133rd Annual Convention Registration
133rd Annual Convention.
When: November 4 – 5
Where: Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City and Online
For: Convention delegates and Visitors.
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.
Landscapes of the Sacred – September 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
When: Saturday, September 24, 2022 ▪ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Online
For: anyone interested in discussing the concepts of sacred or ‘thin’ spaces.
With the help of Belden Lane’s book Landscapes of the Sacred, we will look at the relationship between sacred, or ‘mystical’ experiences in the context of the places where they occur.
Clergy Retreat 2022
The clergy of The Diocese of West Missouri will gather again this year for a time of spiritual renewal and growth at Conception Abbey. During this gathering we will spend time in worship, prayer, and fellowship with one another.
CANCELED: Clergy spouse family recipe potluck
When: October 1, 2022. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 404 Regent St., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
For: Clergy spouses
Greetings again from Steve Bruce to our clergy spouse community. I’m looking forward to spending some time in Missouri in October. The idea is to bring a family dish and recipe to share and to share a story about the recipe.
Ordination of Vicky Lyn Anderson, Adam Anthony James, and Barbara J. Wegener to the Sacred Order of Deacons
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., God willing, Vicky Lyn Anderson, Adam Anthony James, and Barbara J. Wegener will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons.
Leadership Essentials Session 10 – Advanced Care Planning
Come learn about the why and how of advanced care planning. This session is an opportunity to learn about resources available to guide us and those we minister with in reflecting on and answering questions about the transition to life eternal. We’ll explore ways to have these conversations from a theological/spiritual perspective.
Celebration and Rededication of St. Mary’s Pipe Organ
When: Sunday, September 11, 6 p.m. (Pre-recital lecture 5:30 p.m.)
Where: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1307 Holmes Street, Kansas City MO 64106
Who: Organ and music lovers everywhere!
Join us for a joyful musical celebration as we celebrate the successful completion of a three-year restoration project of our pipe organ by The Reuter Organ Co. Artists include Ann Marie Rigler, Geoff Wilcken, Ron Krebs, Joshua Hearn, Paul Meier, Jan Kraybill, the William Jewell College Concert Choir, Songflower Chorale, and the St. George’s Choristers.
Un-Muted; The Silent Voices of Social Genocide
When: Wednesday, September 21, 6 p.m.
Where: In-person. Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri
This exhibit and presentation is a powerful and moving visual experience of an extremely harsh reality happening in Türkiye (formerly known as Turkey) at this time.
Fall 2022 Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism
When: Saturday, September 24, 2022, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City and St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield.
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.
Harvest Festival at Oswald’s in-the-Fields
When: Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m.
Where: St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church.
Family and friends of St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in rural Skidmore return each fall for a special service. This year’s celebration is the 124th Harvest Festival and will be held on Sunday, October 2, beginning at 11 a.m.
Rekindling Love and Kindness in the Heartland — September 24
The Heartland Episcopal Cursillo Ministry is evolving and maturing to meet the needs of future generations. Heartland Secretariat, your Cursillo leadership, will host a Grand Ultreya “Rekindling Love and Kindness in the Heartland” on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Planned Giving at Episcopal Parishes: A Primer — July 25
One-minute read. Increasing donor sophistication, the quickening wealth transfer in the U.S., and the pandemic have created a unique opportunity for parishes and cathedrals to shift from cash-based fundraising to beyond cash, or asset-based, fundraising.
Love’s Redeeming Work: Discovering the Anglican Tradition — September 22-23
What is Anglican Christianity? Where did it come from, and what should we hope for its future? This conference will take up these questions in order to inspire a new generation of Anglican Christians seeking faithfulness and holiness within the wider Church Catholic.
Province VII ECW Fall Gathering — September 9 – 11
All Episcopal women are invited to attend the Province VII ECW Fall Gathering at the Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas, Texas (or via Zoom) September 9 – 11, 2022.
Women’s Retreat – Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World
The Women of the diocese are invited to attend a special Women’s Retreat, Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World. We are planning a full day of prayer, discussion, and activities.
Leadership Essentials Session 9 – Christian Formation
Join Kim Snodgrass, Assistant to the Bishop for Christian Formation, to explore Formation from a fresh perspective, take the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. This will be a good resource for churches that are wondering how to approach and promote formation from a new direction this fall!
Pipes at Noon – Organ recitals
Join us for a 30-minute recital at noon every Friday through the month of July. Newly appointed Good Shepherd Music Director, Sam Fleming and other Kansas City area organists will perform the recitals which are free and open to the community.
The ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho
On June 25 at Noon CDT, God willing, the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan will be ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho. You can watch the service live on diowestmo.org/live
Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence
A Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday June 21, 2022, at Grace and Holy Trinity. All are invited to attend in person or online.
Leadership Essentials Session 8 – Constitution & Canons
The Constitution & Canons comprise the governing rules of the diocese. What are these rules? And how do they affect the governance of your church?
Join the Diocesan Chancellors, Mark Galus and David Powell, for an overview of the Constitution & Canons and a discussion about their practical, legal, and financial implications on your home parish or mission.
