Advent Resources
One-Minute read. Nurture a meaningful Advent at church and home. There is no shortage of excellent (and easy to use) resources, like these favorites…
Deaneries
Clergy Retreat 2022
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.
2022 Stewardship Survey
One-minute read. In an attempt to be supportive as quickly as possible, the Stewardship Commission is currently compiling a list of stewardship resources. To best serve your church, we are inviting anyone interested in church stewardship or with input they would like to provide to complete a short (nine-minute) survey online.
CANCELED: Clergy spouse family recipe potluck
When: October 1, 2022. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 404 Regent St., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
For: Clergy spouses
Greetings again from Steve Bruce to our clergy spouse community. I’m looking forward to spending some time in Missouri in October. The idea is to bring a family dish and recipe to share and to share a story about the recipe.
Save the dates! Diocesan Ordinations
One-minute read. Please save the date in your calendars for these upcoming ordination services. The names of those being ordained will be published as soon as the canonical processes have been completed.
New Diocesan Youth Missioner Search
Two-Minute read. A search for a new diocesan Youth Missioner has begun!
Nominations, resolutions, and reports, are now being accepted for the 2022 Annual Convention
One-minute read. Nominations, resolutions, and reports for the 133rd Annual Convention of the Diocese of West Missouri taking place on November 4 and 5 at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral and online are now being accepted.
General Convention in Baltimore – Meet West Missouri’s Deputies
Five-minute read. Starting Friday, July 8, running through the weekend and closing on Monday, July 11, the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church will convene in Baltimore, Maryland. West Missouri has 10 Deputies attending. Find out who they are and find out more about the 80th General Convention.
Women’s Retreat – Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World
The Women of the diocese are invited to attend a special Women’s Retreat, Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World. We are planning a full day of prayer, discussion, and activities.
Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence
A Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday June 21, 2022, at Grace and Holy Trinity. All are invited to attend in person or online.
West Missouri chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE)
One-minute read. It is time to begin the process of starting a UBE chapter here in our diocese.
The need for a UBE chapter in West Missouri has been discussed by various people off and on, and Bishop Bruce has strongly urged that this become a reality.
Education for Ministry – Where Are We?
One-Minute read. Participants and graduates of an Education for Ministry (EfM) program are sprinkled throughout West Missouri. Help the diocese learn more about your experience by participating in a very short survey.
Juneteenth — A personal reflection
Four-minute read. Stephanie Hasty reflects on Juneteenth, — June 19, the date that Major General Gordon Granger read General Order 3 to the people of Galveston, Texas. It was then, two years after The Emancipation Proclamation was signed, that every enslaved person in the United States was free and knew it.
Save the Dates – Deanery Picnics
Join us at a deanery picnic and celebrate Bishop Bruce’s ministry with the diocese.
Annual Diocesan Convention — Recalling our roots to grow anew — November 4 & 5, 2022
Two-minute read. Planning for the 133rd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri began back in January. following a lot of discussion and reflection by the Convention Planning Team, along with lots of details, a convention theme, and an outline schedule for this year’s convention has been set.
Daughters of the King eagerly awaiting their Spring Assembly on May 7
One-minute read. Trinity Episcopal Church, Lebanon, Missouri, is hosting a joyous occasion on May 7, 2022, when the Daughters of the King hold their Spring Assembly.
Leadership Essentials Session 3 – Human Resources
Where: Online
When: May 5, 7 p.m.
For: Church Administrators, Clergy, Senior Wardens, Bishop Wardens
Legislation, taxes, insurance, and pensions, are a few of the HR balls you may have to juggle. There is no doubting that the scope of things you need to be aware of to manage human resources is many and varied. Elaine Gilligan the diocesan Human Resource Administrator and Finance Assistant is here to help you.
New direct telephone numbers for diocesan staff
Two-minute read. The diocesan staff have switched to a new digital telephone exchange and system. This has allowed us to provide both staff based in the Diocesan Center, and remote staff with direct numbers which will automatically connect to them wherever they are working.
Spring Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism
When: Two Saturday Workshops: April 23 & 30, 2022 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Online
Who: Diocese-wide
This training fulfills the intent of several General Convention resolutions which call for leaders at all levels of The Episcopal Church to receive training on the Church’s teaching about racial diversity as well as other forms of diversity present within the human family.
Leadership Essentials – Church Finance
Where: Online
When: March 24, 7 p.m.
For: Treasurers, Finance Committees, Clergy, staff and volunteers with financial duties
Join us for an informal discussion on church finances, and we’ll share what we’ve learned over the years and chat about how we can help. We’ll look at covenanted portions, the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs, discretionary funds, audits, and anything else that you need help with.
