Transitions – September 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of September 2023.
Announcements
A Letter from UBE of West Missouri
On September 27, 2023, the local chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians held a special election to fill vacant chapter positions. Here are the results!
Transitions – August 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of August 2023.
St. Oswald’s to Celebrate 125th Harvest Festival
Come celebrate the 125th Harvest Festival at St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church of rural Skidmore. This year’s celebration will be held on Sunday, October 1, beginning at 11 a.m.
Diversity and Reconciliation Commission Book Study: The Color of Law
Please join us as we resume our book study on Undoing Racism with our next book, “The Color of Law,” a book that dives into the racial residential segregation as a result of government policy.
July 2023 Issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The July issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
Transitions – July 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of July 2023.
Job Opening – Missioner for Vocations, The Diocese of West Missouri
The Diocese of West Missouri is seeking a part-time Missioner for Vocations who will works closely with the Bishop and the Commission on Ministry to ensure the Constitution and Canons are followed in the ordination process.
Transitions – June 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of June 2023.
June issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The June issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
Ordination of Brittany Sparrow-Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky into the Sacred Order of Priests.
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., God willing, the Rev. Brittany Sparrow-Savage, the Rev. David Wilcox, the Rev. Ryan Williams, and the Rev. Ryan Zavacky will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City.
Job Opening – Children and Family Ministries Coordinator, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral is seeking a part-time Children and Families Ministries Coordinator responsible for weekly programming for children in preschool through fifth grade.
Education for Ministry (EfM) Virtual Open House
When: Tuesday, July 18, 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: Online.
Who: Anyone.
EfM, Education for Ministry, Don’t let the word ‘Ministry’ dissuade you – it is a reading and discussion group for lay people. Come to a virtual Open House and learn more.
Clergy, Bishop’s Warden, and Lay Leader Spiritual Formation Survey
One-Minute read. Did you know West Missouri has a Spiritual Formation Commission? Put us on your radar.
Staff Changes at The Diocese of West Missouri
Two-minute read. Today, Bishop Diane accepted the Diocesan Communications Director, Gary Allman’s resignation effective June 30, 2023.
Transitions – May 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of May 2023.
Episcopal Veterans Fellowship: Book Study — The Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back
Three-minute read. This summer, join the newly formed West Missouri Episcopal Veterans Fellowship for a book study on The Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back by The Rev. David W. Peters, an Episcopal priest from the Diocese of Texas.
May issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The May issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
From Bishop Bruce: 2024 Budget Process – May Update
Four-minute read. In an email sent out on May 26, 2023, Bishop Bruce gives an update on the 2024 diocesan budgeting process, provides a first look at, and invites comments on, the draft of the proposed 2024 diocesan budget expenses.
Confirmation policy and Clerical Directory Administration website updates
One-minute read. The Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation Policy, and the Clerical Directory have been updated on the diocesan administrative website.
