September 15, 2021

Presiding Bishop Curry comes to St. Louis

The Baptism of Ja'Lon M.D. Johnson and Kaitlyn Maloney

Sunday, Sept. 19

6 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry comes to St. Louis to preach and preside at a special baptism celebration for Bishop Deon Johnson's son and cousin. 

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

• Register here.

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

Funeral Eucharist for former Bishop Bill Jones

Saturday, Oct. 2

11 a.m.

Christ Church Cathedral

& Livestream

Bishop Deon Johnson will lead a funeral Eucharist for the 8th Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, William "Bill" Jones and the bishop's wife, Margaret "Maggie" Jones on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral. 

Learn more and register to attend.

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!

Register for the workshop.

Spiritual Intimacy: The New Evangelism

Canon Whitney Rice explains how we can turn our conversations into moments of evangelism to bring us into closer and deeper relationships. 

Read Canon Whitney's column.

ECW Retreat and Annual Meeting

Saturday, Oct. 9

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Zoom

What is Jesus asking you? All women of the diocese are invited to gather virtually as we explore the questions of Jesus. The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice, Canon for Discipleship and Development, will be the keynote speaker.

Learn more and REGISTER for the event.

Cycle & Center: Discover the Peace and Power of Prayerful Pedaling

Saturday, Oct. 23

10 a.m.

Creve Coeur Lake

Confluence: A Center for Spirituality invites all ages to enjoy a leisurely bike ride around Creve Coeur Lake and discover the peace and power of prayerful pedaling.

Please register by October 16.

Learn more and REGISTER.

Creation Care:

An International Education

A member of our diocesan Creation Care Ministry team is heading to the UK to be an observer at an international Climate Change Conference.

Read the story from Parker Williams.

Hymn of the Week:

Lord of all hopefulness,

Lord of all joy

Canon Precentor Pat Partridge from Christ Church Cathedral brings us background on a familiar song with Irish roots that is a prayer for God's presence in our daily lives.

• Read the article and listen to the hymn.
• Read past articles.

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.

Contact local resources.

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.