St. Paul’s, Kansas City calls the Rev. Steven King as their new rector
The Vestry and Wardens of St. Paul’s are pleased to announce that they have called the Rev. Steven King to be the next Rector of St. Paul’s.
Northwest-Metro Deanery
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, St. Peter & All Saints, Kansas City, July 11, 2021
17-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost given at St. Peter & All Saints, Kansas City, is available to listen to online.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, St. Oswald’s in the Fields, Skidmore, June 13, 2021
15-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost given at St. Oswald’s in the Fields, Skidmore, is available to listen to online.
132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri,November 5-6, 2021
We are busy planning this year’s Annual Convention, and we would like to know how people would prefer to attend. We emailed all clergy and delegates with a link to a short survey. Unfortunately, a large number of churches are still to provide their slates of delegates, so we ask that you share this post with any delegates that we may not have been able to reach via email. Thank you.
The Ordination of Isaac Petty to the Sacred Order of Priests
Two-minute read. On Saturday, May 29, 2021, Isaac Ross Petty was Ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. Here is a selection of the pictures taken.
Graduation service and ceremony for the BKSM classes of 2020 and 2021 at Grace Cathedral, Topeka
One-minute read. On Saturday, May 15, a graduation service and ceremony was held at Grace Cathedral, Topeka, Kansas, for the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry classes of 2020 and 2021.
Ordination of Isaac Ross Petty to The Sacred Order of Priests
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 11 a.m., God willing, Isaac Ross Petty will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests.
American Red Cross needs Disaster Chaplains, ordination is not required, Spanish speakers needed. Can you help?
One-minute read. We need more disaster chaplains. In the Missouri-Arkansas region of the Red Cross, we have only eight chaplains. We are handling the day-to-day needs right now but should there be a major disaster in our region we will need help. We especially need some chaplains who can speak Spanish.
Area Confirmation Service at St. Andrew’s
One-minute read. On Saturday, April 24, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City hosted the second Area Confirmation Service of 2021. Presenting candidates were: Alban’s, Bolivar; St. Andrew’s, Kansas City; St. Christ Church, Saint Joseph; Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City; Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City; Grace Episcopal Church, Liberty St. Mary’s, Kansas City, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kansas City.
Live Broadcast — Area Confirmations at St. Andrew’s, Kansas City
One hour, 44-minute video.
Recording of the Area Confirmation Service held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 2 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri.
Hope & Faith in a time of Discouragement
Seven, ten-minute talks (Video). Introduced by the Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field, bishop of West Missouri, watch these seven short video talks, two pre-recorded and five delivered live. Each presentation deals with different aspects and approaches to handling adversity, the events of 2020, and how we can move towards recovery and hope.
Meet the Rev. Ryan Wiksell, Transitional Deacon
Two-minute read. Ryan was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Mariann Budde, ninth bishop of Washington, at Grace Episcopal Church, Washington DC, on March 26. Read on to find out a little bit about Ryan.
Join us in reading ‘The Book of Joy,’ starting May 1
One-minute read. The Everything Holy project invites you to begin reading The Book of Joy with us this May.
Area Confirmation Service
Where: Live from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri; view on YouTube and Facebook.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021.
Photo and video release resources for churches to use
Two-minute read. As many churches consider a return to in-person worship with livestreaming, it’s an appropriate time to plan for how you will tell people that you may video or photograph them. You will also need to let them know that you may use their images on social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.
Church Leadership Essentials resources available online
One-minute read, two-hour video. Over One-hundred church leaders from across the diocese gathered for Church Leadership Essentials, an online event replacing our traditional in-person Bishop’s Days training for church leadership. Here is a link to the material presented, and you can also watch a recording of Saturday’s session if you wish.
St. Mary’s to provide Kansas City’s first parking site for houseless people
One-minute read. Merging KC and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church are pleased to announce the launch of Kansas City’s first designated parking site for houseless people that have vehicles.
New book from Fr. Bryan Spoon to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital
Two-minute read. Neuroscience and the Fruit of Spirit by Fr. Bryan Spoon is a guide for understanding the physiological basis for spirituality and ethical behavior. All the author’s royalties from the book will benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Area Confirmations at St. Peter & All Saints
Two-minute read. On Saturday, November 21, St. Peter & All Saints Episcopal Church, Kansas City hosted the second of this year’s area confirmation services.
Live Broadcast – Area Confirmations at St. Peter & All Saints
50-minute video. Area Confirmations at St. Peter & All Saints.
