Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services has appointed The Rev. Andy Houltberg to serve as its new CEO. He succeeds Dr. Barbara Andres, who served the Wichita community for 35 years, and he began his new role on March 14, 2022.
Read moreHarvest
The Harvest is the bimonthly print magazine produced by the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas.
Noticing Christ in the world and in our lives
On Easter Day, we rejoice with the disciples as they learn of Jesus’ resurrection. We marvel at what God has done in transforming despair into joy. After Easter Day, we journey with Christ and his disciples in those last few weeks before his ascension. Jesus takes advantage of these final weeks with his followers before he assumes the throne prepared by his Father.
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.
Read moreChurches engage with local justice issues through Minster Art Project
In the summer of 2020, the Task Force for Justice and Racial Reconciliation along with the Task Force for Liturgy, Music, and the Arts proposed the Minster Art Project. The project intended to “Get people involved in opening their eyes to injustices that are everywhere,” and bring greater awareness to the question of “Who is …
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