May 2023

Our Call to Proclaim:

Bishop Deon reflects on the name of our updated newsletter

What does it mean to "proclaim by word and example the Good News of God and Christ" and what difference does that make in our lives?

The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson inaugurates our updated newsletter with a reflection on our call to proclaim.

Read the Bishop's reflection

Missioner Profile:

The Rev. Mary Haggerty

Mary Haggerty is on a mission to raise awareness and help bring about an end to gun violence in our communities.

Watch Mary's story

Wear Orange: Prayer Service & Sunday Events

The Diocese is holding community events June 3 - 5 to remember the victims of gun violence.

Get event details

Episcopal Recovery Ministries:

12-Step Prayer Service

The ERM committee releases a special prayer service video for those dealing with substance abuse disorders.

Learn more & watch the service

It's All About Love:

A Churchwide Festival

Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry for this summertime revival event in Baltimore, July 9-12.

Learn more & register

Acolyte Festival

Canceled

The Acolyte Festival scheduled for May 13 at Christ Church Cathedral is canceled due to low registration.

Learn more

Dismantling Racism Training

June 9-10

St. Timothy's member Tony Corey shares how this two-day training has changed him and his congregation.

Read the reflection and register

Your Presence is Requested

Ordinations: June 3

Join Bishop Deon Johnson as he ordains Ryan Missel to the Sacred Order of Priests, and Loretta Go, David Luckes, and Aaron Rogers to the Sacred Order of Deacons.

Learn more

Recognizing Outstanding Service in DioMO

Congratulations to diocesan archivist Sue Rehkopf, retired priest the Rev. Warren Crews, and the soon-to-be ordained Aaron Rogers for earning special recognitions for their service.

Read their stories

May Events

EW Convocation:

Clergy & Bishop Lunch

Thursday, May 4, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

A special event for clergy in the Emery Washington Convocation.

Learn more and register

Compline/Completas

with Puerto Rico

Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m.

Enjoy virtual evening prayers with our Companion Diocese.

Learn more

Dismantling Racism

Commission Meeting

Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m.

All are invited to share in our diocesan anti-racism work.

Learn more and get link

Christ Church Cathedral:

Creation Care Sunday

Sunday, May 7 at 8 & 10:30 a.m.

Focus on beautiful flora and a creation care message.

Learn more.

DioMO Day at Busch Stadium

Saturday, May 6 at 1:15 p.m.

Today (April 26) is last day to buy tickets!

Learn more and get tickets

St. Martin's, Ellisville

Auto Show & Festival

Saturday, May 7, 12:30 - 5 p.m.

Enjoy cool cars and delicious BBQ at this annual event.

Learn more and register

EW Convocation

Prayer Breakfast

Tuesday, May 9 at 8:30 a.m.

All in Emery Washington Convocation are invited to a prayer breakfast at Emmanuel in Webster Groves.

Learn more and RSVP

St. John's, Tower Grove:

Music for Five

Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m.

Enjoy music from the St. Louis Chamber Soloists at this concert at St. John's in Tower Grove.

Learn more and get tickets

Diocesan Staff

Development Week

Monday, May 15 - Friday, May 19

Diocesan staff members take a quiet week for project and development work.

Episcopal City Mission:

Walkathon

Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Put on your walking shoes to serve youth in StL detention.

Learn more and register

Diocesan Offices Closed

for Memorial Day

Monday, May 29

The Diocesan offices will be closed for the holiday.

Diocesan Communications

Update

Learn more about our Proclaim newsletter and our new deadlines to have your news published.

Quick Links

Visit the NEWS page of the diocesan website any time to get a continuously updated list of news stories from the Bishop's office and throughout the Diocese.

News stories are listed in the order they are posted (most recent on top).

Visit the EVENTS page of the diocesan website any time to get a continuously updated list of events happening throughout the Diocese.

Events are listed by the date they are scheduled to take place (today's date on top).

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Send stories, comments, and corrections to:

Janis Greenbaum, Diocesan Communications Director

The next monthly PROCLAIM newsletter will be published May 31.

Submission deadline: May 15.