Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Commemoration of Blessed Absalom Jones, February 16, 2020
15 minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for the Commemoration of Blessed Absalom Jones, February 16, 2020 at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City
Announcements
Diocesan Website Updates
One-minute read. We’ve made several updates to the Church Administration section of the diocesan website. And we’ve added Bishop Marty’s sermon from January 26.
Intern Opportunities
One-minute read. Interns are highly valued team members of The Diocese of West Missouri’s Formation programs. The Summer Intern program has two places available for young adults who graduated high school in 2019 or earlier. The new Ministry Intern is for young adults, at least 21 years old and who have discerned a call to ministry.
United Thank Offering 2020 annual grants application deadline March 6, 2020
Two-minute read. The deadline for applications for the 2020 United Thank Offering (UTO) Annual Grants is March 6. The focus of these annual grants is Bless: Share faith, practice generosity and compassion, and proclaim the Good News of God in Christ with hope and humility.
Bishop Marty’s sermon for Epiphany 4, February 2, 2020
15 minute recording. Bishop Marty’s sermon for Epiphany 4, 2 February 2020 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs is available to listen to online.
Diocesan Website Updates
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.
Lay Licenses Due for Renewal March 2020
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.
Prayer Cycle & Lay Preacher Application Form Updates
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.
Save the Date – Bishop's Days 2020
Bishop’s Days 2020 will be held on February 22 and March 21.
Episcopal Youth Event 2020 Registration Deadline Approaching
One-minute read. Registration is open to all youth currently in 9-12 grades. In order to guarantee a spot with the WEMO Youth Delegation, register by January 20.
Diocesan Website Updates
Updated versions of the Clergy Directory and the Bishop’s Visitation schedule are available on the diocesan website
Churchwide Bible Reading Initiative Begins in Epiphany 2020
Two-minute read. Forward Movement, along with partners from across the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada, invites followers of Jesus to participate in the Good Book Club, a churchwide Bible reading initiative. The Good Book Club will focus on the Gospel of John, with participants reading a section of scripture each day during the Epiphany season, starting on January 6, 2020.
Bishop Marty's Visitation Schedule
One-minute read. An updated version of Bishop Marty’s visitation schedule through August 2020 is available on the diocesan website.
Bishop Marty’s Sermons: October – November
One-minute read. Bishop Marty’s recent sermons are now available to listen to on the diocesan website.
Diocesan Website Updates
one-minute read. Updated versions of the Clergy Directory and Clergy Available for Supply list are available on the diocesan website.
Latest Diocesan Prayer Cycle Published
One -minute read. The latest update to the diocesan prayer cycle covering Advent, Christmastide, and Epiphany has been published on the diocesan website.
Diocesan Council Minutes Available to Read Online
20 Minute read. Diocesan Council minutes for the meetings held in June and August have been uploaded to the Diocesan Website.
Every Church Deserves a Men’s Ministry – Brotherhood of St. Andrew Diocesan Coordinator Visits
Five-minute read. The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is actively looking to open new chapters in West Missouri.
Diocesan Convention – Documentation Update
One-minute read. The 130th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri is taking place on Saturday, October 26. All reports and resolutions received have now been published online, including those received after the submission deadline. One previously published document has been updated.
Don’t miss out on The Diocesan Youth Gathering 2019
One-minute read.DYG is October 25-26 and is open to all young people in grades 6-12 who would like to connect with other members of the WEMO Youth Community.
