23 minute video, and transcription. Bishop Marty’s sermon delivered during the Holy Eucharist celebrating the 130th Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Bishop Marty’s Sermon at the 2019 Convention Eucharist Read More »
One-minute read. The 130th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri is taking place on Saturday, October 26. All reports and resolutions received have now been published online, including those received after the submission deadline. One previously published document has been updated.
Diocesan Convention – Documentation Update Read More »
One-minute read. Make sure you register your church’s delegates and visitors for this year’s Diocesan Convention, as lunch will not be provided for those not registered.
FINAL REMINDER: Diocesan Convention Registration closes this Friday, October. 18 Read More »
This year’s diocesan convention is a one-day, business-only event, held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City Missouri. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.
For people staying overnight in Kansas City on Friday, October 25, a reception will be held 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Founders’ Hall at the cathedral.
Full details of the event, including reports, minutes from the previous convention, resolutions submitted, etc. can be found on the Convention website.
Diocesan Convention – October 26, 2019 Read More »
One-minute read. The slate of eleven clergy and seven lay nominees for election as deputies to the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church (2021) has been published on the Diocesan Convention Website.
Nominees for Deputies to the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church Read More »
One-minute read. The slate of two clergy and four lay nominees for election to Diocesan Council has been published on the Convention Website.
Nominees for Diocesan Council Read More »
One-minute read. (unless you read all the reports). Twenty-two reports were submitted before the September deadline for reports expired. Links to all the reports submitted are provided here.
Reports Submitted to the 130th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri Read More »
One-minute read. The slate of seven clergy and seven lay nominees for election to Standing Committee has been published on the Convention Website.
Nominees for Standing Committee Read More »
One-minute read. Seven resolutions were received by the September deadline for resolutions for the 130th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri taking place on Saturday, October 26.
Resolutions to be considered by the 2019 Diocesan Convention Read More »
Three-minute read. The 2020 Plan for Ministry was published on September 30, and it is available to read online or download and print. Follow the link below to see the complete document. Read on for the full text of Bishop’s Marty’s introduction to the plan.
2020 Draft Plan for Ministry Read More »
Resolutions for the upcoming Diocesan Convention should be submitted before the deadline of Friday, September 27, 2019. A sample resolution and instructions for submission are available on the Diocesan Convention 2019 website.
Deadline for the Submission of Resolutions to Convention is September 27 Read More »
One-minute read. Have you considered volunteering your time and talents to serving the church in diocesan leadership (elected and/or appointed) and wondered what would be expected of you? How much time is involved? Descriptions of all opportunities are available online.
Nominations are now being accepted Read More »
10 minute read. A copy of the slides presented by Tom Kokjer, Diocesan Treasurer to the 2018 Diocesan Convention.
2019 Plan for Ministry Read More »
15 Minute video. People from across the diocese tell their stories of how diocesan grants and funds are being used in their ministries and outreach.
Building Community in West Missouri Read More »
Five-minute read. Brief notes and useful links relating to the three Diocesan Convention Gathering presentations.
2018 Gathering Presentations Read More »
Five-minute read. The people and events of the 129th convention of The Diocese of West Missouri.
Diocesan Convention in Pictures Read More »
Eight-minute read. A digest of events that took place and the official actions of the 2017 diocesan convention.
One-minute read (unless you follow the links and study the budget!) A report on the work of the Finance Team.
Work Group Reports — Finance Team Read More »
Five-minute read. A report from the Diocesan Council Goals Team.
Work Group Reports — Goals Team Read More »
Five-minute read. A story of the mixed emotions encountered during the diocesan convention.
Reflections on the Diocesan Convention Read More »
