Laundry Love: A thumbs up and a smile
Three-minute read. Jill Hodge reflects on the power of kindness and humanity in bringing people together through Good Shepherd’s Laundry Days.
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Recording & Photographs – A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Three-minute read, 105-minute video. On Saturday, January 14, the diocese held its first annual service in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City. The recording of the service includes a 1967 interview with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., made 11 months before he was assassinated, and an extract from a sermon he delivered at the Washington National Cathedral.
Recapping the Women’s Retreat
One-Minute read. It’s been years since the women of West Missouri have been able to gather for a retreat, read how it went!
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.
Sam Fleming appointed Director of Music and Organist for Good Shepherd, Kansas City
Two-minute read. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Kansas City recently appointed Sam Fleming as Director of Music and Organist.
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.
A fresh wind
One-minute read. Following Bishop Bruce’s recent pastoral visit to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City, member Tom Kincaid penned the following poem.
Area Confirmation Service at St. Andrew’s
One-minute read. On Saturday, April 24, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City hosted the second Area Confirmation Service of 2021. Presenting candidates were: Alban’s, Bolivar; St. Andrew’s, Kansas City; St. Christ Church, Saint Joseph; Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City; Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City; Grace Episcopal Church, Liberty St. Mary’s, Kansas City, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kansas City.
Live Broadcast — Area Confirmations at St. Andrew’s, Kansas City
One hour, 44-minute video.
Recording of the Area Confirmation Service held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 2 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri.
Area Confirmations at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Raytown, Missouri
One-minute read. On Saturday, November 2, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Raytown hosted diocesan Area Confirmations. Churches presenting candidates: Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs, Trinity Church, Independence, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kansas City, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, St. Paul’s, Lee’s Summit, St. Matthew’s, Raytown.
Clue Summer Camp: Breaking the Friendship Code!
Five-minute read. On June 10-14, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City and Father Galen Snodgrass generously opened their doors and allowed us to transform the church basement into a summer camp for a dozen adolescents with social challenges.
Fall Confirmations at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Two-minute read. Saturday October 20. Area Confirmations at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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.
Area Confirmation – Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kansas City
Five-minute read. On Sunday May 21 Episcopal Church of the Redeemer hosted the northern diocesan Area Confirmations. In addition to the confirmations, reaffirmations and receptions, two baptisms were performed.
