News Update May 14, 2020
In this issue: Bishop Marty issues update to the Phase Two Pastoral Direction, Thy Kingdom Come, resources for praying, introducing Jamillah, Pentecost ideas, and much more!
News Update 05-07-2020
News Update May 7, 2020
In this issue: The latest Pastoral Direction from Bishop Marty, National Day of Prayer with the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and The Daughters of the King, is your church welcoming? Or Not? Reflections on Social Distancing, and more!
An end to the Weekly Reflection, reopening the diocesan office, and the News Update schedule
One-minute read. Bishop Marty writes briefly on discontinuing his Weekly Reflections and other changes.
Bishop Kemper School for Ministry seeking part-time Administrative Assistant
One-minute read. The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (BKSM) is seeking a part-time administrative assistant to the dean. This 10-hour-a-week position offers flexible hours.
Welcoming? Or Not?
Ten-minute read. Part 5 on Deepening Your Relationship with God by Worshiping with Other Faiths. Is your church welcoming?
National Day of Prayer video with the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and The Daughters of the King
20-minute video. This video combines prayers for the National Day of Prayer, read by members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and the Order of the Daughters of the King, and supported by the Union of Black Episcopalians.
Changing Perspectives On Sunday School: May 28, 7:00 p.m.
One-Minute read.
Meat and potatoes – or dessert? Come discuss changing perspectives on Sunday School.
Phase Two Pastoral Direction for Clergy and Parishes of The Episcopal Church in West Missouri
Two-minute read. On Monday, May 4, 2020, Bishop Marty issued a new Pastoral Direction to the clergy and lay leaders of the churches of West Missouri.
Diakoneo Magazine May, 2020
Eight-minute read The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online. In this issue: the work of a prison chaplain, a new deacon looks back, and forward, and a deacon at Standing Rock.
A pastoral letter from Bishop Marty and Bishop-Elect Deon Johnson (Episcopal Diocese of Missouri)
Eight-minute read. Bishop Marty and Bishop-elect Deon Johnson of the Diocese of Missouri have joined together to issue a letter of support, gratitude, challenge and prayer for all Missouri Episcopalians.
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Reflections On “Social Distancing”
One-minute read. Episcopalians in West Missouri come to understand “social distancing” in relation to faith and the way we live our lives.
