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Caring for Souls (and soles)
Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia hosted a foot clinic Saturday, Sept. 10 to provide TLC of their unsheltered neighbors.
Read the story and see more pictures.
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2022 Convention Registration Now Open
The 183rd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri will be held November 18-19 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield. It's our first in-person convention since 2019!
The following people should register by October 24:
- Lay and Clergy Delegates
- Non-Voting Clergy, Officers, Committee Members, Volunteers, and other Guests
- Vendors
Learn more and register.
Follow all the news and information about this year's diocesan convention on our website:
www.diocesemo.org/2022-convention.
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Requiem or Renaissance: Cohort #2
Saturday, Sept. 17
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dispersed Gathering
Cohort #2 of Requiem or Renaissance will gather again this Saturday. Each participating parish will meet in their individual churches, with a shepherd assigned to act as a leader for the session. All groups will be connected via Zoom for group worship and presentations.
Get all the details.
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Emery Washington Convocation Celebration
Sunday, Sept. 18
4:30 p.m.
All Saints and Ascension Episcopal Church, Northwoods
Everyone is invited to celebrate the namesake of the Emery Washington Convocation with a special fellowship event at All Saints and Ascension. Bishop Deon Johnson will be there to officially install the group's dean and warden.
Learn more and RSVP.
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Jane Dey Convocation Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 22
6:30 p.m.
Zoom
The Diocesan delegates of the Jane Dey Convocation will be meeting via Zoom to review and discuss the pending Imperiled Congregation Canons as well as hear a presentation from the Nominations Committee about upcoming opportunities to serve.
Learn more and get Zoom link.
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Fall Diocesan Leadership Conference
Saturday, Oct. 1
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid Event
The Standing Committee invites all lay and clergy members throughout the Diocese to our Fall Leadership Conference. The theme of this year's event is Haven & Hub: Security, Hospitality, and Innovation in the Next Era of the Church.
This will be an in-person event, with members meeting in four locations (by convocation) and presentations happening via Zoom.
Registration deadline is September 25.
Get more details and register.
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Women's Retreat at CSMSG
Saturday, Oct. 1
9 a.m.
The Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
The Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton invites women throughout the Diocese to their Women's Retreat. Discover how saying "yes" to Jesus, even through difficult times, can bring new joy to your life.
Learn more and register.
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Book Discussion:
The Last Children of Mill Creek
Sunday, Oct. 2
4 p.m.
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Creve Coeur
Vivian Gibson, author of The Last Children of Mill Creek, will discuss her true story of growing up in segregated St. Louis. The Ministry of Racial Reconciliation at St. Timothy's invites all to this special event.
Learn more.
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Author Talk:
Black and Episcopalian
Saturday, Oct. 8
10 a.m.
Zoom
The Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission is hosting a conversation with author Gayle Stewart-Fisher, author of Black and Episcopalian.
All are invited to the discussion, whether you have read the book or not.
Learn more and get the Zoom link.
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Dismantling Racism Workshop
Friday, Oct. 14: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Zoom
Members of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri are invited to join a thought-provoking and enlightening workshop focused on addressing the presence of racism in our communities, our country, and our churches.
This is a required training for all clergy, church staff, and vestry members.
Learn more and register.
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ECW Retreat and Annual Meeting
Friday, Oct. 14 - Saturday, Oct. 15
Pallottine Renewal Center, Florissant
After two years of meeting virtually because of COVID, Episcopal Church Women will be gathering for an overnight retreat for fellowship, learning. and worship.
Learn more.
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ECM Gala:
Lighting the Way for Hope and Healing
Thursday, Oct. 20
6 p.m.
Forest Park Golf Club, St. Louis
Episcopal City Mission invites all to their annual gala to support programs for youth in detention.
Learn more.
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Get to Know DioMO:
Trinity Episcopal Church, Hannibal
The Bishop is back and is once again visiting parishes around the Diocese! We continue our special series, this week focusing on Trinity Episcopal Church in Hannibal.
Get to Know Trinity, Hannibal.
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