Celebrating the Ministry of Episcopal City Mission
Episcopal City Mission offers hope and healing to children and youth in St. Louis' detention centers. ECM provides spiritual programs, guidance and support, and a ministry of presence. It's a wonderful ministry making a real difference in our world.
ECM Sunday:
Sunday, Feb. 19
The Diocese of Missouri encourages all parishes and individuals to celebrate the ministry of Episcopal City Mission on the last Sunday after the Epiphany each year.
Learn more and get resources.
ECM Annual Meeting:
Tuesday, Feb. 28 @ 12 p.m.
All Episcopal parishes in the St. Louis area are members of the Corporation of Episcopal City Mission and are invited to ECM's annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, via Zoom
Learn more and register.
Meet Nathan Ivy, ECM's new Executive Director
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Jane Dey Convocation
Annual Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 9
6:30 p.m.
Zoom
All clergy, convention delegates, and any interested members are invited to attend the annual meeting of your convocation. These meetings are a great way to meet people, share ideas, and have a voice in the governance of our diocese!
Contact Dean Bill Nesbit for the Zoom meeting link.
Learn more about our convocations.
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Diocesan Gospel Choir to Sing at Absalom Jones Event
Rehearsal:
Saturday, Feb. 11
12:30 - 2 p.m.
The Church of St. Michael & St. George
6345 Wydown Blvd., Clayton
Do you love to sing? Be a part of our Diocesan Gospel Choir as they sing at the upcoming Absalom Jones celebration.
Diocesan Choir Director Harry Moppins invites everyone who sang at convention along with any additional singers throughout the Diocese to be a part of this annual event honoring the first Black priest in the Episcopal Church.
Learn more about the rehearsal and RSVP.
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2023 Absalom Jones Celebration:
Living the Legacy
Saturday, Feb. 18
11 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Louis
REGISTER TODAY to celebrate our church's first Black priest with a special worship service, lunch, and formation event hosted by our Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission.
Bishop Deon Johnson will lead us along with special guest Bishop Jennifer Baskerville Burroughs from the Diocese of Indianapolis.
Learn more and register.
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Bishop issues letter to the Diocese about Camp Phoenix
For more than 100 years, Camp Phoenix has served as a traditional summer camp with Episcopal values, bringing youth into contact with God and into closer community with each other.
Bishop Deon Johnson has determined that Camp Phoenix will take a deliberate pause in 2023 in order to intentionally discern the future ministry of young people within the Diocese.
We know this news will be disappointing to many campers, their families, and those who work or volunteer at the camp. Please trust that good things will be happening again soon as the Bishop and our new Ministry Developer for Children and Youth, the Rev. Erin Pickersgill, work together to build a new vision for the future.
Read the Bishop's letter.
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Survey from the Gathering Space Task Force
Would you like to see the Diocese create a space where we could gather for shared ministry, formation, recreation, and fun? The Gathering Space Task Force wants your input!
Learn more and take the survey.
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DioMO Day at Busch Stadium
Save the date:
Saturday, May 6
1:15 p.m.
Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Join the Diocese of Missouri for a day at the ballpark! We have 100 tickets to see the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, May 6. Tickets are $30 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be available soon!
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Parish Events: Inviting the Diocese | |
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African-styled prayers
Every Saturday, 5-5:30 p.m.
Online with Grace African Christians Connection & Christ Church Cathedral
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Exploring the art of iconography
Sunday, Feb. 12 @ 11:30 a.m.
The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
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Healing and Understanding the Suicide Crisis
Preview: Monday, Feb. 13 @ 6:30 p.m.
Program begins: Monday, Feb. 27, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Enjoy Mardi Gras favorites at this traditional event
Tuesday, Feb. 21 @ 5:30 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
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Talk with author Deborah Nelson Linck about her book on the first African American woman to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church.
Sunday, Feb. 28 / 12 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, University City
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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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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
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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. | |
Celebrating Black History:
A Journey Through Past and Present
Journey with us through stories and testimonies of past and present Black leaders throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.
This special video series is produced by AhSa-Ti Tyehimba Ford and is available on our YouTube channel and all diocesan social media platforms.
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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
The Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission invites you to learn more 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 trip is only $38 per person, with sponsorships available for youth (and their adults).
Learn more and register.
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Resources for Lent
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22.
If you are looking for devotionals, curriculums, and other resources to deepen your Lenten journey this year, visit our Lent 2023 page on the Diocesan website.
If you would like to invite others to any special worship services or events happening at your church during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, please send your information to communications director Janis Greenbaum to be included on the Lent resources page.
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New Year, New Reports
To all parish administrators:
It's that time of year again -- time to fill out the great multitude of required reports for the Diocese and the Episcopal Church! Here are a few to get us started (click on the blue links for info and forms):
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Parochial Reports: The General Convention of the Episcopal Church requires all congregations to submit this report no later than March 1. Start NOW! Contact Rita Benson in the diocesan office with questions.
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Lay Ministry License: Each parish must submit a list of lay ministers to the Bishop no later than March 1. Contact Jillian Smith in the diocesan office with questions.
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Diocesan Convention Delegates: As soon as you elect your 2023 convention delegates at your annual meeting, send us a list of your delegates so we can update our convocation records. Contact Janis Greenbaum in the diocesan office with questions.
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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. | | | | |
