Harvest

by the Rev. Mary Donovan The Cunningham sisters grew up on a hog farm north of Gardner, Kansas. Being a large family, they described it as “Grand Central Station.”  These seven Irish sisters have been singing together for approximately 16 years. And it all came together surprisingly. Vanessa, who is also one of the organists …

by Chad Senuta The diocese gathered at Grace Cathedral on Saturday, January 13, 2024 to participate in the ordination of three priests and one deacon. The Rev. Susan Byler was ordained to the vocational diaconate, and three priests were ordained: the Rev. Caroline Howard, the Rev. Jody Carroll, and the Rev. Martha Lamoy. The ordination …

Updates on diocesan clergy since the last issue of The Harvest. The Rev. Paul Brisbane died Dec. 23, 2023. The Rev. Daniel Mafla was appointed Vicar of St. Paul’s, Kansas City effective Jan. 1, 2024. The Rev. Jo Anne Wright died Jan. 28, 2024. The Rev. Dick Tracy died Feb. 13, 2024. The Very Rev. …

by Chad Senuta Each year the clergy of the diocese gather on the Tuesday of Holy Week for the Chrism Mass. The service is an opportunity for the deacons and priests to strengthen their ministries, fellowship with one another, and renew their ordination vows. The liturgy derives its name from the practice of blessing and distributing …

by the Rev. Andy Houltberg Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services is thrilled to announce new partnerships with St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wichita and with St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Newton.  The partnership with St. John’s marks a milestone for the organization. As part of this collaboration, Breakthrough’s housing team will be relocating to the church’s …

by Canon Patrick Funston Following the January resignation of at-large representative Diana Waddell-Gilbert, the Council of Trustees has appointed Mason Weber to serve the remainder of the first year of that term. Mason was appointed at the Council’s March 20, 2024 meeting following nomination and balloting. Mason is a member of St. Paul’s, Manhattan, and …

From the Rev. Dr. S. David Cox, Rector On behalf of the leadership at St. Michael and All Angels in Mission, Kansas, I look forward to welcoming you to “Living God’s Future Now,” a two-day event sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas on May 15-16.  I am eager to meet clergy, music, and lay leaders …

by the Rev. Canon Lisa Senuta In February I had the joy of teaching the basic principles of silent prayer with seven young adults in the Diocese of Kansas at Upton Hall in Topeka.  Designed to introduce contemplative prayer, we moved toward an elongated time in silence. We used a singing bowl to assist us in …