August 2023

Welcome to our monthly newsletter!

We invite you to check out our featured stories and events here and click the links to get more information on items of interest for you.

Featured Stories:

Cover Story:

Celebrating Deaf Ministry

We invite you to celebrate the Feast Day of Thomas Gallaudet and Henry Winter Syle in August by learning more about our Deaf ministry in DioMO.

2023 Diocesan Convention:

Get involved now!

Sign up to sing in the choir, run for an elected office, submit a resolution, and get ready to share your story at the 184th Annual Diocesan Convention.

Holy Endings and

New Beginnings

Canon Whitney Rice reflects on this summer's Requiem or Renaissance retreat and what comes next for our intentional discernment program.

Idea Toolbox:

Organizing Mission & Ministry

Emmanuel Church in Webster Groves shares their strategy for engaging members in ministry with their Four Pillars of Faith in Action.

Making History:

Chief Justice Mary Russell

Mary Russell is breaking the glass ceiling by serving as Chief Justice of our state's Supreme Court. Learn about this honor and her DioMO connections.

Mark Kozielec announces

his retirement

After serving 11 years as rector of St. Mark's Church in St. Louis, the Rev. Mark Kozielec is getting ready to retire. Learn about his plans for the future.

The Dedication of

Hope Episcopal Church

Using pieces of the past to celebrate the promise of the future, Bishop Deon Johnson dedicated the newest church in the Diocese on July 22.

DioMO Partners with

Caffeinated Church

Church communicators, parish administrators, and other ministry leaders are invited to use this online portal for resources, collaboration, and training.

Featured Events:

Dismantling Racism Commission: Aug. 5 @ 10 a.m.

Be a part of our anti-racism efforts. This month's meeting is at St. Stephen's Church in Ferguson. All are invited to join the discussion.

The Color Purple: Discussion

Aug. 6 (after 2 p.m. show)

Join the Dismantling Racism Commission for a discussion following a show at the Florissant Performing Arts Center.

Celebrating Deaf Ministry:

Aug. 27 @ 10 a.m.

Worship and enjoy lunch with St. Thomas Deaf Episcopal Church to celebrate the Feast Day of Thomas Gallaudet.

Education Equity Meeting:

Aug. 29 @ 7 p.m.

Learn how to initiate and sustain a church/school partnership to support your local school at this Zoom presentation.

The Enneagram Journey:

Aug. 30 @ 7 p.m.

Marty Chapman from the Church of St. Michael & St. George leads a 12-week study of the enneagram via Zoom.

Used Clothing Drive:

Sept. 2 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bring your gently used clothing and other "soft" items to Advent Church for a special collection and fundraiser.

Community of Hope Training:

Sept. 7 @ 6 p.m.

Engage in 16-week training program to become a Community of Hope pastoral caregiver. Registration deadline is August 1.

Celebration of Joy

Sept. 16 @ 10 a.m.

Be inspired, make connections, and enjoy our shared stories of faith at this one-day retreat in Fulton. Registration deadline is August 15.

A Final Note:

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