New Spirit Update, May 6, 2021
In this issue: Photos from the recent Area Confirmation services, Rogationtide, Thurgood Marshall’s Feast day, the 22nd Anniversary of Columbine, and a whole lot more!
News Update 05-06-2021
Sainthood for Justice Thurgood Marshall
Four-minute read. The Feast of Thurgood Marshall is celebrated on May 17, its evolution began when St. Augustine’s in Washington DC sponsored a resolution at the 2006 General Convention.
Website Updates
One-minute read. Details of some administrative updates to the diocesan websites.
Diakoneo Magazine May, 2021
Eight-minute read. The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online.
Sharing Stories of Baptismal Living — monthly web conferences from Bexley Seabury Seminary
One-minute read. Following the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, bestselling author and illustrator, Roger Hutchison, had the privilege of painting with children who experienced this tragic event. This profoundly affected him and convinced him to serve those who grieve with his writing and art.
Announcing the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry Summer Session 2021
One-minute read. Bishop Kemper School for Ministry is offering seven courses this summer, designed to support clergy and lay leaders in their ministry.
American Red Cross needs Disaster Chaplains, ordination is not required, Spanish speakers needed. Can you help?
One-minute read. We need more disaster chaplains. In the Missouri-Arkansas region of the Red Cross, we have only eight chaplains. We are handling the day-to-day needs right now but should there be a major disaster in our region we will need help. We especially need some chaplains who can speak Spanish.
Rogationtide, three special days before the Ascension
Two-minute read. Rogationtide happens for a few days just before Ascension Day. This year, that means on Monday, May 10 through Wednesday, May 12 we are encouraged to add special prayers for God’s blessing on the fruits of the earth and the labors of humankind, especially those that fall within our boundaries.
Pentecost season to open with Way of Love Revival Weekend
three-minute read. The Episcopal Church greets Pentecost with One in the Spirit, a Way of Love Revival Weekend designed to fan the flames of hope, celebrate difference, honor creation, foster beloved community, and send people toward Jesus’s Way of Love.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 25, 2021
12-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the fourth Sunday of Easter, April 25, 2021, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City, is now available to listen to.
Area Confirmation Service at St. Andrew’s
One-minute read. On Saturday, April 24, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City hosted the second Area Confirmation Service of 2021. Presenting candidates were: Alban’s, Bolivar; St. Andrew’s, Kansas City; St. Christ Church, Saint Joseph; Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City; Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City; Grace Episcopal Church, Liberty St. Mary’s, Kansas City, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kansas City.
Live Broadcast — Area Confirmations at St. Andrew’s, Kansas City
One hour, 44-minute video.
Recording of the Area Confirmation Service held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 2 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri.
Live Broadcast — Memorial Service for the Rev. Kathy Hall
One-hour, six minute video. A recording of the memorial service for the Rev. Kathy Hall, held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St. Peter & All Saints Episcopal Church, Kansas City.
On the 22nd Anniversary of Columbine, Not Nearly Enough Has Changed
Three-minute read. On April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, two teens went on a shooting spree. I share my concerns with those of my sister and brother bishops from Bishops United Against Gun Violence, that in the intervening years we have not done enough to introduce common sense laws and make efforts to prevent such tragedies.
Area Confirmation Service at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage
Two-minute read. On Saturday, April 17, Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage hosted the first Area Confirmation Service of 2021. Presenting candidates were: Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage; St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church, Noel; St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Joplin, and Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, Branson.
Join us in reading ‘The Book of Joy,’ starting May 1
One-minute read. The Everything Holy project invites you to begin reading The Book of Joy with us this May.
