From its founding in 1889, the Diocese of West Missouri has been a diverse mix of urban, town and rural congregations. Today, our 48 congregations composed of 11,000 parishioners span the western half of the state in communities as distinct as Kansas City, Joplin and Warrensburg. What they have in common is a commitment to the gospel message and engagement with their local communities. We invite you to enter our web site and learn more about us. In West Missouri as always, the Episcopal Church welcomes you.;xNLx;;xNLx;A special thank you to all those who have submitted information to make this timeline possible.
Christ Church was established under Bishop Jackson Kemper. The Rev. Frederick Foote Peake was its first priest.
St. Mary’s was established under Bishop Kemper in 1836. The Rev. Frederick Foote Peake was its first priest.
Christ Church was established in 1844 under Bishop Kemper. The Rev. Michael Fackler was its first priest.
Trinity was established under Bishop Kemper in 1844. The Rev. Michael Fackler was its first priest. Trinity is the oldest Episcopal Church in Jackson County. Our current building was built in 1880 and its restoration has been completed for the future usage of its many ministries in years to come. Trinity has the honor of having Bess Truman as a member of the parish. She married her husband Harry at Trinity in 1919, and their daughter Margaret and her husband Clifton were married at Trinity in 1956. President Truman laid the cornerstone of our office and education building in 1959. Currently, Trinity and its Outreach Programs have been active within the Independence community. You are most welcome to come and visit/worship with us to find out more about our Outreach Programs.
St. John’s was established under Bishop Cicero Hawks in 1851. The Rev. John McNamara was its first priest. St. John’s closed in 1913.
Christ Church was established under Bishop Hawks in 1852. The Rev. John McNamara was its first priest.
St. Mary’s was originally called St. Luke’s. It was established under Bishop Hawks in 1854. The Rev. Joseph I. Corundern was its first deacon-in-charge.
Grace Church was established under Bishop Hawks in 1858. The Rev. J. Loop was its first priest. It was admitted to the diocese in 1859.
Christ Church was founded in 1859 and established under Bishop Hawks in 1866. The Rev. John H. Waterman was its first priest.
Grace Church was established under Bishop Hawks in 1860. The Rev. F.R. Holeman was its first priest.
Calvary was established under Bishop Hawks in 1866. The Rev. F.R. Holeman was its first priest.
Calvary was established under Bishop Hawks in 1868. The Rev. Thompson L. Smith was its first priest. Calvary closed in 1957.
Christ Church was established under Bishop Hawks in 1868. The Rev. W.H.D. Hatton was its first priest.
All Saint’s was established under Bishop Robertson. The Rev. Philip A. Johnson was its first priest.
Grace Church was established under Bishop Charles Robertson in 1869. The Rev. D’Eastaing Jennings was its first rector.
St. Paul’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1869. The Rev. Philip A. Johnson was its first priest.
Holy Trinity was established under Bishop Robertson in 1869. The Rev. William R. Pickman was its first priest. Holy Trinity closed in 1918.
Trinity was established under Bishop Robertson in 1870. The Rev. J.H. Waterman was its first priest. Trinity closed in 1913.
Mt. Calvary was established under Bishop Robertson in 1870. The Rev. L.A. Freeman was its first priest. Mt. Calvary closed in 1914.
St. Paul’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1870. The Rev. D’Eastaing Jennings was its first priest. St. Paul’s closed in 1980.
St. John’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1870. The Rev. Francis Moore was its first priest. St. John’s closed in 1940.
Grace Church was established under Bishop Robertson in 1870. The Rev. Ethelbert Talbot was its first priest. Grace closed in 1984.
Grace Church was established as St. Paul's Church under Bishop Robertson in 1870. The parish was renamed "Grace Church" in April of 1873. The Rev. Franklin Reeve Haff was its first Rector. Grace Church merged with Trinity Church in 1917 to form Grace and Holy Trinity Church.
St. Peter’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1871. The Rev. D’Eastaing Jennings was its first priest.
Trinity was established under Bishop Robertson in 1872. The Rev. A.F. Samuels was its first priest. Trinity closed in 2012.
Trinity was established under Bishop Robertson in 1873. The Rev. William Johnson was its first priest.
St. Philip’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1874. The Rev. Robert C. Wall was its first priest.
St. Mark’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1875. The Rev. William Brittain was its first priest. St. Mark’s closed in 1930.
St. Paul’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1875. The Rev. J.J. Wilkins was its first priest.
St. Paul’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1878. The Rev. E. Victor Beals was its first priest.
St. Luke’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1880. The Rev. William Brittain was its first priest.
St. Augustine’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1881 as Kansas City’s black congregation. The Rev. Charles E. Cummings was its first priest.
Trinity Church was established under Bishop Robertson in 1883. The Rev. Robert E. Talbot was its first Rector. Trinity Church merged with Grace Church in 1917.
All Saint’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1885. The Rev. T.B. Lawson was its first priest.
St. Matthias’ was established under Bishop Robertson in 1885 as St. Joseph’s black congregation. Rev. B.W. Timothy was its first priest. St. Matthias’ closed in 1934.
St. John’s was established under Bishop Robertson in 1886. The Rev. M.M. Moore was its first priest.
St. Mark’s was one of the first churches established in western Missouri under Bishop Daniel Tuttle. It was formed in 1889. The Rev. John K. Dunn was its first priest. St. Mark’s closed in 1932.
The Rev. Robert Shaw Locke was the first priest.
Edward Robert Atwill is elected the first Bishop of the diocese.
St. Philips was officially organized in 1891 under The Rev. Robert C. Wall.
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