Mission: JOY

Finding Happiness in Troubled Times

Thursday, Dec. 9

6:30 - 8 p.m.

(popcorn & beverages provided)

Sunday, Dec. 12

12 - 1:30 p.m.

(lunch provided)

The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton invites you to one of two special showings of this wonderful documentary featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama discussing how we can all bring more joy into our lives.

Learn more and register.

Baking with Bertha

Friday, Dec. 10

7:30 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Carondelet

St. Paul's welcomes New York City's only pie baking drag show! This campy cooking comedy show teaches how to make the perfect pie crust while dishing on the Most Marvelous Christmas Pageant ever!

Learn more and register for this free performance.

Melody in Our Hearts:

A Christmas Rewind

Saturday, Dec. 11

11:30 a.m.

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Town & Country

Faith Christian Church of India invites everyone to enjoy an ecumenical celebration of Christmas with music, lunch, gifts, and the Christmas story told in reverse!

Learn more.

Advent Lessons & Carols

Sunday, Dec. 12

Recital begins @ 4:30 p.m.

Lessons & Carols @ 5 p.m.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Ladue

This service reflects the Advent season's growing anticipation. An organ recital by Dr. Robert Lehman begins the event at 4:30; Lessons and Carols will be sung by the St. Peter's Choir beginning at 5 p.m.

Learn more.

The Ordination of

Angela Margaret Ferree

and

Joshua David Huber

to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Saturday, Dec. 18

4 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

Register for in-person attendance.

The Ordination of

Jeffrey Robert Goldone

to the Sacred Order of Priests

Sunday, Dec. 19

4 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

Register for in-person attendance.

First Fridays:

A open forum for church communicators

Friday, Jan. 7, 2022

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Zoom

We're launching a new open forum for anyone working or volunteering in church communications. Come to learn, ask questions, get ideas and share ideas.

Our January event features guest presenter Lisa Brown, Director of Digital Ministry for Membership Vision. Her short presentation begins at 1 p.m., but drop in any time to chat with Lisa and Diocesan Communications Director Janis Greenbaum.

Learn more.

Absalom Jones Celebration 2022

Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022

11 a.m.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us as The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri celebrates the life of Absalom Jones, the first Black priest in The Episcopal Church. This year's event will feature the Rev. Canon Kelly Brown Douglas, Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral.

You can be a part of our special Diocesan Unity Choir -- rehearsals begin in January. Contact Harry Moppins.

This hybrid event will be hosted by the Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton and will also be available online. More details will be released soon.