New Spirit Update, September 16, 2021
In this issue: A farewell from Bishop Marty, Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Philip’s Trenton’s fund-raising efforts, and much, more!
Gary Allman
Gary Allman is Communications Director with The Diocese of West Missouri.
Gary would like it known that contrary to popular belief, and despite often being seen with a camera in his hands, he is not the diocesan photographer. We are always looking for volunteer photographers, if you are interested please get in touch with Gary — contact details below.
Contact
Office: (816) 471-6161 Ex 107.
Direct: (417) 522-5151
Links
www.diowestmo.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diowestmo/
New Spirit Update, September 2, 2021
In this issue: The Presiding Bishop on the situation in Afghanistan, Episcopal Relief and Development’s response to Hurricane Ida, looking back on the career of Fr. Edward Warner, and much, much, more!
Every Perfect Gift / Cada don perfecto annual pledge campaign materials are here
One-minute read. This year’s annual pledge campaign from TENS, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship is ready for you to incorporate into your fall stewardship campaign. Their theme this year, Every Perfect Gift, focuses our attention on all of the gifts that God gives us.
New parking lot for St. Matthew’s, Ozark, and Ozark Presbyterian Church
One-minute read. members of St. Matthew’s, Ozark Presbyterian church, and volunteers from the local community have been working to convert a swampy area of grass at the back of the building into a new parking lot. On August 18 the parking lot was officially opened.
Possible Data Breach
One-minute read. This afternoon we noticed some unusual account activity on one of the accounts on our bulk emailing service – Constant Contact.
As far as we can determine, none of the data on the system has been tampered with. However, we can not rule out that some data may have been copied.
Church leaders — Four things you should know
One-minute read. A list of four resources to help church leaders in West Missouri.
Diocesan Prayer Cycle images are now available to churches in advance
One-minute read. Images of the prayer cycle text are now available in advance for churches to download and share.
The installation of the Rev. James Harris as Priest in Charge of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, West Plains
Three-minute read. On the evening of Thursday, July 15, 2021, Fr. Jasmes Harris Jr. was installed as Priest in Charge of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, West Plains, Missouri. There was a small but highly appreciative congregation present in person to witness the service, which was live-streamed on the diocesan website and Facebook.
New Spirit Update, July 15, 2021
In this issue: the installation of Fr. Isaac Petty at St. Luke’s, the 2021 Annual Diocesan Convention website is now open, Prayer and pain, and much more.
The installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Vicar of St. Luke’s, Excelsior Springs
Two-minute read. On the evening of Thursday, July 8, 2021, Fr. Isaac Petty was installed as Vicar of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Here are the pictures.
New Spirit Update, July 1, 2021
In this issue: an Episcopal priest’s experience of the 1968 Holy Week riots, St. Matt’s Community Dinner, Reach Out Challenge, and much, much more.
St. Matthew’s holds first Community Dinner since COVID shutdown
One-minute read. St. Matthew’s held their first community dinner since they stopped serving weekly meals because of COVID. Over twenty guests arrived for the opening meal.
New Spirit Update, June 17, 2021
In this issue: A summer sizzler at St. Matt’s – Ozark, a celebration of 12 years’ work at Christ Church – Springfield, LGBT+ Pride Month, Juneteenth and much, much more.
Juneteenth to become an official federal holiday
One-minute read. As federal employees are granted a paid holiday to celebrate Juneteenth, learn more about this commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Community dinners recommence at St. Matthew’s, Ozark
One-minute read. With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, St. Matthew’s, Ozark are restarting their long-running community dinners on June 23 with an old-fashioned picnic.
The Fall and Rise of St. Margaret’s
Four-minute read. I saw it coming in 2014, the closing of my Home church. And here it was being dismantled in 2019. But was all what it seemed?
The Ordination of Isaac Petty to the Sacred Order of Priests
Two-minute read. On Saturday, May 29, 2021, Isaac Ross Petty was Ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. Here is a selection of the pictures taken.
The Re-Dedication and Consecration of St. James, Springfield, and three baptisms
Two-minute read. Over the past year the people of St. James have been comprehensively remodeling the sanctuary and renovating other areas of the church buildings. On May 12, 2021, Bishop Marty led the Re-Dedication of St. James, baptized two children and one infant, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist.
Episcopal Church Executive Council announces diocesan relief grants
One-minute read. In a recent press release The Episcopal Church announced that its Executive Council had approved a resolution allocation up to $40,000 to any diocese requesting assistance. The statement included suggestions for ministries and programs that dioceses could consider.
Area Confirmation Service at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage
Two-minute read. On Saturday, April 17, Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage hosted the first Area Confirmation Service of 2021. Presenting candidates were: Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage; St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church, Noel; St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Joplin, and Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, Branson.
