Episcopalians have been attending Summer Camp the first week in June at Camp Wood YMCA for over 80 years. And this Sunday June 2nd, over 150 campers and 45 adult staff members will gather for a week of activities such as horseback riding, archery, climbing tower, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water slide, mud slide, arts and crafts, and sports. The volunteer Episcopal staff provides solid Christian education, featuring worship, music, small group discussions, and prayer. The theme for this year’s program is “Linked by Love.” Please pray that our campers and staff have a wonderful week exp ..read more

The Diocese of Kansas and West Missouri will come together to celebrate a special Pride Mass on Saturday, June 8, at 8:30 am, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 40th and Main St. in Kansas City, MO. Bishop Cathleen Bascom will be presiding. All are welcome. Following the Pride liturgy, those wishing to join the Pride parade will make the short walk to Westport to take our spot in line. Parishes are encouraged to bring signs and/or banners identifying your churches. The parade is approximately 2 miles in length, ending at Pridefest located at Theis Park in front of the Nel ..read more

A retreat day for college students and young adults at Grace Episcopal Cathedral in Topeka. This is a spiritual retreat for people who seek God amid a fragmented and at times frenzied experience of the demanding realty of being alive. Come and spend a day reflecting on the pathway to a more integrated life that fosters wholeness in body, mind and spirit. Explore Christian contemplative practices that assist finding the One who longs for you, calls you beloved, and whose desire is to bring you an abundant life of wonder and curiosity.  This retreat will ..read more

Deacon Lory Mills addressed the Justice Together rally held April 11, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Wichita. Deacon Mills shared the research about Homelessness and solutions in Sedgwick County. The post Deacon addresses Justice Together rally appeared first on Episcopal Diocese of Kansas ..read more

St. David’s children and youth created the Episcopal Shield with discarded plastic lids and described its meaning and symbolism to the congregation. The youth are ages 5-18. The post St. David’s Youth Recycling Project appeared first on Episcopal Diocese of Kansas ..read more

March 14, 2024 Beloved Clergy Leaders, Greetings to each of you in Christ’s holy name! I am pleased to invite you to this year’s Gathering of Clergy. I’m grateful for Canons Lisa Senuta and Patrick Funston and the GOC Steering Committee for their leadership in transitioning us to a new model and timing of our Gathering. Last year’s single-day Gatherings in the fall were an incredible opportunity to learn and grow in our leadership around issues of mental health including building our knowledge of the resources available to our communities at the state and municipality levels. Responding to yo ..read more

Kansas to Kenya has two planned fundraising events this Spring to raise funds for the Medical Team and Community Team trips in June. Medical Team Fundraiser, Saturday, April 20, 2024, 5:30-8:30 pm @ St Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Lawrence Wine tasting, and hors d’oeuvres Sample several wines  Enjoy an overview of the 2024 planned programs. Auction items and silent auction. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online.  Community Team Fundraiser, Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6-9 pm @ St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park Enjoy our traditional Kenyan meal and entertai ..read more

The bishops of Province VII of The Episcopal Church gathered November 15-17 for a retreat hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Province VII includes the dioceses of Arkansas, Dallas, Fort Worth, Kansas, Northwest Texas, Oklahoma, Rio Grande, Texas, West Missouri, West Texas, Western Kansas, and Western Louisiana. Thirteen bishops and eight of their spouses attended for three days of fellowship, worship, education, and touring. The retreat began with dinner at the renowned Majestic Restaurant and Jazz Club in Kansas City, Missouri where participants enjoyed some of the loca ..read more

For the past eight years St. Thomas the Apostle in Overland Park has had small groups of Christians, Muslims, and Jews who come together regularly to learn from one another. The goal of these Faith Clubs has been to help deepen one’s faith while learning about the other Abrahamic faiths and making friends along the way. When the current war in Israel and Palestine broke out it became quickly clear to the Faith Club leadership team that they were in a particular position to respond. The pain, fear, and sense of helplessness felt on all sides was evident so it was decided the ..read more

GivingTuesday is a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World. GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. Our global network collaborates year-round to inspire generosity around the world, with a common mission to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give. How can you suppor ..read more