O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may…
In the late summer we can easily tire of the phrase “hot enough for you,” but I believe we’ll be missing those days when we experience the brutal cold that is coming tomorrow and Sunday. “Cold enough for you” just won’t be enough to…
Happy New Year and happy start to the Epiphany season! I hope everyone had a blessed and merry Christmas and a happy start to 2024. January is a busy month at the Cathedral as we have lots going on to start this new year. Tonight, January 5,…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … this classic Christmas song was written by Meredith Willson in 1951 and first recorded by Bing Crosby. I’m sure most of us are familiar with it and, by this late in December, have heard it…
The Collect for the third Sunday of Advent begins with the words “Stir up,” and calls us to move past our sins which only slow us down. We ask that God deliver us from these sins so that we might move more freely and with…
Our busy Advent season continues this weekend as we have many opportunities to come together for worship, service, and beautiful music. First is the Women of Grace luncheon tomorrow at 10:30 in Haden Hall. In addition to lunch, those present will be packing treat bags for…
I hope everyone had a joyous Thanksgiving celebration, snow and all. 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 the…
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Another Diocesan Convention has come and gone, and it was wonderful to be together with all of our siblings in Christ throughout West Missouri. We had a wonderful celebration of the Eucharist on Friday evening followed by a reception in Founders’ Hall. Saturday was filled with…
Do you feel like, at any moment, the sound of bagpipes will magically be heard? Maybe some drums, too? Well, at this time of year that wouldn’t surprise me and, if you show up at 8 or 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, that feeling will become a…
As we approach All Saints’ Sunday this weekend, I hope everyone isn’t too full of candy from Halloween. The Feast of All Saints’ was this past Wednesday, November 1, but can also be celebrated on the Sunday after, which is typically done when the…
This is something fun I wrote several years ago about Halloween and the Church. I like to bring it back out from time to time. Long before there were ghouls, goblins, and witches out trick-or-treating on Halloween, there was a commemoration in the Church…
The hills are alive … with the sound of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City and the Cathedral this Saturday from 10 a.m.–noon. Come join Community Conversations: Sing Most Anything and learn about the von Trapp family’s story of leading Austrian-inspired sing weeks, as well…
In the last few weeks, I have announced the addition of members to the Cathedral staff, namely Lucas as Associate Organist and Clare as College, Youth, and Children’s Minister. Now, I am excited to share one more announcement, the addition of the Rev. W. James…
