May 2024 Newsletter

Cover photo: Bishop Deon Johnson catches up with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at last week's Executive Council meeting in Raleigh, NC. The Presiding Bishop discussed personal transitions following his recent surgeries and professional transitions as The Episcopal Church prepares to elect a new presiding bishop at this summer's General Convention.

Read Bishop Curry's opening statement to Executive Council.

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Featured News:

The Bishop's Annual Appeal: 2024

"I invite you to support the Bishop's Annual Appeal by joining me in the work of healing from oppression and racial division, shepherding and shaping the ministry of children and youth, and by standing up with those who are unhoused and underserved."

-The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson

Beautiful Bridges

As the next step from our Healing in the Heartland event, the Rev. Aaron Rogers introduces a new diocesan initiative to bring congregations together to work across differences to create relationship, have focused formation, and develop ministry projects.

Love. Always.

Revival and Learning Party

We didn't get to have our Revival in the Diocese of Missouri, but we have one last chance to experience a day of love, celebration, and spiritual growth with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry! We're all invited to an Episcopal Revival happening at General Convention this summer.

Children & Youth Ministry Update

The Rev. Erin Pickersgill shares some of the exciting projects, events, plans, and moments in the Diocese's Ministry for Children and Youth.

New Creation Care Curriculum

Learn about a new program for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry.

LGBTQIA+ Ministry Update

LGBTQIA+ Missioner DeWayne Trainer shares information about town hall discussions in May and Pride Month events in June.

Gun Violence Prevention Ministry Update

Get the latest information about legislative efforts at the state capitol, Wear Orange weekend, and ways you can support common sense gun laws.

Launching a New Parish Nursing Ministry

As the American Nurses Association celebrations National Nurses Week in May, a group of dedicated healthcare professionals in DioMO is launching a new network of education and support for nurses and faith community leaders in the Missouri Ozarks.

UTO Awards $1M+ to "Welcome the Stranger"

The Episcopal Church Executive Council approved more than $1 million in United Thank Offering grants to support 20 innovative mission and ministry projects during its April meeting. Look what happens when you drop your spare change into those little blue boxes!

Featured End-of-April Events:

Big Provincial Gathering

April 25-27

The Province V Big Provincial Gathering (BPG) in South Bend, Indiana is an opportunity to learn more about the business of our province, meet new people, and connect with others who share your ministry passions.



St. Michael School Open House

April 27, 9-11 a.m.

All are invited to tour the St. Michael School, an Episcopal day school for pre-K through 8th grade students. The school is located at The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton.

Three Women Mystics

April 27 @ 9 a.m.

Enjoy a day of exploring devotional intimacy with three women mystics: Thérèsa, Julian & Mechthild. The event takes place at Mercy Conference Center in St. Louis and is led by the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis and Sabine McDowell.

St. Martin's Auto Show & Festival

April 28 @ 12:30 p.m.

Get ready to rev your engines at St. Martin's Third Annual Auto Show & Festival, a free event for everyone to enjoy.

Spring Concert

April 28 @ 3 p.m.

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Creve Coeur invites you to a free springtime concert featuring organist Mark Scholtz and an 18-piece orchestra.

Faithful Readiness Workshop

April 30 @ 9 a.m.

How prepared are you and your church for a disaster? Get expert planning advice at this free emergency preparedness workshop for faith communities in Columbia.

Featured May Events:

In the Footsteps of Jesus: A Way of Love and Justice

May 4 @ 9 a.m.

Christ Church Cathedral hosts a JustFaith program to learn how the Gospel invites us to a life of compassion that changes us and the world around us.

English Tea Party

May 4 @ 2 p.m.

The Episcopal Church of St. Stephen's and the Vine continues its long tradition of hosting an English Tea -- and you're invited!

Rite 13 Celebrations

May 4 & May 5

We're celebrating the students from around the Diocese who have completed the Rite 13 formation program with a special dinner celebration, followed by recognitions in their individual parishes.

Renewal of Ministry

May 5 @ 5 p.m.

The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson will lead a Renewal of Ministry Service for the Rev. Aaron Rogers at the Episcopal Church of St. Stephens and the Vine. All are invited!

Living God's Future Now

May 15 @ 12 p.m.

The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry invites us -- especially music leaders -- to a special formation event with the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells. Individuals and parish teams are welcome.

LGBTQIA+ and Allies Town Hall

May 15, 16, 28, 29 (various times)

LGBTQIA+ Missioner DeWayne Trainer invites you to share your dreams, ideas, and concerns for ministry at a town hall Zoom meeting.

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