New Spirit Update, August 19, 2021
In this issue: Responding to the earthquake in Haiti, a video introduction from Bishop Bruce, the Presiding Bishop on getting vaccinated, and much more!
News Update 08-19-2021
Get nominated. Your help is needed in guiding the diocese
One-minute read. Have you considered volunteering your time and talents to serving the church in diocesan leadership (elected and/or appointed) and wondered what would be expected of you? How much time is involved? Descriptions of all opportunities are available online.
Every Perfect Gift / Cada don perfecto annual pledge campaign materials are here
One-minute read. This year’s annual pledge campaign from TENS, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship is ready for you to incorporate into your fall stewardship campaign. Their theme this year, Every Perfect Gift, focuses our attention on all of the gifts that God gives us.
Earthquake-battered Haitian Episcopalians assess damage as ministry partners prepare to help
Eight-minute read. Haitian Episcopalians have spent the hours since the August 14 7.2 magnitude earthquake searching for family and friends while assessing the damage to their churches, schools, and communities as their ministry partners across The Episcopal Church have anxiously awaited their news.
Reach Out Challenge
One-Minute read.
Most of us know someone, friend or family, who could use a break. In August, the Everything Holy project suggested households challenge themselves to reach out and help.
Children and Family Ministry — let’s share ideas
One-Minute read.
A growing number of churches within our diocese offer active ministries for children and families or are hoping to move in that direction. On Thursday, August 19, join in a virtual gathering to learn, share ideas, and network our resources. Together, we find even more joy in the work God has called us to.
Have you thought about trying a prayer app?
One-Minute read. Apps can offer convenient, flexible ways to structure your life of prayer.
Commemoration of Laurence of Rome, St. John’s, Springfield, August 11, 2021
11-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon given on Wednesday, August 11 (Commemoration of Laurence of Rome) at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield, is available to listen to online.
Infrastructure bill includes energy efficiency grants for houses of worship
Three-minute read. Deferred maintenance at aging sanctuaries has become an ever-increasing burden. A $50 million pilot program would award grants of up to $200,000 for energy efficiency.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry encourages Americans to get vaccinated: “Do this one for the children”
Two-minute video. Join @PB_Curry by sharing your own “I Got Mine” story. Post your photo or video with the #igotmine hashtag, tag and invite your friends, and tell the world what getting the COVID-19 vaccine means to you.
Únase a @PB_Curry y comparta su propia historia “Yo ya me la puse”. Publique su foto o video con el hashtag #igotmine #yoyamelapuse, y etiquete e invite a sus amigos a hacer lo mismo, y cuéntele al mundo lo que significa para usted haberse podido poner la vacuna contra el COVID-19.
Video: Introduction to Bishop Bruce
Five-minute video. Bishop Bruce, the nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri, has shared a brief video introduction in both English and Spanish. La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, St. Mark’s, Kimberling City, August 8, 2021
16-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost given at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Kimberling City, is available to listen to online.
Possible Data Breach
One-minute read. This afternoon we noticed some unusual account activity on one of the accounts on our bulk emailing service – Constant Contact.
As far as we can determine, none of the data on the system has been tampered with. However, we can not rule out that some data may have been copied.
Fall Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism
This training fulfills the intent of several General Convention resolutions which call for leaders at all levels of The Episcopal Church to receive training on the Church’s teaching about racial diversity as well as other forms of diversity present within the human family.
