Clergy Retreat 2022
The clergy of The Diocese of West Missouri will gather again this year for a time of spiritual renewal and growth at Conception Abbey. During this gathering we will spend time in worship, prayer, and fellowship with one another.
News Update 09-01-2022
New Spirit Update, September 1, 2022
In this Issue: New Society of Catholic Priests chapter, Good Shepherd’s Laundry day, stewardship survey, transitions, and lots of Events to look forward to.
The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) September Newsletter
Four-minute read. Read Twelve Baskets Full, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s latest monthly newsletter.
What’s the “right” choice for curriculum this fall?
Two-Minute read. Fall often means a flurry of activity and preparation, along with a little hang-wringing and perhaps gnashing of teeth. Simplify the process using these solid resources.
Transitions – August 2022
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of August 2022.
Episcopal Relief & Development supports the Episcopal Dioceses of Lexington and Southwestern Virginia after Flooding in the South
Two-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal dioceses of Lexington and Southwestern Virginia as they respond to those affected by flooding in eastern Kentucky and Virginia.
2022 Stewardship Survey
One-minute read. In an attempt to be supportive as quickly as possible, the Stewardship Commission is currently compiling a list of stewardship resources. To best serve your church, we are inviting anyone interested in church stewardship or with input they would like to provide to complete a short (nine-minute) survey online.
CANCELED: Clergy spouse family recipe potluck
When: October 1, 2022. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 404 Regent St., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
For: Clergy spouses
Greetings again from Steve Bruce to our clergy spouse community. I’m looking forward to spending some time in Missouri in October. The idea is to bring a family dish and recipe to share and to share a story about the recipe.
Ordination of Vicky Lyn Anderson, Adam Anthony James, and Barbara J. Wegener to the Sacred Order of Deacons
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., God willing, Vicky Lyn Anderson, Adam Anthony James, and Barbara J. Wegener will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons.
Bishop Jackson Kemper chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests
One-minute read. Congratulations to the newest local chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests, the Bishop Jackson Kemper chapter.
Save the dates! Diocesan Ordinations
One-minute read. Please save the date in your calendars for these upcoming ordination services. The names of those being ordained will be published as soon as the canonical processes have been completed.
New Diocesan Youth Missioner Search
Two-Minute read. A search for a new diocesan Youth Missioner has begun!
Celebration and Rededication of St. Mary’s Pipe Organ
When: Sunday, September 11, 6 p.m. (Pre-recital lecture 5:30 p.m.)
Where: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1307 Holmes Street, Kansas City MO 64106
Who: Organ and music lovers everywhere!
Join us for a joyful musical celebration as we celebrate the successful completion of a three-year restoration project of our pipe organ by The Reuter Organ Co. Artists include Ann Marie Rigler, Geoff Wilcken, Ron Krebs, Joshua Hearn, Paul Meier, Jan Kraybill, the William Jewell College Concert Choir, Songflower Chorale, and the St. George’s Choristers.
What’s the catch? Good Shepherd’s first Laundry Day
One-minute read. On Saturday, August 20, Good Shepherd’s Sr. Warden Jill Hedge organized our first-ever Laundry Day at a local laundromat. Our goal is to be a good neighbor to our neighbors.
Un-Muted; The Silent Voices of Social Genocide
When: Wednesday, September 21, 6 p.m.
Where: In-person. Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri
This exhibit and presentation is a powerful and moving visual experience of an extremely harsh reality happening in Türkiye (formerly known as Turkey) at this time.
Fall 2022 Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism
When: Saturday, September 24, 2022, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City and St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield.
Who: Diocese-wide.
The purpose of this workshop is to assist the diocese in eliminating the sin of 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 and other forms of diversity present within the human family.
