New Spirit Update, April 22, 2021
In this issue: Find out about our two new deacons, plus pictures from their ordinations, Hope & Faith in a time of Discouragement, and a whole lot more!
New Spirit Update, April 22, 2021 Read More »
In this issue: Find out about our two new deacons, plus pictures from their ordinations, Hope & Faith in a time of Discouragement, and a whole lot more!
New Spirit Update, April 22, 2021 Read More »
One-minute read. In a recent press release The Episcopal Church announced that its Executive Council had approved a resolution allocation up to $40,000 to any diocese requesting assistance. The statement included suggestions for ministries and programs that dioceses could consider.
Episcopal Church Executive Council announces diocesan relief grants Read More »
Seven, ten-minute talks (Video). Introduced by the Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field, bishop of West Missouri, watch these seven short video talks, two pre-recorded and five delivered live. Each presentation deals with different aspects and approaches to handling adversity, the events of 2020, and how we can move towards recovery and hope.
Hope & Faith in a time of Discouragement Read More »
Two-minute read. Sponsored by The Diocese of West Missouri’s Diversity and Reconciliation Commission, The Beloved Community’s Fourth Online Book Study, ‘Caste – The Origins of our Discontents’ by Isabel Wilkerson
Diversity and Reconciliation Commission’s fourth online series of book study sessions Read More »
72-minute video.
Recording of the Area Confirmation service held at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage on April 17, 2021.
Live Broadcast — Area Confirmations at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage Read More »
15-minute video. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Area Confirmation service hosted by Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage, Missouri is available to watch here and on YouTube.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Area Confirmation Service of April 17, 2021 Read More »
One-minute read. Michael Johns was ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Marty, at Grace Episcopal Church, Chillicothe on the afternoon of March 27. Here’s what Michael has to say about himself.
Meet The Rev. Deacon Michael Johns Read More »
One-minute read. Sacred & Secular, a musical collective with a residency at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Excelsior Springs, has released “In Solitude,” its debut album.
Two-minute read. Ryan was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Mariann Budde, ninth bishop of Washington, at Grace Episcopal Church, Washington DC, on March 26. Read on to find out a little bit about Ryan.
Meet the Rev. Ryan Wiksell, Transitional Deacon Read More »
Two-Minute read. Allow working with your hands to nourish the soul and become a meditative, spiritual practice.
Soulcraft: the value of working with our hands Read More »
14-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the second Sunday of Easter, April 11, 2021, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Savannah, is available to listen to.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 11, 2021 Read More »
Two-Minute read. Join others in a transformational Good News Garden ministry that feeds body, mind, and spirit.
Plant your own Good News Garden, and garden for Jesus and the community Read More »
Two-minute read. One of the unfortunate realities of pandemic ministry is that church leaders have, by necessity, spent too much time scrambling and not enough time reflecting. That certainly describes my own experience as a parish priest who literally had to turn a brick and mortar institution into a virtual one overnight.
Hybrid Church – A Way Forward for Church Leaders Read More »
Where: Live from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri; view on YouTube and Facebook.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021.
Area Confirmation Service Read More »
11-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021, recorded at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 Read More »