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Diocesan convention -- it's all about mission
Keynote speaker Dr. Diana Butler Bass and Bishop Dean Wolfe called the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas to a "Mission Possible" during the annual convention Oct. 24-25 in Topeka. Read more by clicking here.

Bishop's address to Diocesan Convention
Bishop Dean Wolfe offered lots of examples of mission happening in the diocese, along with a call to do even more. Read his entire address by clicking here.

150th anniversary celebration readies for kick-off
The Diocese of Kansas is having a 150th birthday in 2009, and there will be events all year long to celebrate. Read more by clicking here.

Agency goal for 2009: 1 million meals
Episcopal Community Services in Kansas City, one of two outreach agencies of the diocese, expects to serve at least a million meals in 2009 through its various hunger relief programs. Read more by clicking here.

Entire diocese has chance to build a Habitat house
As part of the 150th anniversary celebration in 2009, all members of the diocese are invited to build a Habitat for Humanity house in Coffeyville. That southeast Kansas town was hit hard by floods in the summer of 2007, and housing still hasn't rebounded there. Read more by clicking here.

Four priests are ordained in December service
Four priests were ordained Dec. 6 at Grace Cathedral, Topeka. All four will continue to serve in ministry within the Diocese of Kansas. Read more by clicking here.

Episcopal Church Women to lower parish assessments
ECW president Lonnie Isaak announces that the maximum "Fair Share" asking from each parish to support ECW's work will be $300 for 2009, to try to get more parishes involved. Read more by clicking here.

Sewing machines will aid New Orleans recovery
A case manager for the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana who helps residents recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 asks for used sewing machines for her clients. Many of them find income and solace through sewing. Read more by clicking here.