Getting From Here to There: Congregational Development for Congregational Vitality
February 22 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Founders’ Hall
As we continue our work with Congregational Vitality in the diocese, we are pleased to welcome Bishop Melissa Skelton for a one-day workshop for clergy and lay leaders of our churches. In this workshop, we’ll learn how we can develop our congregations to “get from here to there” to be more faithful, healthy, and fruitful local manifestations of the Body of Christ.
This free workshop will offer exposure to some of the frameworks and tools for congregational development that have been used by the College of Congregational Development, founded by Bishop Skelton, and hosted now by twelve Episcopal Dioceses and one Canadian province in The Anglican Church of Canada.
All clergy and lay leaders are encouraged to attend. Registration is free on the Diocesan website.
Celebrate Bishop Diane’s Ministry with a Motown Dance Party
March 1 • 6-9 p.m. • Founders’ Hall
Everyone from across the diocese is invited to celebrate Bishop Diane’s ministry with a Motown Dance Party! Join us for an evening of music, dancing, and fun! Be sure to RSVP. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Bishop’s Farewell Eucharist & Party
Friday, March 14 • 6-9 p.m.
The Metro-Northwest Deanery of The Diocese of West Missouri is inviting you to the Bishop’s Farewell Party to commemorate Bishop Diane’s service and ministry to our diocese.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. in the Nave for Eucharist then a potluck-style dinner in Founders’ Hall! The Diocese of West Missouri will provide the main dish, vegetable trays, and mac and cheese, and we are all invited and encouraged to bring a side dish and/or dessert to share.
If you need ideas on what to bring, here is a list made with different dish ideas you can bring based on your last name. Keep in mind this is not a requirement, but a suggestion.
A-G: Salads (Potato, green, pasta, cole slaw, deviled eggs, etc.)
H-L: Fruit (Salad, tray, jello, etc.)
M-P: Baked Beans or Potato Casserole
Q-R: Rolls and Butter
S-W: Desserts
X-Z: Chips and Dip
Be sure to RSVP, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your dean, or contact the diocesan office. We look forward to celebrating this meaningful occasion with all of you as we bid farewell to Bishop Diane.
Donate to the IX Bishop Gifts Fund
The Diocese of West Missouri is now accepting donations to the IX Bishop Gifts Funds. These funds will be used to procure the gifts for our Bishop-elect Amy Dafler Meaux, which will be presented at her ordination as the Ninth Bishop of West Missouri on May 3, 2025. These gifts will include a stole, pectoral cross, ring, cope, mitre, and crozier. Individuals or groups wishing to inquire about covering the cost of a particular item should contact the diocesan office at info@diowestmo.org for further details. Donate online at diowestmo.org or send a check made payable to The Diocese of West Missouri to 420 West 14th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105. Please include “IX Bishop Gifts” in the memo line.