The Collect for the third Sunday of Advent begins with the words “Stir up,” and calls us to move past our sins which only slow us down. We ask that God deliver us from these sins so that we might move more freely and with…
Our busy Advent season continues this weekend as we have many opportunities to come together for worship, service, and beautiful music. First is the Women of Grace luncheon tomorrow at 10:30 in Haden Hall. In addition to lunch, those present will be packing treat bags for…
I hope everyone had a joyous Thanksgiving celebration, snow and all. Now we set our sights on Advent and the many activities we have coming up at the Cathedral as we prepare, once again, to welcome the Christ Child this Christmas. First up is the…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
