Staff Update — New Missioner for Youth Ministry announced
Three-minute read. We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new member of the Diocesan Staff in the role of Missioner for Youth Ministry.
News for Clergy
Letter from Bishop Bruce on legislative initiatives targeting transgender individuals and their families
Bishop Diane writes, “In The Episcopal Church, we vow in our Baptismal Covenant to ‘respect the dignity of every human being,’ and to ‘seek and serve Christ in all persons.'” and reiterates The Episcopal Church’s support for transgender individuals and their families.
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.
Childhood spirituality matters: a Godly Play opportunity in our backyard this summer
One-Minute read. Let us help you invest in Children’s Formation.
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.
Ordination Process page updated, Discernment Handbook temporarily withdrawn, Discernment Timeline added
One-minute read. As part of a review of the Ordination Process the Ordination Process page has been updated and a new Discernment Timeline page added. The Discernment Handbook has been temporarily withdrawn while it is reviewed and updated.
Updated information for the Secretary to Convention, Intake Officer (Including a new Intake Officer Poster), and the Clerical Directory
We have a new Secretary to Convention and Intake Officer. The Contact Us and Intake Officer pages have been updated, and a new Intake Officer poster produced. The Clerical Directory has also been brought up-to-date with the latest changes we have on file.
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.
Meet Brittany Sparrow Savage and Ryan Williams, two of our new transitional deacons
Five-minute read. Brittany Sparrow Savage and Ryan Williams are two of our newest transitional deacons, ordained in January this year. Read on to learn more about their unique paths to ministry, their faith journeys, and the roles they now serve in the Church.
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.
Letter from Bishop Bruce on Canon requirements for clergy over 72 and still in active ministry
On January 18, 2023, Bishop Diane wrote a letter to clergy to ensure The Diocese of West Missouri continues following the Constitution and Canons regarding clergy over 72.
Episcopal Church Lent resources – available online
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church has provided new and updated Lenten resources for individuals, small groups, and congregations.
Transitions – January 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of January 2023.