Welcome and Seating of Bishop Bruce
Three-minute read. Photographs of the Welcome and Seating service held for the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City Missouri on January 6, 2022.
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Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe and a baptism at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage
Two-minute read. On Sunday, December 12 the Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe was held at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage. Bishop Bruce was the celebrant, assisted by Fr. Jose Palma, Missioner, Hispanic Ministry, and Fr. Joe Pierjok, Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church.
Bishop Bruce’s first Sunday visitation
Two-minute read. Four days after starting her Episcopate with the diocese on December 1, Bishop Bruce was at her first Sunday pastoral visit at Christ Church, Lexington, Missouri.
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.
The Installation of the Rev. Charles Everson as Rector of St. Mary’s, Kansas City
Three-minute read. On the evening of Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Fr. Charles Everson was installed as Rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. The installation was performed by the Very Rev. Charles Marks, Dean of the Northwest-Metro Deanery. Also among those participating was the Rt. Rev. Cathleen Bascom, 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas.
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.
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.
August 19 Community Dinner and vaccination clinic at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield
At its recent community dinner, Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield delivered 174 to-go boxes and 10 members of the community were vaccinated by the health department.
New parking lot for St. Matthew’s, Ozark, and Ozark Presbyterian Church
One-minute read. members of St. Matthew’s, Ozark Presbyterian church, and volunteers from the local community have been working to convert a swampy area of grass at the back of the building into a new parking lot. On August 18 the parking lot was officially opened.
The installation of the Rev. James Harris as Priest in Charge of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, West Plains
Three-minute read. On the evening of Thursday, July 15, 2021, Fr. Jasmes Harris Jr. was installed as Priest in Charge of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, West Plains, Missouri. There was a small but highly appreciative congregation present in person to witness the service, which was live-streamed on the diocesan website and Facebook.
The installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Vicar of St. Luke’s, Excelsior Springs
Two-minute read. On the evening of Thursday, July 8, 2021, Fr. Isaac Petty was installed as Vicar of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Here are the pictures.
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.
The Re-Dedication and Consecration of St. James, Springfield, and three baptisms
Two-minute read. Over the past year the people of St. James have been comprehensively remodeling the sanctuary and renovating other areas of the church buildings. On May 12, 2021, Bishop Marty led the Re-Dedication of St. James, baptized two children and one infant, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist.
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.
Area Confirmation Service at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage
Two-minute read. On Saturday, April 17, Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage hosted the first Area Confirmation Service of 2021. Presenting candidates were: Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage; St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church, Noel; St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Joplin, and Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, Branson.
Meet The Rev. Deacon Michael Johns
One-minute read. Michael Johns was ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Marty, at Grace Episcopal Church, Chillicothe on the afternoon of March 27. Here’s what Michael has to say about himself.
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.
Area Confirmations at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield, Missouri
One-minute read. On Saturday, December 5, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield hosted diocesan Area Confirmations. Churches presenting candidates: St John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield, and Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield.
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.
