Lift Every Voice and Sing: more than a mere hymn
Five-minute read. Many of the hymns in the Hymnal 1982 have very interesting histories. However, hymn 599 stands out as one that embodies the history of African American people.
The Rev. Rita Kendagor
West Missouri chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE)
One-minute read. It is time to begin the process of starting a UBE chapter here in our diocese.
The need for a UBE chapter in West Missouri has been discussed by various people off and on, and Bishop Bruce has strongly urged that this become a reality.
Clergy Transitions – May 2022
One-minute read. Details of recent clergy transitions through to the end of May 2022.
Recording — Ordination of Rita Kendagor to the Sacred Order of Priests
One hour, 32-minute video. On Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 10a.m., Rita Jo Carson Kendagor was ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City.
Ordination of Rita Kendagor into the Transitional Diaconate
Two-minute read. On Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the opening Eucharist of the 132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri, Rita Jo Carson Kendagor was ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons by the Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri.
Live Broadcast — Ordination of Rita Jo Carson Kendagor to the Sacred Order of Deacons
One hour, 46-minute video. A recording of the ordination Rita Jo Carson Kendagor into the Sacred Order of Deacons, and the opening Eucharist of the 132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri, held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City Missouri, on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
