Three-minute read. The 2020 Plan for Ministry was published on September 30, and it is available to read online or download and print. Follow the link below to see the complete document. Read on for the full text of Bishop’s Marty’s introduction to the plan.
In this issue: Hurricane Dorian relief efforts, Convention resolutions deadline, meet out new Regional Youth Coordinator, two grant opportunities, and more!
One-minute read. St. Mary’s Church in downtown Kansas City now offers the Holy Eucharist each day. If you are in the downtown area on a weekday and in need of spiritual refreshment and nourishment, please come and join us!
One-minute read. National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture, heritage, and contributions of Hispanic Americans each year.
We are very pleased to introduce Madi Kyger. Madi has just accepted the position of Southern Regional Youth Coordinator and replaces Krista Heuett who left us to follow a call to be ordained and is attending seminary.
Three-minute read. In partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, the Episcopal Church in South Carolina, the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, and the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry, Episcopal Relief & Development is giving assistance such as food, water, clothing, shelter and other emergency supplies to individuals and families affected by the storm.
One-minute read. Offered annually, Roanridge Trust Grants are used for the “training of town and country ministry and rural Christian workers” of The Episcopal Church. Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Roanridge Trust Grant Awards. Dioceses, congregations and Episcopal Church-related organizations and institutions are invited to apply.
In this issue: Welcome to the News Update, responding to Hurricane Dorian, a new priest-in-charge at St. Paul’s, Kansas City, Deacon Kevin White is heading off to Morocco, Deacon Donna Stanford becomes an associate member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and much, much, more!
Two-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting Episcopal dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Dorian as they respond to the needs of impacted communities.
One-minute read. On August 25, 2019 Deacon Donna Stanford was commissioned as the first Associate Member and Spiritual Guide of the St. Peter & All Saints Episcopal Church’s Chapter of the Brotherhood of St Andrew.
Two-minute read. The sacrament of baptism is an opportunity for joy, power, and a deep connection with tradition. Celebrating Baptism offers an opportunity to teach and learn about this sacrament through a free video series and accompanying reflection guides are available from The Episcopal Church.
Two-minute read. The Rev. Deacon Kevin White, (St. Augustine’s), has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will depart for Morocco on Sept. 8, 2019, to begin training as a Youth Development Specialist volunteer.
One-Minute read. The Wardens and Vestry at St. Paul’s, Kansas City are happy to announce that the Rev. Stephen McKee has accepted a call to serve St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Day School as their Priest In Charge.
Changes are coming to eSpirit, news from Good Shepherd (Kansas City), and St. Nicholas (Noel), a long list of August and September meetings, and more!
One-minute read. St. Nicholas, Noel celebrates its Hispanic culture with kermes festivals. Tourists, locals, and other Episcopalians join St. Nicholas for food, fellowship, and live music in Spanish.
Three-minute read. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia Bishop James B. Magness invite Episcopal churches to take part in a national action to remember and honor the first enslaved Africans who landed in English North America in 1619 by tolling their bells for one minute on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm CDT.
Traveling The Way of Love, Union of Black Episcopalians meeting in Los Angeles, the NourishKC annual appeal, and much more.
Don’t let worries about childcare prevent you from volunteering to take part in the 2021 General Convention of the Episcopal Church. – Children’s Program open to children from infants to 12 years of age.
The Episcopal church’s response to reports of inhumane conditions for children and other asylum seekers, a new Brotherhood of St. Andrew Chapter in Kansas City, the June issue of Spirit, and more!
Five-minute read. On June 10-14, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City and Father Galen Snodgrass generously opened their doors and allowed us to transform the church basement into a summer camp for a dozen adolescents with social challenges.
