new rector of St. Paul’s, Kansas City.
Confirmations at St. Matthew’s
Two-minute read. On Friday, April 8, 2022, Vicki and Jerry Larsen were confirmed by Bishop Bruce at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Ozark.
The Ordination of Krista Heuett and Collin Larimore to the Sacred Order of Deacons
Three-minute read. Photographs of the ordination of Krista Diane Heuett & Collin Kenneth Larimore into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield Missouri.
Bishop Bruce, “Please send me pictures of your church in action,”
One-minute read. Please send pictures of your church serving your local community to be displayed in Bishop Bruce’s office and the lobby of the Diocesan Center.
St. Augustine’s gives $1,000 to Absalom Jones Fund following Absalom Jones Celebration service (pictures)
Two-minute read. The diocesan celebration of the Feast of Absalom Jones was held on Sunday, February 6, at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City. The service offering was for the Absalom Jones Fund of the Episcopal Church.
A fresh wind
One-minute read. Following Bishop Bruce’s recent pastoral visit to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City, member Tom Kincaid penned the following poem.
