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In the current issue of The Harvest:

Christ Church members attend healing service Bishop Dean Wolfe led a service for former members of Christ Church, Overland Park on May 15. That service was designed to begin their process of healing and also featured the confirmation of a 14-year-old girl. Click here to read more.

Planned giving officer Frank Connizzo retires

After five years as planned giving officer for the diocese, Frank Connizzo leaves a legacy of financial gifts for future use by parishes and the diocese.

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Saint Francis Academy programs in Atchison closed

Two programs for troubled teens have closed at the Saint Francis Academy campus in Atchison, due to government funding cuts. But there are plans to expand recreational offerings for at-risk students on that site.

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Convention to feature a day of business and a day of learning

Diocesan Convention will meet in Wichita Oct. 14 for a day of business, and delegates will be joined by others from around the diocese for a"Diocesan Gathering" Oct. 15 to hear from noted church musician Fran McKendree.

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Education for Ministry sees high number of Kansas grads

Recent statistics show that a higher proportion of people in the Diocese of Kansas participate in and graduate from Education for Ministry than in some other dioceses. Kansas leaders hope the four-year program of theological education will expand in coming years so even more people can participate.

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National and International News

Twenty bishops plan to meet in Los Angeles in late July to discuss issues of reconciliation in the Episcopal Church

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The Anglican Consultative Council heard from representatives of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada during its recent meeting in England. The groups had been asked to report on views on homosexuality within those churches.

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Also in this issue of The Harvest:

Episcopal Church Women ready for their fall Annual Meeting

Summer youth intern is hired

Archdeacon receives national award

And other stories

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