On Saturday, September 15, St. James Episcopal Church hosted the first diocesan Youth Game Night. Kids in 6th-12th grade from across the southern deanery got together for food, games, and fun!
The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI have given some updated guidance on how parishes can better protect their houses of worship.
The Standing Committee is pleased to welcome the Rev. Brittany Sparrow Savage as a new committee member.
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of August 2023.
On September 16, the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission hosted a Diversity Workshop at Grace Episcopal Church in Liberty. Members from all across the diocese got together to learn about the importance of diversity and the influences it has in our community.
Bishop Diane writes a letter to The Diocese of West Missouri about an on-going, public discussion that stemmed from a letter from the President of the House of Deputies on August 30.
The Kansas City Bronze will be performing at St. Mary Magdalene’s on Saturday, October 28 at 6pm. Come join us!
On September 8, the Rev. Joe Pierjok was Installed as Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage! Congratulations to the Rev. Joe Pierjok.
St. Mark’s Church in Kimberling City is inviting everyone to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th with a “Blessing of the Animals” service officiated by Mother Anne Cheffey.
In this issue: The Rev. Joe Pierjok to be installed, Annual Convention Nominations are Open, Youth Game Night and more!
In this episode … we hear from our very own bishop about the role and function of a bishop. Bishop Bruce discusses her call story to both the priesthood and episcopate, her deepest prayer for young people of the church, and more!
Join the Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday, September 17 for a Be SMART Lunch and Learn. The speaker will be a representative from Be SMART, which is a volunteer group focused on gun safety and children.
Starting November 10 at 6:30 p.m., youth from 6th – 12th grade are invited for a lock-in the night of Convention. There will be games, food, and fun as everyone spends the night in Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
In this issue: The Rev. Joe Pierjok to be installed, the Rev. Anne Kyle announced as our new Vocations Missioner, Youth Game Night and more!
The Access for All God’s Children committee is hosting a gathering for The Diocese of West Missouri for persons living with disabilities and their supporters.
On September 15 and 22, the Diocesan Youth Missioner will be hosting a Youth Game Night! Kids from 6th – 12th grade will be invited for an evening of food, games, and fun!
In this episode … we hear from one member of the clergy and one member of the laity who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We hear their stories; we learn a bit more on the journey toward inclusion the Episcopal Church is making, and we hear a real time learning moment that one of our podcaster’s experiences.
Bishop Bruce announced Wednesday, August 16, 2023 that Mtr. Anne Kyle has accepted the part-time position of Vocations Missioner.
On Friday, September 8, Fr. Joe Pierjok will be installed as Rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage, Missouri.
From August 11 – 13, the Rev. Brad Karelius introduced the ‘Desert Mystics’; pioneers who shared their experiences living in the desert and showing us how the desert community can transorm lives.
