The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) Advent Newsletter
Three-minute read. Read The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s Advent newsletter.
Church Leadership
Church Financial Audit Policy Reminder
In an effort to comply with the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, Bishop Bruce is instructing all churches to complete audits of their finances annually. In addition, the bishop is instructing all churches to submit a copy of the completed audit by August 1 each year, ahead of the September 1 deadline.
A round-up of West Missouri’s 133rd Annual Convention
Two-minute read. On November 4 and 5, 2022, the 133rd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri was held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. This was the diocese’s first convention since the election of Bishop Diane as the diocese’s Bishop Provisional in 2021.
The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce’s address to the 2022 Annual Convention
16-minute video. Watch Bishop Diane’s address to the 133rd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri.
The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) November Newsletter
Four-minute read. Read Twelve Baskets Full, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s latest monthly newsletter.
Diakoneo Magazine November, 2022
15-minute read. The latest issue of Diakoneo, the magazine for deacons is available to read online.
Annual Convention and Admin website news & updates
One-minute read. A rundown of the updates to the annual convention webpages and the diocesan administrative website that have taken place this week.
The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) October Newsletter
Four-minute read. Read Twelve Baskets Full, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s latest monthly newsletter.
Minimum Clergy Compensation and Health Plan Premiums pages updated for 2023
The Minimum Clergy Compensation and Health Plan Premium pages of the website have been updated for 2023. Links to these pages can be found in the HR section of the Documents page, or by following the links below.
Website Updates
One-minute read. Details of some recent website updates to the diocesan administrative website.
Diocesan Health Care Plan, annual enrollment member education, October 18, 2022
One-minute read. There will be a Zoom meeting held at 10 a.m. on October 18, 2022, with our Church Pension Group representative.
Forma 2023: Called to Covenant
One-Minute read. West Missouri invests, encourages and develops Spiritual Formation Leadership with free-to-you Forma Conference registrations!
Las becas para los Ministerios de jóvenes adultos y universitarios ya están disponibles
Two-minute read. Se invita a los episcopales a analizar la forma en que su comunidad podría atender a los jóvenes adultos -dentro y fuera de los campus universitarios- y a solicitar una beca (subvención) de la Iglesia Episcopal para el Ministerio de Jóvenes Adultos y Universitarios para el año académico 2023-24.
Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grants now available
Two-minute read. Episcopalians are invited to consider how their community might serve young adults — on and off college campuses — and apply for an Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grant for the 2023-24 academic year.
Bishop Bruce: “I was able to speak with Bishop Barry Howe this morning… He and Mary are safe and well.”
Bishop Diane has spoken with Bishop Barry Howe, and shares the good news that he and Mary Howe are safe and well following Hurricane Ian.
Annual Convention Reminders
Annual convention delegates, have you registered yet? Save the date for delegate training. The deadline for registration and Resolutions is October 7.
4 reasons why your church should have a Gmail account and some basic email dos and don’ts
Two-minute read. Like it or not, Alphabet (Google) controls the major search engine and largest free video streaming service on the planet. Read on to find out why it is recommended that all churches have at least one Gmail account.
The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) September Newsletter
Four-minute read. Read Twelve Baskets Full, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s latest monthly newsletter.
2022 Stewardship Survey
One-minute read. In an attempt to be supportive as quickly as possible, the Stewardship Commission is currently compiling a list of stewardship resources. To best serve your church, we are inviting anyone interested in church stewardship or with input they would like to provide to complete a short (nine-minute) survey online.
Education for Ministry Class Forming
One-Minute read. Invest in your spiritual life by signing up for an EfM class. Students will tell you it is gratifying, enjoyable, and challenging.
