Transitions – July 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of July 2023.
The Rev. Charles Everson
Letter from Bishop Bruce on Father Charles’ new calling
Bishop Diane announces that Fr. Charles Everson, Rector of St. Mary’s in Kansas City and Vocations Missioner for the diocese, has been called as Rector of the Church of the Atonement in Chicago.
Bishop Jackson Kemper chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests
One-minute read. Congratulations to the newest local chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests, the Bishop Jackson Kemper chapter.
General Convention Day Two
Five-minute read. A personal reflection on Day Two of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Baltimore by the Rev. Charles Everson, Vocations Missioner, and Rector at St. Mary’s Kansas City. Fr. Charles’ is watching the convention on line from Kansas City.
General Convention Day One
Five-minute read. A personal reflection on Day One of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Baltimore by the Rev. Charles Everson, Vocations Missioner, and Rector at St. Mary’s Kansas City. The commentary is sprinkled with a few pictures submitted by our deputies in Baltimore and gleaned from the online video.
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
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.
Recorded Requiem Mass for Bishop John Buchanan – Fr. Charles Everson, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City
25-minute video Recorded Requiem Mass for Bishop John Buchanan – Fr. Charles Everson, St. Mary’s, Kansas City
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!
