iSeek: Diocesan News & Events 9-1-21

iSeek news & events

September 1, 2021

#GetToKnowDioMO:

Calvary Episcopal Church, Columbia

Bishop Deon Johnson confirmed six new Episcopalians during his visit to Calvary, Columbia on Sunday, Aug. 29.

Get to know more about this vibrant parish in Central Missouri on our website and social media this week!

News

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.

Assisting Afghan Refugees

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is calling on the church to help Episcopal Migration Ministries in their efforts to resettle Afghan Refugees.

Watch/Read Bishop Curry's statement.

Learn ways you can help.

Haiti Earthquake Response

Long-standing relationships between Episcopal churches and agencies are helping to get humanitarian assistance to the most devastated areas of Haiti.

Read the story.

Donate to Food for the Poor.

Strategic Visioning Update:

Reporting to Diocesan Council

The Diocesan Strategic Visioning Committee is putting the final touches on a report to be presented to Diocesan Council at the Council's September 11 meeting.

The report will outline recommended goals and initiatives that will guide The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri for the next five years.

Read the update.

Fear Not: Be an Evangelist

The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice explores ways we can all reduce the fear and become better evangelists.

Read Canon Whitney's evangelism column.

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 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!

Events

St. Francis Summer Concert Series

Friday, Sept. 3

6-9 p.m.

602 Rockwood Arbors Drive, Eureka

St. Francis Episcopal Church in Eureka is partnering with its neighbors to host free outdoor concerts this summer in the church parking lot. The next concert will feature JMC 50, an 11-piece band that plays music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. All are invited to attend!

Learn how this community event got started and get details about the September concert.

Venable Park Rededication

Saturday, Sept. 18

1-4 p.m.

10630 Country View Drive, Creve Coeur

Members of St. Timothy's in Creve Coeur were part of a public movement to rename this park to honor a black man who had his land taken away in an act of racial injustice.

The City of Creve Coeur will rededicate the park to honor Dr. H. Phillip Venable, an active member of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. The public is invited to this celebration.

Learn more about this event.

Engage

Creation Care Weekly:

Environmental Racism

The Diocesan Creation Care Ministry team encourages individuals and parishes to learn more about environmental racism through a virtual event hosted by Women's Voices Raised in Justice on September 9 at 7 p.m.

Think about how these issues touch your community and what role you can play to bring about change.

Read the article.

Dismantling Racism Commission Meeting

Saturday, Sept. 5

10 a.m.

Zoom

Anyone interested in engaging in conversation or organizing events in the diocese to help dismantle racism in our communities is invited to attend our September meeting. The Rev. Chester Hines, Deacon at Holy Communion in University City, leads the group.

Learn more and get the meeting Zoom link.