What Is the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Website?
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episcopal-ks.org is the official website of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. It serves as a central hub for clergy, congregation members, and visitors who need diocesan information—from finding a local church to reading news, accessing resources, and learning about ministries and task forces. The site is organized around a persistent top menu (About, Ministries, Resources, News & Events, Convention, Task Forces) plus quick links for Bishop Search, Find a Church, Calendar, Contact, and Donate.
Main Sections at a Glance
| Section | What you'll find |
|---|---|
| About | Diocese background, history, previous bishops, convocations, staff directory, Council of Trustees (including minutes), diocesan directory, and transition ministry (clergy and lay job listings) |
| Find a Church | A locator for congregations across the diocese |
| News & Events | Diocesan News, the DioLog e-newsletter, The Harvest (with issues dated through August 2026 and a past-issue archive), the diocesan calendar, and links to Episcopal podcasts and Episcopal News Service |
| Resources | Cycle of Prayer, Constitution and Canons, forms, health insurance, journals, liturgical resources, Safe Church guidelines, supply clergy information, vestry resources, and mutual ministry reviews |
| Ministries | Alleluia Fund and grants, Bethany community programs, Bishop Kemper School for Ministry, LGBTQ+ celebration, Education for Ministry (EfM), Episcopal Church Women, Haiti and Kenya partnerships, and youth/young adult/campus ministry |
| Task Forces | Children's Ministries, Creation Care, Congregational Vitality, Global Partnerships, Justice, Welcome and Inclusion, Leadership Capacity, Liturgy/Music/Arts, Mission & Outreach, and Youth & Young Adult |
| Convention | Diocesan Convention 2026, General Convention information (81st in 2024, 80th in 2022), previous diocesan conventions, and journals |
Who the Site Is For
- Visitors and seekers can use Find a Church and the About section to understand the diocese and locate a congregation.
- Clergy and lay leaders will find transition ministry job postings, canonical and policy documents, liturgical resources, and vestry materials.
- Congregation members can follow diocesan news, subscribe to updates, check the calendar, and explore ministries and task forces to join.
Practical Notes
- The site includes a Subscribe page for updates such as the DioLog e-newsletter; the listing of a subscribe link does not by itself indicate pricing or access terms.
- A Donate link and an Alleluia Fund and Grants section are available for giving and grant inquiries.
- Content is in English (en-US) and reflects the diocese's current activities, including an active Bishop Search.
If you're looking for a church, start with Find a Church; if you need official documents or policies, go to Resources; and for current happenings, check News & Events or subscribe to the newsletter.