February 2024

Cover photo: This is one of many groups who came together to watch "A Case for Love" at theaters across the Diocese on Jan. 23. The new documentary was inspired by the teachings of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Learn more about the movie and get resources.

Welcome to our monthly newsletter!

We invite you to check out our featured stories and events here and click the links to get more information on items of interest for you.

Featured Stories:

Black History Month

February is our opportunity to discuss and reflect on the contributions of Black Americans to our national landscape. Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis invites you to planned activities each Sunday morning in February.

Lent 2024

The journey of Lent into Easter begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. You'll find a variety of resources to engage in this holy season on the diocesan website, including daily Lenten meditations from Bishop Deon Johnson.

Revive, Renew, Restart:

Equipping Beloved Community

The Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission invites you to our annual Absalom Jones Celebration. Join us Saturday, Feb. 10 for worship, lunch, and workshops to honor the life and legacy of the first Black priest in the Episcopal Church.

March 16 Diocesan Gathering:

Healing in the Heartland

The Diocese of Missouri invites everyone to come together to share stories, worship, and make connections to help bridge the divides in our society during this polarizing election year. Hear from local, national, and international speakers and get info to continue the discussion in your communities.

Missioner Spotlight:

The Rev. Deacon Loretta Go

The Diocese of Missouri now has a missioner dedicated to helping those with substance use disorder and those affected by another's addition.

Prayers for Recovery Sunday

The First Sunday in Lent (Feb. 18) is Recovery Sunday in the Diocese of Missouri. Missioner Loretta Go offers facts about addiction and prayers to use in your churches.

The Rev. Dr. Teresa Danieley Reflects on MLK Award

Our Diocesan Missioner for Public Advocacy shares her passion for justice, labor, and human rights as she receives an award named after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Around the Diocese

Get a quick glance at some of the good news happening around the Diocese:

• Winter Outreach at St. Paul's in Carondelet
• Growth at St. John's & St. James' in Sullivan
• Taizé Prayer Service rings in the New Year.

It's Parochial Report Time

All parishes and missions in the Diocese of Missouri are required to complete a parochial report by March 1 of each year. Now is the time to get started!

Register Now for Camp Phoenix

Students between the ages of 8 and 18 are invited to spend a fabulous week building friendships, having fun, and growing in faith at Camp Phoenix, Aug. 4-9, 2024.

Jobs in DioMO

St. Timothy's in Creve Coeur is hiring an administrative assistant. Grace Church in Kirkwood is hiring an office manager. Get the job descriptions for these and several other openings at churches in DioMO.

Free Baby Grand Piano

John Lange, a member at St. Martin's in Ellisville, has a baby grand piano in excellent condition that he would like to GIVE to an individual or church in the St. Louis metro area. If you're interested, contact John at jlange424@gmail.com.

Featured February Events:

Diocesan Choir Rehearsal:

Feb. 3 @ 9:30 a.m.

Feb. 10 @ 10 a.m.

You're invited to sing with our Diocesan Gospel Choir at our Feb. 10 Absalom Jones Celebration. Rehearsals will be held at St. Timothy's in Creve Coeur.

Free Interfaith Lecture:

Feb. 8 @ 7 p.m.

The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III speaks on his book, "Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulant Times" at Washington University.

Absalom Jones Celebration:

Feb. 10 @ 11 a.m.

Celebrate the life and legacy of the first Black priest in The Episcopal Church. Enjoy worship, lunch, and workshops. Maryland Bishop Eugene Sutton is our special guest.

Interfaith Forum: Alicia Jo Rabins

Sunday, Feb. 11 @ 9 a.m.

Holy Communion in University City invites all to a special adult forum with writer, composer, performer, and Torah teacher Alicia Jo Rabins.

Shrove Tuesday at CSMSG

Feb. 13 @ 5:30 p.m.

The Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton invites all to a delicious and fun Shrove Tuesday Supper with pancakes and gumbo.

Parenting Seminar

Feb. 18 @ 11:30 a.m.

The Church of St. Michael & St. George presents teen and well-being coach Laura Ollinger to help us learn how to raise our kids without freaking out!

ECM Annual Meeting:

Feb. 29 @ 6 p.m.

Clergy and lay members from Episcopal churches in the St. Louis area are invited to celebrate the successes of 2023 and plan for the year ahead in this ministry of serving youth in detention.

Book Talk: Creation Care & Environmental Justice

Feb. 29 at 6 p.m.

Province V and the Diocese of Southern Ohio are hosting a webinar featuring acclaimed author and climate activist Heather McTeer Toney to talk about her book Before the Streetlights Come On: Black America's Urgent Call for Climate Solutions.

Beyond February:

Women's Lenten Retreat:

March 1-2

Exchange busyness for prayer and the darkness of anxiety for the light of Jesus Christ during Lent at this overnight retreat at Mercy Conference Center and hosted by The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George.

Day Trip to Memphis:

April 13

Register now for a day trip to Memphis and tour the Civil Rights Museum with the Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission. Reserve your seat for this April 13 bus trip. Youth scholarships are available.

The Philadelphia Eleven:

April 13 @ 2 p.m.

The Diocese & St. Francis Episcopal Church are sponsoring a special screening of a new documentary about 11 brave women who took on the patriarchy of The Episcopal Church to be ordained as priests in 1974. The movie will be shown at the Hi-Pointe Theatre in St. Louis.

Big Provincial Gathering:

April 25-27

Register now for the Province V Big Provincial Gathering (BPG) in South Bend, Indiana. This event is an opportunity to meet new people and connect with others who share you ministry passions.

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