Diocesan Easter Vigil 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11
A diocesan-wide Easter Vigil Service of Light will be broadcast online from Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on Facebook and YouTube at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
Event Listing
The go-to list of all the key events of interest to the members of the churches of The Diocese of West Missouri.
Church leaders – chat with the diocesan staff. 11:00 a.m. – Noon. Monday – Friday
Come visit with us online between 11:00 a.m. and Noon each week day online. Kim Snodgrass (Christian Formation) and Gary Allman (Communications) will be hosting the daily sessions, and they will bring other members of the diocesan staff, including Bishop Marty if he is available, online to answer specific queries as required.
Diocesan Clericus: “Will Faith, Hope, and Love Abide?” – March 30 – April 1, 2020
In an abundance of caution, and in recognition of our responsibility to the greater community, at a diocesan staff meeting held on March 11, it was agreed to cancel Clericus. We will be looking at the possibility of holding some online sessions. If you have already registered we will be contacting you to arrange returning your payment.
Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration
Sunday, February 16, 2020, 4:00 p.m.
at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City.
Bishop's Days 2020
In an abundance of caution, and in recognition of our responsibility to the greater community, at a diocesan staff meeting held on March 11, it was agreed to cancel Bishop Day’s South. We will be making the supporting documentation provided by the presenters available online, and looking at the possibility of holding some online sessions at a later date.
Save the Date – Bishop's Days 2020
Bishop’s Days 2020 will be held on February 22 and March 21.
Youth Regional Advent Gatherings – December 14, 2019
Don’t miss out on the Regional Advent Gatherings happening in your area! Both gatherings will take place on December 14th.
The 13th Annual Bishop's Ball – To be Rescheduled
The 13th Annual Bishop’s Ball will take place on January 11th, 2020 at Saint Paul’s, Kansas City Missouri.
Ecumenical Veteran’s Day Commemoration
Sunday, November 10, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Pre-Convention Reception – October 25, 2019
Staying Kansas City Friday Night? Join us for a Pre-Convention Reception Friday, October 25, 2019, at 6:00 p.m at Founders’ Hall, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Diocesan Convention – October 26, 2019
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.
‘Rooted in Jesus’ Conference
One-minute read. It’s time for the Episcopal Church to come together as disciples of Jesus and take a bold new step into the next decade. Let’s spend four days together, talking about discipleship, leadership, evangelism, formation, preaching, and much more—so we can go out and be the Body of Christ.
Evangelism & Action 2019 Episcopal Cursillo Ministry Conference – October 3-5
When: October 3-5, 2019
Where: Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City Missouri
Ordination of Melissa Roberts George – October 11
On Friday, October 11, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Melissa George will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Nevada, Missouri.
Ordination of Joseph Anton Pierjok – October 12
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Joe Pierjok will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage, Missouri.
Racial Reconciliation Workshop – October 19, 2019
Event Canceled. The purpose of this workshop is to assist us in organizing to eliminate the sin of racism. This workshop satisfies the canonical requirements for Clergy, Deacons, Vestry Members, Parish Staff, and other parishioners and those who are in process for ordination to be trained in racial reconciliation.
Lafayette Sinfonietta – Debut Concert
When: Sunday, September 15, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m. Join us at Christ Church Episcopal, Lexington for an afternoon of chamber and solo music.
Stroll in Nature
When: Saturday, September 14, 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Where: Parkville Nature Sanctuary. We will be hiking in the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. This event is for grades 6-12.
Organ Concert at Resurrection Blue Springs
One-minute read. All are welcome to a premiere organ concert to celebrate the blessing and dedication of the new Johannus Organ at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection on Sunday afternoon, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. at 1433 R.D. Mize Rd, Blue Springs, Mo 64015.