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Bishop Dean Wolfe (right) examines a building swept off its foundation during flooding that hit southeast Kanas in laye June and early July. Bishop Wolfe toured the area Aug. 4, accompanied by Wayne Joplin (left), a member of St. Paul's, Coffeyville. |
Southeast Kansas continues flood recovery
Episcopal churches in southeast Kansas have played a key role in reaching out to people displaced and hurt by massive flooding that struck the area this summer. Read more by clicking here.
St. Philip's, Topeka, prepares for its retirement
After 45 years of ministry, St. Philip's, Topeka, is preparing to close its doors for the last time Nov. 18. Major hits to the budget this summer left the small congregation with few options. Read more by clicking here.
New stewardship program comes ready-to-use
Char DeWitt, diocesan Director of Development and Stewardship and the Stewardship and Development Committee have developed a turn-key parish stewardship program based on this year's convention theme, "Casting into Deep Waters." Read more by clicking here.
ECW annual gathering hears from Wyoming storyteller
It was part Lake Woebegon and part Mitford for participants at the annual gathering of the Episcopal Church Women. They heard tales of the mythical Razer City from its creator, the Very Rev. Marilyn Engstrom, who was keynote speaker. Read more by clicking here.
Campus ministry expands to reach more students
Two ordained campus missioners, two interns and 14 peer ministers are bring an Episcopal presence to more college campuses in the diocese than ever before. Read more by clicking here.
Youth news
You can't have summer in this diocese without youth summer camp. Read about their activities, and participation by Episcopal youth from Western Kansas, by clicking here.
A newer summer tradition is MissionPalooza, an urban ministry experience in Kansas City share by youth from Kansas and West Missouri. Read more by clicking here.
Shawnee parish uses paint and furniture to help a homeless family
St. Luke's, Shawnee, refurbished an apartment for a woman and her three children this summer, providing everything from fresh paint to new furniture and pantry staples. Read more by clicking here.
New cathedral parking lot stymied by legal action
A proposed auxiliary parking lot on diocesan grounds for parishioners and guests of Grace Cathedral has hit a legal snag. Read more by clicking here.
Wichita to serve as intern at Washington, D.C. parish
Drew Vining of Good Shepherd, Wichita, will spend the next year as part of the Trinity Volunteer Corps,one of five recent college graduates selected to serve the poor and those in need through a program in the nation's capital. Read more by clicking here.
In other news around the diocese...
- Bishop Dean Wolfe has named Deacon Charles Pearce as an archdeacon for the diocese.
- The Rev. Don Davidson was promoted to colonel in the Kansas Army National Guard in June.
- Parishes can ready for a change in Sunday readings by learning more about the new Revised Common Lectionary
Read more by clicking here.
Nationally speaking...
An Anglican Communion committee has said the House of Bishops clarified questions asked of it. Read more by clicking here.
Bishops spent a day working on hurricane relief along the Gulf Coast during their recent meeting. Read more by clicking here.
Reflections
Bishop Wolfe writes about the meeting of the House of Bishops, noting that the sky still isn't falling. Read more by clicking here.
The Rev. Kelley Lackey, St. Andrew's, Emporia, notes that like Mother Teresa, all Christians may have moment of doubt about their faith. Read more by clicking here.
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