Bishop's Blog
The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson is the eleventh Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. He was ordained June 13, 2020, at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis. (Read the Bishop's full biography.)
Bishop Deon is a dynamic and inspiring liturgist, writer, and speaker. This page is a collection of reflections, prayers, videos, and other musings by the Bishop.
Visit our Worship Resources page to find the Bishop's special liturgies.
Bishop's Holy Week Message to DioMO Clergy
Bishop Deon Johnson sends a message of support to the clergy of the Diocese during the busyness and holiness of Holy Week 2024.
Responding to Mass Shooting in Kansas City
One person was killed and more than 20 others injured in Kansas City on Feb. 14, 2024, as gunfire rang out at that city's Super Bowl victory celebration.
Bishop Deon Johnson offers reflection, prayer, and resources in response to this gun violence.
​Wilderness & Wandering: 2024 Lenten Meditations
As you begin your Lenten journey, the Church invites you to the observance of a Holy Lent. Let these next six weeks be an opportunity to engage more fully in the practice of prayer and meditation, to renew a commitment to regular spiritual practice and act as the hands of Christ in the world.
Bishop Reflection: Leaning in to our stories of faith
One of the constants in my childhood was my grandmother. Coincidentally, her name was Constance Katherine Murrell Johnson. Her singing voice was the soundtrack to my childhood.
Bishop Reflection: Embracing the Spirit of Kindness
On a recent early morning walk I came across a lonely act of kindness. There was nothing special or even sophisticated about the offering. It was beautiful in its simplicity and loving in its giving.
Bishop Reflection: The Power of Hope
I love to walk. Over the last few weeks of reengaging with a regular rhythm of walking, I have rediscovered the beauty of finding God along the way....
Bishop Reflection: The Spirituality of Stillness
Being still is a practice often overlooked in our fast-paced world, yet it holds profound value for our well-being. In a society constantly in motion, being still offers a sanctuary for the mind and soul.
A Prayer for Peace
The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri joins with people around the world in denouncing the violence in the Holy Land.
We pray for peace.
Bishop Reflection: Listening for Echoes on your Daily Walk
Walking forces the walker to focus on the road just ahead, and more importantly it offers an opportunity, if you are open to noticing the small, unseen and often overlooked things.