New Spirit Update, July 6, 2023
In this issue: Upcoming Ordination, Deanery Picnics EfM Virtual Open House, A Journey with the Desert Mystics, and more!
News Update 07-06-2023
Mensaje pastoral del obispo primado Michael Curry a la comunidad LGBTQ+
Three-minute read. Hola a todos mis amigos en Cristo y a todos mis amigos de buena voluntad de muchas religiones. Estamos aquí en el último día del Mes del Orgullo [Homosexual]. Y quería tomarme un momento para dirigirme a todos los miembros de mi familia LGBTQ+.
Pastoral word from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to LGBTQ+ community
Three-minute read. On June 30th, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry responds to the Supreme Court’s decision to allow businesses to refuse service to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Transitions – June 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of June 2023.
June issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The June issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church — The mission years
Five-minute read. Brett Kynard, St. Augustine’s Church Historian writes about the church’s early days as a Mission Church, prior to its full admission to The Diocese of West Missouri.
The Diocese of West Missouri Spiritual Formation Commission presents: A 3 Part Series: A Journey with the Desert Mystics
Over a 3 part series happening from August 11 – 13, the Rev. Brad Karelius will be introducing a workshop to desert spirituality through the lives and teachings of The Desert Fathers and Mothers.
All Things … Episcopal: A great and challenging beauty of interpreting Scripture
Three-minute read. In this episode … we hear a sermon that was delivered by Clare Stern-Burbano and Dani Valencia Montoya on May 7th for Youth Sunday. They addressed the challenges and healing spaces that studying scripture offers us as followers of Christ.
Summer Taizé at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church welcomes all to join them for Summer Taizé. This form of worship focuses on meditation and singing several short songs in between times of silence.
Juneteenth Pilgrimage to Park Central Square Lynching Site, Springfield, Missouri
Four-minute read. Over one hundred people gathered at Park Central Square in Springfield, Missouri at noon on Juneteenth — Monday, June 19, 2023 to learn, reflect, and lament the tragic events of Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday in April 1906 when three African American were lynched.
Trinity Church in Lebanon: Growing through the pandemic
Four-minute read. Trinity Church of Lebanon has seen tremendous growth since the pandemic began. From remodels to active members, here’s how they were able to grow.
Recording — June 2023 Fall Stewardship Campaign Webinar
One-hour video. Watch this recording of the June 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s Year Round Stewardship webinar where they shared ways to engage your leaders and members, structuring your campaign to acknowledge that not all give in the same way, different ways of asking, and including gratitude and follow-up.
Pipes at Noon: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Join the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd every Wednesday through August 9 at noon for their weekly series Pipes at Noon. This series will feature different Kansas City organists.
Ordination of Brittany Sparrow-Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky into the Sacred Order of Priests.
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., God willing, the Rev. Brittany Sparrow-Savage, the Rev. David Wilcox, the Rev. Ryan Williams, and the Rev. Ryan Zavacky will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.
Recording – The Institution and Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Rector of St. James, Springfield
93 Minute video. Recording of the installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as the Rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield on June 16, 2023.
The installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Rector of St. James, Springfield
Two-minute read. On the evening of Friday, June 16, 2023, Fr. Isaac Petty was installed as Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield, Missouri. Here are the pictures.
Job Opening – Children and Family Ministries Coordinator, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral is seeking a part-time Children and Families Ministries Coordinator responsible for weekly programming for children in preschool through fifth grade.
