Oct. 29, 2015
Convention wrap-up
Elections. The following people were elected as at-large members of the Council of Trustees: Stephan Mann, St. Luke’s, Shawnee; and the Rev. Patrick Funston, St. Paul’s, Manhattan. They each will serve a three-year term.
At a meeting after the close of convention, the Council elected Sue O’Connor, St. Timothy’s, Iola, as president for the coming year.
The following people were elected as members of the Disciplinary Board, serving a three-year term: Philip Davidson, St. John’s, Wichita; the Rev. Dawn Frankfurt, St. James’, Wichita; the Very Rev. SteveLipscomb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka; the Rev. Jerry Rankin, St. John’s, Abilene; Rogene Schille, St. Paul’s, Coffeyville; Bob Skaggs, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission; and the Rev. Shawn Streepy, St. Aidan’s, Olathe.
Survey. All those who attended the convention are invited to fill out the online survey:
It should take less than five minutes to complete and is very useful in planning for next year. It will remain open until Saturday, Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.
Installation of the new Presiding Bishop takes place on Sunday
Bishop Michael Curry becomes the Episcopal Church’s 27th Presiding Bishop in a service that takes place Sunday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. Central time at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Bishop Curry will preach at the service of Holy Eucharist that also marks his installation as presiding bishop.
The service will be streamed live on the cathedral’s website, as well as on the website of the General Convention,
The service also will available for viewing later at
A copy of the service booklet can be downloaded at
On Saturday, Oct. 31, the Union of Black Episcopalians is sponsoring a Vigil Celebration and Eucharist, beginning at 10 a.m. Central time. A live webcast of the service will be available on the Episcopal Church website,
Health insurance information for 2016 now is available
Rates for health plans approved for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas have been released for lay employees and clergy who are covered under the Episcopal Church’s Medical Trust.
Those are detailed in a PDF on the diocesan website at
Open enrollment for those in this diocese covered by Medical Trust policies is Nov. 4-20.
More information is on the diocese’s health insurance web page,
Last call for registrations for the Gathering of Presbyters
All priests are reminded that they must register before noon on Monday, Nov. 2 to attend this year’s Gathering of Presbyters.
Registrations all are online at
The event takes place Nov. 10-12 at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita, beginning with lunch on Tuesday and concluding at noon on Thursday. The speaker will be the Rev. Roger Joslin, a church planter from the Diocese of Arkansas.
The Gathering of Presbyters is an annual event that every priest who is active in ministry in this diocese is obligated to attend.
Anyone with questions should contact Jeanne Atha at , (800) 473-3563 or (785) 235-9255.
Youth still can sign-up for Happening #90
Happening is a Christian experience by youth for youth. It’s a weekend retreat, focusing on Jesus and what he taught. There are games, music, great food and a chance to talk with peers about things that really matter.
- When: Happening #90 will be Nov. 6-8
- Where: St. Michael and All Angels, 6630 Nall Avenue, Mission
- Who: Youth in grades 9-12 and adults
- Fee: $65 (includes late registration fee)
See for more information or to register.
Daughters of the King Fall Assembly is set for Nov. 7
Members of chapters of the Daughters of the King across the diocese, as well as Junior Daughters, are invited to the Fall Assembly at Grace, Winfield, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Special guests will include Pat Hind, Province 7 DOK president; diocesan Canon to the Ordinary the Rev. Torey Lightcap; and Erin Mae and Amber Rogers of Scenic Roots, who will present a concert.
The day will include a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, a prayer workshop and words of inspiration.
The cost of registration, which includes lunch, is $20.
For more information, call (620) 402-6045.
Minutes of meetings of the Council of Trustees are online
Did you know that minutes of the meetings of the Council of Trustees, the diocese’s governing body between conventions, are posted on the diocesan website?
Minutes are posted once they have been approved, which usually is the month after the meeting takes place.
The minutes of the most recent meeting, Sept. 15, can be accessed directly at
Celebration of New Ministry set for Nov. 21
All are invited to a Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Mary Korte, D.Min., when she will be installed as rector of St. Stephen’s, Wichita. The service takes place on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at the church, 7404 E. Killarney in Wichita. A high tea will follow the service.
Korte most recently has served the church as priest in charge.
ESS receives major grant
Episcopal Social Services in Wichita is one of five Sedgwick County organizations awarded grants to advance local public safety initiatives, given by the office of the Kansas Attorney General.
ESS has been awarded $47,921 to provide mental health services to reduce incarceration.
The grant is part of the federal Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Latest edition of Vestry Papers focuses on stewardship
Does your church need some information, inspiration or advice on the upcoming stewardship/pledge season? If so, the latest edition of Vestry Papers, an online resource offered by ECF Vital Practices, is filled with just those kinds of resources.
You can read it all in English and Spanish, at
It also is available as a PDF in English at
Episcopal Relief & Development announces matching gift challenge
Episcopal Relief & Development supporters have the opportunity to double their impact and unlock $750,000 in matching funds to help the organization reach its 75th Anniversary fundraising goal and expand its programs worldwide.
With matching funds provided by a group of dedicated Episcopal Relief & Development donors, any contribution made during the 2015 Matching Gift Challenge will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total match amount of $750,000.
This includes contributions through Gifts for Life, Episcopal Relief & Development’s alternative giving catalog ( and monthly donations scheduled during the challenge period.
To have a gift matched, simply make a donation between now and Dec. 31. Donate online ( or call (855) 312-HEAL (4325). Gifts also can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
Western North Carolina seeks a new bishop
The Diocese of Western North Carolina now is receiving names in the bishop search process.
More information about the search and transition, including timelines, is on the search website,
Clergy news
The Rev. David Kent has been named vicar of St. Timothy’s, Iola, beginning Nov. 1. He previously served as canon to the ordinary during the episcopacy of Bishop William Smalley.
The Rev. Jon Hullinger has been named the new priest in charge of Trinity, Atchison, beginning Nov. 1. He most recently has been assisting at St. James’, Wichita.
Anniversaries of ordinations
Congratulations go to these people as they celebrate the anniversaries of their ordination in the next two weeks:
Nov 1: The Rev. Sam Criss, retired (57 years); the Rev. Amy Cox, St. Francis, Overland Park (2 years)
Nov. 3: The Rev. Charles Pedersen, retired (63 years)
Nov. 8: Bishop Dean Wolfe, to the episcopacy (12 years)
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend
At 2 a.m. Sunday it’s time to “fall back” – set your clocks back one hour, as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end.
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