Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of…
We have a lot happening over the course of next week, I hope you’ll join in! (You may register for the above events here) We also have a lot going on during the rest of Lent. Our Lenten Program: Faithful Living, Faithful Dying will…
Thank you to all who came to the Annual Meeting and helped to elect four members to the Vestry. Congratulations to new vestry member Janet Sweeting, and to reelected vestry members Julie Brogno, Mathias Nichols, and Blain Lagergren. I am looking forward to working…
It’s Annual Meeting time, take two! Thank you for your understanding in our canceling last week’s service and meeting due to the weather. Now, we’ll try again. It’s the one time per year we gather as a body to hear what we have done…
The weather wins again! Due to the forecast for snow and freezing temperatures this weekend, the decision has been made to move Saturday’s Diocesan ordinations to February and to cancel Sunday’s service and Annual Meeting. The ordinations will now take place on Saturday, February…
Anyone up for a game? If so, you are in luck as this year’s Chili and Game Night is this evening at 6 p.m. in the Common Room. Bring your favorite chili, side, or dessert to share along with your favorite games. Even if…
Happy New Year and happy Epiphany season! I hope everyone had a blessed and merry Christmas and a happy start to 2026. January is a busy month at the Cathedral as we have lots going on to start this new year. Tomorrow, Saturday, Deacon…
This has been a hard week as I know we have all been shaken by the senseless killings that took place. We continue to pray for the Reiner family, for the families and friends of those injured or killed at Brown University and MIT,…
This Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, is also known as Gaudete Sunday, a name dating back to the Roman Catholic calendar of the church year. The name, which means “rejoice,” comes from the first words of the Latin introit antiphon “Rejoice in the Lord…
The Nativity Puppets return to the Cathedral tonight, tomorrow, and Sunday for their 26th year. Tickets & showtimes (Discounted tickets with code: NPChurch) Also this weekend we have the Women’s Lunch and Outreach Project tomorrow, Saturday, at 11 a.m., and our Advent Lessons and Carols on…
I hope everyone had a joyous Thanksgiving celebration. Now we set our sights on Advent and the many activities we have coming up at the Cathedral as we prepare, once again, to welcome the Christ Child this Christmas. First up is our Altar Guild…
Thanksgiving is upon us, but there are a few things coming up before we can focus on the one day a year specifically set aside for giving thanks as a Nation. I wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving, especially those travelling or welcoming…
Another Diocesan Convention is in the books. We had an opening Eucharist and dinner on Friday evening, followed by a business session on Saturday. We elected new members to Diocesan Council and Standing Committee, as well as other diocesan groups. We also elected our…
It’s Convention time! The 136th Convention of the Diocese of West Missouri begins today with a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m. followed by dinner for all the delegates. Tomorrow we will have our business sessions, elections, and annual address from the…
“From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggity beasties, Good Lord deliver us.” This is a saying I remember from my childhood. We had a needlepoint version of it framed that would hang in our entryway at this time of year. I can still clearly picture it…
