2023 Clergy Retreat
The clergy of The Diocese of West Missouri will gather again this year for a time of spiritual renewal and growth at Conception Abbey. During this gathering we will spend time in worship, prayer, and fellowship with one another.
The clergy of The Diocese of West Missouri will gather again this year for a time of spiritual renewal and growth at Conception Abbey. During this gathering we will spend time in worship, prayer, and fellowship with one another.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of July 2023.
On July 22, people across the central deanery got to gather at Christ and Trinity Lutheran Church in Sedalia, Missouri for a day of fellowship, food, and fun!
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of June 2023.
Please join us for the Central Deanery picnic at Christ and Trinity Lutheran Church at noon on Saturday, July 22. The Deanery will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments, and asks that those attending bring sides and desserts, as each is able.
Five-minute read. Photographs of The ordination of Jody Carroll and Robin Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of May 2023.
Three-minute read. St. Anne’s, Lee’s Summit raised money to help graduating high school seniors in the Lee’s Summitt School District get their diplomas by paying off the seniors’ lunch money debt.
When: Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 10 a.m.
Where: Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64105
Three-minute read. In this episode, we hear from two college students in Springfield, Missouri who talk about finding their way to the Episcopal Church and what lead them to make the decision to be confirmed in the church.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of April 2023.
One-minute read. At the Deanery Council Meeting held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Rev. Timothy R. Coppinger was elected the new dean of the Central Deanery.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of March 2023.
Two-minute read. The people of St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Belton participated for the first time in the Martin City St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 12.
The Diocese of West Missouri is looking for a Communications Assistant.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of February 2023.
A Lenten poem by Cassie E. Brown inspired by Inspired by Matthew 4:1-11, the Gospel reading for the 1st Sunday in Lent, February 26, 2023.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of January 2023.
Four-minute read. The National Day of Racial Healing is observed each year following the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday. In 2023 many churches across the diocese are opening their doors to those who wish to pray and reflect on this day.
While most of us are getting ready for happy family reunions during the holidays, we may forget that Christmas can be a time of great sadness for many. Here are details of Blue Christmas services being held in Joplin, Kansas City, Liberty, Ozark, Sedalia, and Springfield.