by Gary Charter On December 31, St. Bartholomew’s Church in Wichita will close as a parish, ending 62 years of ministry in Southwest Wichita. The congregation will hold its last service on December 28 followed by a reception. All are welcome to attend. It has been a wonderful journey with many ups and downs, laughs, …
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Trinity Episcopal Church of Atchison, Kansas, has received a grant of $60,000 to enable its minister, The Reverend Jon Hullinger, to participate in the 2025 National Clergy Renewal Program. Trinity Episcopal Church is one of 233 congregations across the United States selected to participate in this competitive grant program, which is funded by Lilly Endowment …
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The diocesan Search Committee for the XI Bishop of Kansas is delighted to announce the publication of the diocesan bishop search profile. The profile is a critical step in a search for a new bishop because it articulates the specific needs, hopes, and character of the diocese, guiding the search committee to find a leader who is a …
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Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. It gives me great joy to share with you the story of what God is doing in the Anglican Diocese of Nakuru — a story of faith, stewardship, and transformation. Our diocese continues to …
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August 13, 2025 Dear people of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, Greetings from the diocesan Search Committee for the XI Bishop of Kansas. We write with a few requests. First, we ask for your presence and participation at one of the listening sessions being held within the diocese. The full schedule is listed below. These will …
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On Saturday, June 28, newly appointed members of the Search and Transition Committees for the search for the Eleventh Bishop of Kansas met with members of the Council of Trustees and Consultant Anne Schmidt from The Episcopal Church for a one-day Organizing Retreat held at Grace Cathedral in Topeka. Also in attendance were the Rev. David Jenkinks, Chaplain …
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We are pleased to announce the members of the Search Committee and Transition Committee who will help lead our diocese through the election and welcoming of our next bishop. These committees were formed through a careful and prayerful process led by a subcommittee of the Council of Trustees. We received many strong applications and are …
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In recognition of the increasing divisiveness and ‘noise’ in the world, Bethany House & Garden has begun offering two services weekly in St. Simon’s, the outdoor chapel, on the south side of Bethany House. It is our intention that we offer a sacred space, where we can take a step away from the many voices …
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The Episcopal Church has a “legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being.” And in that spirit, Episcopal Churches in the dioceses of Kansas and West Missouri will participate in Pride parades, celebrations, and liturgies in Kansas City, Lawrence, Emporia, and Topeka during June of 2025. Churches from the …
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The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas seeks names for both the Search and Transition Committees to share leadership in identifying and calling our next diocesan bishop. The Search and Transition Committees take on very different roles. Please pay attention to these differences and pray about where you might be called to use your gifts in our …
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