In this issue: A pastoral message from the Presiding Bishop, a message from the Presiding Bishop nominating Committee, Meet the Access for All God’s Children Team, and loads more. In fact, there’s so much you’ll need to browse through to make sure you haven’t missed anything. There’s news, feature articles, lots of announcements, events, plus messages for clergy and church administrators.
St. Andrew’s in Kansas City are looking for a part-time Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator.
One-minute read. Did you know that there is now a Book of Common Prayer smartphone app? The eCP app from Church Publishing is a complete, digital Book of Common Prayer. Ideal for personal devotion and liturgical use.
On January 18, 2023, Bishop Diane wrote a letter to clergy to ensure The Diocese of West Missouri continues following the Constitution and Canons regarding clergy over 72.
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church has provided new and updated Lenten resources for individuals, small groups, and congregations.
Eight-minute read. Seen and unseen. All manner of human disability is present in our communities. For those living with disabilities, barriers are everywhere. This Fall Bishop Bruce convened a group of persons living with disabilities to address the need we all have for making our churches accessible and accommodating. Our work is to assist the church in doing just that.
One-minute read. This reading guide was developed to be used weekly during the five weeks of Lent in-between, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week.
Three-minute read. The third step “A” Ask About Unsecured Guns in Other Homes. There are approximately 4.6 million US children living in a household with at least one loaded, unlocked gun. That’s why you need to Ask about firearms in other homes your child visits.
When: Saturday, April 29, 2022, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church,706 Byers Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Who: Diocese-wide.
The purpose of this workshop is to assist the diocese in eliminating the sin of racism. This training fulfills the intent of several General Convention resolutions, which call for leaders at all levels of The Episcopal Church to receive training on the Church’s teaching about racial diversity and other forms of diversity present within the human family.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of January 2023.
Four-minute read. No se le puede encontrar sentido al asesinato de un joven a manos de cinco hombres cuya vocación y llamado es proteger y servir. Esto fue una acción malvada y sin sentido. — obispo primado Michael Curry
Four-minute read. Sense cannot be made of the murder of a young man at the hands of five men whose vocation and calling are to protect and serve. This was evil and senseless — Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
Three-minute read. The January issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
Three-minute read. La Agencia Episcopal de Alivio y Desarrollo invita a los episcopales y a las personas de todos los credos a reflexionar sobre la pregunta “¿Quién es mi prójimo?” esta Cuaresma a través de las Meditaciones Cuaresmales de 2023.
Three-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development invites Episcopalians and people of all faith backgrounds to reflect on the question “Who is My Neighbor?” this Lent through the 2023 Lenten Meditations.
One-minute read. There are two main changes from the previous version of the Constitution and Canons, and a rundown of other recent updates to the diocesan administrative website.
Two-minute read. A partir de este momento queda oficialmente abierto el periodo para enviar en línea el Informe Parroquial 2022. El plazo está abierto para todas las congregaciones de la Iglesia Episcopal. Los informes deben presentarse antes del 1 de marzo.
Two-minute read. Online filing for the 2022 Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations is now available. Reports must be filed by March 1. An email was sent to churches on Monday, December 7. Those who did not receive the email or need help with their login name should contact Emily Davenport for assistance.
Two-minute read. Los miembros del Comité Conjunto de Nominaciones para la Elección del Obispo Presidente aprobaron el calendario para recibir los nombres de los posibles candidatos para el cargo de 28º obispo presidente de la Iglesia Episcopal.
Two-minute read. Members of the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop have decided on a timeline for receiving names of potential nominees to be the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church.