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.
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.
General Convention in Baltimore – Meet West Missouri’s Deputies Read More »
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.
Women’s Retreat – Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World Read More »
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.
Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence Read More »
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.
West Missouri chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) Read More »
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.
Education for Ministry – Where Are We? Read More »
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.
Juneteenth — A personal reflection Read More »
Join us at a deanery picnic and celebrate Bishop Bruce’s ministry with the diocese.
Save the Dates – Deanery Picnics Read More »
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.
Annual Diocesan Convention — Recalling our roots to grow anew — November 4 & 5, 2022 Read More »
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.
Daughters of the King eagerly awaiting their Spring Assembly on May 7 Read More »
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.
Leadership Essentials Session 3 – Human Resources Read More »
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.
New direct telephone numbers for diocesan staff Read More »
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.
Spring Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism Read More »
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.
Leadership Essentials – Church Finance Read More »
One-minute read. Estos recursos ayudan a explicar la misión de la Iglesia Episcopal en el apoyo de los ministerios de las cuatro diócesis de la Provincia de Jerusalén y el Medio Oriente, y la importancia de las contribuciones a la Ofrenda del Viernes Santo hacen posible este trabajo.
Materiales para la Ofrenda del Viernes Santo Read More »
One-minute read. For one hundred years, Episcopal churches have been providing financial support for the ministry of the Anglican Communion Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East from their Good Friday offerings.
The Episcopal Church’s Good Friday Offering – Celebrating a century of financial gifts Read More »
Two-minute read. The Diocese of West Missouri has long maintained a strong conviction to support international outreach, specifically as defined by the Millennium Development Goals established by the Episcopal Church at its general convention in 2000. The intent is to reduce the number of people around our world who live in extreme poverty.
International Outreach Grant (IOG) Program, 50:50 donation match Read More »
An exploration of the theology and liturgical planning for Easter.
When: Wednesday, March 9, at Noon
Where: Online, Zoom meeting.
For: anyone involved in planning worship and liturgy.
Easter: the Day of Fifty Days Read More »
Five-minute video. This is the third in the 2022 series of four weekly videos remembering key African American figures in the Episcopal Church and beyond. A new video will be published each Thursday for four weeks from February 10, 2022.
Black History Month, Week Three. The Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris Read More »
One-minute read. Bishop Bruce announced Friday, February 18, 2022, that Fr. Charles Everson, Rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, has accepted the appointed position to work alongside the Commission on Ministry and those in the process of ordination.
Introducing the Rev. Charles Everson, Vocations Missioner (part-time) Read More »
