After months of hard work, Bishop Cathleen and her team have successfully raised the money needed for the installation of the Garden Project at Bethany Place.
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Trinity El Dorado welcomes all to their refreshed outdoor labyrinth
Trinity encourages anyone to walk the labyrinth at any time of day, any time of the year. There are handouts at the site if you desire background or suggestions for your walk. There is nearby seating and shade in summer, as well as convenient parking.
Read morePrayer Resources for the Ukraine Conflict
Bishop Bascom’s Statement to the Diocese, February 24, 2022 Dear Beloved members of the Diocese of Kansas, As we witness the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and wonder what the radiating seismic impacts may be, we are reminded that in the Risen Presence of Jesus we have a Living Hope. These verses of I Peter, addressed …
Read moreEngagement vs. Attendance in the Hybrid World
The Rev Canon Gar Demo serves a suburban church in the Kansas City region. He loves to find new ways of being a community of disciples. He serves as Rector of St. Thomas the Apostle in Overland Park and as Canon for Congregational Mission in the Diocese of Kansas. Learning Forte’s Digital Ministry Initiative, in …
Read moreDiocesan Convention Recap
LAY DELEGATES, and clergy leaders from across the diocese gathered on October 23 for the 162nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Convening under the theme of “…if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation…” (2 Corinthians 5:17), the meeting, which saw about half of its body join by Zoom, conducted the …
Read moreNew clergy ordained this year
Five deacons were ordained in June by Bishop Cathleen Bascom. Though marked by the ongoing pandemic, their first six months of ministry have been fruitful. Each of our four convocations has benefited from the ministry of the newly ordained, and the deacons are well-supported by their mentors, colleagues, and parishes. On June 19, 2021, the …
Read moreSt. James, Wichita turns 100
St. James celebrated its 100th anniversary Sunday, November 14, 2022, with the Bishop’s visit and a champagne reception. Rev. Dawn crafted a Centennial Prayer which was printed on bookmarks for dispersal. An oil painting of the Te Deum window was commissioned, then prints and note cards of the painting were made available for purchase. Anne Clark created a “coffee table” type book to memorialize the 100 years of St. James, recognizing the history, building, priests, and many traditions.
Read moreSt. Bartholomew’s finds new home
St. Bartholomew’s moved to a new home with Southwest Presbyterian Church back in southwest Wichita near their former home. St. Bart’s had been sharing space with St. John’s, Wichita for the last two years and are excited to be back near their neighborhood.
Read moreThe UN Climate Summit and Living the 23rd Psalm
Episcopalians in Kansas hold various opinions about climate change and its causes. But changes in our natural environment are something we can all recognize. In Kansas, we have seen vacillating conditions of flood and drought, reservoirs filling with silt or algae blooms, aquifer levels diminishing, and duck hunters noticing a decrease in migrations to Kansas.
Read moreBethany Gardens poised to grow thanks to generosity of donors
At the Gardens of Bethany, many grains of wheat have fallen into the earth, thanks to the generosity of our donors. We are so grateful to all who have contributed and with great excitement, we now turn our attention to the next phase of making this vision a reality. We will hire a Garden and Sustainability Coordinator and interns who will care for them, and teach members of the diocese and our neighbors.
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