As faithful Christians, Episcopalians and members of The Diocese of West Missouri, we have begun the search for our next bishop. Previous bishops have guided us into a deeper understanding of faith. We pray that God now will lead us to find a bishop who will help us grow from who we’ve been and who we are to who God is calling us to be.
An Update on Applications and Other News From the Standing Committee of The Diocese of West Missouri, Dear Friends, About a month ago, our bishop-search website went live, and we began receiving applications to serve on the three committees that will lead us as we
Bishop Search Process Begins! As your diocesan Standing Committee, which oversees searching for, electing, and consecrating our next bishop, we invite you to get involved in the process. Our search website is live. And through it, you can apply for positions on the three committees
The Diocese of West Missouri consists of nearly 50 parishes that span the western half of the state. Our diverse, active community continues to grow and search for new ways to share God’s word.
Follow along with the current process that the Standing Committee has prepared for searching for the next Bishop of The Diocese of West Missouri.
O Creator God, giver of every good gift, look graciously on us in the Diocese of West Missouri and guide us as we discern our call of a new bishop. O Jesus, be present in our discernment, and lead us to a shepherd who will invite us to live out the Gospel every day. O Holy Spirit, inspire us with your wisdom, and kindle our hearts with the fire of your love, that we may be renewed as we prepare to welcome the ministry of our next bishop. This we ask trusting in You. Amen.
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