Lenten Memories & Looking Forward to Bishop’s Days
Five-minute read. Lenten memories and modern Lenten practices, plus Bishop’s Days are on March 3 and 17. If you are a church leader, you should plan to be there.
Gary Allman
Gary Allman was the Communications Director with The Diocese of West Missouri from March 2014 through June 2023.
What Happens At Convention Doesn’t Have To Stay At Convention
Five-minute read. Why you should read about the diocesan convention and take an active role in the decision-making process.
Work Group Reports — Finance Team
One-minute read (unless you follow the links and study the budget!) A report on the work of the Finance Team.
Area Confirmations at St. John’s, Springfield
One-minute read. At an Area Confirmation service held in October members of St. John’s and Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield were confirmed.
Area Confirmations at St. Mary’s, Kansas City
One-minute read. At an Area Confirmation service held in November members of St. Mary’s, Kansas City; Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs; Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City and Trinity, Independence took part.
Installation of Fr. Jim Lile at All saints’, Nevada
One-minute read. Pictures of Fr. Jim’s Installation at All Saints’ Nevada.
New Spirit
Five-minute read. Welcome to the first ‘online only’ version of Spirit. Read all about it!
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.
Area Confirmations – Trinity Episcopal Church, Lebanon
Two-minute read. On Saturday May 20, nine people were confirmed and two people were received into The Episcopal Church.
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.
Evangelism Doesn’t Have To be Hard
Five-minute read. Recently I’ve been given some examples and simple tips on how to be an Episcopal Evangelist.
Evangelism Workshop – Springfield
Five-minute read. Photographs of the Evangelism Workshop at St. James’ Springfield.
