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Diocesan convention
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Bishop Dean Wolfe (center) celebrates the closing Eucharist after the Diocesan Gathering that marked the conclusion of the 146th annual Diocesan Convention Oct. 14-15 in Wichita. Assisting are Canonto the Ordinary Jo Ann Ford (left) and Archdeacon Jim Upton.
Photo by Melodie Woerman |
Bishop Dean Wolfe called for action on four major goals for the coming year, and delegates adopted a budget designed to do more with less in 2006.
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A mission to Mississippi
Seven members of St. Thomas, Overland park, spent a week in early November at Camp Coast Care in Long Beach, Miss., helping those affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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From the heart
Dick and Mary Ruth Coulter of Grace, Chanute made an unusual trip to Colorado over Labor Day -- to meet the woman who now has their daughter's heart.
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ESS-Wichita receives federal grant
Episcopal Social Services of Wichita has received a federal grant of $193,600 to fund a study of what practices help collect the largest amount of delinquent child support.
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Local agencies see drop in giving
As people open their hearts -- and pockets -- to victims of natural disasters this past year, local service agencies are seeing donations drop off, or even dry up.
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Church Women meet
Women from across the diocese gathered in Overland Park Oct. xx-xx for the annual gathering of the Episcopal Church Women.
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National and International News
The Church of England installed its first African-born archbishop, when John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu became the 97th Archbishop of York.
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Episcopal Relief and Development has plans for continuing assistance and redevelopment along the Gulf Coast following the summer's hurricanes.
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Bishop John Paterson, chairman of the Anglican Consultative Council has apologized for the way the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada were treated during the ACC meeting in June.
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Also in this issue of The Harvest:
Episcopal Social Services of Wichita has to move, since its location now is the site for a new public sports arena.
The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas has become a member of the Big Tent Coalition to work for the needs of vulnerable Kansans.
Bishop Dean Wolfe hosted a luncheon for retired clergy to thank them for their many years of service.
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