Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Dismantling Racism Commission:

Monthly meeting and art exhibit tour

Saturday, Jan. 7

10 a.m.

St. Louis Art Museum cafe

All are invited to be a part of the important social justice work happening in the Diocese of Missouri. Our Dismantling Racism Commission meets on the first Saturday of each month to share ideas, discuss current issues, and plan special events for the group and the Diocese.

This month the Commission will meet in the cafe of the St. Louis Art Museum in Forest Park for a brief meeting and then will tour "Currents 122," an exhibit of paintings by Meleko Mokgosi.

Learn more about the exhibit.

Ordination to the Diaconate

Your presence and prayers are requested as The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson ordains Garron Daniels to the Sacred Order of Deacons.

Saturday, Jan. 7

11 a.m.

Chapel of the Apostles

University of the South

Sewanee, TN

Clergy: Red Stoles

Watch the livestream on any of these platforms:

• Sewanee website/livestream
• Diocesan website (video box on home page)
• Diocesan Facebook page

Download the worship bulletin.

Renewals of Ministry

Mark your calendars and plan to join the celebrations:

Renewal of Ministry: The Rev. Bill Nesbit

Saturday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church, Jefferson City

Renewal of Ministry: The Rev. Meghan Ryan

Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m.

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Creve Coeur

Celebrating Religious Life in the Diocese of Missouri

Retreat: Jan. 20-21, 2023

Marianist Retreat Center, Eureka

Religious Life Sunday: Jan. 22, 2023

Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral @ 5 p.m.

Explore ways to deepen your spiritual life at a 2-day retreat with members of Religious Orders and Christian Communities in the Diocese of Missouri. Then celebrate Religious Life Sunday with at a special Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral.

• Learn more and register for the retreat.
• Get info and resources for Religious Life Sunday.

Click on the red headlines to learn more about each event:

Syrian Dinner at CSMSG

Enjoy a delicious meal and help support a refugee family

Sunday, Jan. 8, 5:30 - 7 p.m. (RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 5)

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

Be a Parish Partner at the Clay Café

Partner with St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Ferguson to serve meals to those in need.

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

St. Louis Faith Labor Alliance Breakfast

Tuesday, Jan. 24

7:30 - 9 a.m.

IUPAT Painters District 58 Hall

2501 59th Street, St. Louis

The intent of the St. Louis Faith Labor Alliance is to build public relationships and take collaborative action to build an economy and a democracy that works for all Missourians. All lay and clergy members are invited to these monthly ecumenical breakfast events.

Learn more.

Winter Talk 2023: A Chain Linking Two Traditions

January 21-23

Oneida Nation of Wisconsin or Livestream

begins at 8 a.m. each day (Central Time)

All are invited to engage in this annual conference which highlights Indigenous and Native American traditions and contributions within the Episcopal Church.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies President Julia Ayala-Harris will join activities on the 21st.

Learn more and register for the livestream.

Scholarships Available for Holy Order Candidates

The Episcopal Church of St. Michael and St. George offers a scholarship for anyone seeking Holy Orders.

Learn more.

Reflections on Mission and Ministry 2022

The Diocese created a booklet featuring looking at our mission and ministry that was distributed at our 2022 annual convention. The booklet contains written reflections from lay and clergy members from throughout our diocese as well as photos from all our communities of faith.

If you would like to see or share that booklet, you can view a digital copy on our website or you can contact communications director Janis Greenbaum to obtain a hard copy version.

Journey to the Holy Land

Save the Date:

November 8-19, 2023

Get ready to go on the trip of a lifetime! Join Bishop Deon Johnson as he travels to the Holy Land next November. The trip will be organized by the Rev. Todd McDowell, who has led several Holy Land pilgrimages over the past several years.

Mark your calendars and watch for more information coming soon!

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