iSeek: Diocesan News & Events 4-5-23

iSeek news & events

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Feature of the Week:

Sharing Easter joy with youth in detention

Members at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Charles came together to share faith, compassion, and community with each other and youth in St. Louis area detention centers this Easter season.

Do you have a story to share? Contact communications director Janis Greenbaum.

Diocesan News & Events

Holy Week and Easter

We encourage everyone to engage in the most sacred story of our Christian faith. Worship with us on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Day at any of our churches throughout the Diocese.

Peace is my last gift to you, my own peace I now leave with you;

peace which the world cannot give, I give to you.

(BCP, p. 275)

Our Bishop and Presiding Bishop offer these Easter messages:

The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson

Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri

The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry

Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church

Tornado Relief in Arkansas

Our neighbors in Arkansas are still assessing the damage from tornadoes that ripped through their state on March 31. Historic Grace Episcopal Church in Wynne was one of the many buildings destroyed.

The Bishop of Arkansas is collecting funds to directly help those in need.

Learn how you can help this relief effort.

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.

Planting Trees to Celebrate Earth Day

Parishes across the Diocese of Missouri are encouraged to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by planting a tree as part of the Communion Forest project.

Learn more and get tree planting prayer resources.

Registration Open for Acolyte Festival

Saturday, May 13

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

Acolytes of all ages, acolyte directors, and clergy from throughout the Diocese are invited to learn more about the many roles of an acolyte in this one-day FREE workshop.

Learn more and register.

Walk-a-thon for Episcopal City Mission

Saturday, May 20

9 a.m. - Noon

St. Louis University High School track

Put on your walking shoes and help us raise funds to support Episcopal City Mission's work with children and youth in St. Louis' detention centers.

Learn more.

LifeWise StL Youth Mission Trip

Save the date:

June 19-21

Youth in the Diocese of Missouri will have the opportunity to be part of an immersive service and social justice experience in St. Louis this summer.

Learn more.

Bishop's Annual Appeal

Now through Easter Season

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.

Mark your Calendar:

2023 Diocesan Convention

and 2024 Revival

Our next Diocesan Convention will be held November 3-4, 2023 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield.

Our Diocesan Revival featuring Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has been rescheduled for March 15, 2024.

We apologize for any confusion the rescheduling caused. Please mark your calendars for BOTH of these big events in our Diocese!

Parish Events: Inviting the Diocese

Click on the red headlines to learn more about each event:

Good Friday Blues Beneath the Cross

A special community event to honor the struggle for Black liberation

Friday, April 7 @ 7 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Carondelet

Rise Against Hunger

Help package meals for international outreach

Sunday, April 30, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Webster Groves

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.

Opportunities to Engage

Spiritual Imagination as a Tool for Social Change

Saturday, April 22

7 p.m.

Christ Lutheran Church, Webster Groves

Elle Dowd is an author and campus pastor in Chicago at South Loop Campus Ministry. Before being ordained in the Lutheran Church, Elle served as the children and youth minister in the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

Elle will be back in town for a series of community events at Christ Lutheran Church in Webster Groves.

Learn more.

DioMO Day at Busch Stadium

Saturday, May 6

1:15 p.m.

Busch Stadium, St. Louis

Join the Diocese of Missouri for a day at the ballpark! We have a block of discounted tickets to see the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, May 6.

Gather a group from your parish or ministry and reserve your tickets today!

Tickets are $30 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reserve and pay for your tickets here.

Lay Job Openings

Are you or someone you know looking for a new job? Check out our job openings in the Diocese of Missouri!

Check out all available job descriptions and apply!

Visit the diocesan website for additional information:

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

The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

314-231-1220

www.diocesemo.org