iSeek news & events

September 22, 2021

#GetToKnowDioMO:

Faith Christian Church of India

Languages, cultures, and faith come together at Faith Christian Church of India in West St. Louis County.

Get to know more about this mission church in our diocese on the diocesan website and on diocesan social media this week!

Events

Engaging in Evangelism

Canon Whitney Rice concludes her special series of articles with thoughts about being an evangelist in a time of crisis - like now!

Read Canon Whitney's column.

If you have enjoyed this series, get ready to go a little deeper with Canon Whitney's Evangelism Workshop!

Evangelism Workshop

Saturday, Sept. 25

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Zoom

Do you love evangelism? Do you think you hate evangelism? Not sure but willing to hear more?

Join Canon Whitney Rice on Zoom as she leads us in Evangelism With Integrity, a re-imagining of evangelism from the group up, rooted in our values. You'll learn why Jesus wanted us to try this and how to get started yourself!

Funeral Eucharist for former Bishop Bill Jones

Saturday, Oct. 2

11 a.m.

Christ Church Cathedral

& Livestream

Bishop Deon Johnson will lead a funeral Eucharist for the 8th Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, William "Bill" Jones and the bishop's wife, Margaret "Maggie" Jones on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral.

Learn more and register to attend.

You can also watch the service via livestream on the diocesan website and Facebook page.

ECW Retreat and Annual Meeting

Saturday, Oct. 9

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Zoom

What is Jesus asking you? All women of the diocese are invited to gather virtually as we explore the questions of Jesus. The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice, Canon for Discipleship and Development, will be the keynote speaker.

Learn more and REGISTER for the event.

A Moment in Time:

ECM's Fundraising Event

Thursday, Oct. 14

6 p.m.

Zoom

Enjoy a fun evening with friends and support the great work of Episcopal City Mission. This ecumenical ministry serves youth in St. Louis' juvenile justice system.

The event includes live and silent auctions; sweet and savory food options are available to order. There is no charge to attend!

Learn more and REGISTER for the event.

Cycle & Center: Discover the Peace and Power of Prayerful Pedaling

Saturday, Oct. 23

10 a.m.

Creve Coeur Lake

Confluence: A Center for Spirituality invites all ages to enjoy a leisurely bike ride around Creve Coeur Lake and discover the peace and power of prayerful pedaling.

Please register by October 16.

Learn more and REGISTER.

Dine Out for Mental Health

Tuesday, Sept. 28

Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria

9568 Manchester Road,

Rock Hill

Katie's will donate 100% of their profits on September 28 to Care and Counseling, a ministry partner of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

Enjoy a delicious dinner and help provide high quality, affordable mental health services to those in our community. No special mention required.

Learn more about this event.

News

The Blessing of an Icon

The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, came to St. Louis on September 19 to baptize Bishop Deon Johnson's 10-year old son, Ja'Lon.

While the Presiding Bishop was here, he blessed the first icon created to honor Bishop Barbara Harris, the first woman bishop in the Anglican Church.

Read about the beautiful new icon.

See more pictures from the Presiding Bishop's visit.

Thanks to Marc Vorih from the Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton for serving as photographer for this event!

2021 Diocesan Convention

November 18-20

Celebrate our community of faith at Diocesan Convention! This year's event will be all virtual and will include ways for everyone to be involved!

Visit our convention web page for details as they become available.

Convention Registration:

Registration is now open!

Who should register?

Convention Officers
Lay Delegates
Clergy Members
Diocesan Council Members
Standing Committee Members
General Convention Deputies

You must register no later than Wednesday, Oct. 20.

All other diocesan members are invited to participate via livestream (more details coming soon).

Convention Deadlines:

Deadline to submit nominations:

September 30

We need people from ALL parishes and communities to be a part of our diocesan leadership!

Deadline to submit resolutions:

September 30

All proposed resolutions must be submitted at least 50 days before convention.

Deadline for ministry reports:

October 31

All ministry leaders are invited to share their stories with the diocese.

Get details on all these items on our convention web page.

Engage

Praying During the Season of Creation

Our Creation Care Ministry team offers a prayer and other resources to help us all stay mindful during this Season of Creation... and all seasons.

Read this week's column.

Hymn of the Week:

Where cross the crowded ways of life

David Sinden from St. Peter's in Ladue brings us a missionary hymn its author describes as "A Prayer for the Multitudes."

Gateway City Big Band

Saturday, Sept. 25

7-9 p.m.

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

Creve Coeur

All are invited to enjoy a free evening of music in the parking lot of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Creve Coeur.

Reaching Out to Those in Need

Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, refugee crisis and pandemics. There is much work to be done in our world today. We ask for your continued prayers. Here are a few resources to learn about how The Episcopal Church is involved and how you can help with humanitarian efforts:

Hurricane Ida Relief

Hurricane Ida has left a wake of devastation in Louisiana and along its inland path, leaving millions of people in need. Your donations to Episcopal Relief & Development's Hurricane Fund can help.

Donate to ERD.