News for Clergy

Recording — March 2023 Year-Round Stewardship Webinar

One-hour video. Watch this recording of the March 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s Year Round Stewardship webinar where they shared best practices and ideas for a variety of activities to provide stewardship education and bolster the idea of giving not only money but also the time and talent without which our parishes cannot function.

Children and youth summer opportunities

One-Minute read. Our next door neighbors in Kansas have invited youth and children to participate in two opportunities this summer. Full and partial scholarships are being offered for both events.

Meet Transitional Deacon Ryan Zavacky

Three-minute read. Ryan Zavacky is the third of our latest transitional deacons ordained in January this year. Find out more about his path to ministry, faith journey, and how deacon Ryan is serving the Church.

Transitions within the Diocese

One-minute read. Following the resignation of Diocesan Secretary Curtis Hamilton, Bishop Diane sends this brief note on personnel changes for the roles of the Diocesan Secretary and Intake Officer.

March & April Events for Church Leaders

One-minute read. We have two upcoming events that clergy with cures Bishop’s Wardens and other church leaders can share with their staff and volunteer leaders.

Transitions – February 2023

One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of February 2023.

Document Library updates include a revised Intake Officer poster, Anti-racism training, and updates to the Constitution and Canons

One-minute read. The following changes have been made to the Document Library Page. The Intake Officer poster entry has been updated to refer to a new webpage where a revised poster can be viewed and downloaded. Intake Officer links, and links to Anti-racism training requirements have been added to the HR section. The Constitution and Canons entry has been updated.

Year-Round Stewardship Webinar

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 7 p.m. — Online. Join your diocesan Stewardship Commission for a webinar in which we will share a variety of activities to provide stewardship education and bolster the idea of giving not only money but also the time and talent without which our parishes cannot function.

El Comité Permanente Conjunto de Candidaturas abre las candidaturas para cargos, comités y juntas de la Iglesia Episcopal

Two-minute read. El Comité Permanente Conjunto de Nominaciones invita a los miembros de toda la Iglesia Episcopal a postularse para los cargos eclesiásticos que se enumeran a continuación. La fecha límite para presentar candidaturas es el 15 de abril. Las elecciones tendrán lugar en la 81ª Convención General en Louisville, Kentucky, del 23 al 28 de junio de 2024.

2023 – Renewal of Vows and the Blessing of Oils

Join Bishop Diane, the clergy and people of the Episcopal churches of West Missouri on Tuesday, April 4 at 11 a.m. in a Holy Eucharist celebrated to commemorate the Tuesday of Holy Week at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.

West Missouri on the move

Three-minute read. It’s all well and good to discern vision and mission statements. What matters is where we go with them. The diocese’s two primary leadership bodies, the Diocesan Council and the Standing Committee, met February 3 – 4 to take those next steps.

Transitions – January 2023

One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of January 2023.

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