The Call to Proclaim
Bishop Deon Johnson reflects on what it means to "proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ' and what difference it makes in our lives.
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Bishop's Letter: Christian Seder Meal Banned
Hosting, holding, or celebrating Christian Seders in the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri is expressly forbidden as unauthorized liturgical expressions of our faith. Bishop Deon Johnson explains this declaration in a letter to the Diocese.
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Bishop's Statement: Opposing Anti-Trans Legislation
As people of faith and followers of Jesus, we have varying beliefs and understandings of sexual orientation and gender expression, yet we hold as sacred the personhood and dignity of every beloved child of God. These bills would not only harm transgender persons and their allies in our communities, but would further disrespect, distort, and disregard God’s image and likeness present in our siblings in Christ.
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Bishop Addresses 2023 Forma Conference
Watch Bishop Deon Johnson's address to the 2023 Forma Conference for Christian educators.
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Bishop's Statement: The death of Tyre Nichols
Bishop Deon Johnson calls for prayers following the release of video that shows police beating Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
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Pastoral letter from the Bishop
Bishop Deon Johnson offers this pastoral letter to the Diocese regarding his involvement in a lawsuit challenging Missouri's abortion laws.
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Response to St. Louis School Shooting
Bishop Deon Johnson and the Diocese respond to a deadly school shooting in St. Louis.
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Bishop Deon Johnson featured in podcast
The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Eleventh Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, is the featured guest on an episode of " For People ," a podcast hosted by Bishop Rob Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
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Safe Church update from the Bishop
At this time I share with you that my office has completed the investigative review of the SafeChurch policy violations at the 2022 session of Camp Phoenix.
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Bishop Responds to Lambeth Calls
Bishop Deon Johnson responds to concerns over LGBTQ+ issues at the Lambeth Conference.
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