News Update June 25, 2020
In this issue: Juneteenth – Pray on Troost, Trinity Lebanon expands, becoming anti-racist, sign up for EfM or VBS! Youth events update and more!
News Update 06-25-2020
Pray on Troost
Two-minute read. On the evening of Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, Troost Avenue, Kansas City, became a focal point of unity when people of different faiths and races joined together in an hour-long event ‘Pray on Troost.’ Together they formed an estimated 10-mile long, socially distanced, prayer chain.
Becoming Anti-Racist
One-Minute read. If you have also found yourself at an intersection – of faith and a commitment to becoming anti-racist – these past few weeks, this chart may inspire you to explore, grow and deepen that very personal journey.
The Episcopal Youth Community in West Missouri summer events update
Two-minute read. Read on for an update on WEMO Youth summer events. Happening will be postponed and Camp WEMO will now be an at home experience.
Sign Up For Education for Ministry
One-Minute read. Participating in Education for Ministry is an investment in your spiritual life.
Labyrinths close to home
Three-Minute read. Several congregations in our diocese have chosen to create a labyrinth on their grounds. Open to the community around them they are a wonderful way to spread peace and encourage contemplation. Check out six close to home!
Sign Up For Backyard VBS!
July 13 at 7 p.m. Summer is a great time to explore God’s Wondrous Creation. Sign up to join a diocesan-wide Backyard VBS!
The Episcopal Church encourages support of the Dream Act
Two-minute video. “At this time, the Dream Act is pending before the Congress of the United States,” said Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry. “I’m asking you as Episcopalians, as people of goodwill and faith, to write and call members of Congress who represent you to support this Dream Act.”
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Beloved Community “Rapid-Response” Grants available
Three-minute read The Presiding Officers’ Advisory Group on Beloved Community Implementation is pleased to announce the availability of grants to address the racial disparities laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic and for groups responding to racist violence and policing reform.
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
New parking lot and building at Trinity Episcopal Church, Lebanon
Two-minute read. While many churches across the nation are reporting declining attendance, Lebanon’s historic Trinity Episcopal Church in Lebanon is showing an increase in membership.
Juneteenth — liturgy and history
Two-minute read. In 2015, the 126th Diocesan Convention passed a resolution regarding the response of the Episcopal churches in West Missouri to the ongoing sin of Racism. One of the provisions was the use the service closest to “Juneteenth” as an opportunity to remind ourselves of the constant vigilance needed to address racism.
