Two-minute read. Registration has opened for Nuevo Amanecer, a biennial event that unifies and celebrates the Latino ministries across The Episcopal Church. The conference has the honor of hosting Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at their May 12-15, 2020 gathering at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Three-minute read. Deacon Kevin White recently wrote to tell us a bit more about his Peace Corps placement in Morocco.
One-minute read. Bishop Marty’s December sermons are now available to listen to on the diocesan website.
One-minute read. There was an error in the printed Bishop’s Ball invitations that have been sent out in the mail. The Bishop’s Ball is taking place on Saturday, January 11th.
Three-minute video. Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Two-minute read. On December 18, 2019, Bishop Marty, the Rev. Susan Roberts, the Rev. Jerry Kolb, Chief Executive Officer Jani Johnson, hospital leaders, and others were thrilled to welcome a sculpture of the Good Samaritan to its permanent home at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
Two-minute read. The Episcopal Church is offering two, digital Christmas Eve programs on December 24. Available on both the Episcopal Church website and the Episcopal Church Facebook page, these programs make Christmas Eve worship accessible to those not attending a service or program at a local church.
A new website launched on December 16th at EpiscopalCommonPrayer.org provides Episcopalians with opportunities to participate in the liturgical revision of the Book of Common Prayer called for by Resolution A068 of the 2018 General Convention. The site is available in English and Spanish.
Four-minute Video. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said in his Christmas Message 2019. The video and links to transcripts in both English and Spanish are available online.
The December edition of The St. Andrew’s Cross, the magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion is available to read online.
Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO) after severe flooding in northern Ghana earlier this fall.
Two-minute read. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral’s new dean, Andy Keyse celebrated his first service at the cathedral on the first Sunday of Advent, Sunday December 1.
One-minute read. Bishop Marty’s recent sermons are now available to listen to on the diocesan website.
The November edition of The St. Andrew’s Cross, the online magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion, is available to read online. As we move into Advent and Christmas, we often stop to reflect on all the reasons for thanksgivings. This edition of The Cross takes a few minutes to do just that. Additionally, you will find a calendar for Brotherhood activities covering the months to come.
One-minute read. St. Peter and All Saints Episcopal Church will be providing a total of 76 family members with turkeys and all the sides for a family meal this Thanksgiving.
One-minute read. On Saturday, November 9, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield hosted diocesan Area Confirmations. Churches presenting candidates: St John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield, and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Monnet.
Five-minute read. A quick summary of the key items from the 2019 Diocesan Convention business session.
Sunday, November 10, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, St. Joseph, Missouri.
One-minute read. On Saturday, November 2, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Raytown hosted diocesan Area Confirmations. Churches presenting candidates: Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs, Trinity Church, Independence, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kansas City, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, St. Paul’s, Lee’s Summit, St. Matthew’s, Raytown.
Two-minute read. As one, the bishops of the dioceses of The Episcopal Church within the State of Missouri, offer this statement to voice our support for ballot initiative 2020-063, which would expand the Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) program to the benefit of all sectors of our society.
