New Spirit Update – October 5, 2023
In this issue: A Letter from Bishop Diane, Annual Convention Nomination and Registration is Still Open, Diversity Workshop and more!
News Update 10-05-2023
Heartland Cursillo Represented at Episcopal Cursillo Ministry Annual Conference
On September 21 – 23, the Episcopal Cursillo Ministry held their Annual Conference ‘Come to the Holy Hill’ at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia.
“Growing Problems” for All Saints in West Plains
After an eight-month Covid shutdown, the wooden pews at All Saints Episcopal Church in West Plains remained mostly empty through many ensuing months of Sunday services. Some Sunday mornings, four parishioners attended. Other times, the congregation surged to 10. These days, All Saints has a different problem. Too few pews.
September 2023 “Still Time for Success” Stewardship Video
Watch this recording of the September 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s “Still Time for Success” webinar where the group shared their successes and challenges with this year’s annual campaign fund.
Transitions – September 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of September 2023.
A Letter from UBE of West Missouri
On September 27, 2023, the local chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians held a special election to fill vacant chapter positions. Here are the results!
Church of the Good Shepherd Hosts Northwest-Metro Youth Game Night on September 22
On Saturday, September 22, Church of the Good Shepherd hosted the second diocesan Youth Game Night. Kids in 6th-12th grade from across the northwest-metro deanery got together for food, games, and fun!
St. Andrew’s Will Be Hosting a Be SMART Presentation
On Saturday, October 14, at 11 a.m., St. Andrew’s is hosting a Be SMART presentation in the Community Room at HJ’s Youth and Community Center. This 20-minute presentation will offer knowledge on how individuals can take steps to help prevent shootings by and of children.
From Bishop Diane: A Letter About the House of Bishops Meeting
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri following the conclusion of the House of Bishops meeting.
The 3 Part Series: A Journey with the Desert Mystics Returns!
Good news! The Rev. Brad Karelius will be doing an encore presentation of his 3-part series on desert spirituality in the southern part of the Diocese of West Missouri this December from the first to the third.
