Contents – March 2017
Spirit Volume 9, Issue 1. In This Issue Editor’s Letter Keeping Watch Features News Promotion About How to contact us, submit articles & pictures About Spirit Directory A directory of all the churches in the diocese Directory
March-2017
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.
Awakening the Spirit in West Missouri
Five-minute read. Diocesan Council has been considering how the diocese should move forward, and we are preparing for Awakening the Spirit in West Missouri.
Bishop Spencer Place
Bishop Spencer Place, an exceptional place in the heart of it all.
“Don’t be afraid to be people of love,” Presiding Bishop Tells Pittsburgh Revival
10 minute read. This three-day event kicked off the Episcopal Church’s plan to claim new life and change the world.
Can Knowing Other Faiths Deepen Our Own?
10 minute read. Understanding friends from other faiths can enrich our own lives as Christians.
Saint John’s Bible Presented to Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
10 minute read. An anonymous donor has made a gift of the entire seven volume heritage edition of the Saint John’s Bible to Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Discerning a Call: Deacons in Today’s Church
10 minute read. What are deacons? What do they do? Where do they come from? And are you called to become a deacon?
Bishop Kemper School Offers Resources and Prepares Deacons for Ministry
One-minute read. Workshop for anyone considering a calling to the deaconate.
Food Pantry, Necessity Pantry & Christmas Toy/Winter Hats Ministry
Five-minute read St. Michael’s, Independence – ministry now offers toys for children up through age sixteen.
Absalom Jones Celebration at St. Augustine’s, Kansas City
Two-minute read. Photographs of the Absalom Jones Celebration at St. Augustine’s, Kansas City.
Evangelism Workshop – Kansas City
Five-minute read. Photographs of the Evangelism Workshop at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Evangelism Workshop – Springfield
Five-minute read. Photographs of the Evangelism Workshop at St. James’ Springfield.
Bishop Kemper School for Ministry and Nazarene Theological Seminary Enter into Articulation Agreement
Five-minute read. Bishop Kemper School for Ministry has formally entered an Agreement of Cooperation with Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri.
Bishop Spencer Place Joins Saint Luke’s Health System
Two-minute read. Formalizing a 21-year affiliation, Bishop Spencer Place is now officially part of Saint Luke’s Health System.
