New Spirit Update, July 7, 2022
In this Issue: Meet west Missouri’s Deputies to General Convention. Photographs of Bishop Jos’ consecration. Plus, Roanridge Grant is awarded to West Missouri, and a whole lot more!
News Update 07-07-2022
General Convention in Baltimore – Meet West Missouri’s Deputies
Five-minute read. Starting Friday, July 8, running through the weekend and closing on Monday, July 11, the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church will convene in Baltimore, Maryland. West Missouri has 10 Deputies attending. Find out who they are and find out more about the 80th General Convention.
Women’s Retreat – Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World
The Women of the diocese are invited to attend a special Women’s Retreat, Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World. We are planning a full day of prayer, discussion, and activities.
Leadership Essentials Session 9 – Christian Formation
Join Kim Snodgrass, Assistant to the Bishop for Christian Formation, to explore Formation from a fresh perspective, take the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. This will be a good resource for churches that are wondering how to approach and promote formation from a new direction this fall!
West Missouri’s Daughters of the King hold their first assembly since COVID-19 pandemic began
Two-minute read. The Order of the Daughters of the King Spring Assembly was held on May 7 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lebanon, Missouri. A total of 41 members were registered and attended, the largest assembly in many years.
Sam Fleming appointed Director of Music and Organist for Good Shepherd, Kansas City
Two-minute read. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Kansas City recently appointed Sam Fleming as Director of Music and Organist.
Pipes at Noon – Organ recitals
Join us for a 30-minute recital at noon every Friday through the month of July. Newly appointed Good Shepherd Music Director, Sam Fleming and other Kansas City area organists will perform the recitals which are free and open to the community.
Se anuncian fechas de eventos de jóvenes episcopales nacionales e internacionales
One-minute read. Después de un retraso de tres años debido a las restricciones del COVID-19, el Departamento de Formación en la Fe de la Iglesia Episcopal se complace en anunciar las fechas en 2023 para el Evento de la Juventud Episcopal (EYE) y el Evento de Jóvenes Episcopales (EJE).
Además, el período de solicitud está abierto para los interesados en formar parte del equipo de planificación del EYE. La fecha límite para la recepción de solicitudes es el 15 de julio.
Dates announced for national, international Episcopal youth events
One-minute read. After three years’ delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Episcopal Church Department of Faith Formation is pleased to announce dates in 2023 for the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) and Evento de Jóvenes Episcopales (EJE).
In addition, the application period is open for those interested in serving on the EYE planning team. The deadline to receive applications is July 15.
Roanridge grant awarded to West Missouri to develop ‘Partners in Presence’ program for town and country churches
Four-minute read. The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church has granted The Diocese of West Missouri $20,265 for the creation of a teaching-and-learning program designed to equip town and country churches.
The ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho
Three-minute read. Photographs of the ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as a Bishop in the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho.
Recording – The ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho
107-minute video. On June 25, the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan was ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho.
Statement on Supreme Court Dobbs decision by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
One-minute read. Today the Supreme Court released its decision in the case of Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The court has overturned the constitutional right to abortion that was recognized in the seminal 1973 case Roe v. Wade.
Declaración sobre la decisión Dobbs de la Corte Suprema por el Obispo Presidente Michael Curry
One-minute read. Hoy, (6.24.22) la Corte Suprema publicó su decisión en el caso de Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. El tribunal anuló el derecho constitucional al aborto que fue reconocido en el caso seminal de 1973 Roe v. Wade.
Abierta la solicitud de becas para proyectos del cuidado de la creación episcopal
One-minute read. La Oficina del Cuidado de la Creación de la Iglesia Episcopal anuncia la apertura del ciclo de financiamiento de becas del Cuidado de la Creación 2022, y se aceptan solicitudes, disponibles en inglés y español, para proyectos de eco ministerio locales y regionales hasta las 5 de la tarde HE [Hora del Este] del15 de agosto.
Grant applications open for Episcopal creation care projects
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church Office of Creation Care announces the opening of the 2022 Creation Care grant funding cycle, with applications — available in English and Spanish — being accepted for local and regional eco-ministry projects until 5 p.m. ET August. 15.
Recording — Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence
51-minute video. A Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence was held on Tuesday June 21, 2022, at Grace and Holy Trinity.
The Cross – June 2022
One-minute read. The June edition of The Cross, the magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion is available to read online.
Mensaje pastoral del obispo primado Michael Curry sobre el atentado en la iglesia de San Esteban
A estas alturas ya están enterados de que anoche un pistolero entró en la Iglesia Episcopal de San Esteban [St. Stephen] en Vestavia Hills, Alabama, matando a dos hijos de Dios e hiriendo a un tercero.
Pastoral word from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on the shooting at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Letter from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on the shooting at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.