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Events
Rekindling Love and Kindness in the Heartland — September 24
The Heartland Episcopal Cursillo Ministry is evolving and maturing to meet the needs of future generations. Heartland Secretariat, your Cursillo leadership, will host a Grand Ultreya “Rekindling Love and Kindness in the Heartland” on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Planned Giving at Episcopal Parishes: A Primer — July 25
One-minute read. Increasing donor sophistication, the quickening wealth transfer in the U.S., and the pandemic have created a unique opportunity for parishes and cathedrals to shift from cash-based fundraising to beyond cash, or asset-based, fundraising.
Love’s Redeeming Work: Discovering the Anglican Tradition — September 22-23
What is Anglican Christianity? Where did it come from, and what should we hope for its future? This conference will take up these questions in order to inspire a new generation of Anglican Christians seeking faithfulness and holiness within the wider Church Catholic.
Province VII ECW Fall Gathering — September 9 – 11
All Episcopal women are invited to attend the Province VII ECW Fall Gathering at the Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas, Texas (or via Zoom) September 9 – 11, 2022.
Women’s Retreat – Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World
The Women of the diocese are invited to attend a special Women’s Retreat, Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World. We are planning a full day of prayer, discussion, and activities.
Leadership Essentials Session 9 – Christian Formation
Join Kim Snodgrass, Assistant to the Bishop for Christian Formation, to explore Formation from a fresh perspective, take the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. This will be a good resource for churches that are wondering how to approach and promote formation from a new direction this fall!
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Pipes at Noon – Organ recitals
Join us for a 30-minute recital at noon every Friday through the month of July. Newly appointed Good Shepherd Music Director, Sam Fleming and other Kansas City area organists will perform the recitals which are free and open to the community.
The ordination and consecration of the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan as XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho
On June 25 at Noon CDT, God willing, the Very Rev. Jos Tharakan will be ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and the XIV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho. You can watch the service live on diowestmo.org/live
Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence
A Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday June 21, 2022, at Grace and Holy Trinity. All are invited to attend in person or online.
Leadership Essentials Session 8 – Constitution & Canons
The Constitution & Canons comprise the governing rules of the diocese. What are these rules? And how do they affect the governance of your church?
Join the Diocesan Chancellors, Mark Galus and David Powell, for an overview of the Constitution & Canons and a discussion about their practical, legal, and financial implications on your home parish or mission.
Central Deanery Picnic
Please join us for the Central Deanery picnic at St. Annes’s Episcopal Church in Lee’s Summit at noon on Saturday, July 23. The Deanery will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments, and asks that those attending bring sides and desserts, as each is able.
Southern Deanery Picnic
The Southern Deanery picnic is scheduled to be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Ozark at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. The Deanery will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments, and asks that those attending bring sides and desserts, as each is able.
Northwest-Metro Deanery Picnic
Please join us for the Northwest-Metro picnic at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Kansas City at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 7. The Deanery will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments, and asks that those attending bring sides and desserts, as each is able.
Praying the Lord’s Prayer with All Creatures
How can we integrate all creation into our practice of praying; joining human with nonhuman kindred prayer? Find out more through a three-session online class offered by the University of the South (Sewanee) beginning Thursday, June 2.
Leadership Essentials Session 7 – Diversity & Reconciliation
Join the Diversity & Reconciliation Commission chair, Shirly Bolden in a discussion around the workshops, book studies and what the Diversity & Reconciliation Commission can offer to each individual church in assisting them to focus on the sin of racism.
Leadership Essentials Session 6 – Senior & Bishop’s Wardens
Do you wish there was someone who understood the trials and tribulations of being a Senior or Bishop’s Warden? Join us online at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 for the next presentation in the Leadership Essentials series.
Leadership Essentials Session 5 – Stewardship
When: May 26, 2022, 7 p.m.
Where: Online.
For: Stewardship committee chairs and members, clergy, and anyone interested in stewardship.
Are you the new stewardship chair or clergy interested in expanding your church’s conversation and activities around Stewardship? Or, are you just curious about what we call “Stewardship” in general?
Diocesan-wide Women’s Retreat
Bishop Bruce will be leading a diocesan-wide women’s retreat on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Further information will be released soon.
