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Feature of the Week: Celebrating Absalom Jones
He was born enslaved to a wealthy Anglican planter in Delaware, he founded the first Black Episcopal congregation, and was the first African American to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church. We celebrate Absalom Jones as an important figure in our church and our country.
Read his biography
...and keep reading this newsletter to find many ways to celebrate and honor Absalom Jones this weekend in Diocese.
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2023 Absalom Jones Celebration:
Living the Legacy
Saturday, Feb. 18
11 a.m. (check in & fellowship begins at 10:30 a.m.)
Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Louis
Join the Diocese as we celebrate the legacy of Absalom Jones with a special worship service at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Louis.
Bishop Deon Johnson will lead us along with special guest Bishop Jennifer Baskerville Burroughs from the Diocese of Indianapolis.
Following the service, the Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission invites you to stay for lunch, a panel discussion with the bishops, and breakout discussions to explore how we can continue to live Absalom Jones' legacy.
This event is free, but please register:
Learn more and register.
Watch a livestream of the worship service on any of these platforms:
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Gifts to the Absalom Jones Fund
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites people of all backgrounds and faiths to give generously to the Absalom Jones Fund in support of the work of two historically Black institutions of higher education in cultivating and preparing diverse leaders: Voorhees University and Saint Augustine's University.
Learn more, get resources, and donate.
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Diocesan Gospel Choir at Absalom Jones Event
Singers: Please arrive at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Central West End by 10 a.m. this Saturday for a final rehearsal before the service begins. Please wear all black.
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Celebrating the Ministry of Episcopal City Mission
Episcopal City Mission offers hope and healing to children and youth in St. Louis' detention centers. ECM provides spiritual programs, guidance and support, and a ministry of presence. It's a wonderful ministry making a real difference in our world.
ECM Sunday:
Sunday, Feb. 19
The Diocese of Missouri encourages all parishes and individuals to celebrate the ministry of Episcopal City Mission on the last Sunday after the Epiphany each year.
Learn more and get resources.
ECM Annual Meeting:
Tuesday, Feb. 28 @ 12 p.m.
All Episcopal parishes in the St. Louis area are members of the Corporation of Episcopal City Mission and are invited to ECM's annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, via Zoom
Learn more and register.
Meet Nathan Ivy, ECM's new Executive Director
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Children and Youth Workers Lunch
Tuesday, Feb. 21
12 - 2 p.m.
Diocesan Office / 3rd floor conference room
1210 Locust, St. Louis
Everyone who works with children and youth in the Diocese is invited to meet the Rev. Erin Pickersgill, our new Ministry Developer for Children and Youth. Share a meal, prayers, and dreams for the future of our work together.
Learn more and RSVP.
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Joint Leadership Retreat
Friday, Feb. 24 - Saturday, Feb. 25
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Creve Coeur
Members of Diocesan Council, the Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry, and all Diocesan Missioners are invited to a leadership retreat with Bishop Deon Johnson. The retreat includes time for prayer, undo bias training, strategic visioning, shared meals, fellowship, and more.
If you have questions about the event, please contact Tracy Grigsby in the diocesan office.
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Gun Sense Legislative Advocacy Day
Tuesday, March 7
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
MO State Capitol, Jefferson City
Join the Rev. Mary Haggerty, our Diocesan Missioner for Gun Violence Prevention, and others from throughout the state of Missouri as we encourage our lawmakers to pass common sense legislation to protect our children and families. The event will include an ecumenical prayer service on the steps of the State Capitol.
Learn more and register.
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DioMO Day at Busch Stadium
Saturday, May 6
1:15 p.m.
Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Tickets are now available for purchase!
Join the Diocese of Missouri for a day at the ballpark! We have 100 tickets to see the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, May 6.
Tickets are $30 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register and pay for your tickets here.
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Inviting Youth to EYE23
July 4-8, 2023
The University of Maryland, College Park
Students ages 15-18 are invited to gather with youth from around the world at this summer's Episcopal Youth Event. We're putting together our Missouri delegation for this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Learn more.
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Parish Events: Inviting the Diocese | |
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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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Talk with author Deborah Nelson Linck about her book on the first African American woman to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church.
Sunday, Feb. 28 / 12 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, University City
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Engage in a 2-day retreat of listening, reflection, and connection
Friday & Saturday, March 17 & 18
Mercy Retreat Center, St. Louis (hosted by The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George)
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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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African-styled prayers
Every Saturday, 5-5:30 p.m.
Online with Grace African Christians Connection & 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. | |
Public Advocacy Update:
The Ballot Initiative Process
In this week's public advocacy update, the Rev. Dr. Teresa Danieley encourages us to stand up for the ballot initiative process.
Learn more about the process, why it's important, and how you can help make sure it remains an option for Missouri citizens.
Read this week's advocacy update.
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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.
This week we look back at the life of the Rev. Dr. Joseph W. Nicholson, Rector of All Saints' Episcopal Church in St. Louis and the fourth Black priest to serve in the Diocese of Missouri. And Cathedral member Mark Waight offers a reflection for today.
This special video series is produced by AhSa-Ti Tyehimba Ford and is available on our YouTube channel and all diocesan social media platforms.
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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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Lay Job Openings
Are you or someone you know looking for a new job? Check out our job openings in the Diocese of Missouri!
New this week:
- Administrative Assistant for Trinity Food Ministry
- Bulletin Writer for Christ Church Cathedral
Check out all available job descriptions and apply!
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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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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. | | | | |
