Non-Parochial Clergy reports & Licensed Clergy license renewals due
One-minute read. It is time for non-parochial clergy to report on their ministry during 2022, and for licensed clergy who wish to be re-licensed to apply to renew their licenses,
Announcements
2023 Vestry rosters, slate of delegates, and Bishop’s Committee rosters
One-minute read. Clergy and Bishop’s Wardens, as you’re planning your Annual Meetings, please be sure to set a reminder to also complete your roster and slate of delegates form.
Clerical Directory updated
One-minute read. The Clerical Directory has been updated. All entries are up to date as of 01-12-2023.
Join Forma Online Next Week
One-Minute read. As “Called to Covenant” is taking place next week on the campus of Virginia Theological Seminary, You and yours can attend free online by using a West Missouri registration code.
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month; Support #WearBlueDay
Every year, the President proclaims January as a month dedicated to the awareness and prevention of human trafficking. Read this bulletin for details of the National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and #WearBlueDay
New Year — Any Payroll Changes?
One-minute read. Please contact Elaine Gilligan hr-finasst@diowestmo.org with payroll changes for employees of your organization. It is important for correct information to be input online in a timely fashion for correct pension billing and benefits.
IRS mileage rate update, and a new Expense Reimbursement Form has been published
One-minute read. On January 3, the 2023 diocesan Expense Reimbursement Form was published. The new form includes the revised federal mileage rate of $0.655 per mile for qualifying mileage claims on trips taken after December 31, 2022.
Church and Clergy Transitions 2022
Two-minute read. Details of the churches in transition as of December 2022, and a month-by-month summary all the clergy transitions that took place in 2022.
National Day of Racial Healing (January 17, 2023)
Four-minute read. The National Day of Racial Healing is observed each year following the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday. In 2023 many churches across the diocese are opening their doors to those who wish to pray and reflect on this day.
Episcopal Service Corps seeks applicants for 2023-24 service year
One-minute read. The Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) invites young leaders ages 21 to 32 interested in a transformative outreach and discernment experience to apply online for the 2023-24 program year.
Diocesan Admin website updates
One-minute read. A rundown of the recent updates to the diocesan administrative website.
Blue Christmas Services
While most of us are getting ready for happy family reunions during the holidays, we may forget that Christmas can be a time of great sadness for many. Here are details of Blue Christmas services being held in Joplin, Kansas City, Liberty, Ozark, Sedalia, and Springfield.
La Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe
When: Sunday December 11, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard St, Carthage, MO 64836.
For: All
Journeying the Way of Love
When: Sundays: December 4, 11, 18, at 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Where: Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 and Online. For the season of Advent, Journeying the Way of Love offers four sessions to be explored as we await the coming of Christ by moving through the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke.
Transitions – November 2022
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of November 2022.
Ordination of Jean Marie Long to the Sacred Order of Priests
On Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 2 p.m., God willing, Jean Marie Long will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City.
Annual convention webpage updates
One-minute read. Following the conclusion of the 133rd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri the following updates have been made.
Young Adult Civil Rights Pilgrimage
One-minute read. Are you a young adult between the ages of 25 & 40? Do you enjoy travel? Do you enjoy learning? Do you enjoy volunteer work? Are you looking to deepen your spiritual connections through prayer and worship? Are you looking to help build the community of young adults in the diocese? Would you like to join an incredible adventure? Opportunity to express an interest extended until until January 15, 2023.
Job openings at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Grace and Holy Trinity cathedral is looking to recruit for two roles, a Volunteer Coordinator and an Events Coordinator.
Beloved Community of Care and Love Book Study – Ghost Ship: Institutional Racism and the Church of England
Please join us as we resume our book study on Undoing Racism with our next book, “Ghost Ship: Institutional Racism and the Church of England.”
