Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Bishop Deon Johnson shares a selfie with Bishop-elect Paula Clark from the Diocese of Chicago and Bishop Gayle Harris from the Diocese of Massachusetts at the Union of Black Episcopalians Conference in Baltimore. The UBE conference was held July 4-6, leading up to the General Convention of The Episcopal Church (also in Baltimore). 

Compline/Completas with Puerto Rico

Thursday, July 7

6 p.m.

Zoom

Come together with members of the Diocese of Missouri and our Companion Diocese of Puerto Rico for Compline via Zoom. Enjoy this beautiful evening prayer service in English and Spanish.

Download the service bulletin.

Join the Zoom meeting.

Meeting ID: 848 9780 3689

Passcode: 825194

Emery Washington Convocation

Prayer Breakfast

Please note corrected date:

Tuesday, July 12

8:30 a.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Webster Groves

Clergy and delegates in the Emery Washington Convocation are invited to attend a prayer breakfast to get to know each other and explore opportunities for partnerships.

Learn more and RSVP.

DAH Art Auction

Live Auction Now - July 20

Deaconess Anne House invites you to own an inspired piece of art and help support the mission of the Episcopal Service Corps in Old North St. Louis.

As a take-away from their year of service, the Deaconess Anne House Corps Members have created unique handmade prints that reflect personal theological statements. 

Bids for their artwork are now being accepted on our auction site. Proceeds will be used to buy supplies for DAH's Little Free Pantry.

Learn more, see the art, and visit the auction site.

DAH Thank You and Share Back Day

Please note corrected date:

Saturday, July 9

6 - 8 p.m.

Deaconess Anne House

1416 Sullivan Ave, Old North St. Louis

Join us at Deaconess Anne House for an evening of food, fun, reflecting on and giving thanks for this past year, and celebrating an incredible cohort of young adults.

Learn more and RSVP.

Celebrating Jesus with the Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Thursday, July 14

7 p.m.

The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton

Throughout the year, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew has discussed the beliefs and practices of a variety of faiths around the world. In all the discussions we have seen glimpses of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 

You are invited to their final meeting of the year, where the group will celebrate the difference of believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Learn more.

Requiem or Renaissance:

Cohort #1 Gathering

Saturday, July 23

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dispersed / Hybrid Event

Registration is now open for the second session of Requiem or Renaissance for COHORT #1.

Each participating parish will meet at their own church and be connected to the group via Zoom.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 20.

Learn more and register.

Apply Now for New Ventures in Community Ministries Grant

Do you have a ministry idea that needs funding? A New Ventures in Community Ministries Grant is a great way to turn your ministry dreams into reality! 

The Diocese of Missouri will be awarding grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to help you do God's work in our communities. Grant applications are now available. Application deadline is July 15, 2022.

Learn more and download grant guidelines, timelines and application details. 

New Ministry Leadership Form

The Diocese is planning several ministry trainings and special events throughout the upcoming program year for parish leadership.

We need your help to identify ministry leaders so we can invite them to our programs!

We ask our clergy and/or parish administrators to fill out our new Ministry Leadership online form this summer to make sure your parish leaders are included. Thank you!

New Materials for Safe Church Training

The process of updating our Safe Church, Safe Communities program continues, with the release of registration instructions.

We ask all parishes to take time to look at the new information and learn how to use this important and required training in your parish.

Visit the Safe Church page on the diocesan website. 

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:

3rd Quarter

The newest list of prayers to include in your weekly worship is now available on the diocesan website. These prayers run from July through September. 

To find the prayer cycle, visit our website and follow these menu items:

• Resources
• Worship
• Prayer

Direct link to the Prayers page.

If you have news, announcements, or pictures you'd like to share with the diocese, please send your information to Communications Director Janis Greenbaum.