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December 1, 2021

A Journey Through Advent

Bishop Deon Johnson invites all in the Diocese to engage in this special reflection series. Each day during Advent, we'll release a short video and written reflection based on the assigned daily Bible readings. These reflections will be offered by lay and clergy members from throughout the Diocese. A new reflection will be added each day until Christmas.

Engage in the reflections on our website, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.

News

December Ordinations

The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson will celebrate three ordinations in December. Registration is required for in-person attendance. The services will also be livestreamed on the Diocesan website and Facebook page.

Your prayers and presence are requested for the following:

The Ordination of

Angela Margaret Ferree

and

Joshua David Huber

to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Saturday, Dec. 18

4 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

The Ordination of

Jeffrey Robert Goldone

to the Sacred Order of Priests

Sunday, Dec. 19

4 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

How You Can Support

Requiem or Renaissance

Beginning in January, 18 congregations around the Diocese will engage in a new program called Requiem or Renaissance. This discernment program will help parishes on diocesan financial aid or in need of revitalization.

The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice encourages everyone in the Diocese to get involved - what affects one parish affects us all!

Read Canon Whitney's article.

Convention News

Learn about our new convocation system, listen in on the ministry fair workshops, see who was awarded Bishop's Medals, watch the Bishop's inspiring Convention Address, and more!

We're sifting through all the news and information from the 182nd Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri and posting the highlights to keep you informed. Check back often as we add more highlights.

Visit the 2021 Convention webpage.

Events

Learn about our New Convocations

Wednesday, Dec. 1

6 p.m.

Convocations are groups of congregations within our diocese that act as liaisons between Diocesan Council and the congregations and conduct other diocesan business.

At this year's convention, Bishop Deon Johnson announced a new structure and purpose to our convocation system.

Bishop Deon invites you to attend this special virtual meeting to learn about the changes and find out how you can get involved!

Read the Bishop's initiative to redefine our convocation system.

Creation Care Ministry

Movie Group:

The Biggest Little Farm

Wednesday, Dec. 1

7 p.m.

Zoom

The Biggest Little Farm is a documentary about a couple who moves from L.A. into the countryside to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature.

Watch the movie on your own, then join the discussion on December 1.

Watch the movie trailer by clicking the arrow in the picture above.

Learn more and register.

Dismantling Racism:

6th Annual Conference and Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 4

10 a.m.

Zoom

How does racism manifest itself in your church or personal life?

The Commission on Dismantling Racism invites all to discuss that question and celebrate social justice work happening throughout the diocese at this annual event.

Learn more.

ECW Connections Event:

Voices of the Nativity

Sunday, Dec. 5

4 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church & livestream

The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Missouri (ECW) is partnering with St. Paul's in the Carondelet neighborhood of St. Louis for a creative storytelling experience.

Learn more.

Engage

Hymn of the Week:

Once He Came In Blessing

Ed Hanson, Director of Music and Choirmaster at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia, shares one of his favorite Advent hymns, which was written by a very prolific lyricist and feminist in the 1800s.

Applications Open for General Convention Youth Presence

The Episcopal Church invites teens age 16-19 to apply to become part of the 80th General Convention's Official Youth Presence, a group whose members have seat and voice in the House of Deputies.

Up to two youth from each province will be selected to attend the convention, July 4-14 in Baltimore. Orientation and training will take place March 31 - April 2. Applications are due by December 23.

Learn more and get applications.

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Bishop Deon Making News in StL

Bishop Deon Johnson was featured in several news outlets this week, including Fox 2 News and the Riverfront Times.

The Bishop was part of a group of business, civic, and religious leaders who welcomed a traveling LGBTQ+ exhibit to St. Louis. The exhibit was removed from the Missouri Capitol after being on display for just a few days. Bishop Deon stressed the importance of telling everyone's story.

More Information from DioMO:

The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

314-231-1220

www.diocesemo.org