Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

🚨 New Episode!

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In this powerful episode, Bishop Johnson talks with The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, retired Episcopal priest and author of Preaching Black Lives (Matter) and Black and Episcopalian: The Struggle for Inclusion. Fisher-Stewart dives deep into the critical need for churches—and society at large—to address trauma head-on. Her insights on becoming trauma-informed will leave you reflecting on healing, justice, and the role of faith in transformation.

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Once again, the scourge of gun violence has shattered lives, torn communities, and fractured a sense of safety and security in a place of learning.

Bishop Deon Johnson offers reflection, prayer, and resources in response to this gun violence.
https://diocesemo.org/ga/prayer

Congratulations to Rev. Zack Rugenstone, ordained to the priesthood. A joyful celebration of the church and the beginning of a new journey with God! So glad you answered the call from the planted seeds.

Happy birthday Aaron Rogers!!!🎉🎊🎉 (he didn’t make it in for cupcakes, so we improvised)

We did save him his favorite!

A staff lunch to celebrate Janis Greenbaum on her retirement and all of the great work she has done for the diocese.
Best wishes Janis as you enter into your next chapter. May it be filled with lots of laughter, joy, peace of mind and love.

Wonderful celebration of Liberian Flag Day 🇱🇷 filled with joyful music, spirited conversation and an inspiring sermon! Thrilled to welcome Liberian born Bishop John T. W. Harmon, Bishop of Arkansas as our preacher. God continues to move mightily in many ways!

RSVP and join us for the ordination of Zack Rugenstone to the Sacred Order of Priest.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
6:30 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Ladue, Missouri

RSVP at http://specstl.org/ordination2024/

We continue our special election series with a reflection from The Rev. Dr. Teresa Danieley, Missioner for Public Advocacy

Read the story here: https://diocesemo.org/vftd

🚨New Episode!

In this episode, Bishop Johnson chats with Bishop Dean Wolfe, Rector of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in New York City (ST. BART'S-New York City) on what "radical welcome" means. This discussion explores the depths of what it means to create a genuinely inclusive and welcoming environment and delves into the transformative power of radical welcome and how it can change our communities and our world. Listen here: https://elevenineleven.podbean.com/

We continue our special election series with a reflection from The Very Rev. Kathie Adams-Shepherd, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis.

Read the story here: https://diocesemo.org/connect/news/vote-faithfully-reflection-restoring-abortion-rights

An emotional and moving service this past Wednesday at St. Stephen’s & the Vine Episcopal Church in Ferguson, MO. Hosted by Episcopal Diocese of Missouri’s Commission on
Dismantling Racism and Faith for Justice

🚨Early release episode.

This year, the St. Louis region, the nation, and the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri commemorate a decade since the killing of Michael Brown and the Ferguson Uprisings—an event that ignited a global movement for justice. In this episode, Bishop Johnson engages in a compelling conversation with The Rev. Aaron Rogers, reflecting on the impact of Ferguson and the ripple effects felt around the world. Together, they issue a passionate call to action, reminding us of the vital work that still lies ahead in the pursuit of equality and justice.
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Poll Workers are Superheroes
We continue our special election series with a reflection from Jesse Todd, former St. Louis alderman and member at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis.

Read the reflection here: https://diocesemo.org/connect/news/vote-faithfully-reflection-poll-workers-are-super-heroes

Mark your calendars and prepare to join us for an afternoon of community, food, fun, and games! Bishop Deon Johnson and the Gathering Space Task Force are planning a fun day of fellowship for the entire diocese!

Stay tuned for the registration link!

Celebrating Jillian’s birthday with some delicious cupcakes!🧁 Happy birthday Jillian🎉

Participating in our country’s political life isn’t just about casting our own vote – it requires working together so we can all vote and vote faithfully. There are many ways to get involved – from participating ourselves to supporting others in our congregations and communities. We can all play a role in getting “souls to the polls!”

As a non-profit organization, the Diocese of Missouri does not endorse specific candidates, but we do encourage everyone to make informed choices to vote the values of human dignity and equality.

Check out the resources on our website to learn more about issues important to us as Christians and to find ways you can peacefully engage in the election process.
https://diocesemo.org/ministries/public-advocacy/vote-faithfully

🚨New Episode!

In this episode Bishop Johnson chats with The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice on her work with Requiem or Renaissance.

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🚨New Episode!

In this episode Bishop Johnson chats with Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina. Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley discusses her journey as the fifteenth bishop of the historic diocese, and the first woman to serve in the role.

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The Rev. Josh Huber shares his experience as a first-time deputy at the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church.

DioMO Deputy Reflection from GC81: Day 6 with the Rev. Josh Huber The Rev. Josh Huber shares insights into his first-ever General Convention experience.

Lay Deputy Adrienne Dillon from All Saints & Ascension in Northwoods reflects on her General Convention experiences and shares thoughts about the future of our church on this final day of
https://youtu.be/426Utw-x9zA

DioMO Deputy Reflections from GC81: Day 6 with Adrienne Dillon (June 28, 2024 - Louisville, KY) Lay Deputy Adrienne Dillon reflects on her General Convention experiences and thoughts about the future of our church on thi...

The House of Deputies of the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church passed a resolution on June 27, 2024, renouncing the role our leadership has played in the institution of chattel slavery, repenting for that sin, and committing to communicating the truths about our history. DioMO Deputy Shug Goodlow reflects on this action at GC81.

DioMO Deputy Reflections from GC81: Day 5 with the Very Rev. Shug Goodlow The House of Deputies of the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church passed a resolution on June 27, 2024, renouncing the role our leadership has pla...

We have a new presiding bishop-elect in The Episcopal Church! Missouri Bishop Deon Deon K. Johnson reflects on the election of Bishop Sean Rowe in Wednesday's Deputy Reflection.

DioMO Deputy Reflections from GC81: Day 4 with Bishop Deon Johnson (June 26 - Louisville, KY) Missouri Bishop Deon Johnson reflects on the election of the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.

The House of Bishops has elected and the House of Deputies has confirmed the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe from Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Western New York as the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.

Bishop Rowe was elected on the first ballot, receiving 89 votes. He will officially become Presiding Bishop in November for a nine-year term as the leader of The Episcopal Church.

In our daily deputy reflections video, the Rev. Leslie Scoopmire celebrates action at today (June 25) that creates a missionary diocese for the people of Navajoland.
https://youtu.be/iIbMj8fKwX0

Read more about the action on Episcopal News Service:
https://episcopalnewsservice.org/2024/06/25/deputies-celebrate-advance-of-navajoland-resolution-creating-missionary-diocese/

DioMO Deputy Reflections from GC81: Day 3 with the Rev. Leslie Scoopmire The Rev. Leslie Scoopmire celebrates a resolution creating a missionary diocese for the people of Navajoland.

House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris reelected on first ballot [Episcopal News Service — Louisville, Kentucky] House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris was re-elected June 25 at the 81st General Convention, winning decisively on the first ballot an…