Community Events

The National Black United Front – Kansas City (NBUFKC) in partnership with the American Jazz Museum will sponsor its 41st Annual City-Wide Kwanzaa Celebration from Dec. 26- Jan. 1.  Monday thru Saturday’s celebrations will be held at the Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th St., Kansas City, beginning at 6 p.m. with an African Marketplace featuring […]

In Search of Mary, Mondays, January 22, 29, and February 5, 7:00 - 8:30pm in Seton Hall of St. Elizabeth Church, 4 East 75th St, Kansas City MO 64114.  Who is Mary and what do we know about her from Scripture? And what would it have been like for her as a 1st-century Jewish woman […]

In Search of Mary, Mondays, January 22, 29, and February 5, 7:00 - 8:30pm in Seton Hall of St. Elizabeth Church, 4 East 75th St, Kansas City MO 64114.  Who is Mary and what do we know about her from Scripture? And what would it have been like for her as a 1st-century Jewish woman […]

In Search of Mary, Mondays, January 22, 29, and February 5, 7:00 - 8:30pm in Seton Hall of St. Elizabeth Church, 4 East 75th St, Kansas City MO 64114.  Who is Mary and what do we know about her from Scripture? And what would it have been like for her as a 1st-century Jewish woman […]

Confirmation is scheduled on February 12, 7PM, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  Rehearsal will be on Sunday, February 4, at Noon at St. Francis Xavier as well.

Festivities begin at 6 pm with the chili contest. We get to eat and vote! The menu will be chili, cornbread and brownies. Drinks are available for purchase. The fun continues as we play St. James's favorite game - JIMBO with its fabulous prizes! All of this for $5.00 adults and $3.00 children. Raffle tickets […]

Per Fr Don Farnan's blog, Jan 10, 2024:  "Father John Dear recently published his latest book, The Gospel of Peace, in which he offers commentary on Jesus’ mission of nonviolence.  In it, he analyzes the words and actions of Jesus from a lens that magnifies Christ’s role and purpose as the Prince of Peace.  Father Dear, […]

"Fight Like Jesus: How Faith Can Inform Conflict" with Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston ​March 8 & 9, 2024. Program Times: Friday: 7-8:30 pm; Saturday, 1st session: 9-10:30 am; Saturday, 2nd session: 10:30-12:00. Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston is senior pastor at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City. Rev. Johnston holds a B.A. […]