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Call to Action – Guns in Churches Vote in Missouri House

Six-minute read. We need urgent action TODAY urging the Emerging Issues Committee of the Missouri House of Representatives to vote ‘DO NOT PASS’ on HB 485, which will force churches to allow concealed carry in church buildings unless signage is posted at every entrance banning guns.

Recording — March 2023 Year-Round Stewardship Webinar

One-hour video. Watch this recording of the March 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s Year Round Stewardship webinar where they shared best practices and ideas for a variety of activities to provide stewardship education and bolster the idea of giving not only money but also the time and talent without which our parishes cannot function.

Meet Transitional Deacon Ryan Zavacky

Three-minute read. Ryan Zavacky is the third of our latest transitional deacons ordained in January this year. Find out more about his path to ministry, faith journey, and how deacon Ryan is serving the Church.

Gun Violence Legislative Advocacy Day

Three-minute read. The Diocese of West Missouri Peace and Justice Committee is teaming up with the Missioner for Gun Violence from the Diocese of Missouri to attend the lawmaker Advocacy Day for common sense gun legislation in Jefferson City. We would like to invite you and anyone in your parish who is interested in gun safety legislation to join us.

Be SMART: Recognize the role of guns in suicide

Two-minute read. The fourth step in the Be SMART program is “R” Recognize the Role of Guns in Suicide. Firearm suicide is uniquely lethal — 90 percent of suicide attempts using a gun end in death and half of suicides in the US are gun suicides.

Recording — January 2023 Stewardship Annual Campaign Webinar

53-minute video. Watch this recording of the January 2023 diocesan Stewardship Commission’s Annual Campaign webinar where they shared best practices, reflected on recent stewardship campaigns from around the diocese, and took a first look at planning for 2023’s pledge drives.

West Missouri on the move

Three-minute read. It’s all well and good to discern vision and mission statements. What matters is where we go with them. The diocese’s two primary leadership bodies, the Diocesan Council and the Standing Committee, met February 3 – 4 to take those next steps.

Lenten Resources for Church and Home

One-Minute read. Encourage a meaningful Lenten experience at home and in the congregation by using highly recommended and easy to use resources that stir our souls to….

Lift Every Voice and Sing: more than a mere hymn

Five-minute read. Many of the hymns in the Hymnal 1982 have very interesting histories. However, hymn 599 stands out as one that embodies the history of African American people.

Direct communication builds trust and strengthens relationships

Two-minute read. During Diocesan Convention it was my pleasure as Vice President of Diocesan Council to share the hard work that’s been done throughout the past eleven months toward rebuilding trust, improving communication, and adopting a solid plan for ministry driven by mission and vision. Read on to find out more.

Be SMART for the Holidays

One-minute read. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here again – along with the planning, the prepping and the packing. If you’re one of the millions of families who will be visiting family or friends this year, there’s one important thing you need to add to your holiday checklist: talking about responsible gun storage.

On the Cusp of Advent

Two-minute read. On the cusp of Advent, Ordinary Time winds to a close. What has Ordinary Time held for you?

Resources to Nurture a Meaningful Advent

One-minute read. Nurture a meaningful Advent at church and home. There is no shortage of excellent (and easy to use) resources. Just in case you didn’t see our earlier article, it’s not too late to explore some favorites…

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