Ordination of Isaac Ross Petty to The Sacred Order of Priests
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 11 a.m., God willing, Isaac Ross Petty will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests.
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.
Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism
When: Every Saturday, April 17 – May 22, 2021, 10 a.m. – noon
Where: Online Training Sessions via Zoom
Who: Diocese-wide.
The purpose of this workshop is to assist the diocese in eliminating the sin of racism. This training fulfills the intent of several General Convention resolutions, which call for leaders at all levels of The Episcopal Church to receive training on the Church’s teaching about racial diversity and other forms of diversity present within the human family.
Project Resource Offers Spring 2021 Stewardship Training
At a time when many of our resources, both denominational and ecumenical, in this area are contracting, Project Resource has proven success in being an effective and enduring set of practices for changing the culture of giving in congregations.
Project Resource training takes place on 6 consecutive Sundays, April 18 to May 23 (begins two weeks after Easter) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., via Zoom
Hope & Faith in a time of discouragement – a conversation about the challenges of 2020 and moving towards recovery and hope
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
Who: Diocese-wide
Where do hope and faith come from in a time that challenges us?
Come and join us as we gather online to hear insights from both lay and clergy on maintaining and building faith and hope in a time when our lives have been turned upside down.
Area Confirmation Service
Where: Live from Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage, Missouri; view on YouTube and Facebook.
When: 5 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021.
Area Confirmation Service
Where: Live from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri; view on YouTube and Facebook.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021.
Holy Week at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
When: Sunday, March 28 – Sunday, April 4
Where: Online
This year we are sharing the Holy Week services from Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral so that churches in West Missouri that are unable to hold or share all their Holy Week services online can come together and join us in prayer.
Easter Vigil live from Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
When: Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Join us for the Easter Vigil, shared live online from Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, with readings and music from Episcopal churches throughout West Missouri.
Renewal of Vows and the Blessing of Oils
When: Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 10 a.m.
Where: Online
The Bishops of the Episcopal dioceses of Kansas, Western Kansas, Missouri, and West Missouri, in concert with the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Central States Synod, invite you to join them online in an ecumenical service streamed live from Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, March 30 at 10 a.m.
Ordination of Michael Richard Johns to The Sacred Order of Deacons
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 2 p.m., God willing, Michael Richard Johns will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons.
Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to The Sacred Order of Deacons
On Friday, March 26, 2021, at 3:30 p.m., God willing, Ryan David Wiksell will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons.
Church Leadership Essentials
Thursday, February 25, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Bishop’s Staff invite you to attend one of these two online sessions which will provide essential information for new and returning vestry members and other church staff and leaders.
Christmas Services 2020
Join the Episcopal Churches of West Missouri in celebrating the Nativity of our Lord. There’s something for everyone, with options for attending physically distanced, in-person services, parking lot services, or joining in from the comfort of your own home with online services.
Area Confirmation Service
Where: Live from St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield, Missouri, view on YouTube and Facebook.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Update: Area Confirmation Service has moved
Where: Live on Facebook from St. Peter & All Saints, Kansas City, Missouri.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020.
In-person attendance is limited to the participants and their sponsors.
Ordination of Lynda Ann Hurt & Isaac Ross Petty to The Sacred Order of Deacons
On Monday, November 16, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., God willing, Lynda Ann Hurt and Isaac Ross Petty will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons. Watch the service online.
The 131st Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri
When: November 7, 2020.
Where: Online Meeting with a public broadcast on Facebook and YouTube.
God willing and the Special Convention (October 3) approving, the 131st Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020. The event will be an online meeting, and full details will be made available in due course.
Annual Convention Technology Training
Two additional training sessions are available to help you become familiar with the basic Zoom features, voting, chat, etc. Please use this time to ask any questions you may have. You may attend more than one session.
When: Bonus Sessions, Wednesday 11-04-2020 at 3 & 7 p.m.
Where: Online Training Sessions via Zoom
Constitution & Canons Committee – Final Meeting Before Annual Convention
When: Monday, November 2, 2020, Noon – 1 p.m.
Where: Online
Who: Constitution & Canons Committee and anyone in The Diocese of West Missouri
Constitution & Canons Committee – Special Convention Resolution
When: Tuesday September 29, 2020, 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Who: Constitution & Canons Committee and anyone in The Diocese of West Missouri
Anyone with an interest or comment on the resolution to be presented and voted on at the Special Convention to be held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on October 3 is invited to join this online meeting of the diocesan Constitutions and Canons Committee.
