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Reactions to the death of Tyre Nichols
Leaders from throughout the Episcopal Church are offering pastoral statements about the death of 29-year old Memphis resident Tyre Nichols following the release of video showing the fatal police beating:
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The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri:
"Let us resolve to live more fully into our call to respect the dignity of every person. Let us resolve to do justice tempered with mercy. Let us resolve to raise not only our voices but our very selves, to create a world in which no child of God suffers at the hand of another."
Read his full statement.
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The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism, Reconciliation, and Creation Care:
"I have not seen the video, but I cannot unsee it, and I honestly don't want to unsee it. We have become too good at forgetting."
Read her full statement.
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The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church:
Sense cannot be made of the murder of a young man at the hands of five men whose vocation and calling are to protect and serve. This was evil and senseless."
Read his full statement.
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Renewal of Ministry:
The Rev. Meghan C. Ryan
Saturday, Feb. 4
11 a.m.
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
808 N. Mason Road, Creve Coeur
Bishop Deon Johnson and the members of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church invite you to celebrate St. Tim's new rector at this special service. A lunch reception follows.
(Clergy: red stoles)
This service will also be livestreamed on St. Timothy's website.
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Diocesan Gospel Choir to Sing at Absalom Jones Event
Rehearsals:
Saturday, Feb. 4 & 11
12:30 - 2 p.m.
The Church of St. Michael & St. George
6345 Wydown Blvd., Clayton
Diocesan Choir Director Harry Moppins invites everyone who sang at convention along with any additional singers throughout the Diocese to be a part of this annual event honoring the first Black priest in the Episcopal Church. The Absalom Jones service and event will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Central West End.
Learn more about the rehearsals.
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Convocation Annual Meetings
All clergy, convention delegates, and any interested members are invited to attend the annual meeting of your convocation. These meetings are a great way to meet people, share ideas, and have a voice in the governance of our diocese!
Click the blue links to get Zoom links for each meeting:
Learn more about our convocations.
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Exploring Solar Energy in DioMO
Tuesday, Feb. 7
4 p.m.
Zoom
All members curious about using solar energy in their churches are invited to a meeting to explore the possibilities.
The Diocese is partnering with the Episcopal Renewal Energy Nonprofit, who will help our parishes determine if a solar system could be in their future!
Learn more.
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Diocesan Education Equity Ministry
Tuesday, Feb. 7
7 p.m.
Zoom
All members of the Diocese are invited to learn about current ministries and opportunities for advocating for our urban and rural schools.
The Rev. Dr. Teresa Danieley, Diocesan Missioner for Public Advocacy, will discuss the work being done in Missouri to bring about equity and how we can participate.
Learn more and RSVP.
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2023 Absalom Jones Celebration:
Living the Legacy
Saturday, Feb. 18
11 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Louis
REGISTER TODAY to celebrate our church's first Black priest with a special worship service, lunch, and formation event hosted by our Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission.
Bishop Deon Johnson will lead us along with special guest Bishop Jennifer Baskerville Burroughs from the Diocese of Indianapolis.
Learn more and register.
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Survey from the Gathering Space Task Force
Would you like to see the Diocese create a space where we could gather for shared ministry, formation, recreation, and fun? The Gathering Space Task Force wants your input!
Learn more and take the survey.
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DioMO Day at Busch Stadium
Save the date:
Saturday, May 6
1:15 p.m.
Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Join the Diocese of Missouri for a day at the ballpark! We have 100 tickets to see the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, May 6. Tickets are $30 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be available in next Wednesday's newsletter!
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Feature of the Week:
Local student chosen as a leader of international student group
22-year old Logan Crews is a senior at Trinity University in San Antonio, editor of the school paper, serves as an intern for the chaplain, and will now help lead an international Christian student group.
Oh, and he's also a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Webster Groves and the grandson of the Rev. Dr. Warren Crews.
Read Logan's story.
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Parish Events: Inviting the Diocese | |
Click on the red headlines to learn more about each event: | |
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A chronicle of racism in America
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 5-7 p.m.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Ladue
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African-styled prayers
Every Saturday, beginning Feb. 4, 5-5:30 p.m.
Grace African Christians Connection & Christ Church Cathedral
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Exploring the art of iconography
Sunday, Feb. 12 @ 11:30 a.m.
The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
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Healing and Understanding the Suicide Crisis
Preview: Monday, Feb. 13 @ 6:30 p.m.
Program begins: Monday, Feb. 27, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Enjoy Mardi Gras favorites at this traditional event
Tuesday, Feb. 21 @ 5:30 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
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Bring your treasures for appraisal and enjoy fellowship
Saturday, April 1 @ 12:30 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of the Advent, Crestwood
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Youth & adult acolytes are invited to this fun and informative event for the whole Diocese
Saturday, May 13 @ 9 a.m.
Christ Church Cathedral
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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. | |
Celebrating Black History:
A Journey Through Past and Present
Journey with us through stories and testimonies of past and present Black leaders throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.
Watch for a new story each Wednesday in February as we celebrate and honor Black History month. This series is produced by digital projects manager AhSa-Ti Tyehimba Ford.
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Lincoln Historic Sites Tour:
Day trip to Springfield, IL
Saturday, April 1
7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Depart from St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Ladue
The Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission invites you to learn more about the life and legacy of our 16th President with a fun and educational visit to Abraham Lincoln's home town of Springfield, Illinois.
The trip is only $38 per person, with sponsorships available for youth (and their adults).
Learn more and register.
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Resources for Lent
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22.
If you are looking for devotionals, curriculums, and other resources to deepen your Lenten journey this year, visit our Lent 2023 page on the Diocesan website.
If you would like to invite others to any special worship services or events happening at your church during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, please send your information to communications director Janis Greenbaum to be included on the Lent resources page.
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I love to tell the story:
Walking in the footsteps of the Holy
Save the Date:
November 8-19, 2023
Get ready to go on the trip of a lifetime! Join Bishop Deon Johnson as he leads a pilgrimage to the Holy Land this November. The trip will be organized by the Rev. Todd McDowell, who has led several Holy Land pilgrimages over the past several years.
Get more information.
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New Year, New Reports
To all parish administrators:
It's that time of year again -- time to fill out the great multitude of required reports for the Diocese and the Episcopal Church! Here are a few to get us started (click on the blue links for info and forms):
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Parochial Reports: The General Convention of the Episcopal Church requires all congregations to submit this report no later than March 1. Start NOW! Contact Rita Benson in the diocesan office with questions.
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Lay Ministry License: Each parish must submit a list of lay ministers to the Bishop no later than March 1. Contact Jillian Smith in the diocesan office with questions.
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Diocesan Convention Delegates: As soon as you elect your 2023 convention delegates at your annual meeting, send us a list of your delegates so we can update our convocation records. Contact Janis Greenbaum in the diocesan office with questions.
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Visit the diocesan website for additional information: | |
If you have news, announcements, or pictures you'd like to share with the diocese, please send your information to Communications Director Janis Greenbaum. | | | | |
