One-minute read. Church bells will be ringing throughout Missouri at noon on Pentecost, May 31, 2020, to commemorate lives lost to COVID-19 and in thanksgiving for all essential workers putting themselves on the line for the sake of all during the pandemic.
25-minute videoRecorded Requiem Mass for Bishop John Buchanan – Fr. Charles Everson, St. Mary’s, Kansas City
70-minute video. Did you miss the online Easter Vigil at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral? You can watch a recording of it here.
One-minute read. The Episcopal Churches of West Missouri rely on generous donors to support their missions and ministries. Stewardship can be deeply spiritual, rooted in a desire to reorient our lives towards God, but it also has a practical side. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, includes several provisions that may affect charitable giving this year.
One-minute read. We are sharing our prayers and services online from our churches chapels, offices, studies, and living rooms. There’s morning, noonday and evening prayers, Sunday worship, daily and weekly reflections. There are lots of options to choose from.
One-minute read. A new weekly Episcopal radio talk show is launching online and on KICK – 92.3 FM at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, March 1.
Two-minute read. Composer and Episcopalian Carlyle Sharpe is known for exciting, yet beautiful sacred compositions which have been performed all over North America and Europe. He is also an active member of Christ Church in Springfield, Missouri.
One-minute read. NourishKC achieved some amazing things in 2019 – most important of which was offering a place of warmth, hospitality, and nourishment to our neighbors who may not have enough food to sustain themselves or their families.
One-minute read. Do you use wireless microphones in your church? If you do, you should be aware of major changes in how they can be used, and you have up until July 13, 2020 to check and if necessary adjust or replace your equipment.
Two-minute read. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church has announced that it has received a $264,000 matching grant award from the William T. Kemper Foundation – Commerce Bank, Trustee in support of its initiative to refurbish and enhance its pipe organ and upgrade the HVAC system in its historic neo-Gothic building.
One-minute read. On the evening of January 9, the Very Rev. Dr. Andrew Keyse (Dean Andy) was officially installed as Dean of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.
Two-minute read. On the evening of Monday, January 6, 2020, Mother Robin James was officially welcomed as rector at Grace Episcopal Church, Liberty, Missouri.
Three-minute read. Deacon Kevin White recently wrote to tell us a bit more about his Peace Corps placement in Morocco.
Two-minute read. On December 18, 2019, Bishop Marty, the Rev. Susan Roberts, the Rev. Jerry Kolb, Chief Executive Officer Jani Johnson, hospital leaders, and others were thrilled to welcome a sculpture of the Good Samaritan to its permanent home at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
Two-minute read. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral’s new dean, Andy Keyse celebrated his first service at the cathedral on the first Sunday of Advent, Sunday December 1.
One-minute read. St. Peter and All Saints Episcopal Church will be providing a total of 76 family members with turkeys and all the sides for a family meal this Thanksgiving.
One-minute read. On Saturday, November 9, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield hosted diocesan Area Confirmations. Churches presenting candidates: St John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield, and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Monnet.
Five-minute read. A quick summary of the key items from the 2019 Diocesan Convention business session.
One-minute read. On Saturday, November 2, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Raytown hosted diocesan Area Confirmations. Churches presenting candidates: Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs, Trinity Church, Independence, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kansas City, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, St. Paul’s, Lee’s Summit, St. Matthew’s, Raytown.
Two-minute read. Congratulations to Deacon Sherrill Russel for receiving the St. Stephen Award for her service as a committed deacon and her outstanding work as a natural evangelist and pastoral minister.
