Lent 2020 Promotion
We are collecting details of your church’s pre-Lenten activities and Lenten programs. Fill in the online form with the details and we will promote the events here and on Social media.
Diocesan News
Intern Opportunities
One-minute read. Interns are highly valued team members of The Diocese of West Missouri’s Formation programs. The Summer Intern program has two places available for young adults who graduated high school in 2019 or earlier. The new Ministry Intern is for young adults, at least 21 years old and who have discerned a call to ministry.
Bishop's Days 2020
This event is essential for those who are new in their role as rector, vicar, priest in charge, or interim; all new and returning vestry and bishop’s committee members; church administrators, and anyone interested in church leadership.
Bishop Marty's Sermons – December 8 and Christmas Eve.
One-minute read. Bishop Marty’s December sermons are now available to listen to on the diocesan website.
Bishop Marty's Christmas Message
Three-minute video. Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Official unveiling of Good Samaritan Sculpture at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuro Science Building
Two-minute read. On December 18, 2019, Bishop Marty, the Rev. Susan Roberts, the Rev. Jerry Kolb, Chief Executive Officer Jani Johnson, hospital leaders, and others were thrilled to welcome a sculpture of the Good Samaritan to its permanent home at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
Bishop Marty’s Sermons: October – November
One-minute read. Bishop Marty’s recent sermons are now available to listen to on the diocesan website.
2019 Convention Round-up
Five-minute read. A quick summary of the key items from the 2019 Diocesan Convention business session.
Statement of the Episcopal Bishops of Missouri on Ballot Initiative (2020-063) to Expand Medicaid
Two-minute read. As one, the bishops of the dioceses of The Episcopal Church within the State of Missouri, offer this statement to voice our support for ballot initiative 2020-063, which would expand the Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) program to the benefit of all sectors of our society.
2020 Plan for Ministry Presentation Slides
Diocesan Treasurer, Tom Kokjer’s 2020 Plan for Ministry Slides.
What has the diocese done for us?
15 Minute video. This year’s Plan for Ministry video focused on some of the behind-the-scenes work of the diocese and diocesan staff. The video was first presented at the 130th Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Deacon Sherrill Russel Receives St. Stephen’s Award
Two-minute read. Congratulations to Deacon Sherrill Russel for receiving the St. Stephen Award for her service as a committed deacon and her outstanding work as a natural evangelist and pastoral minister.
Bishop Marty’s Sermon at the 2019 Convention Eucharist
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.
Nominees for Deputies to the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church
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 Diocesan Council
One-minute read. The slate of two clergy and four lay nominees for election to Diocesan Council has been published on the Convention Website.
Reports Submitted to the 130th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri
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.
Nominees for Standing Committee
One-minute read. The slate of seven clergy and seven lay nominees for election to Standing Committee has been published on the Convention Website.
Resolutions to be considered by the 2019 Diocesan Convention
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.
2020 Draft Plan for Ministry
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.
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)
One-minute read. National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture, heritage, and contributions of Hispanic Americans each year.
