On December 16 at 10:00 a.m., there will be training for Safe Church, Safe Community certification held at St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield.
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On September 15 and 22, the Diocesan Youth Missioner will be hosting a Youth Game Night! Kids from 6th – 12th grade will be invited for an evening of food, games, and fun!
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of July 2023.
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On July 8th, people across the southern deanery got to gather at St. John’s Episcopal Church for a day of fellowship, food, and fun!
A Look-Back at the Southern Deanery Picnic from July 8 Read More »
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of June 2023.
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Four-minute read. Trinity Church of Lebanon has seen tremendous growth since the pandemic began. From remodels to active members, here’s how they were able to grow.
Trinity Church in Lebanon: Growing through the pandemic Read More »
93 Minute video. Recording of the installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as the Rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield on June 16, 2023.
Two-minute read. On the evening of Friday, June 16, 2023, Fr. Isaac Petty was installed as Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield, Missouri. Here are the pictures.
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The Southern Deanery picnic is scheduled to be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield at noon on Saturday, July 8. The Deanery will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments, and asks that those attending bring sides and desserts, as each is able.
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One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of May 2023.
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Four-minute read. Read about the connection between Episcopalians, hunting, fishing, and ministry. You are invited to join the inaugural meeting of the West Missouri Chapter of the Order of Naucratius on May 25 at Grace Carthage.
The Order of Naucratius: hunting and fishing for the betterment of God’s Kingdom Read More »
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of April 2023.
Transitions – April 2023 Read More »
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of March 2023.
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The Diocese of West Missouri is looking for a Communications Assistant.
Job Opening – Communications Assistant, The Diocese of West Missouri, Kansas City Read More »
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of February 2023.
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Five-minute read. Brittany Sparrow Savage and Ryan Williams are two of our newest transitional deacons, ordained in January this year. Read on to learn more about their unique paths to ministry, their faith journeys, and the roles they now serve in the Church.
Meet Brittany Sparrow Savage and Ryan Williams, two of our new transitional deacons Read More »
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of January 2023.
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Five-minute read. Photographs of the ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons.
Four-minute read. The National Day of Racial Healing is observed each year following the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday. In 2023 many churches across the diocese are opening their doors to those who wish to pray and reflect on this day.
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While most of us are getting ready for happy family reunions during the holidays, we may forget that Christmas can be a time of great sadness for many. Here are details of Blue Christmas services being held in Joplin, Kansas City, Liberty, Ozark, Sedalia, and Springfield.
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