Promoting Gun Sense
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Sadly, the issue of gun violence prevention has become a partisan issue. It is NOT for us, as followers of Jesus, a partisan political issue; it is an issue of the sanctity of every human life and how we structure our common life together.
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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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Diocesan Education Equity Ministry: Organizational Meeting
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There will be a virtual organizational meeting to discuss developing a Diocesan Education Equity Ministry on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. All members of the Diocese are invited to learn about current ministries and opportunities for advocating for our schools, urban and rural.
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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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Bishop Adds New Staff Position: Ministry Developer for Children and Youth
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The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri, hired the Rev. Erin Pickersgill to serve as the Ministry Developer for Children and Youth. She began her new job January 3, 2023.
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Invitation to Winter Talk 2023
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As The Episcopal Church reckons more deeply with its past involvement in Indigenous boarding schools, the Office of Indigenous Ministries invites all Episcopalians to register to watch Winter Talk 2023, an annual conference that highlights Indigenous and Native American traditions and contributions within the church.
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Considering Solar Energy at Your Church
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The Diocese of Missouri is inaugurating a diocesan solar program with the Episcopal Renewable Energy Nonprofit, known as EREN, out of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, CA.
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Addressing Education Inequity
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Bishop Deon has indicated his support for a diocesan-wide ministry to address inequities in education. Does your church work with a school? Would you like your church to? How can we help overcome education inequities in our diocesan communities and in the state of Missouri?
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Native American Heritage Month Stories: Nov. 29-30, 2022 - General Convention Resolutions and Additional Resources
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Join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month throughout the month of November.
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