From the Desk of Dean Andy • 112323
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From the Desk of Dean Andy • 111723
Another Diocesan Convention has come and gone, and it was wonderful to be together with all of our siblings in Christ throughout West Missouri. We had a wonderful celebration of the Eucharist on Friday evening followed by a reception in Founders’ Hall. Saturday was filled with…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 111023
Do you feel like, at any moment, the sound of bagpipes will magically be heard? Maybe some drums, too? Well, at this time of year that wouldn’t surprise me and, if you show up at 8 or 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, that feeling will become a…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 110323
As we approach All Saints’ Sunday this weekend, I hope everyone isn’t too full of candy from Halloween. The Feast of All Saints’ was this past Wednesday, November 1, but can also be celebrated on the Sunday after, which is typically done when the…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 102723
This is something fun I wrote several years ago about Halloween and the Church. I like to bring it back out from time to time. Long before there were ghouls, goblins, and witches out trick-or-treating on Halloween, there was a commemoration in the Church…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 102023
The hills are alive … with the sound of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City and the Cathedral this Saturday from 10 a.m.–noon. Come join Community Conversations: Sing Most Anything and learn about the von Trapp family’s story of leading Austrian-inspired sing weeks, as well…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 101323
In the last few weeks, I have announced the addition of members to the Cathedral staff, namely Lucas as Associate Organist and Clare as College, Youth, and Children’s Minister. Now, I am excited to share one more announcement, the addition of the Rev. W. James…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 100623
I have some exciting news to share. It is my pleasure to announce that our own Clare Stern-Burbano, who has been our interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator, will now permanently fill the position and become the College, Youth, and Children’s Minister at the Cathedral. I, along…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 092923
Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth;…
From the Desk of the Senior Warden • September 22, 2023
Recently Joan Bergstrom, the Cathedral’s Sacristan and Volunteer Coordinator, asked many of our volunteers for short quotes about why they volunteer. I pondered that question and the short answer I came up with was “I volunteer as a way to meet and get to…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 091523
Calling all volunteers! I’m looking forward to our Ministry Fair this Sunday after both the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Please come see all the various ministry opportunities we have at the Cathedral, and feel free to sign up. We always need people…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 090823
I’m excited about all we have coming up starting this Sunday, September 10, with our back-to-school blessing, formation classes, and presentation from Bishop Spencer Place. As I mentioned last week, I’m doing a seasonal shift this Sunday by switching our service music, using a…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 090123
There’s an old saying that says “everything old is new again.” We see this all the time in fashion, music, and advertising, just to name a few. Retro uniforms/helmets in sports are another instance where the old becomes new. I bring this up because starting September…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 082523
What do you call change when you don’t want to call it change? Transition. I’m transitioning to a new position … We’re making a transition in our operation … We hope to have the transition complete by …Maybe some of these sound familiar. Transition is…
From the Desk of Dean Andy • 081823
The school year is about to begin for many of you, or it has already begun, or will begin soon. I ask your prayers for all students, teachers, administrators, coaches, staff, and anyone involved in making our centers of learning safe and ready to start…
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