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News > The Harvest March/April 2007
Second campus missioner named
The Rev. Susan Terry has begun work as the second campus missioner for the diocese, and she already is working hard to help establish an Episcopal presence on every campus in the diocese.
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Youth spend spring break helping with Gulf Coast recovery
Youth and adult sponsors from across the diocese spent a week in March in Mississippi helping with ongoing recovery efforts after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina.
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Area Episcopal churches open their doors to the Mar Thoma community
It's a long way from south India to Kansas City, but for people who are members of the Mar Thoma Church, the hospitality of two Episcopal parishes means they can worship using the traditions of their native land.
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Hard rock
You probably wouldn't look for a rock star at a small, contemporary service at a Kansas Episcopal church. But that's just what's going on at St. Margaret's, Lawrence, as the former bass player for Peter Frampton assists with Sunday worship.
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Journey to Kenya
Plans continue for a diocesan mission trip to Kenya in July, with the goal of building relationships and serving people in need.
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Manhattan parish reaches agreement on theft of church funds
St. Paul's, Manhattan, has reached an agreement with its former treasurer on repayment of stolen funds.
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In other news around the diocese...
- Parish leaders from across the diocese gathered for the second annual Lay Leadership Academy March 10 in Topeka. They heard Bishop Dean Wolfe encourage them to have "positive crises."
- A ladies' luncheon and fashion show raised $2,600 to benefit the rebuilding efforts of St. David's, Topeka.
- The diocese helped celebrate 23 years of ministry as Reeta Akins retired April 15 from the diocesan staff.
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