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News Update 11-11-2021
New Spirit Update, November 11, 2021
In this issue: what happed at the 2021 Annual Convention, the ordination of Rita Kendagor, St. Michael’s Necessity Pantry, and much, much, more!
Ordination of Rita Kendagor into the Transitional Diaconate
Two-minute read. On Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the opening Eucharist of the 132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri, Rita Jo Carson Kendagor was ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons by the Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
St. Michael’s Necessity Pantry, a small pantry serving a large need
Three-minute read. The Necessity Pantry at St. Michael’s, Independence began in 2000 when several members saw the need to provide toiletries to individuals receiving food assistance. It has since grown into a community resource providing an array of personal care items. After suspending operations in March 2020 due to the pandemic, a group of dedicated volunteers developed a plan to reopen the pantry as a drive-through.
Download this free 2022 Liturgical Calendar from Church Pension Group
One-minute read. The Liturgical eCalendar 2022 is a standards-compliant liturgy planning calendar of all Episcopal Sundays, Major and Lesser Feasts*. Liturgical eCalendar is intended to integrate into your current calendar system, and provide easy access to the Season, Color, Year and citations from the Lectionary for the Episcopal calendar for 2022.
A round-up of West Missouri’s first hybrid Annual Convention
Two-minute read. On November 5 and 6, 2021, the 132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri was held. This was the diocese’s first hybrid (Online and in-person) convention. It also marked the first time a live Spanish interpretation has been provided.
Children, come welcome Bishop Bruce
One-Minute read. Encourage the children of West Missouri to welcome Bishop Bruce!
Advent resources
One-Minute read. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, families are spread thin. The resources in this post can support and bolster households, without adding to the burden families feel. While time spent at church is precious, we can do more to convey the wonder, mystery, and importance of the Christmas story.
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The Ecclesiastical Authority’s address to the 2021 Annual Convention
12-minute video.
Discurso de la Autoridad Eclesiástica a la Convención Anual de 2021
12-minute video.
The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce appointed Bishop Provisional of West Missouri
One-minute read. This afternoon, Saturday, November 6, 2021, the 132nd Annual Diocesan Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri voted overwhelmingly to appoint Bishop Bruce as bishop provisional of West Missouri.
Live Broadcast — Ordination of Rita Jo Carson Kendagor to the Sacred Order of Deacons
One hour, 46-minute video. A recording of the ordination Rita Jo Carson Kendagor into the Sacred Order of Deacons, and the opening Eucharist of the 132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri, held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City Missouri, on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
Live Broadcast – Choral Evensong in thanksgiving of the Rt. Rev. Martin & Donna Field and the Rev. Dr. Steven & Mary Rottgers
One-hour video. A recording of the Choral Evensong in thanksgiving of the ministries of the Rt. Rev. Martin Field & Donna Field and the Rev. Dr. Steven Rottgers & Mary Rottgers held on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Diakoneo Magazine November, 2021
Eight-minute read. The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online.
Episcopal Relief & Development offers the opportunity to transform communities this Holiday Season with redesigned Gifts for Life catalog
Two-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development invites supporters and congregations to transform a life this holiday season by giving a gift from the organization’s newly redesigned Gifts for Life alternative gift catalog.
Episcopal Service Corps seeks applicants for 2022-23 service year
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church invites young leaders ages 21 to 32 interested in a transformative outreach and discernment experience to consider applying to the Episcopal Service Corps for its 2022-23 service year.
Online leadership training to help churches begin or expand Stephen Ministry
Three-minute read. Stephen Ministries St. Louis is now training caring ministry leaders through a live, interactive online training experience called the Bridge Leader’s Training Course.
Church Pension Group releases the 2020 Episcopal clergy compensation report
Two-minute read. This interactive report now includes data on race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
