Transitions – August 2022
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of August 2022.
Southern Deanery
Transitions – July 2022
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of July 2022.
Rain fails to dampen spirits at the Southern Deanery Picnic
Five-minute read. Well, it poured down rain most of the day (rain which people in the south of the diocese need!), but the rain stopped in time for the picnic. A faithful 90+ people were in attendance on the cool (72 degrees!) overcast afternoon.
Transitions – June 2022
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of June 2022.
The ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho
Three-minute read. Photographs of the ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as a Bishop in the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho.
Recording – The ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho
107-minute video. On June 25, the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan was ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho.
Southern Deanery Picnic
The Southern Deanery picnic is scheduled to be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Ozark at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. The Deanery will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments, and asks that those attending bring sides and desserts, as each is able.
Clergy Transitions – May 2022
One-minute read. Details of recent clergy transitions through to the end of May 2022.
Clergy Transitions – April 2022
One-minute read. Details of recent clergy transitions through to the end of April 2022.
La diócesis de Idaho recibe notificación del éxito del proceso de consentimiento canónico
One-minute read. La Diócesis Episcopal de Idaho recibió la notificación del Obispo Presidente y Primado Michael B. Curry que el Obispo electo Jos Tharakan obtuvo la mayoría requerida de consentimientos en el proceso de consentimiento canónico detallado en el Canon III.11.3.
Bishop-elect Jos Tharakan’s ordination receives consent
One-minute read. The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry that Bishop-elect Jos Tharakan has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3.
Confirmations at St. Matthew’s
Two-minute read. On Friday, April 8, 2022, Vicki and Jerry Larsen were confirmed by Bishop Bruce at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Ozark.
The Ordination of Krista Heuett and Collin Larimore to the Sacred Order of Deacons
Three-minute read. Photographs of the ordination of Krista Diane Heuett & Collin Kenneth Larimore into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield Missouri.
Live Broadcast — The Ordination of Krista Heuett and Collin Larimore to the Sacred Order of Deacons
One hour, 47 minute, Video. On Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 11 a.m., Krista Diane Heuett & Collin Kenneth Larimore were ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield Missouri.
Clergy Update
One-minute read. A brief update on recent clergy changes.
Ordination of Krista Diane Heuett & Collin Kenneth Larimore to the Sacred Order of Deacons
On Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 11 a.m., God willing, Krista Diane Heuett & Collin Kenneth Larimore will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield, Missouri.
Fr. Chandler Jackson elected Dean of the Southern Deanery
One-minute read. The Rev. Chandler Jackson III has been elected the new dean of the Southern Deanery by the Southern Deanery Council. Fr. Chandler replaces Fr. Jos Tharakan, Bishop Elect of Idaho.
St. Stephen’s, Monett, to host lunch-time Community Lenten Services
One-minute read. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Monett is hosting Lenten services each Wednesday from March 9 through April 6 with guest pastors from the Monett community delivering a message at each service.
Episcopal Diocese of Idaho calls the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan, the rector of St. James, Springfield as 14th bishop
Two-minute read. On Saturday, February 19, 2022, Fr. Jos Tharakan, the rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield, and dean of the Southern Deanery has been called by the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho to become its 14th bishop. His consecration will take place June 25 in Boise at the Cathedral of the Rockies.
Fr. Frank Sierra retires February 28 after 17 years serving St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Joplin
Six-minute read. Fr. Frank became rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on January 16, 2005. He came to St. Philip’s after serving as a Canon Missioner at three Episcopal churches in San Antonio — St. Stephen’s Church, Trinity Church, and Holy Cross Church…
