March 23, 2022

Pilgrims from The Diocese of Missouri are visiting sites from our Christian history throughout the Holy Land, including the Church of the Transfiguration atop Mt. Tabor. Follow their trip in pictures on the Diocesan website.

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 is open until the end of the day TODAY - Wednesday, March 23.

Get all the details and register.

Requiem or Renaissance

Cohort 1 begins Saturday, April 2

Calvary Episcopal Church, Columbia

or Online

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Requiem or Renaissance is an 18-month discernment and skills-building program for all congregations currently receiving diocesan financial aid.

The group of 18 congregations is divided into two cohorts. Registration is now open for the first meeting of cohort 1. One person from each congregation should complete the registration for their team.

• Register for this event. (no later than March 25)
• Learn more about Requiem or Renaissance.

Holy Hikes

Do you feel close to God in nature? Our Diocesan Creation Care Ministry and Confluence: A Center for Spirituality would like to bring the beauty of the Holy Eucharist outdoors.

We're looking for people to help organize Holy Hikes throughout our Diocese.

Learn more about this ministry and sign up to help.

Lenten Reflections

Janice Nihill (featured in this video) is one of more than 20 members of the Diocese of Missouri discerning a call to ordination.

Those discerners are sharing their unique and inspired perspectives from lectionary readings throughout the season of Lent on Diocesan social media and our website.

Public Advocacy:

Legislative Updates

The Rev. Dr. Teresa Mithen Danieley, Champions Organizer for Missouri Jobs With Justice, brings us a legislative update on concealed carry, public education, and Medicaid expansion bills.

Read the update.

Opposing Anti-Transgender Legislation

Missouri is one of many states considering bills targeting transgender teens and those who provide health care for them.

Bren O'Connor, our Diocesan LGBTQIA+ Missioner, explains why the Diocese respects the dignity of ALL identities and why we encourage our lawmakers to do the same.

• Click the arrow in the graphic above to watch Bren's video.
• Get more info about SB 843

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.

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.

Bishop's Lenten Book Study Postponed

Bishop Deon Johnson and the Creation Care Ministry are putting their Tuesday evening discussion of the book Hospitable Planet on hold for now.

Thanks to those who began the journey and please know we will continue the discussion at a later date.

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