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.
One-minute read. An updated version of the Bishop’s Visitation schedule through to September 2021 is available on the diocesan website, and a recording of Bishop Marty’s sermon from Sunday, January 5, 2020, have been added.
One-minute read. This is the year for renewal of the lay licenses of Worship Leaders and Pastoral Leaders. It is also a great time of year to take some time and consider lay licensing opportunities that are available.
Two-Minute read. Congregational and diocesan leaders in The Episcopal Church now have access to a new online resource for understanding history and visioning the future with the data collected through the Parochial Report.
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.
Two-minute read. The application process is now open for the 2020 Constable Fund Grants. The Constable Fund provides grants to fund mission initiatives not provided for within the budget of The Episcopal Church, as approved by General Convention 2018, with a stated preference for work in the areas of religious education.
One-minute read. The latest version of the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs is available to read and download online.
Bishop’s Days 2020 will be held on February 22 and March 21.
Two-minute read. Potential applicants for the United Thank Offering (UTO) Young Adult and Seminarian (YAS!) grants are invited to participate in an informational webinar offered by the UTO board on January 14, 2020 at noon and 8:00 pm Eastern. The focus for these grants is Holy Gifts: Bringing together our blessings and gifts to breathe love, liberation, and life into our communities.
Updated versions of the Clergy Directory and the Bishop’s Visitation schedule are available on the diocesan website
A new website launched on December 16th at EpiscopalCommonPrayer.org provides Episcopalians with opportunities to participate in the liturgical revision of the Book of Common Prayer called for by Resolution A068 of the 2018 General Convention. The site is available in English and Spanish.
One-minute read. An updated version of Bishop Marty’s visitation schedule through August 2020 is available on the diocesan website.
one-minute read. Updated versions of the Clergy Directory and Clergy Available for Supply list are available on the diocesan website.
One -minute read. The latest update to the diocesan prayer cycle covering Advent, Christmastide, and Epiphany has been published on the diocesan website.
20 Minute read. Diocesan Council minutes for the meetings held in June and August have been uploaded to the Diocesan Website.
Five-minute read. The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is actively looking to open new chapters in West Missouri.
Two-minute read. Thanksgiving resources Compiled by the Center for Racial Justice in Education.
Three-minute read. New and updated Advent resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith are now available.
One-minute read. It’s time for the annual health plan enrollment. Here are the details.
One-minute read. Make sure you register your church’s delegates and visitors for this year’s Diocesan Convention, as lunch will not be provided for those not registered.
