Photo: (Jan. 19 / St. Louis) Bishop Deon Johnson marching with faith leaders to protest Missouri's abortion laws. | |
Feature of the Week:
Pastoral Letter from the Bishop
Bishop Deon Johnson is one of 13 leaders from different faith traditions filing a lawsuit against the state of Missouri and its ban on abortion.
Because this is such a divisive issue, the Bishop is issuing a pastoral letter to clarify his involvement.
Read the Bishop's letter.
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Funeral for the Rev. Dr. Richard Tudor
August 29, 1942 - January 20, 2023
Friday, Jan. 27
10 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
318 S. Duchesne Drive, St. Charles
The Diocese mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, Rich Tudor. Rich served at many of our congregations, including St. Barnabas in Florissant, St. Vincent's-in-the-Vineyard in Ste. Genevieve, Transfiguration in Lake St. Louis, and most recently, Trinity in St. Charles.
Read his obituary, share memories, and send flowers or plant a tree in his honor.
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Renewal of Ministry:
The Rev. Meghan C. Ryan
Saturday, Feb. 4
11 a.m.
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
808 N. Mason Road, Creve Coeur
Bishop Deon Johnson and the members of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church invite you to celebrate St. Tim's new rector at this special service. A lunch reception follows.
(Clergy: red stoles)
This service will also be livestreamed on St. Timothy's website.
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Diocesan Gospel Choir to Sing at Absalom Jones Event
Rehearsals:
Saturday, Feb. 4 & 11
11 a.m.
The Church of St. Michael & St. George
6345 Wydown Blvd., Clayton
Diocesan Choir Director Harry Moppins invites everyone who sang at convention along with any additional singers throughout the Diocese to be a part of this annual event honoring the first Black priest in the Episcopal Church. The Absalom Jones service and event will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Central West End.
Learn more about the rehearsals.
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Diocesan Education Equity Ministry
Tuesday, Feb. 7
7 p.m.
Zoom
All members of the Diocese are invited to learn about current ministries and opportunities for advocating for our urban and rural schools.
The Rev. Dr. Teresa Danieley, Diocesan Missioner for Public Advocacy, will discuss the work being done in Missouri to bring about equity and how we can participate.
Learn more and RSVP.
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Acolyte Festival
Saturday, May 13
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral
All youth and adult acolytes and acolyte leaders in the Diocese are invited to a fun and informative event at the Cathedral. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Learn more.
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Survey from the Gathering Space Task Force
Would you like to see the Diocese create a space where we could gather for shared ministry, formation, recreation, and fun? The Gathering Space Task Force wants your input!
Learn more and take the survey.
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New Year, New Reports
To all parish administrators:
It's that time of year again -- time to fill out the great multitude of required reports for the Diocese and the Episcopal Church! Here are a few to get us started (click on the blue links for info and forms):
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Parochial Reports: The General Convention of the Episcopal Church requires all congregations to submit this report no later than March 1. Start NOW! Contact Rita Benson in the diocesan office with questions.
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Lay Ministry License: Each parish must submit a list of lay ministers to the Bishop no later than March 1. Contact Jillian Smith in the diocesan office with questions.
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Diocesan Convention Delegates: As soon as you elect your 2023 convention delegates at your annual meeting this month, send us a list of your delegates so we can update our convocation records. Contact Janis Greenbaum in the diocesan office with questions.
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Parish Events: Inviting the Diocese | |
Click on the red headlines to learn more about each event: | |
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Grace African Christians Connection invites you to a two-day prayer and fellowship event.
Friday & Saturday, Jan. 27 & 28, 5-6 p.m.
Deaconess Anne House, North St. Louis
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African-styled prayers
Every Saturday, beginning Feb. 4, 5-5:30 p.m.
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. | |
Invitations from the Dismantling Racism Commission
Mark your calendars and plan to attend two upcoming events in the Diocese:
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2023 Absalom Jones Celebration:
Living the Legacy
Saturday, Feb. 18
11 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Louis
Celebrate our church's first Black priest with a special worship service, lunch, and formation event.
Bishop Deon Johnson will lead us along with special guest Bishop Jennifer Baskerville Burroughs from the Diocese of Indianapolis.
Learn more and register.
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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, St. Louis
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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Annual Prayer for Christian Unity:
Do Good; Seek Justice
Sunday, Jan. 29
7-8 p.m.
St. John Bosco Catholic Parish
12934 Marine Ave., Creve Coeur
Bishop Deon Johnson will join Catholic Archbishop Rozanski and our St. Louis Christian communities in ecumenical prayer for unity on the theme "Do Good; Seek Justice." (Is 1:17) All are welcome to attend a reception following the prayer.
Download event flyer.
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Love Yourself as Your Neighbor:
A virtual retreat for those in ministry
Begins Sunday, Jan. 29
1 p.m.
Zoom
Everyone serving in a ministry is invited to feed your own spirit with this meaningful prayer retreat in the middle of your everyday life. You choose your own goals and virtual meeting times to fit your schedule.
Learn more and register.
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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, check out these resources from the Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development:
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Celebrating Religious Life
Members of religious orders and communities in the Diocese of Missouri came together January 20-22 to share their spirituality and give others the opportunity to learn more about their communities. The group participated in a two-day retreat, followed by a special Evensong service to mark the first Religious Life Sunday in the Episcopal Church.
Br. Franklin Kline, OP, offers a reflection on the weekend and shares a recording of the keynote address by the Rev. Dr. Kevin Goodrich
Read the story and watch the presentation.
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Journey to the Holy Land
Save the Date:
November 8-19, 2023
Get ready to go on the trip of a lifetime! Join Bishop Deon Johnson as he travels to the Holy Land next November. The trip will be organized by the Rev. Todd McDowell, who has led several Holy Land pilgrimages over the past several years.
Mark your calendars and watch for more information coming soon!
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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. | | | | |
