From Bishop Diane: A Letter About the House of Bishops Meeting
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri following the conclusion of the House of Bishops meeting.
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri following the conclusion of the House of Bishops meeting.
Good news! The Rev. Brad Karelius will be doing an encore presentation of his 3-part series on desert spirituality in the southern part of the Diocese of West Missouri this December from the first to the third.
On Saturday, September 9, the Access for All God’s Children Committee had a gathering in support of a group of people living with disabilities.
On Saturday, September 15, St. James Episcopal Church hosted the first diocesan Youth Game Night. Kids in 6th-12th grade from across the southern deanery got together for food, games, and fun!
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of August 2023.
Come celebrate the 125th Harvest Festival at St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church of rural Skidmore. This year’s celebration will be held on Sunday, October 1, beginning at 11 a.m.
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri about an on-going, public discussion that stemmed from a letter from the President of the House of Deputies on August 30.
The Kansas City Bronze will be performing at St. Mary Magdalene’s on Thursday, October 28 at 6pm. Come join us!
On September 8, the Rev. Joe Pierjok was Installed as Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage! Congratulations to the Rev. Joe Pierjok.
St. Mark’s Church in Kimberling City is inviting everyone to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th with a “Blessing of the Animals” service officiated by Mother Anne Cheffey.
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.
In this episode … we hear from our very own bishop about the role and function of a bishop. Bishop Bruce discusses her call story to both the priesthood and episcopate, her deepest prayer for young people of the church, and more!
In this episode … we hear from one member of the clergy and one member of the laity who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We hear their stories; we learn a bit more on the journey toward inclusion the Episcopal Church is making, and we hear a real time learning moment that one of our podcaster’s experiences.
Bishop Bruce announced Wednesday, August 16, 2023 that Mtr. Anne Kyle has accepted the part-time position of Vocations Missioner.
Please join us as we resume our book study on Undoing Racism with our next book, “The Color of Law,” a book that dives into the racial residential segregation as a result of government policy.
Bishop Diane plans to attend the Missouri State Fair on Tuesday, August 15th. The day will include the Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive and admission to the fair will be $2 with 2 cans of food or a $2 donation.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of July 2023.
On July 29, people across the northwest-metro deanery got to gather at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri for a day of fellowship, food, and fun!
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!
On July 8th, people across the southern deanery got to gather at St. John’s Episcopal Church for a day of fellowship, food, and fun!