New document – ‘Customary for Deacons’ added
The document ‘Customary for deacons’ is available to read online. A link to the document can also be found in the Human Resources section of the Documents webpage.
Announcements
Annual Convention hotel reservations now available
Hotel reservations are being accepted through October 11. Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. The “group rate” is $119 per night for King Standard Non-Smoking rooms. A credit card will be required to guarantee individual reservations.
2022 Annual Convention registration opened on September 8
All lay and clergy delegates for the 133rd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri were issued an email with registration details on Thursday, September 7, 2022.
Clergy leave-taking policy published
Please make sure you read this document. It was developed utilizing the wisdom of many dioceses and with the blessings of the Chancellor and the Diocesan Council.
diowestmo.org main menu updated
The main website menu has been simplified, by removing all the administrative options and some duplicate entries initially added to assist people unfamiliar with website menus.
Annual Convention – now accepting: nominations, reports and resolutions
Nominations are now open, and we are accepting reports and resolutions. Annual Convention registration will open on September 8 and close on October 7. Annual Convention website: https://diowestmo.org/convention
Clergy Directory Updated
The Clergy Directory page has been reformatted and ‘Goes by’ names added. Contact details now show in the correct order for surviving Spouses. All entries are up to date as of today.
Mentoring Guidelines from the Commission on Ministry published
Coaches, teachers, preceptors, trainers, shepherds, directors, and others, through observing and listening, through example, questions, demonstration, and advice, may offer to others ways of mastering skills within a brief or extended relationship. As we use the term here, mentorship employs such processes to enhance those seeking or practicing licensed or ordained service to God in ministering to God’s people and the world.
General Convention webpage now live
The diocesan General Convention webpage is up and running ready for the start of General Convention on July 8, 2022.
IRS mileage rate increase
From July 1, 2022, the IRS mileage rate has been increased to 62.5 cents per mile. Following yesterday’s update to the Expense Reimbursement Form, references across this site to the mileage rate have been updated today. Links to the Accountable Business Expense Policy have also been updated.