The average literacy rate for Haitian females is 57%, leaving around 2.4 million women and girls in Haiti unable to read or write. Of those who do attend primary school, only 20% advance to secondary education. The reasons vary, yet evidence shows that school attendance and attainment for girls and young women are heavily influenced …
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March 27, 2026 Dear beloveds in Christ, The Search Committee has completed its preparation for the next phase of the bishop search, and the application period will reopen on April 6th. The Council of Trustees has approved the following timeline: We are grateful for everyone who has offered themselves to this discernment — those who …
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March 9, 2026 Dear beloveds in Christ, We are writing today with an update on the faithful work of our Bishop Search Committee, which is co-chaired by the Very Rev. Torey Lightcap and Scott Howard. As you know, we anticipated announcing a slate of candidates today, and many of you have been praying and waiting …
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The Search Committee for the Eleventh Bishop of Kansas will present a slate of candidates to the Council of Trustees for their approval on March 4. The Very Rev. Torey Lightcap and Mr. Scott Howard, Co-chairs of the Search Committee, shared details about the committee’s work and their reflections on the process so far. Mr. …
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Over 100 Episcopalians from the Diocese of Kansas and beyond gathered for a Zoom Prayer Vigil for Minnesota on Monday evening January 26 led by Bishop Cathleen Bascom. She began with these words on consolation: “We gather tonight as the Body of Christ in Kansas, seeking both consolation and courage in light of tumultuous events occurring both …
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Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and Jesus was alone on the land. Then he saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night Jesus came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by. And when they saw Jesus …
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Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services is founded on a clear and faithful conviction that human connection heals and is not only a privilege for those who are stable or prosperous, but it is a basic need shared by all. We live in a time when loneliness has reached historic levels, and rates of depression and suicide …
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by Gary Charter On December 31, St. Bartholomew’s Church in Wichita will close as a parish, ending 62 years of ministry in Southwest Wichita. The congregation will hold its last service on December 28 followed by a reception. All are welcome to attend. It has been a wonderful journey with many ups and downs, laughs, …
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Trinity Episcopal Church of Atchison, Kansas, has received a grant of $60,000 to enable its minister, The Reverend Jon Hullinger, to participate in the 2025 National Clergy Renewal Program. Trinity Episcopal Church is one of 233 congregations across the United States selected to participate in this competitive grant program, which is funded by Lilly Endowment …
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The diocesan Search Committee for the XI Bishop of Kansas is delighted to announce the publication of the diocesan bishop search profile. The profile is a critical step in a search for a new bishop because it articulates the specific needs, hopes, and character of the diocese, guiding the search committee to find a leader who is a …
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