2018 Gathering Presentations
Five-minute read. Brief notes and useful links relating to the three Diocesan Convention Gathering presentations.
Diocesan News
Diocesan Convention in Pictures
Five-minute read. The people and events of the 129th convention of The Diocese of West Missouri.
New Deacons
15 minute read. Five transitional deacons were ordained at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Find out more about them.
September’s Ordinations
5 minute read. Kim Taube and Warren Swenson were ordained into the priesthood on Saturday, September 15, 2018.
Introducing The Rev. Mark Ohlemeier
Two-minute read. Mark Ohlemeier was ordained into the Sacred Order of Presbyters at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Ordinations at the Diocesan Convention Eucharist
Ten-minute read. On the Evening of December 3, 2017, during the diocesan convention Eucharist service, Fr. Jonathan Callison was received into the Episcopal Church, and Larry Ehren and Kary (Karen) Mann were ordained into the diaconate.
The Presiding Bishop Visits the Youth of the Diocese
Two-minute read. Before attending the ‘Awakening the Spirit’ events, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry spent time at St Paul’s Episcopal Church Kansas City with the youth of the diocese.
Awakening the Spirit – Kansas City
Two-minute read. (Unless you watch the video!) On Saturday May 6, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joined the Diocese of West Missouri in the first half of the Awakening the Spirit in West Missouri held at Kansas City Live!
Awakening the Spirit – Springfield
Two-minute read (Unless you watch the video). On Sunday May 7, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joined the Diocese of West Missouri at Hammons Field Springfield in the second half of the second of five planned evangelism events to be held during 2017.
The Ordination of The Rev. James Lile, Jr.
One-minute read. On Thursday May 18, Jim Lile was ordained into the Sacred Order of Presbyters at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Joplin, Missouri.
Special Convention
Five-minute read. On Saturday June 3, 2017, The Diocese of West Missouri held a Special Convention to discuss and approve the remainder of the 2017 Plan for Ministry (budget).
Summer Church Summit
Five-minute read. The Summer Church Summit was held at Calvary Episcopal Church, Sedalia on August 26. Around 60 people from churches around the diocese attended the event.
Human Trafficking Workshop
Five-minute read. On Saturday September 16, St. John’s Springfield hosted a Human Trafficking Workshop for men.
Bishop Kemper School Offers Resources and Prepares Deacons for Ministry
One-minute read. Workshop for anyone considering a calling to the deaconate.
Evangelism Workshop – Kansas City
Five-minute read. Photographs of the Evangelism Workshop at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Evangelism Workshop – Springfield
Five-minute read. Photographs of the Evangelism Workshop at St. James’ Springfield.
Bishop Kemper School for Ministry and Nazarene Theological Seminary Enter into Articulation Agreement
Five-minute read. Bishop Kemper School for Ministry has formally entered an Agreement of Cooperation with Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri.
Bishop Spencer Place Joins Saint Luke’s Health System
Two-minute read. Formalizing a 21-year affiliation, Bishop Spencer Place is now officially part of Saint Luke’s Health System.
