St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

"For All The Saints..." is a podcast devotional that sheds light on the holy women and men of our yearly church calendar. Listen to new episodes each Wednesday on our St. Andrew's Episcopal Church channel.

For our annual celebration of our namesake, St. Andrew, Fr. John preaches an essential message about experiencing God’s peace not by holding onto it but by letting it flow through us. When we hold onto peace, it evaporates. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc ⁠ At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all...

On Thursday, November 16, we took a fascinating and comprehensive look back at our parish history, from the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, led by the Rev. Charles Weed, to "the little brown church," as our congregation was called when it's first worship space was built on the corner of Wornall Terrace and Meyer Boulevard, to the rapid growth of St. Andrew's as a parish in the secon...

"For All The Saints..." is a podcast devotional that sheds light on the holy women and men of our yearly church calendar. Listen to new episodes each Wednesday on our St. Andrew's Episcopal Church channel.

"Do I Have Purpose?" is the question Fr. John Coil reflected upon in his sermon for the fifth and final week of our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" In his reflection, he shared a personal story about his father's constant grappling with God's call for his purpose in his life. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/sta...

"For All The Saints..." is a podcast devotional that sheds light on the holy women and men of our yearly church calendar. Listen to new episodes each Wednesday on our St. Andrew's Episcopal Church channel.

"Will the Kids Be Alright?" is the question Mtr. Jean addressed in her sermon for the fourth week of our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" In her reflection, she shared two personal stories about the challenges faced by people who have been faced with adversity within family struggles and how love and God helped carry the struggle through those moments. For more informa...

For the second session of learning about the conflict in the Holy Lands, the Very Rev. Dr. Don Compier presented on the issue of Christian ethics, specifically through the lens of The Episcopal Church, and how we can use this as a guide for thoughtful responses to war and geopolitical conflicts. 

"For All The Saints..." is a podcast devotional that sheds light on the holy women and men of our yearly church calendar. Listen to new episodes each Wednesday on our St. Andrew's Episcopal Church channel.

For the third message in our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" Fr. John expands on "Am I On My Own?" Asking the tough question about loss and grief when a loved one dies. While sharing a personal story for All Saints' Sunday about the loss of his grandparents, Fr. John reminds us about reunification in eternal life in heaven. For more information on St. Andrew's...

During the first session of learning about the conflict in the Holy Lands, we had Dr. Vin Clark as our speaker. He presented the intricate and contentious history between the Israelis and Palestinians. Dr. Clark is a retired professor of history and department chair at Johnson County Community College. The session focused on the roots and complexities of this enduring struggle. In the next session...

"For All The Saints..." is a podcast devotional that sheds light on the holy women and men of our yearly church calendar. Listen to new episodes each Wednesday on our St. Andrew's Episcopal Church channel.

For the second message in our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" Mtr. Rita expands on "Where's My Community" while examining the Gospel of Matthew 22:34-46 . Where Jesus gives us his two greatest commandments, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and soul, and with all your mind. And, you shall love your neighbor as yourself." For more inf...

In the liturgical calendar, All Saints and All Souls Days are two significant observances celebrated in various Christian denominations, particularly in the Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Communion. These feasts are focused on honoring and remembering the deceased, but they hold distinct theological significance. "I'm Dead! Now What?" is a conversation led by Fr. John that delves...

For the first message in our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" Fr. John shows how your worth comes from God and God alone, so give God what God treasures – yourself. Let your heart and your life be formed by the sovereign of the universe who loves you unconditionally. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew'...

For the Twentieth Week of Pentecost, Fr. John examines Christian ethics regarding war at this time in our world, where Israel and Hamas are now in active combat. He reminds us that Jesus is central to our ethics and that we are to love God and our neighbor. It’s the story of God in the world. A narrative for which we can pattern our lives, especially when we are asked to show up and support our ne...

For Episode 5 of Discovery, Dcn. Adam talks about how we worship and then take that worship into the world, serving our neighbors and acting out our baptismal covenant with God.

For Episode 4 of Discovery, Fr. John discusses the formation and use of the Nicene and Apostle's Creeds and how The Episcopal Church is covenantal.

On Sunday, October 8, we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Mtr. Rita reflected on the Gospel of Matthew 11:25-30 , St. Francis' love for animals and nature. St. Francis saw all creatures as his siblings and treated God's creation with a sense of stewardship on God's behalf. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St...

Cathy Moseley is the coordinator for St. Andrew's Pet Ministry, which works with pet outreach organizations, helping local families with pet food, pet supplies for outdoor safety, and pet healthcare needs. St. Andrew's partners with Lucky 13 Pet Rescue, Rose Brooks Pet Shelter, Pet Resource Center, Uplift, and Pawsperity to provide essentials to pets and those who love them. Each September...

For The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John shares his thoughts on Matthew 21:23-32 , where Jesus tells the chief priests what his purpose on earth is, how he is given authority by God the Father, and how this relates to our own bishop search in the Diocese of West Missouri. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew's ,...

For Episode 3 of Discovery, parishioner Mtr. Rita takes us through what sacraments mean and how we connect with God through these special moments in life.

For The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean reflects on Matthew 20:1-16 , where Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard who struggle with the landowner's generosity toward others. In her sermon, she reminds us about the story of Jonah and the Whale ( Jonah 3:10–4:11 ) and asks us to look within and see where we've struggled with stubbornness and ego – and reminds...

For Episode 2 of Discovery, parishioner Susan Paynter helps us explore the Book of Common Prayer, its history, and its use in the church today. Mtr. Jean dives into scripture and explains how it forms our faith.

For The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John shares his perspective on being badly hurt, what it means to forgive, and how God is involved in healing. For the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35 , Jesus answers Peter when he asks how many times we should forgive another. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/standrewskc⁠ At St. Andrew's , we seek G...