News Update September 3, 2020
In this issue: News of Fall Area Confirmations, Book Study-“Just Mercy”, Episcopal Relief & Development supports response to hurricane Hanna, Parent your way to a rich family life, and much more.
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News Update August 21, 2020
In this issue: It may be a day late, but there is lots to read. The 131st Annual Convention of the diocese, remodeling at St. Philip’s, Parenting with Mindfulness, wisdom in small groups, what have you learned about yourself during quarantine? Lesson, sermon, and bulletin resources for churches and groups, and much more.
News Update August 6, 2020
In this issue: The devastation in Beirut, two diocesan conventions in 2020, going beyond coping – parenting with mindfulness, and much, much more.
Diakoneo Magazine August, 2020
Eight-minute read. The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online. In this issue: Deacons respond to COVID-19, a brave space for racial healing, who were the deaconesses?
News Update July 16, 2020
In this issue: Diocesan Council special meeting paves way for online Annual Convention, Anti-racism covenant launched, pictures of St. Andrew’s KCMO ‘new norm,’ and lots more.
The Episcopal Church Women of the diocese announce changes to the processing of contributions and grant requests for United Thank Offering
One-minute read. Pat Rudy, the United Thank Offering coordinator for the diocese for more than twenty years has decided to retire. Changes to how contributions and grant requests are handled have been made and The Episcopal Church Women is looking for a replacement for Pat. Interested?
News Update July 2, 2020
In this issue: The ordination of Melissa Roberts George, your stories of Bishop Buchanan, how easy is it to give money to your church? How TEC shapes public policy and lots more.
News Update June 25, 2020
In this issue: Juneteenth – Pray on Troost, Trinity Lebanon expands, becoming anti-racist, sign up for EfM or VBS! Youth events update and more!
News Update June 18, 2020
In this issue: A statement from the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission, Deon Johnson consecrated as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, the Inaugural Great EpisGOpal Race and much, much, more!
The Cross – June 2020 Issue
One-minute read. The June 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.
News Update June 11, 2020
In this issue: Opening remarks from The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council meeting, Personal Prayer, and more.
Episcopal Church Women accepting scholarship applications through Friday, July 17, 2020
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) have scholarship opportunities available to women who are at least twenty-three years of age, a member of a parish or mission in The Diocese of West Missouri and who are studying for the diaconate or priesthood.
Looking Ahead: General Convention planning 2021
Three-minute read. A letter to Episcopalians from Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings. Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español.
News Update June 4, 2020
In this issue: Prayer for racial justice, The PB on the President’s photo opportunity, statements of solidarity, summer youth events and lots more.
News Update May 28, 2020
In this issue: June 1: Day of Mourning and Lament, a plea for people to take wearing masks seriously, Honoring Pentecost at home, and lots more!
The Cross – May 2020 Issue
one-minute read. The May 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.
A message from Lambeth Palace: Resources from Thy Kingdom Come to help all pray for more people to come to know Jesus Christ
Two-minute read. Episcopalians are invited to join with other Anglicans in prayer from May 21st to May 31st. 2020. Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.
Introducing Jamillah Duckett
Two-minute read. We are pleased to introduce Jamillah Duckett, who recently joined the Bishop’s Staff in the half-time position of Events Coordinator.
Bishop Kemper School for Ministry seeking part-time Administrative Assistant
One-minute read. The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (BKSM) is seeking a part-time administrative assistant to the dean. This 10-hour-a-week position offers flexible hours.
Diakoneo Magazine May, 2020
Eight-minute read The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online. In this issue: the work of a prison chaplain, a new deacon looks back, and forward, and a deacon at Standing Rock.
