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September 8, 2021

#GetToKnowDioMO:

Deaconess Anne House

Bishop Deon Johnson commissioned four new corps members and a deacon for a new year of service at Deaconess Anne House in Old North St. Louis.

Get to know DAH 9.0 on the diocesan website and on diocesan social media this week!

Events

Observance of the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

We invite all to pray as we mark this solemn anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country.

Bishop Deon Johnson offers a video reflection and prayer to mark this anniversary. He has also curated prayers to use at home or in parish worship services:

Download liturgical resources

Trinity Church Wall Street invites all who are seeking solace to join them online for A Time and Space for Remembrance and Healing from Friday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 12.

See the complete schedule of events

We also invite you to engage in worship at any of our parishes within the diocese this weekend.

Find a church.

Presiding Bishop Curry to Preach and Preside at Baptism of Bishop Deon's Son

The Baptism of Ja'Lon M.D. Johnson

Sunday, Sept. 19

6 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

Bishop Deon Johnson and Jhovanny Osorio invite you to witness the baptism of their son, Ja'Lon M.D. Johnson. The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, will preach and preside at the baptism.

In-person seating is limited to 100 people. Registration, masks, and social distancingare required.

You can also watch the service via livestream on the diocesan website and Facebook page.

Evangelism Workshop

Saturday, Sept. 25

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Zoom

Do you love evangelism? Do you think you hate evangelism? Not sure but willing to hear more?

Join Canon Whitney Rice on Zoom as she leads us in Evangelism With Integrity, a re-imagining of evangelism from the group up, rooted in our values. You'll learn why Jesus wanted us to try this and how to get started yourself!

Spiritual Intimacy: The New Evangelism

Canon Whitney Rice says evangelism is not about communicating doctrine. It is about receiving and sharing stories of God’s work in our lives.

Read Canon Whitney's column.

News

2021 Diocesan Convention

Bishop Deon Johnson invites everyone to the 182nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, to be held virtually November 18-20, 2021.

Read the Bishop's letter and keep up with all the information as it's released at www.diocesemo.org/2021-convention.

UBE Sunday

(Union of Black Episcopalians)

Sunday, Sept. 12 is the feast day of the Rev. Alexander Crummell, Episcopalian priest, missionary, and educator. The day is also designated as UBE Sunday, a day to commemorate the racial justice ministry of the Union of Black Episcopalians.

Learn more about the life and contributions of the Rev. Alexander Crummell.

Diocese of Missouri begins UBE Chapter

The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri is proud to announce the formation of The Rev. Emery Washington Midwest Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians.

Engage

Season of Creation

How are we being called into a Way of Love as protectors of God's handiwork in this season?

The Diocesan Creation Care Ministry tells us about a month-long initiative from the Episcopal Church to bring us all together in prayer and climate activism.

Read this week's Creation Care column.

2022 UTO Grants Focus on Creation Care

Interested in applying for a grant from United Thank Offering? The UTO leadership team is offering a webinar to show you how to do it. Grant application deadline is February 4.

Learn more about the September 21 webinar.

Hymn of the Week:

O Sacred Head Sore Wounded

It may seem odd to sing a hymn about Jesus' crucifixion in early September, but O Sacred Head Sore Wounded would not be an inappropriate choice for this Sunday. The Rev. Brooke Myers explains in our Hymn of the Week.

Suicide Prevention

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Get resources to spread hope and make a difference.

Learn more.

Reaching Out to Those in Need

Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, refugee crisis and pandemics. There is much work to be done in our world today. We ask for your continued prayers. Here are a few resources to learn about how The Episcopal Church is involved and how you can help with humanitarian efforts:

Hurricane Ida Relief

Hurricane Ida has left a wake of devastation in Louisiana and along its inland path, leaving millions of people in need. Your donations to Episcopal Relief & Development's Hurricane Fund can help.

Donate to ERD.

Assisting Afghan Refugees

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is calling on the church to help Episcopal Migration Ministries in their efforts to resettle Afghan Refugees.

Watch/Read Bishop Curry's statement.

Learn ways you can help.

Haiti Earthquake Response

Long-standing relationships between Episcopal churches and agencies are helping to get humanitarian assistance to the most devastated areas of Haiti.

Read the story.

Donate to Food for the Poor.

COVID Vaccination video

from Interfaith Partnership STL

Now is the time to learn about the COVID-19 vaccine and decide what’s right for you and why. We all have different reasons. The good news is that it’s safe, it’s effective and it’s free. Learn more and sign up to get vaccinated at MOStopsCovid.com.

More Information:

The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

314-231-1220

www.diocesemo.org