Diversity and Reconciliation Commission
About
The Diversity and Reconciliation Commission stands in solidarity with the call for justice for all who have suffered from institutional and systemic injustice and oppression because of race. We believe that all people are created in God’s image and likeness and that the sin of racism harms all people in the community-oppressed, oppressors, and indifferent. Therefore, we have committed ourselves to work for the dismantling of racism through education, prayer, repentance, confession, forgiveness, and action, and we call upon all the people of West Missouri to join us.
We are here to provide resources, support, education, and training for all who are ready to engage in that redeeming work.

Events
Absalom Jones Luncheon Fundraiser
The Diocese of West Missouri invites you to join us for luncheon fundraiser and panel discussion on February 15 at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Absalom Jones Service
The Diocese of West Missouri invites you to join us for the Absalom Jones Service on February 16 at 4 p.m.
2025 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat
The Diocese of West Missouri is pleased to host this years Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat.
Diversity & Reconciliation Spring Workshop 2025
Join the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission on April 26th from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church for a spring workshop on
Latest News
Diversity and Reconciliation Book Club: Black AF History
When: Thursdays beginning December 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
Join the Juneteenth KC Tour and Other Events
When: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Where: Meet at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral | 415 W. 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64105
The Beloved Community of Care and Love Book Study: “The Sweet Hell Inside” by Edward Ball
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 16th – May 16th, 2024
Time: Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. | Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Diversity & Reconciliation Spring Workshop 2024
When: April 27th, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: St. James Episcopal Church | 2645 E Southern Hills Blvd, Springfield, MO 65804
Diversity and Reconciliation Commission Book Study: The Color of Compromise
When: January 9 through February 6 at 4:30 p.m. and January 11 through February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
November 2023 Diversity Workshop: Undoing Racism
When: Friday, November 10, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral (Haden Hall), 415 W. 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64105
Who: Delegates to the Convention
Members
- Mr. Drew Brown
- The Very Rev. Don Compier
- Mrs. Melinda Estes
- The Rev. Ted Estes
- Mrs. Jeanne Goolsby
- The Rev. Lynda Hurt
- The Rev. Chas Marks
- Ms. Amanda Perschall
- The Rev. Mary Margaret Saxon
- The Rev. Galen Snodgrass
- Mrs. Taryn Todd
- Mrs. Meg Townsend