Sharing God’s love at Kansas City Pride 2022
One-minute read. Several Episcopal churches from West Missouri braved the sunshine and heat to participate in the Kansas City Pride 2022 parade on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
St. Mary’s – Kansas City
The Episcopal Church at Kansas City Pride 2022 — June 10-12
One-minute read. Will you join us in affirming God’s love to all this June? Three churches of The Diocese of West Missouri have taken the lead on The Episcopal Church’s presence at Kansas City Pride 2022, and are inviting you to join them.
Introducing the Rev. Charles Everson, Vocations Missioner (part-time)
One-minute read. Bishop Bruce announced Friday, February 18, 2022, that Fr. Charles Everson, Rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, has accepted the appointed position to work alongside the Commission on Ministry and those in the process of ordination.
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.
Live Broadcast — Institution and Installation of the Rev. Charles Everson as Rector of St. Mary’s, Kansas City
Two hour, 4-minute video.
A recording of the institution and installation of the Rev. Charles Everson as Rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri. The service was broadcast live on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 7 p.m.
Institution and Installation of the Rev. Charles Everson as Rector of St. Mary’s, Kansas City – November 10
When: Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 7 p.m.
Where: Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1307 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO 64106
Live Broadcast — Ordination of Isaac Ross Petty to the Sacred Order of Priests
One hour, 34-minute video. A recording of the Ordination of The Rev. Isaac Ross Petty, held on Saturday, May 29 at 11 a.m., at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
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.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 7, 2021
14-minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, is now available to listen to.
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.
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 — The Ordination of Lynda Ann Hurt & Isaac Ross Petty to The Sacred Order of Deacons
90 Minute Video Recording of the Ordination of Lynda Ann Hurt & Isaac Ross Petty to The Sacred Order of Deacons.
The Ordination of Lynda Ann Hurt & Isaac Ross Petty to The Sacred Order of Deacons
Two-minute read. On Monday, November 16, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. Lynda Ann Hurt and Isaac Ross Petty were ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons at St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City police use violence against constitutional non-violent civil disobedience
Four-minute read. The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department used unconstitutional violence against non-violent persons protesting the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. The non-violent protesters were engaging in acts of civil disobedience that are protected by the First Amendment. Laws that allow persons to be arrested for constitutional acts of civil disobedience that do not damage property, injure, or kill persons must be repealed.
Ordination of Lynda Ann Hurt & Isaac Ross Petty to The Sacred Order of Deacons
On Monday, November 16, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., God willing, Lynda Ann Hurt and Isaac Ross Petty will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons. Watch the service online.
The Social Justice Ministry of St. Mary’s, Kansas City, demands policing change in Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Four-minute read. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department has failed to control violent crime in Kansas City, and it has has unconscionably discriminated against Black American citizens of the City. Fundamental change (not defunding) is required to eliminate systemic racism and failed policies. Some of the requirements for change are listed in the article.
St. Mary’s Receives $264,000 Grant from the William T. Kemper Foundation
Two-minute read. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church has announced that it has received a $264,000 matching grant award from the William T. Kemper Foundation – Commerce Bank, Trustee in support of its initiative to refurbish and enhance its pipe organ and upgrade the HVAC system in its historic neo-Gothic building.
Daily Eucharist in Downtown Kansas City
One-minute read. St. Mary’s Church in downtown Kansas City now offers the Holy Eucharist each day. If you are in the downtown area on a weekday and in need of spiritual refreshment and nourishment, please come and join us!
Area Confirmations at St. Mary’s, Kansas City
One-minute read. On Saturday June 1, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City hosted diocesan Area Confirmations. Churches presenting candidates: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City; St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City; St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Belton; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City; The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kansas
