April 6, 2022

April 2: What do you love, what have you lost, where does it hurt, and what do you dream? Those were the questions considered at our first Requiem or Renaissance program. Members from eight congregations in our diocese came together at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia to begin this journey of intentional discernment. The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice shares details about last Saturday's event.

We observe Holy Week as a time of devotion to the Passion of Christ. We invite you to engage in services at your local parish throughout the week. The Diocese will be sharing the following services on the home page of our website - www.diocesemo.org :

Palm Sunday

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Florissant

(with Bishop Deon Johnson)

Sunday, April 10 at 10 a.m.

Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday: Evensong

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

Monday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Holy Wednesday: Tenebrae

Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Poplar Bluff

Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

(with Bishop Deon Johnson)

Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

(with Bishop Deon Johnson)

Friday, April 15 at 12:10 p.m.

Easter Eve: The Great Vigil of Easter

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

(with Bishop Deon Johnson)

Saturday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Easter Day

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

(with Bishop Deon Johnson)

Sunday, April 17 at 10 a.m.

Renewal of Baptismal and Ordination Vows

Monday, April 11

11 a.m.

Livestream from St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

Clergy from throughout the Diocese of Missouri and the Central States Synod ELCA will come together at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Creve Coeur to renew their baptismal and ordination vows. Bishop Deon Johnson and ELCA Bishop Susan Candea will preside.

Watch the livestream on the diocesan website (scroll to video screen in the middle of the home page).

Rockwell House Celebrates 20 Years of Campus Ministry and Welcomes their New Chaplain

Sunday, April 24

5:30 p.m.

Rockwell House

7023 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis

This double-celebration event begins with an outdoor eucharist for the Renewal of Ministry of the Rev. Hopie Welles Jernagan as Chaplain of Rockwell House. A light reception follows to celebrate Rockwell's 20 years of campus ministry.

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Apply Now for CAEF Grant

Congregations needing financial assistance for capital improvement projects and/or repairs can now apply for a diocesan grant of up to $10,000 through the Church Assistance Endowment Fund.

Application deadline is April 13.

Learn more and get application.

Now Hiring

Rockwell House Campus Ministry is seeking a year-round part-time administrative coordinator to assist the Chaplain in the day-to-day tasks of operating the ministry.

St. Francis Episcopal Church, Eureka is seeking a new part-time music director.

Get the job descriptions for both positions and see other job openings in the Diocese of Missouri.

Compline with our Companion Diocese

Members of the Diocese of Missouri and the Diocese of Puerto Rico come together via Zoom on the first Thursday evening of every month to share the service of Compline.

Please note that the April 7 prayer service has been canceled. The service will resume May 5 at 6 p.m.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

2nd quarter prayers now available

The Diocese offers prayers for clergy and ministries within our diocese and our companion Diocese of Puerto Rico for parishes to include in their weekly worship.

The prayer cycle for the second quarter of this year (April - June) is now available on the Diocesan website.

Holy Hikes

Do you feel close to God in nature? Our Diocesan Creation Care Ministry and Confluence: A Center for Spirituality would like to bring the beauty of the Holy Eucharist outdoors.

We're looking for people to help organize Holy Hikes throughout our Diocese.

Learn more about this ministry and sign up to help.

Lenten Reflections

Loretta is one of more than 20 members of the Diocese of Missouri discerning a call to ordination.

Those discerners are sharing their unique and inspired perspectives from lectionary readings throughout the season of Lent on Diocesan social media and our website.

Beginning on Palm Sunday, clergy from throughout the Diocese will be providing daily reflections during Holy Week.

Public Advocacy:

Legislative Updates

The Rev. Dr. Teresa Mithen Danieley brings us the latest on issues of interest in Jefferson City.

Read the update.

Hymn of the Week:

All Glory, Laud and Honor

Pat Partridge from Christ Church Cathedral brings us the story of one of our most well-known Easter hymns. And once you hear it, the tune may stay with you for days!

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