The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry Campus
Classes primarily take place in dedicated BKSM campus space, though from time to time, we use a room in Grace Cathedral. We also use the beautiful St. Mary's Chapel in Grace Cathedral for most worship times together, and commencement takes place each May in the cathedral nave. Upton Hall provides us with cozy overnight accommodations and a place for students and faculty to gather together at the end of the day.
BKSM Campus
Opened in Fall 2018, the BKSM has a dedicated campus in the lower level of Grace Cathedral. There are three fully mediated classrooms, making it easier for online students to participate. The library outside the classrooms (along with the Cathedral library upstairs) boasts 4000+ books. BKSM has its own area for shared meals, a break room that is stocked with refreshments throughout the weekend, and couches where students spend time between class sessions. When the weather is nice, students also spend time in the brick courtyard.
Opened in Fall 2018, the BKSM has a dedicated campus in the lower level of Grace Cathedral. There are three fully mediated classrooms, making it easier for online students to participate. The library outside the classrooms (along with the Cathedral library upstairs) boasts 4000+ books. BKSM has its own area for shared meals, a break room that is stocked with refreshments throughout the weekend, and couches where students spend time between class sessions. When the weather is nice, students also spend time in the brick courtyard.
Grace Cathedral
Completed in 1916, Grace Cathedral is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Most classes and all meals take place here. Additionally, students participate in the Daily Office (Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, and Compline) and Holy Eucharist in St. Mary's Chapel, sharing liturgical leadership in a variety of ways.
Grace Cathedral is located at 701 SW 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603, on the southwest corner of 8th Avenue and Polk Street.
Completed in 1916, Grace Cathedral is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Most classes and all meals take place here. Additionally, students participate in the Daily Office (Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, and Compline) and Holy Eucharist in St. Mary's Chapel, sharing liturgical leadership in a variety of ways.
Grace Cathedral is located at 701 SW 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603, on the southwest corner of 8th Avenue and Polk Street.
Upton Hall
Upton Hall provides overnight accommodations for 16 students. Students enjoy socializing (and having friendly debates) in the main floor public areas on Friday and Saturday nights.
Originally built in 1875 and remodeled in 2012, Upton Hall is owned by the Diocese of Kansas. It is located at 833 SW Polk St., Topeka, KS 66612.
Upton Hall provides overnight accommodations for 16 students. Students enjoy socializing (and having friendly debates) in the main floor public areas on Friday and Saturday nights.
Originally built in 1875 and remodeled in 2012, Upton Hall is owned by the Diocese of Kansas. It is located at 833 SW Polk St., Topeka, KS 66612.
If coming from the east on the Kansas Turnpike:
Take the I-70 Topeka exit, then proceed west to the 8th Street exit. Turn left at the light, then travel through downtown to Polk Street, a one-way street heading south. The cathedral is at the corner of 8th and Polk. To reach the conference center, turn left on Polk, then take the first right at the sign. The conference center is the building nearer the cathedral; the other building houses the offices of the Diocese of Kansas.
If coming from the west on I-70:
Take the 1st Street exit off I-70, then turn left and right onto Polk Street. Go seven blocks to 8th Street. The cathedral is at the corner of 8th and Polk. To reach the conference center, go past 8th Street on Polk and turn right at the sign. The conference center is the building nearer the cathedral; the other building houses the offices of the Diocese of Kansas.
If coming from the south on the Kansas Turnpike:
Take the I-470 exit that circles you to the west side of Topeka. Then take the I-70 east exit. Take the 1st Street exit off I-70, then turn left and right onto Polk Street. Go seven blocks to 8th Street. The cathedral is at the corner of 8th and Polk. To reach the conference center, go past 8th Street on Polk and turn right at the sign. The conference center is the building nearer the cathedral; the other building houses the administrative offices of Bethany House and Gardens
Take the I-70 Topeka exit, then proceed west to the 8th Street exit. Turn left at the light, then travel through downtown to Polk Street, a one-way street heading south. The cathedral is at the corner of 8th and Polk. To reach the conference center, turn left on Polk, then take the first right at the sign. The conference center is the building nearer the cathedral; the other building houses the offices of the Diocese of Kansas.
If coming from the west on I-70:
Take the 1st Street exit off I-70, then turn left and right onto Polk Street. Go seven blocks to 8th Street. The cathedral is at the corner of 8th and Polk. To reach the conference center, go past 8th Street on Polk and turn right at the sign. The conference center is the building nearer the cathedral; the other building houses the offices of the Diocese of Kansas.
If coming from the south on the Kansas Turnpike:
Take the I-470 exit that circles you to the west side of Topeka. Then take the I-70 east exit. Take the 1st Street exit off I-70, then turn left and right onto Polk Street. Go seven blocks to 8th Street. The cathedral is at the corner of 8th and Polk. To reach the conference center, go past 8th Street on Polk and turn right at the sign. The conference center is the building nearer the cathedral; the other building houses the administrative offices of Bethany House and Gardens