November 10, 2021

DioMo partners with YWCA to offer "Witnessing Whiteness" program

Sign up by November 20

The Dismantling Racism Commission for the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri is partnering with the YWCA to host a group of diocesan members in the Y’s acclaimed Witnessing Whiteness program.

The program begins in January and is open to any diocesan member who feels moved to deepen their racial education and to explore how “whiteness” might hinder that education. 

Learn more about the program and how to sign up.

2021 Diocesan Convention

Thursday, Nov. 18 - Saturday, Nov. 20

Convention is a time to celebrate our life together as a diocese.

Elected delegates, clergy, and convention officers will gather on Zoom. Everyone else in the diocese is invited to watch the livestream on our website or on Facebook.

Along with the required business meetings, there are many opportunities for ALL to engage in the 182nd Convention. Here are just a few of the highlights:

• Thursday, Nov. 18 @ 7 p.m. - Convention Eucharist, including Bishop Deon's convention address, a celebration of Episcopal School for Ministry, and Bishop's Awards for exemplary service
• Friday, Nov. 19, beginning @ 5:30 p.m. - Ministry Workshops, Keynote Address, Zoom Dance Party
• Saturday, Nov. 20 @ 9 a.m. - Ministry reports, 2022 budget presentation, resolution voting, diocesan elections, and many special presentations to review 2021 and look ahead to 2022.

We continue to add event details and links to the 2021 Convention page of our diocesan website. Watch for a special email with final details next week!

Gentlemen's Estate Sale

The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton invites the community to their first-ever Gentlemen's Estate Sale.

The church has received a large wardrobe of fine, gentlemen's clothing and is hosting a two-day sale event:

First Dibs Sale & Party

Friday, Nov. 12

6-9 p.m.

$10 admission fee

General Sale

Saturday, Nov. 13

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Church of St. Michael & St. George is located at 6345 Wydown Blvd, Clayton.

Renewal of Ministry:

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Ferguson

Saturday, Nov. 13

11 a.m.

Registration deadline for in-person attendance: Nov. 10

Join Bishop Deon Johnson and the congregation of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Ferguson as they officially welcome their new Priest-in-Charge, the Rev. Erika Essiem.

Guests are welcome to attend in-person at St. Stephen's (registration required) or watch the livestream on St. Stephen's Facebook page.

Read more about this event.

Deaconess Anne House:

Chili and Coats

Friday, Nov. 19

12 - 3 p.m.

1416 Sullivan Ave.

Old North St. Louis

Deaconess Anne House asks for your donations of gently worn, clean winter coats and accessories (sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, socks) for their "Chili and Coats" event.

Donations will be distributed to their Old North community and the transient or unhoused neighbors of North City.

Drop off your donations at the Deaconess Anne House or contact Rev. Michaelene to arrange to have items picked up or if you would like to volunteer with this event (make chili and hot dogs, help organize clothes, greet neighbors).

Learn about our New Convocations

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 will be announcing a new structure to our convocation system.

Bishop Deon invites all to attend one of two special virtual meetings to learn about the changes and what it all means to you!

Tuesday, Nov. 30

7 p.m.

Register for this meeting.

or

Wednesday, Dec. 1

6 p.m.

Register for this meeting.

Dismantling Racism:

6th Annual Conference and Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 4

10 a.m.

Zoom

The Commission on Dismantling Racism invites all to discuss 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.

Hymn of the Week:

All who love and serve your city: Charlestown

Many Episcopal hymns refer to the heavenly city of God and the earthly city of Jerusalem. This week the Rev. Brooke Myers introduces us to a text that is one of only two in our Hymnal with a contemporary urban focus.

Read this week's column.

Read past columns.

Seasonal Celebrations with UTO

United Thank Offering invites you to engage in upcoming seasonal celebrations with a little extra gratitude this year.

Find fun and meaningful ways for you and your family to be thankful with UTO's November Gratitude Challenge.

Learn more.​

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Send a UTO Christmas Card!

Learn more.

Prepare for Lent by downloading Lenten resources for adults, families, and children.

Learn more.

Now Hiring:

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church in Florissant is hiring a part-time parish secretary.

Christ Episcopal Church in Rolla is hiring a part-time organist.

Download job descriptions for these positions and others on the jobs page of our website:

diocesemo.org/job-openings.

Book Donations

Christ Episcopal Church in Rolla has a mini-library full of secular and religious books they would like to donate.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in accepting book donations, please contact the Rev. Dr. Mary Korte.