110 Minute video. Recording of the ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
On Saturday, June 17, Heartland Cursillo is hosting a quarterly gathering at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Overland Park, Kansas.
Two-minute read. Today, Bishop Diane accepted the Diocesan Communications Director, Gary Allman’s resignation effective June 30, 2023.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of April 2023.
Three-minute read. This summer, join the newly formed West Missouri Episcopal Veterans Fellowship for a book study on The Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back by The Rev. David W. Peters, an Episcopal priest from the Diocese of Texas.
Two-Minute read. Now is the time to be gearing up for the Christian Education experiences your church will offer this fall.
The Episcopal Parish Network is working with their partner Soul Shop to offer an overview of the societal situation, the risk factor, and how you can address this in your community.
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 talk about personal and corporate piety. Why we do the things we do. It is not just pew aerobics; it is reverence for God. However, in the Episcopal Church, not every parish will have the same exact piety in a worship service, nor will everyone have the same personal piety. Piety is less about doing the “right thing” and more about how to show reverence or respect to the Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and your growth in relationship with the Triune God.
Four-minute read. In an email sent out on May 26, 2023, Bishop Bruce gives an update on the 2024 diocesan budgeting process, provides a first look at, and invites comments on, the draft of the proposed 2024 diocesan budget expenses.
Five-minute read. KC Pride 2023 is just around the corner. The Episcopal Church will be present at the three-day Festival, marching in the parade together and hosting a Pride Mass that Saturday morning. All churches are welcome to join us and make our voices heard. We need volunteers to help share God’s love and invite others to join the Episcopal Church in proclaiming the Gospel.
A Memorial worship service will be held at Walkup Grove Cemetery, Atchison County on Sunday, May 28, at 11 am. The worship is sponsored by St. Oswald’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church, with Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce and Fr. Sidney Breese presiding at this special service.
Two-Minute read.We are looking to reinvigorate Education for Ministry (EfM) classes in West Missouri.
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.
Five-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development shares their first-hand experience on the importance of the Episcopal Asset Map and how the collaborative project between Episcopal Relief & Development and The Episcopal Church allows congregations to respond to disasters in the most under-resourced and unrepresented communities in the US.
Three-minute read. AEDs are an important piece of rescue equipment that can improve the survival of cardiac events. It’s important for you to review and maintain your AED equipment each year. Here’s what you need to know.
Make a note of the upcoming ordinations, picnics, and other events happening over the next few months.
Two-minute read. The weekend of June 3-4, 2023, churches across The Diocese of West Missouri are invited to participate in “Wear Orange Day” in honor of victims and survivors of gun violence across our country.
Four-minute read. Read about the connection between Episcopalians, hunting, fishing, and ministry. You are invited to join the inaugural meeting of the West Missouri Chapter of the Order of Naucratius on May 25 at Grace Carthage.
