Laundry Love: A thumbs up and a smile
Three-minute read. Jill Hodge reflects on the power of kindness and humanity in bringing people together through Good Shepherd’s Laundry Days.
Evangelism
Articles to help you bring out the inner evangelist in your church.
What’s the catch? Good Shepherd’s first Laundry Day
One-minute read. On Saturday, August 20, Good Shepherd’s Sr. Warden Jill Hedge organized our first-ever Laundry Day at a local laundromat. Our goal is to be a good neighbor to our neighbors.
St. Francis Day: Blessing of the Animals
Three-minute read. The Episcopal Church has long believed that animals (and all creation) are gifts from God, and that people are responsible for being good stewards of the earth and all its inhabitants. Add your voice through a Blessing of the Animals.
Evangelism Matters Conference sessions are now available for anyone to view
One-minute read. We hope that those who participated felt inspired, encouraged, and challenged, and are now ready to proclaim the Good News of Christ through word and example! Even though the conference is officially over, the learning and gathering doesn’t have to end.
The Fall and Rise of St. Margaret’s
Four-minute read. I saw it coming in 2014, the closing of my Home church. And here it was being dismantled in 2019. But was all what it seemed?
Episcopal Evangelism grants available for local and regional efforts
Three-minute read. Episcopal institutions can now apply for the next round of the Episcopal Evangelism Grants Program, designed to fund local and regional evangelism efforts in the Episcopal Church. The application deadline is November 15.
Note: the following information is presented in English and Spanish
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Challenge Issued For MissionPalooza @Home From The Episcopal Youth Community in West Missouri
July 20-24, is MissionPalooza @Home! As the video states, everyone is encouraged to participate as you can. Bishop Marty and Josh Trader have challenged the entire diocese to participate; challenge your friends and neighbors too. Even though we can’t be together in-person for MissionPalooza this year, the design team has been hard at work to help you bring MissionPalooza to your home. Even the smallest acts can have some of the biggest impacts on those around you.
Will you proclaim the Good News of God in Christ?
One-minute read. Embracing Evangelism, a new six-part evangelism video course, is a resource to help Episcopalians grow in their own relationship with Christ and to help others do so as well.
The Joy of Worshiping … Online
Seven-minute read. Worship changed with an abruptness we’ve not seen before. On March 15, we were in our church buildings, on March 22, we were worshiping online. Read of Carolyn Thompson’s joy and hopes for future of online worshiping.
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.
New Digital Invitation Kits for Advent, and All Advent Resources Available Online
Three-minute read. New and updated Advent resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith are now available.
Back-2-School and Back to Ministry Kits now available
One-minute read. Who’s ready for Back-2-School? We are! Time to grab those backpacks and freshly sharpened pencils and kick off a new year of school. Below are free resources to help you celebrate and prepare for this season of new beginnings in your church, school, or organization.
Epic Tales and the Diocesan Convention
8 minute read. What is an epic story? What makes an epic story epic? And how does that link to the Diocesan Convention?
Courses for Licensed Evangelism and Christian Formation Roles
5 minute read. The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry has put together courses to prepare potential licensees in Evangelism and Christian Formation.
What Are You Doing This Year?
One-minute read. Join us for this year’s Book Study Challenge.
A Bishop Promotes a Renewed Jesus Movement
five-minute read. An interview with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
Reframing “Religion” from Belief to Belonging
10 minute read. The Jesus Movement arises from the sacred Gospel story in which we participate.
Awakening the Spirit – Kansas City
Two-minute read. (Unless you watch the video!) On Saturday May 6, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joined the Diocese of West Missouri in the first half of the Awakening the Spirit in West Missouri held at Kansas City Live!
Awakening the Spirit – Springfield
Two-minute read (Unless you watch the video). On Sunday May 7, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joined the Diocese of West Missouri at Hammons Field Springfield in the second half of the second of five planned evangelism events to be held during 2017.
Evangelism Doesn’t Have To be Hard
Five-minute read. Recently I’ve been given some examples and simple tips on how to be an Episcopal Evangelist.
