And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
(Micah 6:8)
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Join the BE movement!
BE just; BE kind; BE humble. Help us make our communities and our world a little more like the Kingdom of God!
The Rev. Kevin McGrane, Priest-in-Charge at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. James, reflects on this week's theme: BE Just. (Click the arrow in the graphic to watch his reflection.)
Learn more, get resources, and make the pledge.
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Task Force on Hunger Grant Applications Now Available
Applications due November 23, 2022
The Diocesan Task Force on Hunger invites food ministries affiliated with an Episcopal congregation within the Diocese of Missouri to submit an application for funding for the 2023 calendar year.
Learn more and apply.
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Requiem or Renaissance: Cohort #1
Register now for next event
Saturday, Oct. 15
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Your church & Zoom
Congregations from Cohort #1 should register now for their third session of Requiem or Renaissance. This is an intentional discernment program for all parishes receiving financial assistance in the Diocese.
Learn more and register.
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2022 Convention News
The 183rd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri will be held November 18-19 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield.
Please note these important deadlines:
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Monday, Oct. 10: Ministry reports are due. If you are a leader in any diocesan ministry (non-parochial), you are required to submit a written report. Learn more.
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Monday, Oct. 10: Parish outreach video reports are due. Bishop Deon has asked every parish to make a short video showing how you spent your $1,000 check from the Diocese. Learn more.
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Tuesday, Oct. 18: Hotel reservations close. If you are attending convention and would like to receive a discounted hotel rate, you must book your room by Oct. 18. Learn more.
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Monday, Oct. 24: Convention registration closes. All clergy and lay delegates, officers, committee members, guests, and vendors are required to register. Learn more.
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Compline / Completas
Thursday, Oct. 6
6 p.m.
Zoom
Join our Companion Diocese Committee for this brief joint worship service with the people in the Diocese of Puerto Rico. We're unsure if our friends in the Puerto Rico will be able to join us this month, but we will be praying for them as they continue to recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Fiona.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84897803689?pwd=V1VOUytGK3hFQzZDRmJIbzFBd0gzZz09
Meeting ID: 848 9780 3689
Passcode: 825194
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Diocesan Religious Celebrate Saint Francis
Saturday, Oct. 8
4:30 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of All Saints and Ascension, Northwoods
Our Diocesan Franciscans invite all members of religious communities throughout the Diocese to a celebration of Saint Francis. This event will feature a worship service, followed by time for fellowship. (It's the group's first in-person gathering since January of 2020!)
Anyone interested in learning more about dispersed orders and communities is also welcome to be a part of this event.
Learn more.
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Author Talk:
Black and Episcopalian
Saturday, Oct. 8
10 a.m.
Zoom
The Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission is hosting a conversation with author Gayle Stewart-Fisher, author of Black and Episcopalian.
All are invited to the discussion, whether you have read the book or not.
Learn more and get the Zoom link.
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Dismantling Racism Workshop
Friday, Oct. 14: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Zoom
Members of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri are invited to join a thought-provoking and enlightening workshop focused on addressing the presence of racism in our communities, our country, and our churches.
This is a required training for all clergy, church staff, and vestry members. If you have not taken this course yet, now is the perfect time! This program is also open to all in the Diocese.
Learn more and register.
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ECW Retreat and Annual Meeting
Friday, Oct. 14 - Saturday, Oct. 15
Pallottine Renewal Center, Florissant
After two years of meeting virtually because of COVID, Episcopal Church Women will be gathering for an overnight retreat for fellowship, learning. and worship.
Please contact Laura Mabry to register.
Learn more.
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ECM Gala:
Lighting the Way for Hope and Healing
Thursday, Oct. 20
6 p.m.
Forest Park Golf Club, St. Louis
Episcopal City Mission invites all to their annual gala, which includes dinner, a silent auction, and inspiring presentations.
Proceeds from this event will directly benefit ECM's mission to provide hope and healing for youth in the St. Louis juvenile justice system.
Learn more.
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Parish Events: Inviting the Diocese | |
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Songs, readings, and fun
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Carondelet / St. Louis
Saturday, Oct. 8 / 7 p.m.
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The Spiritual Home: Raising Faithful Families
The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
Sunday, Oct. 9
11:30 a.m.
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Christian Discipleship: The Discipline of Prayer
The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
Thursday, Oct. 13 / 7 p.m.
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A portion of sales donated to St. John's, Tower Grove
ZeeBee's Fair Trade Market / 3211 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis
October 18-20
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Worship & Luncheon
Trinity Episcopal Church, Hannibal
Sunday, Nov. 6 / 10 a.m.
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led by Kathleen Capcara
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion
Friday, Nov. 11 - Sunday, Nov. 13
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Community of Hope Training
The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
Mark your calendar: September 7, 2023
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TFM encourages diocesan members to make food donations through Amazon.com.
Trinity Episcopal Church, Central West End / St. Louis
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NCCJ Annual Awards Celebration
Monday, Oct. 24
6 p.m.
The Coronado
Valerie Patton, a member of the Episcopal Church of All Saints and Ascension, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council of Community and Justice in St. Louis at the group's annual awards celebration. Valerie serves as the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and President of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Congratulations to Valerie for this honor!
Learn more and purchase tickets to attend the event.
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Journeys to Friendship:
Celebrating our Interfaith Community
Thursday, Oct. 27
5:30 p.m.
Lambert International Airport's Aero Event Space (inside Terminal 1)
All are invited to celebrate the region's vibrant interfaith community and invest in the bridge-building efforts of the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis.
Learn more.
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Get to Know DioMO:
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Fulton
and
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Portland
Bishop Deon Johnson made two visitations on Sunday, Sept. 25, so we're again featuring both congregations in our continuing Get to Know series this week!
St. Alban's in Fulton and St. Mark's in Portland are both in Callaway County in Central Missouri. Each has a unique story to tell!
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More Information from DioMO: | |
If you have news, announcements, or pictures you'd like to share with the diocese, please send your information to Communications Director Janis Greenbaum. | | | | |
