What’s a Deanery?
The deaneries are a subdivision of the diocese, consisting of a number of churches, over which presides a dean appointed by the members of the deanery council. Deans serve for two years and are eligible to serve two consecutive terms.
The deaneries provide for relevant local organization and management tailored to the needs of the local churches.
The diocese is divided into three deaneries, follow the links below to find out more about each deanery.
Deaneries News
The news relevant to all deaneries. For news from the individual deaneries follow the links located in each deanery’s section below.
Central Deanery
Dean
Churches
- Belton, St. Mary Magdalene
- Blue Springs, Resurrection
- Boonville, Christ
- Chillicothe, Grace
- Clinton, St. Paul’s
- Excelsior Springs, St. Luke’s
- Fayette, St. Mary’s
- Harrisonville, St. Peter’s
- Independence, St. Michael’s
- Independence, Trinity
- Lee’s Summit, St. Anne’s
- Lee’s Summit, St. Paul’s
- Lexington, Christ
- Raytown, St. Matthew’s
- Sedalia, Calvary
- Trenton, St. Philip’s
- Warrensburg, Christ
Deanery Meetings
2023 Deanery Meetings will be held on:
- February 18
- April 22
- June 24
- July 22 Deanery Picnic.
- August 26
- October 28
These meetings are open to all. Meeting dates and times are also listed on the Diocesan Calendar, and the Diocesan Events Home Page. Meeting minutes can be found here (October 2021 onwards).
Deanery News
Read all the news from the Central Deanery.
Northwest-Metro Deanery
Dean
Churches of the Deanery
- Fairfax, St. Oswald’s
- Kansas City, Good Shepherd
- Kansas City, Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Kansas City, Redeemer
- Kansas City, St. Andrew’s
- Kansas City, St. Augustine’s
- Kansas City, St. Mary’s
- Kansas City, St. Paul’s
- Kansas City, St. Peter & All Saints
- Liberty, Grace
- Maryville, St. Paul’s
- Saint Joseph, Christ
- Savannah, St. Mary’s
Deanery Meetings
These meetings are open to all. Meeting dates and times are listed on the Diocesan Calendar, and the Diocesan Events Home Page. Meeting minutes can be found here (January 2022 onwards).
2023 Deanery Meetings will be held on:
- February 25
- April 15
- July 29 (Deanery Picnic)
- October 7
These meetings are open to all. Meeting dates and times are also listed on the Diocesan Calendar, and the Diocesan Events Home Page. Meeting minutes can be found here (October 2021 onwards).
Deanery News
Read all the news from the Northwest-Metro Deanery.
Southern Deanery
Dean
The Very Rev. Chandler Jackson, III
Churches of the Deanery
- Bolivar, St. Alban’s in the Ozarks
- Branson, Shepherd of the Hills
- Camdenton, St. George
- Carthage, Grace
- Cassville, St. Thomas a Becket
- Joplin, St. Philip’s
- Kimberling City, St. Mark’s
- Lebanon, Trinity
- Monett, St. Stephen’s
- Mountain Grove, Church of the Transfiguration
- Neosho, St. John’s
- Nevada, All Saints’
- Noel, St. Nicholas’
- Ozark, St. Matthew’s
- Springfield, Christ
- Springfield, St. James’
- Springfield, St. John’s
- West Plains, All Saints’
Deanery Meetings
- July 8 (Deanery Picnic)
These meetings are open to all. Meeting dates and times are listed on the Diocesan Calendar, and the Diocesan Events Home Page.