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	College St. Pierre, one of the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti's many primary schools, collapsed during the Jan. 12 earthquake. Photo by Jois Goursse Celestin/Episcopal News Service

Haiti earthquake touches Kansas partners
Congregations in Haiti affiliated with Kansas parishes were affected by the Jan. 12 earthquake, even though they are more than 100 miles away from the nation's capital. Read more by clicking here.

More on Haiti:

- Lawrence nurse helped treat quake victims. Read more by clicking here.

- Haiti's poverty and hunger are nothing new, an Overland Park woman notes. Read more by clicking here.

- Haitian Episcopalians struggle but look to the future. Read more by clicking here.

Miqra boasts several firsts, including a baptism
Miqra has been around for 10 years, but the Bible-themed weekend for youth (which includes reading the entire Bible out loud) featured several new things this year, including the baptism of one of its participants. Read more by clicking here.

Feasibility study results in three-part vision for the diocese
The results of a 2008 feasibility study have resulted in a new vision for the diocese in the future. Read more by clicking here.

Interim ministry aids congregations in the period between rectors
The time between rectors can be one filled with growth and new understanding, if the effort is led by a trained interim. Read more by clicking here.

K-State students serve those in need with hot breakfasts
During tough times, some people in Manhattan turn for a hot meal to a breakfast program operated for more than five years by Episcopal students at Kansas State University. Read more by clicking here.

Social networking: Facebook or face-to-face?
As the number of active Facebook users passes 400 million, can this social networking site be an aid for parish ministry? Yes, say four people who already rely it on it for connections. Read more by clicking here.

Episcopal Church Women president reflects on group's work
ECW president Lonnie Isaak describes the ways that organization is of help to women (and men) across the diocese. Read more by clicking here.

K-State student picked as delegate to UN commission meeting
Alexandra Connors is one of 10 young adults in The Episcopal Church chosen as delegates to this year's meeting of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Read more by clicking here.

National and international news briefs

- Indian reservations in North and South Dakota were hit hard by winter storms that knocked out power for weeks, but Episcopal Relief and Development is sending aid. Read more by clicking here.

- Vancouver churches rolled out the welcome mat for visitors to the Winter Olympics. Read more by clicking here.

- The governing body of the Church of England said "no" to a move to fully recognize a group of breakaway Episcopalians in North America. Read more by clicking here.