In this issue: Rooted in Jesus conference opening revival, installation of the new dean at the cathedral, celebration of a new ministry at Grace Liberty, and lots more — including don’t forget to register for Bishop’s Days.
In an abundance of caution, and in recognition of our responsibility to the greater community, at a diocesan staff meeting held on March 11, it was agreed to cancel Bishop Day’s South. We will be making the supporting documentation provided by the presenters available online, and looking at the possibility of holding some online sessions at a later date.
One-minute read. An updated version of the Bishop’s Visitation schedule through to September 2021 is available on the diocesan website, and a recording of Bishop Marty’s sermon from Sunday, January 5, 2020, have been added.
One-minute read. This is the year for renewal of the lay licenses of Worship Leaders and Pastoral Leaders. It is also a great time of year to take some time and consider lay licensing opportunities that are available.
Two-Minute read. Congregational and diocesan leaders in The Episcopal Church now have access to a new online resource for understanding history and visioning the future with the data collected through the Parochial Report.
One-minute read. On the evening of January 9, the Very Rev. Dr. Andrew Keyse (Dean Andy) was officially installed as Dean of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.
One-minute read The Diocesan Prayer Cycle has been updated through to May 24, 2020 (Easter 7), and a new version of the Lay Preacher License Application Form has been uploaded to the diocesan website.
Two-minute read. On the evening of Monday, January 6, 2020, Mother Robin James was officially welcomed as rector at Grace Episcopal Church, Liberty, Missouri.
Two-minute read. The application process is now open for the 2020 Constable Fund Grants. The Constable Fund provides grants to fund mission initiatives not provided for within the budget of The Episcopal Church, as approved by General Convention 2018, with a stated preference for work in the areas of religious education.
One-minute read. The latest version of the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs is available to read and download online.
One-minute read. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopalians to deepen their participation in Christ’s ministry of reconciliation by dedicating offerings at observances of the Feast of Absalom Jones to support the two remaining Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs): St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, NC, and Voorhees College in Denmark, SC.