News Update March 5, 2020
In this issue Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Bishops United Against Gun Violence, The Episcopal Church gives grants to 21 new ministries, and much more.
News Update 03-05-2020
From Bishop Marty
Bishop Marty shares with us a statement from the Bishops United Against Gun Violence on the recent shootings in Milwaukee, plus his sermons from the Commemoration of the Blessed Absalom Jones at St. Augustine’s in Kansas City, and the Last Sunday after The Epiphany at St. John’s, Neosho.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Six-minute read. We are all following the news of increasing concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. While we don’t want to over-react, we also do not want to underestimate the potential of this situation. We’ve reproduced and summarized the best of the resources we’ve found.
Note: updated 3-12-2020.
Episcopal Church plants seeds for 21 new ministries
Three-minute read. At its February meeting, The Episcopal Church Executive Council approved grants totaling $242,000 for new church starts and missional communities.
Diocesan Clericus: “Will Faith, Hope, and Love Abide?” – March 30 – April 1, 2020
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 Clericus. We will be looking at the possibility of holding some online sessions. If you have already registered we will be contacting you to arrange returning your payment.
Keeping Watch – Milwaukee Shootings
Two-minute Read. I am a member of Bishops United Against Gun Violence, group of more than 100 Episcopal bishops working to curtail the epidemic of gun violence in the United States. Following shootings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 26, Bishops United Against Gun Violence released this message …
Application process for Episcopal Church’s 2020-2021 academic year scholarships now open
One-minute read. Applications are now being accepted for educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2020-2021 academic year. A scholarship applicant must be an Episcopalian and must have the endorsement of his/her bishop.
Church Pension Group Releases 2019 Denominational Health Plan Annual Report
Two-minute read. The Church Pension Group (CPG) has released The Episcopal Church Medical Trust (Medical Trust) 2019 Denominational Health Plan (DHP) Annual Report and related infographic, available in both English and Spanish.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, February 25, 2020
15 minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the last Sunday after Epiphany, February 25, 2020 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Neosho.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Commemoration of Blessed Absalom Jones, February 16, 2020
15 minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Commemoration of Blessed Absalom Jones, February 16, 2020 at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City
