The Cross – February 2020 Issue
One-minute read. In this issue: Legacy planning, making disciples – of all ages, the Brotherhood’s seven ministries, and Scouting: a way to prepare youth to be Godly adults.
Staff
Seeing God in the Midst of Disasters
One-minute read. The US Disaster Program supports affected dioceses through our staff and a group of dedicated volunteers called Partners in Response and Resilience. You are invited to become a Partner in Response and Resilience.
Lent 2020 Promotion
We are collecting details of your church’s pre-Lenten activities and Lenten programs. Fill in the online form with the details and we will promote the events here and on Social media.
The Cross – January 2020 Issue
The January edition of The Cross, the magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion is available to read online.
Bishop's Days 2020
In an abundance of caution, and in recognition of our responsibility to the greater community, at a diocesan staff meeting held on March 11, it was agreed to cancel Bishop Day’s South. We will be making the supporting documentation provided by the presenters available online, and looking at the possibility of holding some online sessions at a later date.
Prayer Cycle & Lay Preacher Application Form Updates
One-minute read The Diocesan Prayer Cycle has been updated through to May 24, 2020 (Easter 7), and a new version of the Lay Preacher License Application Form has been uploaded to the diocesan website.
Save the Date – Bishop's Days 2020
Bishop’s Days 2020 will be held on February 22 and March 21.
The St. Andrew's Cross – December 2019 Issue
The December edition of The St. Andrew’s Cross, the magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion is available to read online.
Bishop Marty's Visitation Schedule
One-minute read. An updated version of Bishop Marty’s visitation schedule through August 2020 is available on the diocesan website.
Latest Diocesan Prayer Cycle Published
One -minute read. The latest update to the diocesan prayer cycle covering Advent, Christmastide, and Epiphany has been published on the diocesan website.
Nominees for Deputies to the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church
One-minute read. The slate of eleven clergy and seven lay nominees for election as deputies to the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church (2021) has been published on the Diocesan Convention Website.
Nominees for Diocesan Council
One-minute read. The slate of two clergy and four lay nominees for election to Diocesan Council has been published on the Convention Website.
Reports Submitted to the 130th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri
One-minute read. (unless you read all the reports). Twenty-two reports were submitted before the September deadline for reports expired. Links to all the reports submitted are provided here.
Nominees for Standing Committee
One-minute read. The slate of seven clergy and seven lay nominees for election to Standing Committee has been published on the Convention Website.
Resolutions to be considered by the 2019 Diocesan Convention
One-minute read. Seven resolutions were received by the September deadline for resolutions for the 130th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri taking place on Saturday, October 26.
Back-2-School and Back to Ministry Kits now available
One-minute read. Who’s ready for Back-2-School? We are! Time to grab those backpacks and freshly sharpened pencils and kick off a new year of school. Below are free resources to help you celebrate and prepare for this season of new beginnings in your church, school, or organization.
New Ways of Giving
One-minute read. A new way to support the churches and ministries of the diocese is available with the introduction of a ‘Give’ option on the diocesan website. At its introduction we are providing support to three key fundraising efforts.
Nominations are now being accepted
One-minute read. Have you considered volunteering your time and talents to serving the church in diocesan leadership (elected and/or appointed) and wondered what would be expected of you? How much time is involved? Descriptions of all opportunities are available online.
