October 2023

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:

Cover Story:

The JustFood Truck Hits the Road

The Diocese of Missouri's JustFood truck is officially launching October 22 and will soon be bringing food to areas of high poverty throughout our diocese. Find out how you can help Deacon Barbi Click in this new piece of our Jubilee Ministry.

Be SMART for Gun Safety:

A new diocesan initiative from

The Rev. Mary Haggerty

Our Missioner for Gun Violence Prevention brings us a month-long focus on preventing firearm tragedies involving children. Learn how you and your church can be SMART.

Missioner Spotlight:

The Rev. Dr. Valori Mulvey Sherer,

Missioner for Hispanic/Latinx Ministry

As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Rev. Dr. Valori Mulvey Sherer offers one easy step that will make us a more inclusive church.

Bishops apologize for

breaks in trust

Bishop Deon Johnson and the rest of the House of Bishops issue a statement about the disappointment, pain, and grief over the current process of handling disciplinary complaints against bishops.

GACC Celebrates One Year of Ministry and Service

Grace African Christians Connection is building a remarkable ministry after just one year as a church plant in DioMO. Learn how you can help them celebrate!

UTO invites 2024 Grant Applications

The United Thank Offering Board is offering grants for 2024 projects focusing on welcoming and including "the stranger."

Leaning on Prayer

Bishop Deon Johnson reflects on the universal human practice that transcends cultural, racial, and spiritual boundaries.

Leading from the Broken Places

The Rev. Aaron Rogers reflects on how we can engage the problems of the world by acknowledging our imperfections.

Idea Toolbox:

Ministry Tip of the Week

Learn how you can get a bright idea delivered to your inbox every week!

Diocesan Prayer Cycle:

4th Quarter

Download the list of prayers to include in your weekly prayer cycle, from October through December of 2023.

Handbells for Sale

Hope Episcopal Church in Town & Country is selling a set of beautiful handbells.

Free Choir Robes

The Diocesan Archives received dozens of royal blue choir cassocks. Can you help us find them a new home?

Diocesan Convention News:

Convention Deadlines:

• Oct. 2 - Ministry Reports Due
• Oct. 11 - Convention Registration Closes
• Oct. 17 - Discounted Hotel Reservations Close

Convention News:

• Bishop's Water and Soil projects
• Nominees for election
• Draft schedule
• Choir Rehearsals: Oct. 21 & 28

Featured Events:

Blessing of the Animals

Churches throughout the Diocese are celebrating the Feast Day of St. Francis with prayer services and pet blessings. Check out what's happening and send us your events to include in the list!

With a Whole Heart:

Oct. 7 @ 8:30 a.m.

The Church of St. Michael and St. George invites women from the Diocese to explore Brené Brown's 10 Guideposts for Wholehearted Living.

Diocesan ECW Retreat & Annual Meeting:

October 7 @ 9 a.m.

Final days to sign up! All women in the Diocese are invited to gather for fellowship, worship, and to learn more about our Jubilee Ministry at this annual event. (Register by Oct. 3)

Diocesan Communications Workshop:

October 14 @ 10:30 a.m.

Communicators, administrators, clergy, and lay leaders are invited to get together for inspiration and collaboration at our fall communications workshop. (Register by Oct. 2)

The Fall Big Read

October 15 @ Noon

Read The Last Children of Mill Creek and come to Christ Church Cathedral for a book discussion featuring author Vivian Gibson.

ECM Moment in Time Gala

October 19 @ 6 p.m.

Support Episcopal City Mission at its biggest fundraising event of the year. Enjoy a delightful evening while supporting care for youth in detention.

GACC Celebrates 1st Anniversary:

October 22 @ 3 p.m.

Grace African Christians Connection is getting ready to mark their first anniversary, and they're inviting everyone to join the celebration!

JustFaith Prayer Breakfast:

October 28 at 9 a.m.

JustFaith Ministries St. Louis invites you to a free prayer breakfast featuring speaker Jack Jezreel. His topic is The Gospel Invitation to Wholeness: Strategies for Transformation.

Beyond October:

Cultivating Families That Flourish:

November 10 @ 6 p.m.

This 2-day conference is designed to equip parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers to grow in their understanding, compassion, and skills for relating with children. Sponsored by the Diocese and the Church of St. Michael & St. George.

Dismantling Racism Commission's

Annual Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 2

Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we celebrate the anti-racism work happening throughout the Diocese of Missouri.

A Final Note:

Stay in Touch:

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