2026 187th Convention

Go In Peace. Go In Hope. Go In Love

We invite you to join us for our 187th Diocesan Convention, “Go in peace. Go in hope. Go in love,” November 12–14, 2026. Together, we will gather to pray, to listen, and to discern how God is calling us to go forth in this season of our common life.

187th Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri | November 12–14, 2026

Bishop Deon K. Johnson invites the people of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri to gather for our 187th Diocesan Convention, a time of worship, fellowship, and discernment as we reflect on our shared calling to carry Christ's peace, hope, and love into the world.

All are welcome to join us on Saturday, November 14, for the Convention Eucharist, engaging workshops, and the Diocesan Ministry Fair. Highlights include a workshop led by keynote speaker the Rev. Nancy Frausto, titled “Truth, Justice, and the Jesus Way.”

We invite clergy, lay leaders, parishioners, and friends from across the diocese to participate in this opportunity to connect, celebrate our shared ministries, and be renewed in our common mission.

Join us as we gather in faith and go forth in peace, hope, and love.

Meet Our 2026 Convention Keynote Speaker: The Rev. Nancy Frausto

We are excited to welcome The Rev. Nancy Frausto as our keynote speaker for the 187th Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, “Go in peace. Go in hope. Go in love.” In addition to delivering the keynote address, Nancy will lead a special workshop titled “Truth, Justice, and the Jesus Way.”

A powerful preacher, teacher, and witness to God's liberating love, Nancy leads the Latinx Studies program at Southwest and is a founding member of the Diocese of Los Angeles Sanctuary Task Force. She is also the first Latina leader in the Diocese of Los Angeles to have grown up in a Spanish-speaking Episcopal church and gone on to pursue ordination.

At the heart of Nancy's ministry is a passion for storytelling and the belief that every person's story matters. Her work emphasizes the importance of honoring diversity in language, culture, socioeconomic status, and race while recognizing God's presence in the fullness of human experience—from chaos and pain to laughter and joy.

Nancy's ministry and leadership have received national recognition. She is a recipient of the Episcopal Church Foundation and Beatitudes Society Fellowship and was named one of Los Angeles' “Future 50” interfaith leaders by the Interreligious Council of Southern California. She has also been recognized by Relevant magazine as one of its 12 effective women preachers, and her work was featured in CBS's 2018 documentary, Race, Religion & Resistance.

As we gather under this year's Convention theme, Nancy's voice and ministry invite us to reflect on what it means to live faithfully into Jesus' call—not simply to gather as the Church, but to go into the world bearing God's peace, hope, and love.

We look forward to welcoming Nancy and invite you to join us for her keynote address and workshop, “Truth, Justice, and the Jesus Way.”

Visit our Convention webpage to learn more about the 187th Diocesan Convention, registration, and upcoming events.