iSeek news & events

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Lambeth Conference

Bishop Deon Johnson toured parts of Scotland before heading to Canterbury, England this week. He's attending the once-in-a-decade Lambeth Conference with bishops from around the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Please keep Bishop Deon in your prayers as he confronts controversies in the Church, makes new friends, and represents the Diocese of Missouri on the international stage.

Photos:

(1) Bishop Deon tours Aberdeen, Scotland with a group of bishops ordained in the early days of the COVID lockdown.

(2) Bishop Deon meets Archbishop Stephen Dokolo, Bishop of the Diocese of Lui in South Sudan at the Lambeth Conference.

News

Historic rainfall creates problems in the Diocese

At least six parishes in the Diocese of Missouri are dealing with the effects of the historic rain storm that hit our area July 25-26.

We have been in contact with leaders at Camp Phoenix near Nashville, IL, and are happy to report campers and staff weathered the storm without incident.

If you suffered any damage or injury in the storm and need assistance, please contact the Rev. Canon Whitney Rice in the Diocesan office. If your church needs to file an insurance claim, please contact The Church Pension Group.

We send our prayers to all those who suffered damages or injury in the storms. More rain is on the way -- we urge everyone to make personal safety a priority in the storms.

Read the full story.

New Diocesan Gospel Choir

We're looking for people who love to sing! All vocal ranges, all ages, and all levels of singing experience, are welcome to be part of our new diocesan gospel choir.

Our choir will be led by Harry Moppins from the Church of St. Michael & St. George. Rehearsals will begin in early October for performance at our annual diocesan convention in November.

Don't live in the St. Louis area? No problem -- we'll get the music to you wherever you are!

Learn more and sign up.

2023 UTO Grant Applications

2023 United Thank Offering grant application materials are now available. This year's grant focus is the worldwide incarceration crisis.

Do you have a ministry idea? This is a great way to receive funding!

Learn more about the grants and download an application.

Back-to-School Plans

Is your parish holding any kind of back-to-school drive or blessing of the backpack event?

We're putting together a list of back-to-school activities and want to include what's happening at your parish!

Please contact diocesan communications director Janis Greenbaum to share your plans. Thank you!

Episcopal Church Policy on Immigration and Refugee Issues

The Episcopal Church has put together a great new fact sheet to help us learn more about our church policy and find resources to make a difference in our communities.

Read the story and download the fact sheet.

Events

Anti-Human Trafficking Prayer Service and Speaker Event

Monday, August 1

6 p.m.

Zoom

Human trafficking is the exploitation of humans for profit, often categorized by sex and labor trafficking. It occurs in every city and state across the United States.

Province V offers this opportunity to learn about this problem and pray for an end to human trafficking.

Learn more and register.

Addiction is Real:

How to talk to kids about drugs and alcohol

Thursday, Aug. 4

5:45 - 8:15 p.m.

St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield

St. Luke's Hospital is partnering with Addiction is Real to educate and empower parents to have effective and ongoing conversations with their children about substance abuse.

The diocesan chapter of Episcopal Recovery Ministries recommends this FREE program to all parents and caregivers.

Learn more and RSVP.

Invitation from the Anglican Order of Preachers (Dominicans)

August 3-6

Mercy Retreat Center, St. Louis

Christ Church Cathedral

You are invited to engage in worship and programs as the Anglican Order of Preachers (Dominicans) holds its annual Chapter in St. Louis. Highlights include a Profession Mass at Christ Church Cathedral on Friday evening and a Christian Formation program at Mercy Retreat Center on Sunday morning.

Learn more about the event.

Super Parking Lot Yard Sale

Saturday, Aug. 6

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Episcopal Church of All Saints and Ascension, Northwoods

All are invited to come and shop for deals as All Saints and Ascension holds a giant yard sale in their parking lot!

All proceeds will support ministries at All Saints and Ascension.

Learn more about the sale.

African Food and Fellowship Event

Saturday, Aug. 13

4 p.m.

Deaconess Anne House,

Old North St. Louis

The African Diaspora and Allies Missional Community invites you to a FREE event that includes African food, music, and a chance to learn more about plans for an African Church plant in the Diocese of Missouri.

Learn more and RSVP.

Camp Phoenix 2022

July 24 - 30

The official summer camp of The Diocese of Missouri is happening this week! Young campers are swimming, horseback riding, creating arts and crafts, and having a great time while discovering Christian community and growing in faith.

Say a prayer for our campers and the staff at Camp Phoenix!

Learn more about Camp Phoenix.

Read about the history of summer camp in the Diocese of Missouri in our latest SEEK! magazine.

Engage

Hymn of the Week:

At the name of Jesus

With words from an ailing poet and music from one of the most recognizable composers of the 20th Century, Mary Chapman introduces us to this week's hymn: At the name of Jesus.

Help Wanted

Here are just a few of the most recent job postings in the Diocese of Missouri:

Nursery Coordinator at Grace Church in Kirkwood
Parish Musician at Transfiguration in Lake St. Louis
Communications Manager at St. Paul's in South St. Louis

See the full listing of positions available and download job descriptions.

Piano Donation

Could you use this lovely piano in your church? Vince and Michele Nicosia, members at Grace Church in Kirkwood, are moving and are generously donating their Gulbransen upright piano to the Diocese.

If you are interested in owning this piano, please contact Vince Nicosia.

The 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church

The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church is one for the history books, and not just for the decisions made but also for how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way the church conducted its business.

Summer Schedule in the Diocesan Offices

It's a busy summer for Bishop Deon Johnson and Canon Doris Westfall as they travel for General Convention in Baltimore (July 8-11) and the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England (July 26 - Aug. 8). Following those big events, the Bishop will be taking vacation time and Canon Doris will be going on sabbatical.

Please note the dates our leaders will be away:

Bishop Deon will be away from the office through September 6
Canon Doris will be away from the office through November 2.

The Diocesan offices will maintain regular business hours, with all other Diocesan staff available.

More Information from DioMO:

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

The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

314-231-1220

www.diocesemo.org