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Celebrating The Feast of the Epiphany
January 6
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Find ways to engage in the Epiphany season through these resources:
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To Look Like Jesus:
A Call to the Church and the Nation
Thursday, Jan. 6
11 a.m. (Central Time)
Livestreamed from Washington, DC
Join Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and other local and national leaders for a celebration of Epiphany, the season of light, from the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, DC.
Learn more about the event.
Watch the livestream on our Diocesan website.
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Epiphany Reflection:
Encountering an Angel
Confluence, a Center for Spirituality in the Diocese of Missouri, offers a special series of written reflections each week during the season of Epiphany.
Jerry Cooper begins the series this week, encouraging us to be prepared to encounter angels in our everyday lives.
Read this week's Epiphany Reflection on the diocesan website.
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Epiphany 2022: Global Partnerships
Video Series
The Office of Global Partnerships of The Episcopal Church invites individuals, small groups, congregations and dioceses to engage in a video series throughout the season of Epiphany to draw closer to each other and our Lord. Each video is a lectio-divina-style reflection on the weekly Gospel, read by Episcopalians and Anglican Communion partners from around the world.
Learn more and watch the videos.
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First Fridays:
An open forum for church communicators
Friday, Jan. 7, 2022
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Zoom
We're launching a new open forum for anyone working or volunteering in church communications. Come to learn, ask questions, get ideas and share ideas with Communications Director Janis Greenbaum.
Our January event will focus on websites and will feature guest presenter Lisa Brown, Director of Digital Ministry for Membership Vision.
Learn more.
Join the Zoom meeting (no registration required).
Meeting ID: 869 7210 2326
Passcode: 988779
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Dismantling Racism Commission
Saturday, Jan. 8
10 a.m.
Zoom
Begin the new year with a renewed commitment to social justice. All are invited to the monthly meeting of our diocesan commission to dismantle racism. Come to listen, to learn, to share, and to be a part of this diocesan movement.
Join the Zoom meeting (no registration required).
Learn more about the Dismantling Racism Commission.
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Climate Revival
Thursday, Jan. 20
6:30 p.m. (Central Time)
Zoom
At this event we'll LEARN what's at stake for our communities and climate in 2022, COMMIT to a year of engagement for resilience and restoration, and PRAY for a revival of climate justice.
This event is sponsored by Creation Justice Ministries, a national ecumenical group dedicated to protect and restore God's creation.
Learn more and register.
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Absalom Jones Celebration 2022
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022
11 a.m.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us as The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri celebrates the life of Absalom Jones, the first Black priest in The Episcopal Church. This year's event will feature the Rev. Canon Kelly Brown Douglas, Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral.
You can be a part of our special Diocesan Unity Choir -- rehearsals begin this month. Contact Harry Moppins.
This hybrid event will be hosted by the Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton and will also be available online. More details will be released soon.
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Evensong to Commission New Diocesan Missioners
Sunday, Feb. 13
4 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
and Livestreamed on YouTube
The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson invites you to celebrate new mission and ministry in the Diocese at a special Evensong service on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at 4 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis.
Learn more and register to attend.
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New Book Introduces Children to Pauli Murray
Deborah Nelson Linck, a member of Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis, has written a book to introduce children to the remarkable life of Pauli Murray.
Murray was an activist, lawyer, poet, and Episcopal priest. This book's title is Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People. It's described as a celebration of Murray's life and its significance, including the role of gender identity in her own journey.
Pre-order the book through Church Publishing (available in May).
Congratulations to Debbie on this publication!
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Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Our newly published Cycle of Prayer contains weekly prayers for the parishes and ministries in the Diocese of Missouri as well as our new Companion Diocese of Puerto Rico.
In an effort to keep our list as current as possible, we will be releasing our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer by quarters in 2022.
Our first list runs from Advent 2021 through March 2022. Download the prayers here or on our website (Resources/Worship/Prayer).
You can find the Anglican Cycle of Prayer here.
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Parochial Reports
It's time for all parishes to complete your 2021 Parochial Report. Submit your report no later than March 1, 2022.
Get all the forms, instructions, and video tutorials to file your report on the Episcopal Church General Convention website.
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Hymn of the Week
Organists, music directors, choirmasters, and music lovers around the diocese bring us history and perspective on the hymns we sing each week.
Read this week's article from David Sinden and catch up on the weekly features you may have missed over the holidays:
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ECW's Distinguished Woman of the Year
Nominations due January 10 at 5 p.m.
Is there a woman in your parish who deserves special recognition for her service to our community? Nominate her for the Distinguished Woman of the Year award!
Board members from our diocesan Episcopal Church Women present this award each year to one deserving woman. The winner's name will be forwarded to the National ECW Board for consideration for national recognition at their Triennial meeting during General Convention this July.
Every parish is encouraged to submit a nomination!
Learn more and download guidelines and a nomination form.
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Apply Now for Young Adult Service Corps
Application Deadline: January 21
Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) is the international missionary program of The Episcopal Church. Now in its 20th year, YASC offers Episcopalians ages 21-30 the opportunity to follow the Way of Love into deeper relationship with God and the global Anglican Church while spending a year living and working with communities around the world.
Learn more and apply.
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A New Year of Gratitude
The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of The Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church. Through UTO, individuals are invited to embrace and deepen a personal daily spiritual discipline of gratitude.
UTO's January newsletter includes information about events marking the 100th anniversary of the death of UTO founder Julia Emery, how to apply for UTO grants, and much more.
Read the UTO January newsletter.
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