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Funeral Service for the Rev. Al Jewson

Saturday, Nov. 12

11 a.m.

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

808 N. Mason Road, Creve Coeur

A funeral service for the Rev. Al Jewson will be held this Saturday at St. Timothy's in Creve Coeur. Clergy are invited to vest (Celebration/white stoles) and process at the service.

The service will be streamed online via the diocesan website and Facebook page.

Al died peacefully at his home in the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 6. Our prayers are with his wife, the Rev. Deacon Dayna Geddes Jewson, and their entire family.

Read Al's obituary.

Countdown to Convention

Convention Workshops:

Asking Big Questions; Doing Big Things

Equipping congregations to be companions on the way

Thursday, Nov. 17

7 p.m.

Zoom

The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice invites EVERYONE in the Diocese to engage in this year's virtual workshops, which are happening the evening before convention begins.

Lay and clergy leaders will present these Zoom events. Each workshop is designed to help us strengthen our congregational lives in different ways. Select one to attend -- we'll record them all so you can go back and watch more at your convenience.

Watch Canon Whitney's Countdown to Convention video then be sure to get all the details (including Zoom links) on the diocesan website.

Convention Livestream Events

Although our convention will be meeting in-person at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield, we invite EVERYONE in the Diocese to join us online for these livestream highlights:

Keynote Speaker

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Sutton,

Bishop of Maryland

Friday, Nov. 18

6 p.m.

Facebook or Diocesan website

Everyone watching online is also invited to join a Zoom discussion following Bishop Sutton's presentation.

Convention Eucharist

Including Bishop Deon Johnson's Convention Address

Saturday, Nov. 19

9 a.m.

Facebook or Diocesan website

Engage in worship with our entire diocese! Hear the Bishop's address and songs from our new Diocesan Gospel Choir.

Convention Resources and Details

Whether you are a convention delegate or just want to know more, you can find all convention news on the Diocesan website. Please check it often for updates and new materials!

Diocesan Gospel Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, Nov. 12

1 p.m. New Time!

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

Please note the new time for this week's choir rehearsal! (Originally scheduled for 10 a.m., but moved to 1 p.m. due to a funeral at the church.)

This will be our last rehearsal before Diocesan Convention! If you missed last week's rehearsal, you can still be a part of this new group. The choir is directed by Harry Moppins and will be singing at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the 2022 Diocesan Convention on Saturday morning, Nov. 19. All vocal ranges with any amount of experience are welcome!

Learn more and get the music.

Election day is over, but the BE movement continues!

Thanks to everyone for taking part in our BE campaign. We encourage you to continue the movement to BE just; BE kind; and BE humble in your daily life. Help us make our communities and our world a little more like the Kingdom of God!

Deacons throughout the Diocese of Missouri offer this video prayers to end our campaign:

And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

(Micah 6:8)

Learn more about the campaign.

Dismantling Racism Commission's Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 3

Registration at 9:30

Program: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Celebrate and honor the work of racial reconciliation happening in the Diocese of Missouri at this annual event. It's the first in-person celebration for the Dismantling Racism Commission since the pandemic began!

If you serve in a social justice ministry or want to learn about ways to get involved, please join us!

Learn more.

Considering Solar Energy at Your Church

The Diocese is partnering with a solar energy company out of California to consider the benefits of renewable energy in our parishes. We're putting together a group of people who are interested in learning if solar is a viable option for their church. Are you and/or your church interested? 

Read more

Addressing Education Inequities

Does your church work with a local school? How can we help overcome education inequities in our diocesan communities and in the state of Missouri? Be a part of a new diocesan initiative to address education inequities.

Learn how your church can get involved.

ECM Holiday Giving

Find out how you and your congregation can help bring the spirit of Christmas to children in detention in St. Louis City and County this year. 

Get details of Episcopal City Mission's 2022 Holiday Gifts Program.

Travel to the Holy Land with the Diocese of Missouri

November 8-19, 2023

Save the date for the trip of a lifetime! Bishop Deon Johnson and the Rev. Todd McDowell are planning a trip to the Holy Land next November. Details will be available soon to learn how you can be a part of this amazing experience.

Click on the red headlines to get details about these upcoming events:

The Spirituality of Fasting

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew

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

Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Godly Play Core Training

led by Kathleen Capcara

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, University City

Friday, Nov. 11 - Sunday, Nov. 13

Bingo and Chili Cook-off

Funding community mission work

St. John's Episcopal Church, Tower Grove/St. Louis

Friday, Nov. 11, 6-9 p.m.

FUNDrive

Donate gently used clothing and household items

Advent Episcopal Church, Crestwood

Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m.

International Student Gathering

An afternoon of fellowship and fun

Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Charles

Saturday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.

Silent Auction for Outreach

Bid on fine art and one-of-a-kind treasures

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

Nov. 13 - Dec. 11

Would you like to invite other members of the Diocese to an event in your church? Send your info to jgreenbaum@diocesemo.org. 

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

This week's theme: Indigenous Missouri

Join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month throughout November with a series of short stories to help us understand and appreciate the role Indigenous Americans and their culture have played and continue to play in our lives. 

Our thanks to the Rev. Leslie Scoopmire, Diocesan Missioner for Indigenous Ministry Engagement, for her work to bring us this engaging series!

Follow the series and engage in discussion on our new Indigenous Ministry Engagement Facebook group.

Follow the series on the diocesan website.

Rockwell House Campus Ministry:

Let Your Light Shine!

Rockwell House Episcopal Campus Ministry is facing massive electrical repairs to their old home near the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. 

So the group is embarking on a new campaign to make important safety updates to their house and re-imagine their ministry. 

Read their story and learn how you can help. 

Task Force on Hunger Grant Applications Now Available

Applications due November 23, 2022

The Diocesan Task Force on Hunger invites food ministries affiliated with an Episcopal congregation within the Diocese of Missouri to submit an application for funding for the 2023 calendar year. 

Learn more and apply.

Month of Intentional Gratitude

United Thank Offering offers free online resources to help individuals, families, and groups focus on gratitude throughout November.

Learn more and get resources.

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