Save the Date
Make a note of the upcoming ordinations, picnics, and other events happening over the next few months.
News Update 05-04-2023
Wear orange for gun violence awareness
Two-minute read. The weekend of June 3-4, 2023, churches across The Diocese of West Missouri are invited to participate in “Wear Orange Day” in honor of victims and survivors of gun violence across our country.
April issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The April issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
The Order of Naucratius: hunting and fishing for the betterment of God’s Kingdom
Four-minute read. Read about the connection between Episcopalians, hunting, fishing, and ministry. You are invited to join the inaugural meeting of the West Missouri Chapter of the Order of Naucratius on May 25 at Grace Carthage.
All Things … Episcopal: Belonging, Believing, and Becoming the Church of the Future
Three-minute read. In this episode, we hear from two college students in Springfield, Missouri who talk about finding their way to the Episcopal Church and what lead them to make the decision to be confirmed in the church.
The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) Eastertide 2023 Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s Eastertide 2023 newsletter.
Transitions – April 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of April 2023.
A way to pray: Proverbs
Three-Minute read. Few books offer more practical day-to-day guidance on the art of living than the Book of Proverbs.
ChurchNext: How to enrich your spiritual life
One-Minute read. Are you looking for a new simple way to learn and grow? ChurchNext might be for you … because they’re out to change lives.
Fr. Tim Coppinger elected Dean of the Central Deanery
One-minute read. At the Deanery Council Meeting held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Rev. Timothy R. Coppinger was elected the new dean of the Central Deanery.
All Things … Episcopal: Hope for the Church
Three-minute read. In this episode, we hear from Danni Valencia Montoya, a young adult member of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. She speaks to us about hope for the future of the Church as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and what gives her hope during the Easter season.
Coronation Day: A Celebration
On Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m., The Marvin Byas Singers will be performing at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church to celebrate the coronation of Charles III in their inaugural concert.
Benefit concert for Hillcrest Transitional Housing
The Music Ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church & The Choral Foundation presents The William Baker Festival Singers.
Call to action against guns in churches
Two-minute read. Updated. The Peace and Justice Committee is urging members of The Diocese of West Missouri to contact the Missouri Senate to ask them to oppose House Bill 282, which removes current restrictions on the concealed carry of firearms in churches.
All Things … Episcopal: The Daily Office
Three-minute read. In this episode, we talk about prayer and one of the ways Episcopalians engage in prayer practice. We explore the daily office and how to use the Book of Common Prayer to move through the Daily Office.
