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Episcopalians in public office face tough calls in the Covid era

Local officials across the state of Kansas have faced difficult decisions this year, from health concerns caused by the coronavirus pandemic to economic downturns that resulted in job losses. And when those officials also are members of churches of the diocese, they say their faith helps them through tough times.

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Responding to the pandemic

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Bishop Bascom has issued a series of letters to clergy and lay leaders of the diocese regarding the coronavirus pandemic. These include guidance on how and under what circumstances churches can resume in-person worship, guidance on how food ministries can continue with distancing, when members of the diocesan staff will be working in the office

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Bishop announces guidelines to re-open churches

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Beginning Sunday, May 24, Episcopal churches in the Diocese of Kansas may open. No church is required to open until clergy and lay leaders discern it is safe to do so. Summary of guidelines for churches in the Diocese of Kansas Churches may resume in-person worship on May 24, unless local authorities require a later

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Financial and legal matters for parishes during COVID

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Dear clergy and parish leaders in the Diocese of Kansas: The Executive Committee of the Council of Trustees and I have been meeting weekly about financial and legal matters relating to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on parishes and our diocese. It is difficult to anticipate the disruptive economic impact that these uncertain times

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Living as Sacramental, Eucharistic People amid COVID-19

Living as Sacramental, Eucharistic People amid COVID-19

Bishop Bascom has written to all clergy of the diocese with her thoughts about how the physical distancing to help stop the spread of the coronavirus presents the church, with the Eucharist at the heart of its worship, “with unique practical, theological, liturgical and ethical realities.” She also provides guidance for worship and sacraments in

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Bishop Bascom suspends worship services through May 17th

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Dear beloved members of the Diocese of Kansas: As Bishop of Kansas, I am simultaneously heartbroken and heartened as I share with you the news that in-person Holy Week and Easter services, as well as other church gatherings and services through May 17th, need to be suspended. The following guidance came from Presiding Bishop Michael

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Guidelines in the time of Corona

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I write this knowing that the world around is changing not hour-by-hour but minute-by-minute, as we all seek to keep people safe in the face of the novel coronavirus. Our connection with one another across the Diocese of Kansas will remain a constant as we navigate this situation. We are people of faith: We know

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