New Spirit Updates

New Spirit Update, May 19, 2022

In this issue: With an increase in COVID-19 cases, The Episcopal Church plans for a shorter General Convention,St. Anne’s Afghan Refugee family settles in. Plus, Bishop Bruce on Dobbs VS Jackson Women’s Health Organization, meet Rachael Orth our new Events Coordinator, lots of upcoming events, and more!

New Spirit Update, May 5, 2022

In this issue: Fr. Steven King is officially welcomed as the rector of St. Paul’s, Kansas City, and Bishop-elect Tharakan receives his ordination consent. Plus, the Daughters of the King’s Spring Assembly, the diocese is 133, a request for postcards, lots of events, and so much more!

New Spirit Update, April 21, 2022

In this issue: the Presiding Bishop’s Easter message, photographs of the Renewal of Vows at the Cathedral, and confirmations at St. Matthew’s. Plus: an introduction to our newest transitional deacons, and much more!

New Spirit Update, April 8, 2022

In this issue: Photographs of Krista Heuett and Collin Larimore’s diaconal ordination, new Central Deanery officers. Plus: One in Spirit; one in the Lord report and pictures, news diocesan staff direct telephone numbers, and a whole lot more!

New Spirit Update, March 17, 2022

In this issue: Good Friday Offering, celebrating 100 years of financial gifts, national poll results, and clergy changes. Plus: Bishop Bruce wants your pictures, International Outreach Grant, lots of upcoming events, and more!

New Spirit Update, March 3, 2022

In this issue: St. James rector elected 14th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho, St. Augustine’s gives $1,000 to Absalom Jones fund. Plus: St. Stephen’s, Monett, to host Community Lenten Services, the two final Black History Month videos, and more!

New Spirit Update, February 17, 2022

In this issue: Bishop Bruce’s Absalom Jones sermon, the Rev. Steven Wilson, and clergy transitions, plus: Black History Month videos for weeks one and two, educational scholarships, and more.

New Spirit Update, February 3, 2022

In this issue: Black History Month, a new dean, meet the transition missioner, and an interim priest for St. Philips, plus: Church and household resources for Lent, Stewardship resources, and more!

New Spirit Update, January 20, 2022

In this issue: The Presiding Bishop’s MLK day speech and be on guard for phishing emails. Plus: the hybrid church, a large stained glass window is looking for a new home, and more.

New Spirit Update, January 13, 2022

In this issue: Photographs of Bishop Bruce’s welcome and seating and lots of upcoming events. Plus: Chalking the door and staff updates.

New Spirit Update, December 17, 2021

In this issue: Christmas messages, disaster relief, and Bishop Bruce’s visits to Christ Church, Lexington, and Grace, Carthage. Plus: Meditation and prayer, a  journey to Advent, and some dates to save in 2022.

New Spirit Update, December 2, 2021

In this issue: Bishop Bruce’s first day, Fr. Charles’ installation at St. Mary’s, and welcoming refugees. Plus, St. Augustine’s round church has ancient roots, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Year-end match campaign, and lots more.

New Spirit Update, November 11, 2021

In this issue: what happed at the 2021 Annual Convention, the ordination of Rita Kendagor, St. Michael’s Necessity Pantry, and much, much, more!

New Spirit Update, October 21, 2021

In this issue: everything you need to know about the 2021 Annual Convention, the 2020 Parochial Report data, Roanridge grants, and much, much, more!

New Spirit Update, October 8, 2021

In this issue: Converting church offices to a home for refugees, memorial service for Bishop Buchanan, ordination to the priesthood, and much, much, more!

New Spirit Update, September 16, 2021

In this issue: A farewell from Bishop Marty, Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Philip’s Trenton’s fund-raising efforts, and much, more!

New Spirit Update, September 2, 2021

In this issue: The Presiding Bishop on the situation in Afghanistan, Episcopal Relief and Development’s response to Hurricane Ida, looking back on the career of Fr. Edward Warner, and much, much, more!

New Spirit Update, August 19, 2021

In this issue: Responding to the earthquake in Haiti, a video introduction from Bishop Bruce, the Presiding Bishop on getting vaccinated, and much more!

New Spirit Update, August 5, 2021

In this issue: we’ve been gone for three weeks, so this has become a bumper catch-up issue, including the announcement of the Standing Committee’s selection of their candidate for bishop provisional, the installation of the Rev. James Harris, St. Paul’s calls new rector, and much, much, more!

New Spirit Update, July 15, 2021

In this issue: the installation of Fr. Isaac Petty at St. Luke’s, the 2021 Annual Diocesan Convention website is now open, Prayer and pain, and much more.

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