Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Bishop Deon Johnson and Canon Doris Westfall joined the congregation of St. Barnabas in Florissant on Sunday, May 22 to deconsecrate their original worship space (which has been declared structurally unsafe for use) and consecrate a new worship space in the parish hall. See more pictures from the event.

Trinity Sunday:

A Call to Prayer for Lambeth Conference

Sunday, June 12

The Archbishop of Canterbury invites us to devote Trinity Sunday (June 12) as a day of prayer for the upcoming Lambeth Conference. 

Bishops from throughout the Anglican Communion come together once every 10 years for this conference. Bishop Deon Johnson will be attending. 

Learn more and download the prayer guide.

Medical Debt Relief Campaign

Thirteen parishes in the Emery Washington Convocation are donating $13,000 to cancel $1.3 million of medical debit in the state of Missouri. 

Now they're inviting all parishes and individuals in the Diocese to join their effort. 

Learn more and get involved.

Certify Your Convention Delegates

Forms due Monday, June 6

Forms available on Diocesan website

We are asking all churches in the Diocese to complete your convention delegate certification earlier than usual this year so we can get accurate delegate lists to our new convocation leaders. 

Please download the form from the Diocesan website, complete the form, and return it to Canon Desiree Brattin no later than Monday, June 6. 

Thanks to all clergy, wardens, and parish administrators for your attention to this important administrative task!

Learn more.

Register NOW for Requiem or Renaissance: Cohort 2

Registration deadline: June 6

Registration is now open for all parishes in Cohort 2 of Requiem or Renaissance. One person from each parish should register their team.  

The first session for Cohort 2 will be Saturday, June 11 at Christ Church Cathedral. 

Learn more and complete the registration.

Diocesan Survey of Gifts

Have you ever considered getting involved in a diocesan ministry, but you're not sure what's available or how to get started?

The Bishop's Office has put together a very brief survey to learn about your passions and interests. Fill out the survey and we'll help you get connected! 

Please note: You are not making a commitment by filling out the form. This is information only!

Take the survey.

ECW Scholarship:

Apply by June 1 for $1,000 scholarship!

The Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese of Missouri (ECW) supports women in furthering their education in an area that focuses on service to others by awarding a $1,000 scholarship each year. 

Read the story.

Download the application.

Creation Care Speaker Series:

Let them have dominion

Featuring the Rev. Margaret Bullitt Jonas

Thursday, May 26

6:30 p.m.

Zoom

Our Creation Care Speaker Series concludes this week with the Rev. Margaret Bullitt Jonas, an Episcopal priest, author, retreat leader and climate activist. 

Learn more about the speaker and register to attend the discussion.

Holy Hikes:

Tower Grove Park

Saturday, May 28

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Tower Grove Park, St. Louis

The Diocesan Creation Care Ministry invites you to celebrate God's creation in the beauty of nature! We'll take a casual hike (walk) through beautiful Tower Grove Park, with stops for guided prayer and reflection.

Additional hikes are being planned for spots north and south of the St. Louis area to give everyone a chance to enjoy this eco-ministry!

Learn more and RSVP for the May 28 event.

Renewal of Ministry:

The Rev. Ann Marie Dieterle

Saturday, May 28

11 a.m.

Calvary Episcopal Church, Columbia

 The Wardens, Vestry and Congregation of Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia invite you to participate in a Renewal of Ministry service for the Rev. Ann Marie Dieterle. A reception will follow the service.

Clergy: Red Stoles

No registration is required for in-person attendance. 

This service will also be livestreamed on Calvary's YouTube channel and on the home page of the Diocesan website.

Retirement Celebration:

The Rev. Todd McDowell

Sunday, June 5

11 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church, Kirkwood

The congregation of Grace Episcopal Church invites you to to join them in celebrating the Rev. Todd McDowell's 13 years of service as Rector at the Kirkwood parish.

The celebration begins in the parish hall after the 10 a.m. service. 

Fr. Todd plans to move to Florida for his retirement. 

Episcopal City Mission:

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

New Date: Saturday, June 11

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SLU High School Soccer & Track Stadium

4970 Oakland Ave., St. Louis

Be a part of this fun walk-a-thon to raise money for our chaplaincy program for kids in detention.

Learn more.

Celebration of Women's Ministry

Saturday, June 11

6 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral

All are invited to Christ Church Cathedral as Bishop Deon Johnson leads our second annual celebration of women's ministry. Bishop Kym Lucas from the Diocese of Colorado will be our guest preacher. 

You are invited to attend in-person or watch on the diocesan website.

Ordinations: June 2022

By the grace of God and the consent of God's people, the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri is pleased to invite you to witness the ordinations of the following:

Joshua David Huber: Sacred Order of Priests

Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m.

Calvary Episcopal Church, Columbia

Mtipe Dickson Koggani, Erin Pickersgill, and Jessica Brooke Wachter: Sacred Order of Deacons

Saturday, June 18 at 6 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

Margaret Barry Goldstein: Sacred Order of Priests

Sunday, June 26 at 5 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Charles

Get details and RSVP for each service.

Trinity Sunday:

A Call to Prayer for Lambeth Conference

Sunday, June 12

The Archbishop of Canterbury invites us to devote Trinity Sunday (June 12) as a day of prayer for the upcoming Lambeth Conference. 

Bishops from throughout the Anglican Communion come together once every 10 years for this conference. Bishop Deon Johnson will be attending. 

Learn more and download the prayer guide.

Hymn of the Week:

The head that once was crowned with thorns

David Sinden from St. Peter's in Ladue brings us a hymn that begins with a stark contrast between two crowns: one of cruelty and suffering versus one of heavenly exaltation.

• Read this week's column and listen to the hymn.
• See past articles in this series.

Planning Juneteenth Celebrations

This year marks the second that Juneteenth will be celebrated as a federal holiday. 

If your parish or ministry has plans to mark the holiday this year, please contact the Dismantling Racism Commission to let them know! 

Read more.

Looking for a job?

The Episcopal Church of the Advent in Crestwood is hiring a music director.

Get info about this job and several other openings throughout our diocese.

View the job openings. 

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