Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Compline/Complitas with our Companion Diocese

Thursday, May 5

6 p.m.

Zoom

Gather with our companion diocese committee and our friends in Puerto Rico for evening prayers on the first Thursday of each month.

Join the Zoom gathering:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85778303422?pwd=Q0phWWhQTytqa1IyZXhpVGs0c0JhZz09

Creation Care Speaker Series:

Let them have dominion

Featuring the Rev. Nurya Love Parish

Thursday, May 5

6:30 p.m.

Zoom

Our Creation Care Speaker Series continues with the Rev. Nurya Love Parish, founder of Plainsong Farm, an agency of the Episcopal Church with a mission to cultivate connections between people, places and God by making a place that nurtures belonging and the radical renewal of God's world. 

Learn more and join the discussion.

First Fridays:

Conversations for Church Communicators

Friday, May 6

1 p.m.

Zoom

Everyone serving in church communications is invited to join our monthly Zoom conversation.

This month, we'll share notes from the Episcopal Communicators Conference, get information about this summer's General Convention in Baltimore, and save time to discuss any challenges and joys you may be facing with your work.

Learn more and join the discussion.

Dismantling Racism Commission:

Monthly meeting

Saturday, May 7

10 a.m.

Zoom

You are invited to join our Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission for their monthly meeting. The group will engage in a listening session about "witness," one of the four pillars of this newly restructured ministry.

Learn more and get the meeting link.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew:

Exploring the Muslim Concept of God

Thursday, May 12

7 p.m.

The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew at CSMSG continues their exploration of different concepts of God with a closer look at the followers of Islam. 

The group will meet in the Taylor Room at St. Michael & St. George. All are welcome to join the discussion!

For more information, please contact Neil Tumber.

Camp Phoenix 2022

Open House:

Sunday, May 15

1-4 p.m.

DuBois Center

2651 Quarry Road, DuBois, IL

Camp Dates:

July 24 - 30

Registration is now open for the official summer camp of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

This traditional summer camp is for kids ages 8 to 15. Capacity for this year's event is a bit lower than previous years as we make safety a top priority. 

• Learn more and see pictures from last year's camp.
• Visit the Camp Phoenix website.
• Download a flyer for Open House.

Legend Singers Concert

Sunday, May 15

5 p.m.

The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton

You are invited to attend a spring concert by the Legend Singers Choral Ensemble, one of the oldest African American choirs in the country.

Learn more and register to attend.

The Gardens of Easter Quiet Day

Saturday, May 21

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mercy Conference & Retreat Center

2039 N. Geyer Road, St. Louis

Continue to celebrate the Easter season by spending some time visiting the sacred gardens of our salvation during this quiet day, hosted by Confluence: A Center for Spirituality. The Rev. Susie Skinner will guide the day.

Registration is due by May 5.

Learn more and register.

Making the Church Welcoming to LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC People

Saturday, June 11

11 a.m. (Eastern Time)

Zoom

Bishop Deon Johnson will be the featured guest for this online conversation hosted by the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Bishop Deon will share his vision of inclusivity for our church.

Learn more and register.

Celebration of Women's Ministry

Saturday, June 11

6 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral

Bisho Deon Johnson is leading our second annual celebration of women's ministry in the Diocese of Missouri. This year's featured preacher will be Bishop Kym Lucas from the Diocese of Colorado.

This will be a hybrid service. Watch for more details coming soon.

Emery Washington Convocation:

Delegates and Clergy Meeting

Sunday, May 22

2 p.m.

Zoom

Convention delegates and clergy from the Emery Washington Convocation are invited to come together to discuss convocation committees, upcoming events, and more! 

Learn more and register.

Episcopal City Mission:

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

New Date: Saturday, June 11

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SLU High School Soccer & Track Stadium

4970 Oakland Ave., St. Louis

Threats of bad weather forced the postponement of last Saturday's fundraiser for ECM. Mark your calendars and plan to be a part of this fun walk-a-thon.

Learn more.

Bishop Declares Climate Emergency

and urges action from diocesan members

Dioceses around the Midwest are signing on to a declaration of climate emergency issued by the Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson.

Bishop Deon and our Diocesan Creation Care Ministry issued the declaration on Earth Day (April 22, 2022) and challenged members of our diocese and other midwestern dioceses to respond with commitment.

As of this publication, Bishop Susan Candea from the Central States Synod, ELCA and Bishop Mark Cowell from the Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas have also signed the declaration. 

Read the Bishop's letter, declaration, and action steps.

ECW Scholarship:

Apply by June 1 for $1,000 scholarship!

The Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese of Missouri (ECW) supports women in furthering their education in an area that focuses on service to others by awarding a $1,000 scholarship each year. 

Read the story.

Download the application.

Planning Juneteenth Celebrations

This year marks the second that Juneteenth will be celebrated as a federal holiday. 

If your parish or ministry has plans to mark the holiday this year, please contact the Dismantling Racism Commission to let them know! 

Read more.

Now Hiring...

St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Ladue is hiring a Director of Children's Ministry. 

Get information on this job and others available throughout the Diocese.

Public Advocacy:

Legislative Update

Representatives from the Diocese of Missouri were among those who came together at the Missouri State Capitol to stand up for voter rights.

Learn more in this week's legislative update.

Hymn of the Week:

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

​Mary Chapman introduces us to a poet who lent his words to this week's lovely hymn. 

• Read this week's column.
• See past articles in this series.

ETC...

• Are you posting about church events on social media? Please use #DioMO so we can see your news and events!
• Are you planning to attend General Convention this summer? We're compiling a list of everyone in our diocese who is going. Please send your name and contact info to Janis Greenbaum in the Diocesan Office.

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