In this issue: we’ve been gone for three weeks, so this has become a bumper catch-up issue, including the announcement of the Standing Committee’s selection of their candidate for bishop provisional, the installation of the Rev. James Harris, St. Paul’s calls new rector, and much, much, more!
One-minute read. Apply to be a member of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s delegation to the 2021 U.N. climate change conference (COP26)
Two-minute read. The Standing Committee of The Diocese of West Missouri has announced their selection of a candidate for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri. The formal selection of the candidate will be the subject of the first resolution to be presented and voted upon at this year’s diocesan annual convention, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
One-Minute read. DISCERN is a two-week virtual experience where for young adults to engage in thought-provoking conversations around purpose, passion, and call with inspiring faith leaders. This experience will guide them in discovering their next most faithful steps and explore how they might serve the church — and ultimately the world.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost given at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Lee’s Summit, is available to watch online.
Eight-minute read. The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online.
One-minute read. A list of four resources to help church leaders in West Missouri.
One-minute read. Images of the prayer cycle text are now available in advance for churches to download and share.
15-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost given at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Raytown, is available to listen to online.
One-Minute read. Well-known Christian Educator Sharon Ely-Pearson’s recent post regarding children’s curriculum is worth the few minutes time it will take you to read it. Though it is oriented towards selecting children’s curriculum, additional insights apply just as well to adult education.
One-Minute read. Keep this church season extraordinary by reflecting on and celebrating the life and teachings of Jesus and challenging ourselves to walk the talk as his disciples.
Three-minute read. With good news about growth and renewed program initiatives, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew gathered for its 30th Triennial Convention in Louisville, Kentucky and with over 100 virtual participant sites churchwide.
17-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost given at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs, is available to listen to online.
The Vestry and Wardens of St. Paul’s are pleased to announce that they have called the Rev. Steven King to be the next Rector of St. Paul’s.
One-minute read. The July 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.
Three-minute read. On the evening of Thursday, July 15, 2021, Fr. Jasmes Harris Jr. was installed as Priest in Charge of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, West Plains, Missouri. There was a small but highly appreciative congregation present in person to witness the service, which was live-streamed on the diocesan website and Facebook.
One hour, 19-minute video. A recording of the installation of the Rev. James Harris as Priest in Charge of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, West Plains, Missouri, held on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 6 p.m.
One-minute read. We are recruiting volunteers for Heartland Cursillo ministry.
16-minute video. Bishop Marty’s sermon delivered at the Rev. Isaac Petty’s installation at St. Luke’s, Excelsior Springs, on July 8, 2021, is available to watch online.
