Bishop Marty’s Sermons: October – November
One-minute read. Bishop Marty’s recent sermons are now available to listen to on the diocesan website.
Diocesan News
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.
New Ways of Giving
One-minute read. A new way to support the churches and ministries of the diocese is available with the introduction of a ‘Give’ option on the diocesan website. At its introduction we are providing support to three key fundraising efforts.
Nominations are now being accepted
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.
Bishop’s Day at St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield
One-minute read. St. James Springfield, hosted the southern Bishop’s Day event on March 23 this year.
The Ordinations of Joseph Pierjok and James Yazell to the Diaconate
Five-minute read. On the afternoon of Sunday March 24, 2018, Joseph Pierjok and James Yazell were ordained into the diaconate at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri
Stop Human Trafficking and Abuse Event
Two-minute read. On Saturday March 30 a Stop Human trafficking and Abuse event was held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City.
Ordinations to the Priesthood at St. Andrew’s Kansas City
Five-minute read. On Saturday May 11, 2019, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City hosted the Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Priests of the Rev. William Jeffrey Hurst, the Rev. Dr. Sean Kim, and the Rev. Marco Serrano.
