Clergy Transitions – April 2022
One-minute read. Details of recent clergy transitions through to the end of April 2022.
Southern Deanery
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…
Fr. Steve Wilson
Believing in the Communion of Saints and the Resurrection to Life Everlasting, we ask your prayers for the Rev. Steven C. Wilson, who passed into Larger Life Sunday, February 13, in Carthage.
The Rev. Ron Keel to be the new interim rector at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield
One-minute read. Fr. Ron Keel will be joining Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield as their interim rector. He will be the celebrant at Christ Church’s service on Sunday February 27, 2022.
Fr. Ted Estes to serve as interim priest at St. Philip’s, Joplin
One-minute read. The vestry of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Joplin has named The Rev. Ted Estes as their interim priest, starting on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Fr. Ted will serve St. Philip’s while the search is undertaken for a full-time rector to replace Fr. Frank Sierra who is retiring.
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.
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.
Live Broadcast – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests
100-minute video. A recording of Ryan Wiksell’s ordination into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
In Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrate West Missouri’s Hispanic Ministry
Two-minute read. Hispanic Heritage Month has just begun and here in West Missouri there are ministry milestones to celebrate!
Bishop Marty’s sermon at the service for the Ending of a Pastoral Relationship of the Rev. Kenneth L. Chumbley, Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield, August 29, 2021
14-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon preached at the service for the Ending of a Pastoral Relationship of the Rev. Kenneth L. Chumbley, at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield, on August 29, 2021, is available to listen to online.
