New Spirit Update, October 21, 2021
In this issue: everything you need to know about the 2021 Annual Convention, the 2020 Parochial Report data, Roanridge grants, and much, much, more!
News Update 10-21-2021
Diocesan Conversations with the nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri, Bishop Bruce
One-minute read. Over the past few weeks, Bishop Diane Bruce, nominee to serve as the Bishop Provisional of West Missouri, has participated in several “get-acquainted” online meetings with members of the diocese.
All resolutions, nominations, reports, and the draft 2022 Plan for Ministry have been published
One-minute read. All reports received prior to the deadline have now been published along with all resolutions (received four weeks prior), nominations, and the draft 2022 Plan for Ministry. We are awaiting the Spanish translations of the resolutions.
Institution and Installation of the Rev. Charles Everson as Rector of St. Mary’s, Kansas City – November 10
When: Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 7 p.m.
Where: Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1307 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO 64106
Church Pension Group to host a conversation on its finances and work over the past year
One-minute read. The Church Pension Group (CPG) has announced that it will host a virtual panel conversation for a discussion about CPG’s vision, finances, and work.
Children and Family Ministry meeting – October 21
When: Thursday, October 21, 2021, 7 p.m.
Where: Online.
Join with us 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.
Live Broadcast — A conversation with Bishop Bruce (October 14, 2021)
63-minute video. The recording of the Zoom meeting held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021, with The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri.
Annual Diocesan Convention 2021
The 132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri is quickly approaching and we’re looking forward to seeing you, whether in-person or online, very soon!
Full details of the 132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri are available on the Convention website.
2021 Pre-Convention Online Technology Training
When: Tuesday, Oct 26 at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. | Wednesday Oct 27 at 3 p.m. | Thursday, Oct 28 at 7 p.m.
Where: Online Training Sessions via Zoom.
Only lay and clergy delegates and alternates intending to attend online need join in with these training sessions.
Episcopal Relief & Development and Trinity Church Wall Street Continue Coordinated Global Response to COVID-19 Pandemic with $1 Million Renewal Grant
Three-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development and Trinity Church Wall Street are continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic globally. The partnership, supported by a $1 million renewal grant from Trinity Church Wall Street, builds upon an original $1 million grant awarded last year that reached over 2.1 million individuals in 38 countries with expanded relief efforts and strengthened resilience activities.
Live Broadcast — A conversation with Bishop Bruce (October 12, 2021)
53 minute video.
The recording of the Zoom meeting held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, with The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Nominee for Bishop Provisional of West Missouri.
Justice: Indigenous People
One-Minute read. Love is something we do. Let us refuse to demonize those who disagree with us. Let us try our best to make our words and actions a witness to the world. Because, the love that acts to care for vulnerable people imparts the love God has for all.
Solicitudes de beca abiertas para el Fondo Constable y el Fondo Roanridge de la Iglesia Episcopal
One-minute read. Las solicitudes están abiertas para dos oportunidades de becas ofrecidas anualmente por la Iglesia Episcopal: la becas del Fondo Constable, que se enfocan en la educación religiosa, y las becas del Fondo Roanridge, que apoyan el desarrollo de liderazgo en pueblos pequeños y comunidades rurales.
Grant applications open for Episcopal Church Constable Fund, Roanridge Trust
One-minute read. Applications are open for two grant opportunities offered annually by The Episcopal Church—Constable Fund grants, which focus on religious education, and Roanridge Trust grants, which support leadership development in small towns and rural communities.
Ya están disponibles los datos del Informe Parroquial de la Iglesia Episcopal 2020
Two-minute read. Los episcopales pueden ahora acceder al análisis de los datos del Informe Parroquial 2020, el cual incluye las tendencias de asistencia y finanzas de varios años para las iglesias y diócesis individuales, así como conocer el impacto del COVID-19 en las congregaciones a partir de un informe narrativo especial de datos cualitativos.
Episcopal Church 2020 Parochial Report data now available
Two-minute read. Episcopalians can now access analysis of the 2020 Parochial Report data, including multi-year attendance and finance trends for individual churches and dioceses, as well as learn how COVID-19 impacted congregations from a special narrative report of qualitative data.
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.
