The Northeast Episcopal Regional Ministry
in the Diocese of West
Missouri
[What is NERM?] [NERM
Leaders] [Links to other Episcopal sites][Christ Church, Boonville] [St.
Mary's Church, Fayette]
[Christ Church, Lexington] [Trinity
Church, Marshall] [St. Philip's Church, Trenton] [Bethany
House Fellowship, Bethany]
Welcome to the Northeast Episcopal Regional Ministry (NERM)
homepage! For nearly seven years, NERM has been an active part of
ministry to people in northern and central Missouri. We are
committed to working together to continue the work of the Gospel,
being witnesses for Christ in the world. We invite you to come
and join us for fellowship, support, outreach, and spiritual
development!
The Northeast Episcopal Regional Ministry
is a collaborative effort of five partner congregations, all
located in small communities. Strong lay and ordained leadership
guides and directs the region's mission and ministry. Each
congregation has a distinct personality, yet all work together
for the common good. NERM currently includes five parishes and
one home church in northern and central Missouri:
Christ Church,
Boonville
St. Mary's Church, Fayette
Christ Church, Lexington
Trinity Church, Marshall
St. Philip's Church, Trenton
Bethany House Fellowship,
Bethany
Together we work to nurture and support our partner
congregations, strengthen total ministry in the region, plant new
eucharistic fellowships, and engage in a vitality that refreshes
us and the new members who join us.
524 Fourth Street
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6444
Sunday Services: 11:00 a.m.
Christ Church, Boonville, is the oldest
church in the Diocese of West Missouri and the second oldest in
the state. Bishop Jackson Kemper established a mission in
Boonville and visted the church in April, 1836.
104 West Davis
Fayette, MO 65248
Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m.
St. Mary's Church was established in 1836.
Fayette was one of the towns Bishop Kemper visited on his first
tour of western Missouri. Recently the members of St. Mary's have
planted a Mary garden in the courtyard; this garden's plants are
all Biblically related and have become part of the Fayette garden
tour. St. Mary's is a founding church of NERM.
13th and Franklin Streets
P.O. Box 307
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-3605
Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m.
Christ Church, the latest church to join NERM, was
established by Bishop Jackson Kemper in 1844 as he was making his
way west on his missionary journeys. The original church building
was erected in 1848. During the Civil War the church was closed
by the United States troops; it was re-opened in 1865. Recently,
the church celebrated its 150th anniversary with a visit from
both Diocesan bishops and a choral Evensong.
Today, Christ Church's 54 members "share a strong sense of
family providing worship, learning, and fellowship for all ages.
We are striving to be faithful to God's call to be open and
responsive to human needs through our programs and activities
within our communities." Christ Church offers an annual
Christmas Bake Sale and bible studies for adults and young
children. In addition, this faith community supports programs
such as the Garden Club, Reach for Recovery, Episcopal Social
Services, Lafayette Country Health Services, the Lexington
Ministerial Alliance, and the House of Hope Shelter.
For more information, contact: J. Robert Ball -- (660) 259-4085; Sharron Heathman -- (660) 584-3788
Corner of Odell and Morgan
P.O. Box 779
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-4345
Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.
Trinity Church first held services in
November, 1874. It has been extensively remodeled; of special
interest is the series of banners for each season of the church
year. These were designed and created by Margaret Robinson, a
former member. Trinity Church is one of the founders of NERM.
For more information, contact: Jean Klein-Horman, Jr. Warden -- (660)
886-2833
St.
Philip's Church, Trenton
Bethany House Fellowship
205 E. 9th Street
P.O. Box 46
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-4630
Sunday Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Services: 11:00 a.m.
St. Philip's was organized in 1893. Made of
native stone, the building remains the second oldest church still
in use in Trenton and is listed on the historical register.
Recently, the church has undergone substantial renovation,
including repainting the interior, installation of new lighting
and electrical wiring, and improvements to the roof and back
entrance. The members of St. Philip's celebrated the centennial
of the laying of the cornerstone last year.
Today, St. Philip's Outreach Center across the street serves both
as a fellowship hall for the 35 active members as well as an
office for St. Philip's. On Mondays and Thursdays, area middle
and high school students receive help with their schoolwork in
the Wings program at the Outreach Center. In addition, a tutoring
program is offered for elementary school students. The St.
Philip's community is actively involved with the Trenton Food
Pantry, the Women's Abuse Center, and the local ministerial
alliance. The Outreach Center currently houses the NERM office.
The Bethany House Fellowship meets for a 7:00 p.m. Eucharist on
the second Tuesday of every even-numbered month at the Campbell's:
1235 S. 15th
Bethany, MO 64424
For more information about St. Philip's,
contact: Jane Helmer--(660) 646-0709;
Harold G. Kost, Warden -- (660) 359-5309; e-mail the Outreach
Center here . For more information about the Bethany House
Fellowship, contact: Terry and Linda Campbell -- (660)
425-6529
The Rt. Rev. Barry R. Howe,
Bishop -- 1-800-471-6160
The Rev. C. Dean Greenall, Deacon -- (660) 663-3422
The Rev. Jim Fallis, supply clergy
Harold Kost, NERM Council President -- (660) 359-5309
Janet
Chambers, NERM Administrator -- (660)
359-4630
Links to other Episcopal Web Sites
Diocese
of West Missouri homepage
Anglicans
online
Episcopal
Church homepage
Episcopal
Church "unofficial" homepage
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kansas City
All
Saint's Church, Kansas City
Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs
St. Mary's Church, Kansas City
Church of the Holy Spirit, Kansas City (includes many
other links)
Worship that Works (a preaching resource)
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This website last updated 8/8/00. -- RH