Bishop Deon Johnson led a special Diocesan service to celebrate women's ministry on Saturday, June 11 at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis. This is the second annual celebration event in DioMO to honor of Bishop Barbara Harris, the first woman bishop in the Episcopal Church. This year's event also honored clergy and lay women chosen by leaders from each of our four diocesan convocations. | |
Apply Now for New Ventures in Community Ministries Grant
Do you have a ministry idea that needs funding? A New Ventures in Community Ministries Grant is a great way to turn your ministry dreams into reality!
The Diocese of Missouri will be awarding grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to help you do God's work in our communities. Grant applications are now available.
Learn more and download grant guidelines, timelines and application details.
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Bishop Announces Year of Discernment for Deaconess Anne House
As our four current corps members at Deaconess Anne House finish up a fantastic program year, leaders in the Diocese of Missouri are taking time to plan for the future.
The Diocese will take a one-year sabbatical from the Episcopal Service Corps program while we discern the best steps forward for this young adult ministry.
Read the full story.
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The Rev. Michaelene Miller Called to Arkansas
The Rev. Michaelene Miller, who has served on the Bishop's staff as Director of Deaconess Anne House for the past three years, has accepted a call to become the Associate Rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Michaelene's last day in the Diocese of Missouri will be August 2. Please join Bishop Deon Johnson and the Diocesan staff in wishing all the best to our friend and faithful servant as she moves on to her next adventure!
Read the full story.
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The Ordination of Joshua David Huber to the Sacred Order of Priests
Saturday, June 18
10 a.m.
Calvary Episcopal Church, Columbia
By the Grace of God and with the Consent of God's People, Bishop Deon Johnson will ordain Joshua David Huber to the Sacred Order of Priests.
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Learn more and register to attend.
Or watch online:
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The Ordination of Mtipe Koganni, Erin Pickersgill, and Jessica Wachter to the Sacred Order of Deacons
Saturday, June 18
6 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
By the Grace of God and the Consent of God's People, Bishop Deon Johnson will ordain Mtipe Koganni, Erin Pickersgill, and Jessica Wachter to the Sacred Order of Deacons.
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Learn more and register to attend.
Or watch online:
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The Ordination of Margaret Barry Goldstein to the Sacred Order of Priests
Sunday, June 26
5 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Charles
By the Grace of God and the Consent of God's People, Bishop Deon Johnson will ordain Margaret Barry Goldstein to the Sacred Order of Priests.
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Learn more and register to attend.
Or watch online:
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Holy Hikes #2: Cape Girardeau
Saturday, June 25
9 a.m.
Cape Conservation Park North
Cape Girardeau
Worship God in the beauty of nature as our Creation Care Ministry heads to the southern region of our Diocese for another Holy Hike.
All are invited to be a part of this event!
Learn more and register.
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DioMO Celebrates Juneteenth
Sunday, June 19
Federal Holiday: Monday, June 20
This is the second year that Juneteenth will be celebrated as a federal holiday.
Americans celebrate June 19 as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorating the date in 1865 when the abolition of slavery was announced in Texas -- more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War.
Find out how the Diocese of Missouri is celebrating and get resources and ideas for marking this important day.
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Book Study: Black and Episcopalian
June - September
Two tracks offered:
- The third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.
- The third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
The Diocesan Commission on Dismantling Racism is hosting a book study on the Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart's book Black and Episcopalian: The Struggle for Inclusion.
All are invited to read the book and join the discussion of this relevant and thought-provoking book.
Learn more and get the Zoom link.
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How to Start a Gun Violence Prevention Ministry
Wednesday, June 22
6 p.m.
Zoom
Province V is hosting a conversation to share inspiration, encouragement, and concrete ideas for doing the work of gun violence prevention in your community.
Bring your hopes, fears, and determination to make a difference. We will, with God's help.
Learn more and register.
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DioMO at PrideFest 2022
Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26
Kaufman Park, Downtown St. Louis
St. Louis PrideFest is back and the Diocese of Missouri will be there!
Bren O'Connor, our LGBTQIA+ Missioner, is organizing a booth to welcome and engage attendees.
Learn more and volunteer to work at the booth.
If your parish is planning any special celebrations for Pride Month, please contact Bren O'Connor.
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Retreat: St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises
Info sessions: various dates in July & August
Retreat: September - May
This retreat, offered by Bridges Foundation, is open to Christians of all denominations and combines small weekly or monthly gatherings with a commitment to daily prayer, and one-on-one meetings with a trained prayer companion.
Learn more.
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DAH Thank You and Share Back Day
Wednesday, July 9
6 - 8 p.m.
Deaconess Anne House
1416 Sullivan Ave, Old North St. Louis
Join us at Deaconess Anne House for an evening of food, fun, reflecting on and giving thanks for this past year, and celebrating an incredible cohort of young adults.
Learn more and RSVP.
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Expo, Festival & Corvette Show
Sunday, July 31, 2022
1 p.m.
St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Ellisville
St. Martin's invites all to a Corvette show and festival featuring many community organizations. Food will be available for purchase, with proceeds going to Circle of Concern Food Pantry.
Learn more.
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Camp Phoenix 2022:
Registration Now Open;
Additional Camp Counselors Needed
Camp Phoenix is the official summer camp of the Diocese of Missouri. Kids ages 8-15 are invited to enjoy a week of swimming, horseback riding, arts & crafts, and Christian fellowship at this traditional camp in DuBois, Illinois. This year's camp runs from July 24 through July 30.
Camp organizers are still looking for additional camp counselors for this year's event. Teens 17 and older are encouraged to apply!
Get all the information on the Camp Phoenix website.
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A Season of Prayer for Revival
Now - July 11
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites all Episcopalians to mark the season after Pentecost with 30 days of prayer leading up to and encompassing the 80th General Convention in Baltimore, Maryland.
Learn more and download prayer resources.
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Get to Know DioMO:
St. Thomas Deaf Episcopal Church, Crestwood
St. Thomas Deaf Episcopal Church is one of only a handful of deaf Episcopal churches in the country. St. Thomas is partnering with Advent Episcopal Church in Crestwood to offer inclusive, interpreted services every Sunday morning.
Get to Know St. Thomas Deaf Episcopal Church.
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Looking for a job?
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Missouri are looking to hire communications directors, Christian formation directors, and music directors.
Take a look at jobs available now.
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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. | | | | |
