Independence Ministerial Alliance

12/02/2022

Obituary for Janice Kay Marshall
Janice Kay Marshall, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away on November 13th 2022.
Jan was born on July 25th 1946 in Gallatin, Missouri to Thomas Howard Wynne and Viva Mae Johnson. She graduated from Gallatin High School in 1964. That summer she married Kenneth Lee Marshall, also of Gallatin, and they had two children. In 1972, the family joined the Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) church, and Jan remained active in the church for the rest of her life. She received her Associate of Arts degree from Penn Valley Community College and her Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing from Park University.
Jan moved to California in the 1990s, where she had a successful career with Sony USA. After retiring from Sony, Jan moved back to Independence and worked for the Community of Christ, including their publishing division, Herald House. Over the years, Jan pursued multiple offices within the church, becoming ordained as an Elder, a High Priest, and as an Evangelist. She was the past Pastor of Walnut Gardens and has held several leadership roles within that congregation. Her impact on her church family and on her community will always be remembered.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Charles Edward Wynne and his wife Barbara A. Werths Wynne, and a brother Ben B. Houghton. Surviving are her two children, Richard Alan (Laurie) Marshall of Springdale, Arkansas and Deborah Kay Parnacott of Kansas City, Missouri, and one sister, Marsha Ann (Carl) McBee of Gallatin, Missouri. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Amanda, Levi, Griffin, Delaney, and Kelsey as well as four great-grandchildren, eight nephews and nieces, and many grand nephews and nieces. Lastly, she leaves behind many friends and a very loving church family.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, December 3rd 2022 at Walnut Gardens Community of Christ Church, led by pastor Ken McLaughlin, with a reception after. In lieu of flowers, a donation for a memorial to honor Jan’s service may be made to the Walnut Gardens Community of Christ, 19201 East R.D. Mize Road, Independence, MO 64057.

10/11/2022

Hello Everyone, We have our monthly meeting Thursday morning October 13, 2022 at 11:00. Independence Chamber of Commerce 210 West Truman Rd. Independence, MO

09/09/2022

We've updated our website to the 2022-2023 year. You'll notice our schedule for the balance of 2022 is updated, that the dues form and 2022 IMA Brochure can now be downloaded from the website and our officers to 2022-2023 are listed. Here's the link:

An ecumenical group of religious organization and community service leaders who meet monthly to better understand how to serve Independence's needs together

09/08/2022

FYI...

09/08/2022

IMA meeting today. Thursday, Sept. 8 Independence Chamber Board Room
Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. Monthly meeting 11:00 a.m.

09/07/2022

IMA meeting Thursday, September 8, 2022
10:30 Exec. Board mtg.
11:00 Monthly Meeting
Independence Chamber Board Room
210 W Truman Road Independence Mo 64050

09/05/2022

08/05/2022

- The su***de prevention hotline has changed to 988. Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. Learn more at 988lifeline.org.

07/14/2022

Independence Ministerial Alliance yearly planning meeting. Scheduled Thursday, July 14. 10:30-12:00 (noon) located at St. Mark's UMC

07/14/2022

We have so many animals here at the shelter that are desperate for their furever homes. Starting now and running through 07/23/2022, all adult dogs and cats have adoption fees of $10, and kittens have adoption fees of only $75! This special excludes high profile pets and puppies. Now that the 4th of July has passed, right now is the perfect time to add a new family member. With the right amount of love, patience, and training, all of our animals can be amazing.

We can do cat adoptions on a walk-in basis and prefer appointments for dogs. Please call (816) 325-7207 (option 2) or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment. Visit Indep.us/adoptablepets to view all of our adoptable animals.

07/14/2022

ArchWell Health would like to invite you to attend their open house on Tuesday, July 19th, from 10am-12pm at the Independence location - 11605 E. 23rd Street S. Tour the facility, enjoy lunch and drinks and meet the medical care team!