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Feature of the Week:
Advocating for Gun Violence Prevention
Nearly 40 Episcopalians from the Dioceses of Missouri and West Missouri came together in Jefferson City on March 7 to support common sense gun safety policies. Our group led a prayer service on the capitol steps before joining with a larger group with Moms Demand Action to lobby lawmakers inside the capitol.
Watch a local news report about the event.
Do you have a story to share? Contact communications director Janis Greenbaum.
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Honoring Harriet Tubman
Friday, March 10
7 p.m. (Central Time)
Zoom
The Episcopal Church is gathering for a new observance of the witness of Harriet Ross Tubman, honoring the civil rights activist 110 years after the day of her death. All are invited to celebrate Harriet Tubman as one of the great cloud of witnesses that we pray will guide our faith.
Learn more, get resources, and register.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites you to an Episcopal celebration of Harriet Tubman. | |
Lincoln Historic Sites Tour:
Day trip to Springfield, IL
Saturday, April 1
7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Depart from St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Ladue
Registration deadline: March 10
Spend a day learning about the life and legacy of our 16th president with a fun and educational visit to Abraham Lincoln's home town of Springfield, Illinois.
The Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission invites you and your family on this day trip. For only $38 per person, you'll tour the fabulous Lincoln Presidential Museum, Lincoln's Springfield home, Lincoln's tomb, and the Springfield African American History Museum.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Scholarships/sponsorships are available. Register no later than March 10.
Learn more and register.
Download an event flyer.
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Requiem or Renaissance:
Cohort #2
Saturday, March 11
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Your church & Zoom
The journey continues for parishes in our intentional discernment program, Requiem or Renaissance. Our next gathering is Saturday, March 11 for churches in Cohort #2:
- Hope Church, Town & Country
- St. Mark's, Portland
- St. Paul's, Carondelet
- St. Paul's, Ironton
- St. Paul's, Sikeston
One person from each congregation should register your team no later than Wednesday, March 8.
Get more info about the session and register.
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Inviting Youth to EYE23
July 4-8, 2023
The University of Maryland, College Park
New Application Deadline: March 31
Students ages 15-18 are invited to gather with youth from around the world at this summer's Episcopal Youth Event. The Rev. Erin Pickersgill, Ministry Developer for Children and Youth, is putting together our Missouri delegation for this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Do you know a youth member who might like to attend? Please fill out an application form today! (deadline: March 31)
Learn more and apply.
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Advocating for Education Equity
Tuesday, March 14
7 p.m.
Zoom
Be a part of a diocesan effort to help bring about education equity in our communities. We'll be setting goals and objectives to share with the Diocese
Learn more and get the Zoom link.
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Apply Now for CAEF Grants
Application Deadline: April 19, 2023
Does your congregation need funds for a capital maintenance or repair project? You can receive a grant from the Diocesan Church Assistance Endowment Fund.
Learn about the grants and download an application.
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Queer Holiness
Saturday, March 25
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Holy Communion, University City
All are invited for a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Charlie Bell, exploring the history, anthropology, and moral imperative for the Church to recognize the gifts of LGBTQIA+ people. Bell is a priest in the Church of England, practicing psychiatrist, and author of Queer Holiness, a Theological Exploration of Same-Sex Relationships.
Learn more.
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Transgender Day of Visibility
Ecumenical Service and Celebration
Friday, March 31
7 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
All are invited to enjoy an evening of art, music, and an ecumenical worship service celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Learn more.
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Bishop's Annual Appeal
Now through Easter
You can support the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Missouri by giving to the Bishop's 2023 Appeal.
Money raised through this year's appeal will go to:
- Deacon Chester Hines Racial Reconciliation Fund
- Children and Youth Ministries
- Episcopal City Mission
Read the Bishop's letter and make a donation to the 2023 Bishop's Appeal.
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DioMO Day at Busch Stadium
Saturday, May 6
1:15 p.m.
Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Tickets are now available for purchase!
Join the Diocese of Missouri for a day at the ballpark! We have 100 tickets to see the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, May 6.
Tickets are $30 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register and pay for your tickets here.
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Exploring Solar Energy in DioMO
Watch a video presentation from the Episcopal Renewable Energy Nonprofit (EREN) to see if you might be interested in learning more about a solar energy program for your church. Several parishes in our diocese are exploring this option!
Learn more and watch the presentation.
Contact the Rev. Kevin McGrane for more information.
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Parochial Reports Now Past-Due!
All congregations in the Diocese MUST complete an annual parochial report. This is a requirement of The Episcopal Church.
Reports were due March 1. Check out our list of all the cool congregations who have completed or are in the process of completing their reports.
If your congregation isn't on this list, please get busy! And if your congregation is "in progress," that means you still need to complete your report!
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Parish Events: Inviting the Diocese | |
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Engage in a 2-day retreat of listening, reflection, and connection
Friday & Saturday, March 17 & 18
Mercy Retreat Center, St. Louis (hosted by The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George)
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Grace African Christians Connection invites us to remember God's call to love one another.
Sunday, March 19 @ 3 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
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Enjoy a service of beautiful music, readings, and prayers for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Sunday, March 19 @ 5 p.m.
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Creve Coeur
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Enjoy an evening of the music of Stephen Sondheim.
Saturday, March 25 @ 7 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church, Tower Grove/St. Louis
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Bring your treasures for appraisal and enjoy fellowship
Saturday, April 1 @ 12:30 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of the Advent, Crestwood
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Youth & adult acolytes are invited to this fun and informative event for the whole Diocese
Saturday, May 13 @ 9 a.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
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Would you like to invite other members of the Diocese to an event in your church or ministry? Send your info to jgreenbaum@diocesemo.org. | |
Bishop's Podcast: 11 in 11
Next episode: March 11
The newest episode of the Bishop's podcast drops Saturday, March 11 and celebrates amazing and courageous women of the Episcopal Church.
In this episode, Bishop Deon chats with Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, the first African-American woman elected Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. She talks about the women leaders who have inspired her.
The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson is the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri. Each episode of his podcast is 11 minutes (or less). Watch for a new episode on the 11th and 22nd of each. month.
Listen to the podcast.
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The Bishop's Lenten Meditation Booklet
It all begins in the wilderness...
Bishop Deon Johnson has created a Lenten meditation booklet for individuals and congregations to use throughout the holy season of Lent. You'll find prayers, reflections, and simple calls to action to deepen your Lenten journey.
For additional resources and event listings, visit our Lent 2023 page on the Diocesan website. You will find devotionals, curriculums, and other resources, as well as worship service listings throughout the Diocese.
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Addressing the Need for Affordable Housing
Thursday, March 9
5:30 p.m.
SqWires Restaurant, Lafayette Square/St. Louis
Individuals and congregations throughout the Diocese are invited to a special event to learn h ow we can expand affordable, quality housing for people in St. Louis and beyond.
Learn more and RSVP.
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If you have news, announcements, or pictures you'd like to share with the diocese, please send your information to Communications Director Janis Greenbaum. | | | | |
