May 1, 2014
Prayers, financial help asked this Sunday for tornado victims
In a message sent to diocesan leaders on Monday, Bishop Dean Wolfe asked that every
congregation in the diocese help victims of recent tornados in two ways this Sunday: through prayers and
a special monetary collection to support the work of Episcopal Relief and Development.
After this Sunday’s collection, churches should forward one check to the diocese; in turn we will
forward one combined check to ER-D.
Please make parish checks payable to “Episcopal Diocese of Kansas,” with “Tornado Relief” in the
memo line. Mail checks to Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, Tornado Relief, 835 SW Polk St., Topeka, KS
66612.
The bishop’s entire statement is available on the diocesan website at http://www.episcopalks.org/bishop/tornado_response-April-2014.php.
Time is running out to register for Saturday’s Leadership Academy
If you want to attend the Leadership Academy this Saturday and haven’t yet registered, do so right
now to reserve your spot!
Stewardship is the focus of a special afternoon session, and those attending can sign up for free
year-long stewardship materials for your parish.
The day also will include special plenary sessions with Bishop Dean Wolfe, as well as morning
workshops on several topics:
 Information for Senior and Junior Wardens
 A conversation with parish Treasurers
 Creating a great free church website
 Spiritual leadership
The cost to attend is $25, which includes registration, workshop materials, plus breakfast and lunch.
Registrations this year are online: http://tinyurl.com/oksw3tk. Registrants can pay by credit or debit
card when they register, or they can bring a check with them to the event.
Questions? Contact the diocesan office at (785) 235-9255 or (800) 473-3563.
Campus ministry seeks applicants for fall intern positions
Are you – or do you know – a graduating college student passionate about the life of faith and looking
to engage in a year of service offering ministry to others, while gaining leadership skills before embarking
on their next chapter of life? If so, consider applying or encouraging this person to apply to become a
Campus Intern and staff member of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas.
This position offers the ministry opportunity to deepen one’s own faith and share formation,
leadership and pastoral skills at one of the diocese’s two Canterbury Houses by working with collegeaged peer ministers. It also offers the space to explore more deeply the intern’s own vocational
discernment.
This service year begins August 1, 2014 and has the potential to be a two-year internship.
Compensation includes a monthly stipend and lodging.
For more information regarding this opportunity please see the job description online at
www.edokcampusministry.wordpress.com/campus-intern-application/, or contact Campus Missioner the
Rev. Stephanie Jenkins at (785) 766-7435 or sjenkins@episcopal-ks.org.
Ordinations are set for June 7 in Topeka
Bishop Dean Wolfe will ordain two deacons and one priest during a service on Saturday, June 7 at
10:30 a.m. at Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave. in Topeka.
Steven John King and Vivian Orndorff will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons, and the Rev.
James Ted Blakley will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests.
All members of the diocese are invited to the service and to the reception that follows.
Clergy are asked to vest (red stole) and to walk in procession. All should be present no later than 10
a.m. in the lower-level Great Hall to vest.
Youth news
>> Episcopal summer MegaCamp registrations are due May 9. Camp is June 1-7 at Camp Wood
YMCA. The volunteer Episcopal staff provides solid Christian education, featuring worship, music, small
group discussions and prayer. Camp Wood features a variety of activities, such as horseback riding,
archery, climbing tower, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water slide, mud slide, arts and crafts, and
sports. Camp is open to those currently in grades 3-12 and their friends.
The cost is $410 for the week. Register by May 9, although space is limited so don’t wait! More
information and links to the new online registration and payment are at
http://edokyouth.wordpress.com/camp/
>> MissionPalooza registrations are available online. MissionPalooza is an urban mission trip in
Kansas City, Mo., July 21-27, for youth in grades 8-12. Youth get to select where they would like to serve
during the day from a list of options, including Habitat for Humanity, Wayside Waifs no-kill animal shelter,
Operation Breakthrough low-income urban child care facility, Kansas City Community Kitchen, and
Bishop Spencer Place retirement community. In the evenings there are fun activities, singing and
worship. On Saturday youth have a “fun day” where they can choose to go to Worlds of Fun & Oceans of
Fun, or enjoy an air-conditioned movie at a theater.
The cost is $160 per student, and some scholarship assistance is available. Registration materials for
youth and adults are available online at http://edokyouth.wordpress.com/missionpalooza/ and are due by
Monday, July 7.
Safeguarding God’s Children planned for May 17 at Grace Cathedral
A “Safeguarding God’s Children” workshop will be held at Grace Cathedral, Topeka on Saturday, May
17 from 9 a.m. to noon. This half-day workshop takes a proactive approach toward preventing potential
sexual abuse of children and youth.
This workshop is required by the diocese for church leaders, employees and all who work with
children and youth. It is appropriate for those in both ordained and lay ministries, church leaders, staff
members, parents and members of the congregation.
To register, please contact Michael Massey at mjmassey@gracecathedraltopeka.org.
Play about Bishop Vail’s ministry has two remaining performances
Two performances remain to see a play about the life and ministry of Bishop Thomas Vail, the first
bishop of Kansas.
After playing in Wichita and Pittsburg, the final two performances are set for:
 Saturday, May 3, 8 p.m., St. Michael and All Angels, 6630 Nall Ave. in Mission
 Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m., St. David’s, 3916 SW 17th St. in Topeka
Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students through college, and they can be purchased at the
door.
2014 marks the 150th anniversary of the election of Thomas Vail as the first bishop of the Episcopal
Diocese of Kansas. To commemorate the occasion, this play was written by Dr. Phil Speary, an
experienced theatre director, playwright and educator.
Tocher Lecture speaker will explore emerging churches
Philip Clayton, theology professor at Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, Calif., will offer the
next Tocher Lecture on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave. in Topeka.
His topic will be “Emerging Churches and the Future of Faith.” In it he will explore the changing face of
religious faith and observance, as well as the challenges associated with religious pluralism.
The event is free and open to the public, and a reception and book signing will follow the lecture.
In addition, clergy of the diocese are invited to a special afternoon event with Clayton at 3 p.m., also at
the cathedral. He will offer remarks on topics similar to his evening address but in a more informal
session.
Those wanting to attend the afternoon gathering need to contact the Very Rev. Andrew Grosso to
confirm attendance. He can be reached at rector@trinityks.org or (913) 367-3171.
EFM mentor training to be offered in June
Training for mentors in the Education for Ministry program will take place Thursday, June 19 through
Saturday, June 21 in Topeka.
There will be two sessions offered: a basic/in-service training (for six to eight participants) and a
formation training (for six to 12 participants). The formation session will focus on the Four Sources,
examining in-depth the four sources of theological reflection used in EFM.
The cost of the training is $90 per person. Participants can also reserve overnight accommodations in
Upton Hall for $40 per night.
The deadline to register is June 2.
To register or for more information about the training opportunities or about the EFM program, contact
diocesan EFM coordinator Mike Morrow at mmorrow4@cox.net or (316) 258-4834.
Bishop Kemper School offers special summer session weekend
The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry has announced two courses that will be part of a summer
session June 14-15 that is open to all interested people in the diocese:
 Mysticism in the Anglican Tradition, led by Dr. Jim Lewis. Participants will become more
familiar with several classical sources of English mystical theology, including The Cloud of
Unknowing, as well as medieval writers such as Richard Rolle, Julian of Norwich and Walter
Hilton.
 The Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament, led by Dr. Melissa Tubbs Loya. This course will
explore the major figures and themes associated with the emergence and development of the
prophetic tradition in the faith and practice of Israel, including the historical and cultural context
that shaped this vibrant literary and spiritual tradition.
Classes will meet in Upton Hall Conference Center, located next door to the diocesan offices at
Bethany Place, 835 SW Polk Street in Topeka.
The cost to attend is $100, which covers tuition and meals. Limited overnight accommodation in
Upton Hall can be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
In addition to classroom instruction, there will be opportunities during the summer session for
corporate worship and fellowship.
For further information or to register for the course, please contact the Bishop Kemper School dean,
the Very Rev. Andrew Grosso, at rector@trinityks.org or (913) 367-3171.
Wichita parish sponsors 85th Old English Tea this Saturday
St. James’, Wichita, invites everyone to celebrate spring in high style at the 85th Old English Tea this
Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 3750 E. Douglas.
Elegant tea items will be served, including finger sandwiches and the homemade lemon curd tarts for
which the tea is famous. Style shows are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. and noon. The tea also will see the
return for a second year of the St. James English toffee.
Other events include a silent auction, collectibles, arts and crafts, a bake shop including gluten-free
items, jewelry, door prizes and cookbooks for purchase.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children age 4-12, with a free nursery for children from infant
through age 4.
Tickets are available at the door or by calling the church office, (316) 683-5686.
People notes
The Rev. Evan Ash has a new email address. It is highplainspreacher@kc.surewest.net.
UTO contributions jump this year
Donations to the United Thank Offering jumped more than $80,000 this year, while grant applications
also increased. Similar to the previous year, all but five dioceses of The Episcopal Church contributed to
the 2013 ingathering prior to the Dec. 31 deadline.
As of the Feb. 28 deadline, 86 grant applications were received: 60 from Episcopal Church dioceses
for projects or programs within their diocese; 16 “companion applications” from an Episcopal Church
bishop on behalf of a diocese outside of The Episcopal Church; and 10 from members of the Anglican
Communion. The focus for the 2014-2015 United Thank Offering grants is “The Gospel of Love
proclaimed by Jesus Christ.”
All applicants will be notified by the United Thank Offering board of their status after June 15, with all
grant awards being paid by June 30.
More information is online at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/notice/united-thank-offering-donationsjump-2014-2015-grant-applications
Free screening of wind documentary set for May 19 in Lawrence
The Climate + Energy Project is hosting a screening of “Against the Wind” during the episode’s
Showtime debut on Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at Liberty Hall Theater, 644 Massachusetts Street in
Lawrence. The screening is presented at no charge.
This segment of the “Years of Living Dangerously” episode features Kansas rancher Pete Ferrell.
Ferrell’s ranch in South Central Kansas also is home to one of the state’s first wind farms, the Elk River
Wind Farm.
The documentary will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Ferrell; Kimberly Gencur Svaty of
the Wind Coalition; and Dr. Johannes Feddema, KU Geography and contributor to International Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) Reports. Cynthia Haines, KCUR-FM film critic, will serve as moderator.
Resources on finances and faith now are available for young adults
The Ecumenical Stewardship Center has launched COMPASS, which offers advice and resources to
help match young adult financial concerns with faith-based insight, expert advice and experience, and a
wide selection of online financial resources.
It includes a website (https://www.stewardshipresources.org/COMPASS), a blog
(https://stewardshipresources.org/blog) and a Facebook page
(https://www.facebook.com/compassresources).
COMPASS is a collaborative effort of Ecumenical Stewardship Center denominational partners, and
will continue to be updated and enhanced through additional interaction.
Anniversaries of ordinations
Congratulations go to these people as they celebrate the anniversaries of their ordination in the next
two weeks:
May 2: The Rev. Conrad McNeer, retired (50 years)
May 4: The Rev. Don Davidson, St. David’s, Topeka (29 years)
May 5: The Rev. Dawn Frankfurt, St. James’, Wichita (9 years); the Rev. Grant Clowers, nonparochial (30 years)
May 9: The Rev. Benedict Varnum, St. Thomas, Overland Park (2 years)
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