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December 22, 2021

Merry Christmas!

A Christmas Message from

The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson,

Eleventh Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

(click the video to watch)

A Christmas Message from

The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry,

Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church

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News

Our Newest Deacons

Congratulations to Angela Ferree and Joshua Huber who were ordained by Bishop Deon Johnson into the Sacred Order of Deacons, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at Christ Church Cathedral.

Our Newest Priest

Congratulations to Jeff Goldone who was ordained by Bishop Deon Johnson into the Sacred Order of Priests, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 at Christ Church Cathedral. Former Bishop Gene Robinson was the guest preacher at the service.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Our newly published Cycle of Prayer contains weekly prayers for the parishes and ministries in the Diocese of Missouri as well as our new Companion Diocese of Puerto Rico.

In an effort to keep our list as current as possible, we will be releasing our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer by quarters in 2022.

Our first list runs from Advent 2021 through March 2022. Download the prayers here or on our website (Worship/Prayer).

You can find the Anglican Cycle of Prayer here.

Parochial Reports

Filing of the 2021 Parochial Report begins Jan. 1, 2022. All parishes must submit their reports no later than March 1, 2022.

Get all the forms, instructions, and video tutorials to file your report on the Episcopal Church General Convention website.

Events

Celebrate Kwanzaa

December 26 - January 1

Online Celebration

Christ Church Cathedral's Pursuing Racial Justice Committee invites you to celebrate the cultural contributions of people of African descent during Kwanzaa.

Each day of this online celebration features a principle of Kwanzaa and how it enables us to live out rich lives.

Engage in this event through the Cathedral's website.

First Fridays:

An open forum for church communicators

Friday, Jan. 7, 2022

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Zoom

We're launching a new open forum for anyone working or volunteering in church communications. Come to learn, ask questions, get ideas and share ideas.

Our January event will focus on websites and will feature guest presenter Lisa Brown, Director of Digital Ministry for Membership Vision. Her short presentation begins at 1 p.m., but drop in any time to chat with Lisa and Diocesan Communications Director Janis Greenbaum.

Learn more.

Absalom Jones Celebration 2022

Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022

11 a.m.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us as The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri celebrates the life of Absalom Jones, the first Black priest in The Episcopal Church. This year's event will feature the Rev. Canon Kelly Brown Douglas, Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral.

You can be a part of our special Diocesan Unity Choir -- rehearsals begin in January. Contact Harry Moppins.

This hybrid event will be hosted by the Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton and will also be available online. More details will be released soon.

Engage

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Get to Know Dio MO:

The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Lake St. Louis

Learn more about this suburban parish that offers a "deep welcome" to all who come through their red doors.

Check out this week's featured parish on the diocesan website and social media.

Aid our Refugee Neighbors this Christmas

Find out about Episcopal Migration Ministries' work and how to get involved (as an individual and/or as a parish).

Learn more.

Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts

Learn how you can help tornado recovery efforts through the following:

Reflections from COP26

Parker Williams, the Diocesan Missioner for Creation Care and Stewardship and a member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Poplar Bluff, attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland last month.

Reflecting on his experience, Parker says the conference often left him feeling frustrated and even cynical about the future. Read his blog to find out how he was able to find hope when it comes to facing climate change.

Read Parker's reflection.

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.

Visit the 2021 Convention webpage.

More Information from DioMO:

Please note:

The Diocesan Offices will be closed December 24 through January 3.

There will be no iSeek newsletter published on December 29.

The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

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www.diocesemo.org