Apply Now for CAEF Grants

Application Deadline: April 19, 2023

Does your congregation need funds for a capital maintenance or repair project? You can receive a grant from the Diocesan Church Assistance Endowment Fund.

Learn about the grants and download an application.

Planting Trees to Celebrate Earth Day

Parishes across the Diocese of Missouri are encouraged to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by planting a tree as part of the Communion Forest project.

*If you are planning a tree planting/Earth Day event, please let us know! (Email Janis Greenbaum in the diocesan office.)

Learn more and get tree planting prayer resources.

Title IV Training

Friday, April 28 / 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, April 29 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton

The Diocese of Missouri is hosting a two-day workshop to better understand ecclesiastical discipline processes in The Episcopal Church. The Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats will be the facilitator.

This training is for clergy and laypeople. It is highly recommended for seminarians, disciplinary board members, chancellors, and intake officers.

Learn more and register.

Registration Open for Acolyte Festival

Saturday, May 13

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis

Acolytes of all ages, acolyte directors, and clergy from throughout the Diocese are invited to learn more about the many roles of an acolyte in this one-day FREE workshop.

Learn more and register.

Walk-a-thon for Episcopal City Mission

Saturday, May 20

9 a.m. - Noon

St. Louis University High School track

Put on your walking shoes and help us raise funds to support Episcopal City Mission's work with children and youth in St. Louis' detention centers.

Learn more.

Apply Now for ECW Scholarship

Application deadline: June 1

Women students in the Diocese of Missouri are encouraged to apply for a $1,000 scholarship from Episcopal Church Women.

Learn more and apply.

Dismantling Racism Training

Friday, June 9 - Saturday, June 10

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (both days)

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Ladue

The Diocesan Dismantling Racism Commission invites you to intentionally engage in the work of racial reconciliation through this two-day anti-racism training.

All are welcome to attend. This program is required for clergy, vestry members, and other church leaders.

Learn more and register.

LifeWise StL Youth Mission Trip

Save the date:

June 19-21

Youth in the Diocese of Missouri will have the opportunity to be part of an immersive service and social justice experience in St. Louis this summer.

Learn more.

Mark your Calendar:

2023 Diocesan Convention

and 2024 Revival

Our next Diocesan Convention will be held November 3-4, 2023 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield.

Our Diocesan Revival featuring Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has been rescheduled for March 15, 2024.

We apologize for any confusion the rescheduling caused. Please mark your calendars for BOTH of these big events in our Diocese!

George Hartsfield

May 17, 1943 - April 9, 2023

We ask your prayers today for Deacon Paula Hartsfield and her family. Paula's husband, George Hartsfield, died on Easter Sunday at the couple's winter home in Bonita Springs, Florida, following a short, intense illness.

George's distinguished career includes serving as the president/CEO of the Jefferson City Area YMCA (1991-2009) and as the mayor of Jefferson City (1979-1987). George also served Grace Church in Jefferson City and the Diocese of Missouri in many roles.

Visitation and a memorial service will both be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 217 Adams Street, Jefferson City:

Visitation: Friday, May 19, 4-7 p.m.

Memorial Service: Saturday, May 20, 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson City YMCA Outreach Fund or to the Common Ground Benevolence Fund. Mail all donations to P.O. Box 95, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Read George's obituary.

Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord;

And let light perpetual shine upon him.

Episcopal Recovery Ministries

Prayer Service

Monday, April 17

6:30 p.m.

Grace Episcopal Church

All are invited to attend a special prayer service hosted by The Rev. Sally Weaver and Episcopal Recovery Ministries. The prayers in this short service are based on the 12-steps used by Alcoholics Anonymous. The service will be led by members of our Diocesan ERM.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance abuse disorder, you may find consolation in these prayers. This service will be recorded to offer to others as an online resource.

Learn more about Episcopal Recovery Ministries.

Spiritual Imagination as a Tool for Social Change

Saturday, April 22

7 p.m.

Christ Lutheran Church, Webster Groves

Elle Dowd is an author and campus pastor in Chicago at South Loop Campus Ministry. Before being ordained in the Lutheran Church, Elle served as the children and youth minister in the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

Elle will be back in town for a series of community events at Christ Lutheran Church in Webster Groves.

Learn more.