Keeping you abreast of transitions in the diocese through the end of January 2024.
Churches in Transition
- St. Peter’s, Harrisonville
- St. Philip’s, Joplin
- Redeemer, Kansas City
Clergy Transitions
- The Rev. Jody Carroll was ordained to the Priesthood at Grace Episcopal Cathedral in Topeka, Kansas, where she will continue to serve.
- The Rev. Mark Bowers was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate January 20. He will serve at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lebanon, while continuing his studies at Bishop Kemper School of Ministry.
- The Rev. Silas Engstrom was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate January 20. He will serve at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in McLean, Virginia, while continuing his studies at Virginia Theological Seminary.
- The Rev. Katherine (Katie) Mansfield was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate January 20. She will serve the Southeast Tennessee Episcopal Ministry, while continuing her studies at Sewanee: The University of the South.
Deanery Transitions
- The Very Rev. Jean Long (St. Andrew’s, Kansas City) was elected Dean of the Northwest-Metro Deanery on December 16, 2023.
- The Very Rev. Tim Coppinger (St. Paul’s, Lee’s Summit) remains Dean of the Central Deanery.
- The Very Rev. Chandler Jackson (St. Matthew’s, Ozark/Diocesan Archivist) remains Dean of the Southern Deanery.
