Hunger Action Month
September is
Hunger Action Month
September 1
Consecration of the New Kansas City
Community Kitchen
Culinary Cornerstones Expo and Graduation
Consecration of a Happy Place
5:00 PM at 750 Paseo, KCMO
Join the Right Reverend Barry Howe, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri at 5:00 PM on Wednesday. September 1
"Colors of Compassion"
Childrens Art is only one thing that makes this the "Happiest
Community Kitchen in KC".
On Wednesday, September 1 at 5:00 PM, the new home for the Kansas City Community Kitchen will be consecrated by Bishop Barry Howe. The consecration will take place at the new kitchen at 750 Paseo in downtown Kansas City, Missouri -- on the west side of Paseo between Admiral and 8th Street (map).
This consecration is especially meaningful. Some have been concerned that we are moving the community kitchen from its long time home at the Cathedral. Instead, we view this as an opportunity to begin a new site for Episcopal hunger relief ministry in a part of our city where the need is greatest. This new kitchen will expand our ability to respond to hunger in the Downtown Kansas City area, both for the homeless and the working poor.
The Kansas City Star has already labeled this "The happiest community kitchen in Kansas City," and NBC Action News has done preview stories that you can watch here. Help us to affirm and celebrate this ministry. For more information contact John Hornbeck at jhornbeck@EpiscopalCommunity.org..
Only one example of the wows.
Experience our Students' Success
6:00 PM at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
After the consecration, join our Student Food Expo at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral at 13th and Broadway, KCMO
Experience the success of our current class of Culinary Cornerstones students in the most meaningful way possible: taste.
Each student creates their own menu, prepares the food, and presents it for your enjoyment. If you have been to even one of these, we don't have to convince you. If you haven't, oh what you have missed. For more information contact Jami Byer at jbyer@episcopalcommunity.org.
Some of our students at an earlier Graduation Ceremony with Jami, Arthur,
and Anthon
Celebrate our Students' Futures
7:00 PM at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Join the Families and Friends of our Culinary Cornerstones students to celebrate their Graduation!
Culinary Cornerstones is a demanding and intensive full-time twelve-week culinary training program -- and the future focus of the Episcopal Community Services Central Kitchen at 13th and Broadway.
Following the Food Expo, join the families and friends of our students in celebrating their graduation. Help us to encourage our new graduates as each starts the walk down a new path in life. For more information contact Arthur Diaz at adiaz@episcopalcommunity,org
September 8
First Day of Service at New Kansas
City Community Kitchen
A special note for all of our volunteer teams at the Kansas City Community Kitchen. This is the first day of service at our new site at 750 Paseo. If you haven't already done so, contact Peggy Salts to coordinate any volunteer hours from August 27 through the end of September at psalts@EpiscopalCommunity.org.
September 16
Kansas City Community Kitchen Grand Opening
A celebration of the new opening of the new Kansas City Community Kitchen begins at 5:30 PM at 750 Paseo. Event includes a formal ribbon cutting ceremony, recognition of community supporters, and reception featuring hors d'oeuvres by our very special community of staff and students.
October 8
Fall Harvest Celebration and Wine Tasting
One of the best wine-tastings in Kansas City takes place again on the second Friday of October. Join us at 6:00 PM in Founders Hall at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. A selection of more than 30 wines of the Mediterranean will be accompanied by a small plates buffet and a selection of special non-alcoholic beverages catered by Cornerstones Catering. A live auction, brown bag wine pull and other surprises add even more to the evening. You can get more information and register here.
