I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope. ~Jeremiah 29:11-14 (CEB) I am ‘freshly’ returned from a week of serving as the Junior High Chaplain for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas’ summer camp. It was a tremendous week working …
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Dear friends in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, We’re writing to keep you apprised of our progress as the Search Committee for the XI Bishop. The period for the receipt of applications closed a few weeks ago, and we have been prayerfully considering each applicant. This phase of discernment includes going over résumes, listening to …
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Education for Ministry is entering a new chapter with two pathways for formation: EfM: Classic and EfM: Wide Angle. Beginning this fall, the long-standing four-year EfM program will continue under the name EfM: Classic, while EfM: Wide Angle offers a new one-year introduction to scripture, church history, spiritual practice, ethics, and theological reflection. EfM: Classic …
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Bishop Kemper School for Ministry Seeks Director of Communications and Engagement Bishop Kemper School for Ministry seeks a part-time Director of Communications and Engagement to begin July 1. The Director of Communications and Engagement is responsible for developing and implementing the communications and fundraising activities as directed by the dean and the Board of Directors. …
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The average literacy rate for Haitian females is 57%, leaving around 2.4 million women and girls in Haiti unable to read or write. Of those who do attend primary school, only 20% advance to secondary education. The reasons vary, yet evidence shows that school attendance and attainment for girls and young women are heavily influenced …
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March 27, 2026 Dear beloveds in Christ, The Search Committee has completed its preparation for the next phase of the bishop search, and the application period will reopen on April 6th. The Council of Trustees has approved the following timeline: We are grateful for everyone who has offered themselves to this discernment — those who …
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March 9, 2026 Dear beloveds in Christ, We are writing today with an update on the faithful work of our Bishop Search Committee, which is co-chaired by the Very Rev. Torey Lightcap and Scott Howard. As you know, we anticipated announcing a slate of candidates today, and many of you have been praying and waiting …
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The Search Committee for the Eleventh Bishop of Kansas will present a slate of candidates to the Council of Trustees for their approval on March 4. The Very Rev. Torey Lightcap and Mr. Scott Howard, Co-chairs of the Search Committee, shared details about the committee’s work and their reflections on the process so far. Mr. …
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Over 100 Episcopalians from the Diocese of Kansas and beyond gathered for a Zoom Prayer Vigil for Minnesota on Monday evening January 26 led by Bishop Cathleen Bascom. She began with these words on consolation: “We gather tonight as the Body of Christ in Kansas, seeking both consolation and courage in light of tumultuous events occurring both …
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Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and Jesus was alone on the land. Then he saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night Jesus came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by. And when they saw Jesus …
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