2022 Diocesan Convention News

The 183rd Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri will be held November 18-19, 2022. We'll gather at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield -- our first in-person convention since 2019!

We have a dedicated page on our website which will be updated regularly to bring you all the latest news and information you will need to prepare for your role in this annual event:

diocesemo.org/2022-convention

We will be sending you important updates through this newsletter and on the web page. We ask that you take time to read the documents, complete the necessary tasks, and stay informed.

Nominations for Elected Offices

The official deadline for nominations has passed, but it's not too late to run for an office!

We especially need LAY people to serve on Cathedral Chapter, Standing Committee, and the Disciplinary Board.

Since the deadline has passed, nominations received now must also have the signatures of five voting members (in addition to filling out the form and submitting a bio and headshot).

Please consider running for an office or asking others in your circle to be a part of our diocesan leadership!

Get details about open positions and submit a nomination.

Ministry Reports

Deadline: Monday, Oct. 10

All ministry leaders whose ministries receive diocesan funding and/or serve the Diocese at large (non-parochial) should submit a written report for our annual convention.

Get details on submitting annual reports.

Parish Video Reports:

How did you spend your $1,000 outreach check?

Deadline: Monday, Oct. 10

Every congregation in the Diocese received a check for $1,000 early in 2022. This gift came from surplus funds from our 2021 budget. The Bishop asked each parish to use the money to serve the community.

Each parish is required to create a video explaining/showing how you spent your money. Videos should be no more than 2-3 minutes. (Parishes who gave to the Medical Debt Relief campaign may choose to do one video together.)

Upload your completed video to this Dropbox file.

If you have questions or need assistance producing your video, please contact communications director Janis Greenbaum.

Hotel Reservations

Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 18

The DoubleTree Hotel has discounted rooms available for our members. The rates are available from Thursday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 20. You can reserve a room now at $79 per night.

Please note: All delegates and guests are responsible for paying for your own hotel rooms as you register. Some churches may decide to cover the costs for their delegates -- please discuss this with your church leadership. The Diocese has arranged for the discounted price, but we do not pay for your hotel rooms.

If you plan to stay at the hotel, please do not wait until the last minute to reserve your room!

Learn more and reserve your room.

Convention Registration

Deadline: Monday, Oct. 24

Registration for the 2022 Diocesan Convention is now available. 

Please note that we have divided registration into three categories -- please select your appropriate group

If you have questions or need assistance with your registration, please contact Tracy Grigsby in the diocesan office.

This link is for lay and clergy delegates only.

This link is for non-voting clergy, officers, committee members, volunteers, and other guests.

This link is for those who wish to have a display at the convention hall.

Draft Schedule and Planning Details

We have put together a packet of information that we hope will help you as individuals and as a parish to prepare for convention. There will be much more information to come, but we hope this reference guide will get you started on the right foot. 

Download the draft schedule and planning details.