New Spirit Update, October 8, 2021
In this issue: Converting church offices to a home for refugees, memorial service for Bishop Buchanan, ordination to the priesthood, and much, much, more!
News Update 10-07-2021
Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests
Three-minute read. Photographs of the ordination of Ryan Wiksell into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
Live Broadcast – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests
100-minute video. A recording of Ryan Wiksell’s ordination into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
Live Broadcast – Celebration of the life of Bishop John Buchanan
90-minute video. A recording of the memorial Eucharist in celebration and thanksgiving of the life of the Right Reverend Dr. John Clark Buchanan, the 6th Bishop of West Missouri at Grace Episcopal Cathedral, Charleston, South Carolina held on Friday, October 1, 2021.
There is room at the Inn: St. Anne’s to convert office space into accommodation for an Afghan refugee family
Three-minute read. St. Anne’s has embarked on a new ministry to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Firstly by helping a family of 16 people to leave Afghanistan, and secondly by creating an apartment in St. Anne’s that will be home for an Afghan family.
Episcopal Church announces ‘My Way of Love for Small Groups’ resource for spiritual growth
Two-minute read. Responding to a hunger for deeper discipleship among Episcopal congregations, creators of the My Way of Love initiative announce an upcoming new spiritual journey guide, video and other materials designed for small groups.
Harvest Festival returns to St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields
When: Sunday, October 10 at 11 a.m.
Where: St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church.
Family and friends of St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in rural Skidmore return each fall for a special service. This year’s celebration is the 123rd Harvest Festival and will be held on Sunday, October 10, beginning at 11 a.m.
An evening to say thank you and recognition of service to the diocese
Please join us for a light reception to honor the service of The Rt. Rev. Martin & Donna Field and The Rev. Dr. Steven & Mary Rottgers. The reception will be held in Founders’ Hall, following Evensong at 6 p.m.
Únase a nosotros en conversación con el obispo Bruce
When: martes 12 de octubre a las 3 p.m. o el jueves 14 de octubre a las 7 p.m.
Where: Zoom (Registration required), Facebook, & YouTube.
Estas conversaciones son su oportunidad de conocer al obispo Bruce antes de que se lleve a cabo la votación.
Join us in conversation with Bishop Bruce
Thursday, October 14 at 7 p.m.
Where: Zoom (Registration required), Facebook, & YouTube
We are holding two online conversations with Bishop Bruce. There will be an opportunity for anyone present at the meetings to ask questions of Bishop Bruce. During the conversations, we will be monitoring social media comments for your questions too. Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Seeking volunteers – Taking the pulse of The Episcopal Church
TryTank is seeking 700 volunteers across The Episcopal Church to answer regular, brief, one or two question micro-surveys.
The Cross – September 2021
One-minute read. The September 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.
Bishop Marty’s final diocesan pastoral visit – Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensburg, Missouri
Three-minute read. Photographs of Bishop Marty’s final pastoral visitation as Bishop of West Missouri which took place on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensburg, Missouri.
