Transitions – September 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of September 2023.
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Transitions – August 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of August 2023.
Introducing Our New Vocations Missioner, the Rev. Anne Kyle (Part-Time)
Bishop Bruce announced Wednesday, August 16, 2023 that Mtr. Anne Kyle has accepted the part-time position of Vocations Missioner.
Transitions – July 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of July 2023.
A Look-Back at the Northwest-Metro Deanery Picnic from July 29
On July 29, people across the northwest-metro deanery got to gather at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri for a day of fellowship, food, and fun!
A Look-Back at the Central Deanery Picnic from July 22
On July 22, people across the central deanery got to gather at Christ and Trinity Lutheran Church in Sedalia, Missouri for a day of fellowship, food, and fun!
A Look-Back at the Southern Deanery Picnic from July 8
On July 8th, people across the southern deanery got to gather at St. John’s Episcopal Church for a day of fellowship, food, and fun!
Pictures of the Ordination of Fr. David Wilcox, Mtr. Brittany Sparrow-Savage, Fr. Ryan Williams, and Fr. Ryan Zavacky
Congratulations to our newly-ordained priests on Saturday, July 15! The Diocese of West Missouri is blessed to have ordained four new priests into the ministry.
Recording – Ordination of Brittany Sparrow-Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky into the Sacred Order of Priests
Recording of the ordination of Brittany Sparrow-Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky into the Sacred Order of Priests
Transitions – June 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of June 2023.
Recording – The Institution and Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Rector of St. James, Springfield
93 Minute video. Recording of the installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as the Rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield on June 16, 2023.
The installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Rector of St. James, Springfield
Two-minute read. On the evening of Friday, June 16, 2023, Fr. Isaac Petty was installed as Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield, Missouri. Here are the pictures.
Job Opening – Children and Family Ministries Coordinator, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral is seeking a part-time Children and Families Ministries Coordinator responsible for weekly programming for children in preschool through fifth grade.
Recording – The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons
110 Minute video. Recording of the ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons
Five-minute read. Photographs of The ordination of Jody Carroll and Robin Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons.
Staff Changes at The Diocese of West Missouri
Two-minute read. Today, Bishop Diane accepted the Diocesan Communications Director, Gary Allman’s resignation effective June 30, 2023.
Transitions – May 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of May 2023.
Transitions – April 2023
One-minute read. Details of the churches in transition and the clergy transitions through to the end of April 2023.
Fr. Tim Coppinger elected Dean of the Central Deanery
One-minute read. At the Deanery Council Meeting held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Rev. Timothy R. Coppinger was elected the new dean of the Central Deanery.
Introducing Zachary Phillips
Two-minute read. We are pleased to introduce Zachary Phillips, who joined the Diocesan Staff on April 18 in the three-quarter-time position as the Communications Assistant. Zachary will be responsible for assisting with website maintenance, email campaigns, social media, diocesan-wide events, and other events of interest to our members in West Missouri.