March 16, 2022

The Rev. Todd McDowell, Rector at Grace Church in Kirkwood, is leading a Lenten pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The trip will take members from throughout the Diocese of Missouri to some of the most sacred sites of our Christian history. Follow their trip in pictures on the Diocesan website.

Updating COVID-19 Guidelines

New safety guidelines from Bishop Deon Johnson and the Diocesan Pandemic Task Force are now in effect throughout the Diocese of Missouri.

These guidelines include information about wearing masks, singing in the choir, and distributing communion. This new document also provides recommended online resources to check your community's pandemic numbers.

Read the Bishop's letter and the new safety guidelines.

Free Face Masks Now Available to Churches

Missouri Jobs with Justice has graciously donated 2,400 medical masks to the Diocese to distribute to our churches.

If you would like to get a supply for your parish, please contact Jillian Smith or Tracy Grigsby in the Diocesan office to arrange a pick-up (for those in the St. Louis area) or arrange a shipment (for those outside the metro area).

Christians and War

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew at The Church of St. Michael and St. George came together last week to consider how we Christians should pray during times of conflict.

Read about their biblical discussion.

Learn how Episcopal Relief & Development is responding to the humanitarian crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine.

Apply Now for CAEF Grant

Congregations needing financial assistance for capital improvement projects and/or repairs can now apply for a diocesan grant of up to $10,000 through the Church Assistance Endowment Fund.

Application deadline is April 13.

Learn more and get application.

The Big Read at

Christ Church Cathedral

Begins Sunday, March 20

1 - 2:15 p.m.

Zoom

From Lewis and Clark's 1804 expedition to the 2014 uprising in Ferguson, American history has been made in St. Louis. Author Walter Johnson explores that history in his book The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States.

You're invited to join a discussion of this book with Christ Church Cathedral.

Learn more and get the Zoom link.

Celebrating 20 Years of Called to Common Mission

Friday, March 25

1 p.m.

Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City

Or online

The Dioceses of Missouri, West Missouri and Kansas are coming together with the Central States Synod ELCA for a special hybrid event to celebrate 20 years of our Common Mission. Clergy and lay members are invited to engage in an afternoon of special presentations to mark this Episcopal and Lutheran collaboration.

Registration Deadline: March 23

Get all the details and register.

Bishop's Lenten Book Study

Tuesdays in Lent

7 p.m.

Zoom

Join friends from throughout the Diocese as we read Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action and Climate Change. The Rev. Kevin McGrane, Diocesan Creation Care Ministry Chair, leads next week's discussion of chapters 10-14.

Join the Zoom discussion.

More Lenten Events & Resources

Visit the Lent 2022 page of our diocesan website for our collection of Lenten events and resources offered by the Bishop's office and parishes throughout the Diocese.

If you would like to add a program or service to our list, please send your information to Janis Greenbaum.

Diocesan Town Hall with Bishop Deon

Monday, April 4

6 p.m.

Zoom

Chat with Bishop Deon about his first annual appeal and learn more about the projects your gift will support.

Learn more and get the link.

If you have news, announcements, or pictures you'd like to share with the diocese, please send your information to Communications Director Janis Greenbaum.