Welcome to our 2023 Convention Newsletter!

The 184th Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri will be held November 3 - 4, 2023, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield.

We have a dedicated page on our website which will be updated regularly to bring you all the latest news and information you will need to prepare for your role in this annual event:

diocesemo.org/2023-convention/

In an effort to be good stewards of the environment, we will not be mailing hard-copy correspondence to you throughout this process. Instead, we will be sending you important updates through this newsletter and on the web page. We ask that you take time to read the documents, complete the necessary tasks, and stay informed.

Draft Convention Schedule

This year's convention will begin Friday, Nov. 3 at 8:30 a.m. (check-in time) and end Saturday, Nov. 4 at approximately 3 p.m.

View the working schedule.

Convention Registration

Deadline: October 11

Registration for the 2023 Diocesan Convention is now available. 

Please note that we have divided registration into three categories -- please select your appropriate group.

Before you register as an individual delegate, please make sure your church has not already registered for you.

If you have questions or need assistance with your registration, please contact Tracy Grigsby in the diocesan office.

This link is for lay and clergy delegates only.

This link is for non-voting clergy, officers, committee members, volunteers, and other guests.

This link is for those who wish to have a display at the convention hall.

Hotel Reservations

Deadline: October 17

The DoubleTree Hotel has discounted rooms available for our members. The rates are available from Thursday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Nov. 5. You can reserve a room now at $81 per night.

Please note:

• Check-in for convention begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. So if you have a long drive, you may want to arrive Thursday.
• When visiting the hotel reservation site, be sure to click "edit stay" at the top of the page to select your dates and room.
• Discounted hotel rates will not be available after the October 17 deadline.

Learn more and reserve your room.

Bishop's Convention Projects: Water & Soil

Parish Participation Requested

Bishop Deon Johnson is asking our all our communities of faith to participate in two special projects that culminate at our 2023 annual convention. One involves water; the other involves soil.

• Water: Collect at least 10 ounces of water from a natural source and bring it to convention. The water from all the communities will be blessed at convention and shared as a tangible symbol of our unity in Christ and our dependence on each other in faith. (Please remember to boil your water before bringing it to convention.)

• Soil: Collect 8-10 ounces of soil from your place of worship or a significant site for your community and bring it to convention. The soil will be blessed and set apart as a diocesan memorial to those who were lost during the Pandemic.

Get all the details for this project, including special prayers to use while collecting your water and soil.

Ministry Reports

Deadline: Monday, Oct. 2

All diocesan ministry leaders should submit a written report for our annual convention. Standing Committee and Diocesan Council reports are also required to include a list of official acts.

Get details on submitting annual reports.

Call for Resolutions

Deadline: September 14

Learn about the three types of resolutions, how to write a resolution, and where to send your resolutions for consideration at convention.

Read the article.

Nominations for Elected Offices

Deadline: September 14

Nominations are now being accepted for convention-elected offices in the Diocese. We depend on leaders from throughout the Diocese to carry out our business and our ministries! Please consider running for an office yourself, and/or encourage your friends to run.

Get details about open positions and submit a nomination.

Clergy Notes

Clergy Photos: Friday, Nov. 3

We will be taking a group photo with all clergy just before our worship service on Friday afternoon. Exact time and location will be announced.

Clergy Spouse Activities & Lunch: Saturday, Nov. 4

Invitations will be sent soon. Please complete THIS FORM to provide the name and contact info of your spouse or partner.