Bishop Bruce’s Absalom Jones Celebration Sermon
10-minute video. Bishop Bruce’s impassioned sermon at the Absalom Jones Celebration service drew a standing ovation. If you’d like to find out why you can watch the sermon here.
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Recording — Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration
90-minute video. On Sunday, February 6, 2022, a service celebrating Absalom Jones was held at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City. The service included recorded video messages from the Union of Black Episcopalians, and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
Welcome and Seating of Bishop Bruce
Three-minute read. Photographs of the Welcome and Seating service held for the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City Missouri on January 6, 2022.
Live Broadcast — Welcome and Seating of Bishop Bruce at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
One hour, 46 minute video. A recording of the welcome and seating of the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, bishop provisional of West Missouri, at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Bishop Bruce’s Christmas Letter
Bishop Bruce’s Christmas letter to the people of The Diocese of West Missouri.
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español.
Carta de Navidad de la Obispa Bruce en español
Bishop Bruce’s Christmas letter to the people of The Diocese of West Missouri.
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español.
Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe and a baptism at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage
Two-minute read. On Sunday, December 12 the Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe was held at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage. Bishop Bruce was the celebrant, assisted by Fr. Jose Palma, Missioner, Hispanic Ministry, and Fr. Joe Pierjok, Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church.
The Welcome and Seating of the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, bishop provisional of West Missouri at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
On Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 6 p.m., the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, bishop provisional of West Missouri, will be seated at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Bishop Bruce’s first Sunday visitation
Two-minute read. Four days after starting her Episcopate with the diocese on December 1, Bishop Bruce was at her first Sunday pastoral visit at Christ Church, Lexington, Missouri.
Bishop Bruce’s first day
One-minute read. On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce commenced her Episcopate as Bishop Provisional of West Missouri. Bishop Bruce has provided a brief first day message to the people of the diocese.
The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce appointed Bishop Provisional of West Missouri
One-minute read. This afternoon, Saturday, November 6, 2021, the 132nd Annual Diocesan Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri voted overwhelmingly to appoint Bishop Bruce as bishop provisional of West Missouri.
Diocesan Conversations with the nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri, Bishop Bruce
One-minute read. Over the past few weeks, Bishop Diane Bruce, nominee to serve as the Bishop Provisional of West Missouri, has participated in several “get-acquainted” online meetings with members of the diocese.
Live Broadcast — A conversation with Bishop Bruce (October 14, 2021)
63-minute video. The recording of the Zoom meeting held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021, with The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri.
Live Broadcast — A conversation with Bishop Bruce (October 12, 2021)
53 minute video.
The recording of the Zoom meeting held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, with The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri.
Únase a nosotros en conversación con el obispo Bruce
When: martes 12 de octubre a las 3 p.m. o el jueves 14 de octubre a las 7 p.m.
Where: Zoom (Registration required), Facebook, & YouTube.
Estas conversaciones son su oportunidad de conocer al obispo Bruce antes de que se lleve a cabo la votación.
Join us in conversation with Bishop Bruce
Thursday, October 14 at 7 p.m.
Where: Zoom (Registration required), Facebook, & YouTube
We are holding two online conversations with Bishop Bruce. There will be an opportunity for anyone present at the meetings to ask questions of Bishop Bruce. During the conversations, we will be monitoring social media comments for your questions too. Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Video: Introduction to Bishop Bruce
Five-minute video. Bishop Bruce, the nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri, has shared a brief video introduction in both English and Spanish. La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Candidato Obispo provisional para West Missouri anunciado por el Comité Permanente
El Comité Permanente de la Diócesis de West Missouri ha anunciado su selección de un candidato para Obispo Provisional de West Missouri. La selección formal del candidato será el tema de la primera resolución que se presentará y se votará en la convención anual diocesana de este año, que está programada para el sábado 6 de noviembre de 2021.
Bishop Provisional candidate for West Missouri announced by the Standing Committee
Two-minute read. The Standing Committee of The Diocese of West Missouri has announced their selection of a candidate for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri. The formal selection of the candidate will be the subject of the first resolution to be presented and voted upon at this year’s diocesan annual convention, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021.