Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022

Convention 2022:

Call for Nominations and Resolutions

Deadline: September 28

The 183rd Convention of the Diocese of Missouri will be held November 18 & 19 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield. Information packets will be mailed to parishes at the end of August. 

NOW is the time to consider nominations for elected leadership positions and to submit resolutions for convention. 

• Learn about elections and fill out a nomination form.
• Learn how to write and submit a resolution.

Safe Church Investigative Review

Bishop Deon Johnson has received a report of a potential safe church policy violation at Camp Phoenix this summer. The Diocese of Missouri takes all reports of abuse seriously and is conducting a thorough review of the allegations. 

Read the Bishop's letter to the Diocese.

New Diocesan Gospel Choir

We're looking for people who love to sing! All vocal ranges, all ages, and all levels of singing experience, are welcome to be part of our new diocesan gospel choir.

Our choir will be led by Harry Moppins from the Church of St. Michael & St. George. Rehearsals will begin in early October for performance at our annual diocesan convention in November. 

Don't live in the St. Louis area? No problem -- we'll get the music to you wherever you are!

Learn more and sign up.

2023 UTO Grant Applications

2023 United Thank Offering grant application materials are now available. This year's grant focus is the worldwide incarceration crisis. 

Do you have a ministry idea? This is a great way to receive funding! 

Learn more about the grants and download an application.

Attend a webinar to help you submit a successful application.

Welcoming our Neighbor with Gratitude

Tuesday, Aug. 30

2 p.m. (Central Time)

Zoom

United Thank Offering and Episcopal Migration Ministries host this webinar to explore the Neighbor to Neighbor program, the relationship between UTO and EMM, and the upcoming Great EpisGopal Race. Learn how you and your congregation can get involved in this important ministry.

• Learn more and register.
• Learn more about EMM's Neighbor to Neighbor program.

Refugees, Asylum Seekers and How to Help

Wednesday, Aug. 31

7 p.m. (Central Time)

Zoom

The Diocese of Chicago is hosting this webinar for individuals and congregations in Province V to get updates on refugee and asylum issues and offer opportunities for people of faith to help.

Learn more and register.

Communications Forum:

Sharing our Stories

Friday, Sept. 9

1 p.m.

Zoom

There's a lot of good news happening in the Diocese of Missouri right now! Let's come together to find creative and effective ways to share our stories.

Our First Fridays events return after the holiday weekend. Anyone who works or volunteers in any kind of communications position throughout the Diocese is invited to join the discussion. 

Learn more and get the Zoom link.

Month of Grace + Prayer

A Retreat in Everyday Life

Begins September 11

Hosted by St. Francis Episcopal Church, Eureka

You are invited to go on a spiritual retreat without taking time off work or even leaving your home. The Month of Grace + Prayer is an individually directed retreat -- you pray each day on your own, meet once a week with a spiritual companion (in-person or via Zoom) at times that are convenient for you, and grow closer to God. All adults are welcome. Committed couples can also take part together. 

Learn more about the retreat.

To register, contact Clarence Heller.

Province IV & V Creation Care Networks

Monday, Sept. 12

12 p.m. (Central Time)

Zoom

Join Episcopalians from across our region to learn about environmental actions coming from the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. 

Learn more and get the Zoom link.

This Creation Care group will be meeting regularly on the second Tuesday of each month -- mark your calendar for more important discussions!

Sacred Ground: Fall Kickoff Webinar

Thursday, Sept. 15

12:30 p.m. (Central Time)

Zoom

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will share his vision for racial reckoning and justice ministry in this webinar to kick off a new year of Becoming Beloved Community programming.

This webinar will also include discussion with Sacred Ground leaders to explore strategies for hosting this powerful program in your communities. Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. The program is free and available for all parishes and ministries to engage. 

Learn more and register for the webinar.

R.I.P. Medical Debt

The Emery Washington Convocation (parishes in and around St. Louis City) has raised more than $21,000 to abolish medical debt in the St. Louis region. This will pay off more than $1.8 million worth of debt!

The Convocation's goal is to raise $26,000 -- can you help? There's still plenty of time to make a donation -- the campaign runs through September. 

• Learn more about the campaign.
• Make a donation.

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