When a church experiences staff transition and changes in its leadership, it can leave gaps where those staff members once fulfilled certain responsibilities. The obvious solution is often to simply rehire for the position, but what if that’s not possible? That was the case for St. James, Wichita a little over a year ago when the Rev. Dillon Green, …
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Province VII bishops gather in the Diocese of Kansas for retreat
The bishops of Province VII of The Episcopal Church gathered November 15-17 for a retreat hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Province VII includes the dioceses of Arkansas, Dallas, Fort Worth, Kansas, Northwest Texas, Oklahoma, Rio Grande, Texas, West Missouri, West Texas, Western Kansas, and Western Louisiana. Thirteen bishops and eight of their spouses attended for three …
Read moreSt. Thomas, Overland Park hosts interfaith service
For the past eight years St. Thomas the Apostle in Overland Park has had small groups of Christians, Muslims, and Jews who come together regularly to learn from one another. The goal of these Faith Clubs has been to help deepen one’s faith while learning about the other Abrahamic faiths and making friends along the way. When the …
Read moreSupport Youth and Young Adult Ministries for Giving Tuesday
Our young people talk about the great friends they make at these events and the accepting community where they can be themselves. Parents recognize that these programs are life-giving and nourishing. Young people feel loved and valued, gain confidence, and grow closer to God.
Read moreAlleluia Grant Application Process is now open!
The Mission and Outreach Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas invites Episcopal parishes/congregations within the diocese to participate in this matching fund grant. Grant applications will be considered for outreach projects and ministries that support the mission of enabling parishioners to fulfill their baptismal covenant to serve as Christ’s hands and feet in the …
Read moreCaroline Howard called as Curate for Creation Care and Vicar of St. Mary’s, Galena
Caroline Howard has been called as the Curate for Creation Care and the Vicar of St. Mary’s, Galena. She began these ministries on June 1. As Curate for Creation Care, her primary role is to cultivate and nurture the emerging community of Bethany House & Garden.The Rev. Jenn Allen, Diocesan Missioner, will act as a resource to Caroline as …
Read moreBethany House and Garden welcomes new staff members
Willie Madl hired as Groundskeeper and Hannah Nuest to serve as Biodiversity Intern for the summer
Read moreCamp Staff Announced
Meet the volunteers who will be giving a week of their time to our children and youth at this year’s Episcopal Summer Mega Camp!
Read moreBishop Bascom to be featured in documentary
Bishop Bascom was interviewed in December 2022 by Prairie Hollow Productions LLC for a documentary they are developing for PBS on climate and environmental initiatives in our area. You can read more about this documentary, and view other interviewees on their website: https://www.prairiehollow.net/projects Bishop Bascom’s interview is available on YouTube here:
Read moreJoining God, Remaking Church, Changing the World
Minster Team Study Guide for Joining God, Remaking Church, Changing the World: The New Shape of the Church in Our Time by Alan J. Roxburgh This guide was put together by the Diocesan Leadership Initiative (DLI) team. Within this guide is a suggested timeline of almost two years, intended to allow you time to do other minster …
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