New Spirit Update, February 17, 2022
In this issue: Bishop Bruce’s Absalom Jones sermon, the Rev. Steven Wilson, and clergy transitions, plus: Black History Month videos for weeks one and two, educational scholarships, and more.
News Update 02-17-2022
Black History Month. The Rev. Dr. Harold Lewis
Six-minute video. This is the second in the 2022 series of four weekly videos remembering key African American figures in the Episcopal Church and beyond. A new video will be published each Thursday for four weeks from February 10, 2022.
A Way to Pray: discover your sweet spot(s)
One-Minute read. What’s your sweet spot in prayer?
Fr. Frank Sierra retires February 28 after 17 years serving St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Joplin
Six-minute read. Fr. Frank became rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on January 16, 2005. He came to St. Philip’s after serving as a Canon Missioner at three Episcopal churches in San Antonio — St. Stephen’s Church, Trinity Church, and Holy Cross Church…
Fr. Steve Wilson
Believing in the Communion of Saints and the Resurrection to Life Everlasting, we ask your prayers for the Rev. Steven C. Wilson, who passed into Larger Life Sunday, February 13, in Carthage.
One due date for two important deadlines
One-minute read. Church leaders, check out this reminder for these important items due by March 1, 2022.
The Cross – February 2022
One-minute read. The February edition of The Cross, the magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion is available to read online.
Retiro Espiritual De Cuaresma
One-minute read. El Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de West Missouri y Arkansas. Grace Church Carthage, San Nicolas Noel, La Iglesia de Todos los Santos en Bentonville, San Andres en Rogers y San Tomas en Sprindales.
Black History Month. The Rev. George Freeman Bragg
Seven-minute video. This is the first in the 2022 series of four weekly videos remembering key African American figures in the Episcopal Church and beyond. A new video will be published each Thursday for four weeks starting February 10, 2022.
Bishop Bruce’s Absalom Jones Celebration Sermon
10-minute video. Bishop Bruce’s impassioned sermon at the Absalom Jones Celebration service drew a standing ovation. If you’d like to find out why you can watch the sermon here.
The Rev. Ron Keel to be the new interim rector at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield
One-minute read. Fr. Ron Keel will be joining Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield as their interim rector. He will be the celebrant at Christ Church’s service on Sunday February 27, 2022.
Recording — Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration
90-minute video. On Sunday, February 6, 2022, a service celebrating Absalom Jones was held at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City. The service included recorded video messages from the Union of Black Episcopalians, and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
Diakoneo Magazine February, 2022
Eight-minute read. The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online.
