Public Advocacy Update December 2024
Missouri voters achieved significant victories in the November 5 election, passing Proposition A to raise the minimum wage and guarantee paid sick time, and Amendment 3 to ensure reproductive freedom. Advocacy efforts will continue into the 2025 Missouri Legislative Session, focusing on defending these wins and organizing In-District meetings with legislators. Join efforts to demand respect for voters’ decisions, protect direct democracy, and empower workers through the Know Your Rights campaign.
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2024 Observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR)
November 20, 2024, is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We will gather to grieve and honor the memories of those lost within the past year.
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A Letter From Bishop Deon Johnson on the U.S. Election
This election, like all elections, was not simply about policy, power, or partisanship but about people. People who dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in ways that honor who they are, where they are from, who and how they love, and how God named and claimed them as beloved. In that real sense, the Church then by its very nature is political, but not partisan. We cannot remain silent in the face of hatred weaponized against any of our siblings.
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The Blessing Box at Trinity Church, St. James
Trinity St. James launched its Blessing Box in early 2021 to support its community during COVID, installing a two-shelf cabinet in the churchyard and encouraging locals to "give back." Initially funded by the church and parishioners, the box is now supported through donations from the Episcopal Church Women, monthly contributions, and partnerships with local schools and organizations.
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Reflections from the Episcopal City Womens Retreat
The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice and Suhasini Avula share reflections from their time at the Episcopal Women's Retreat.
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St. Vincent’s-in-the-Vineyard Makes Donation to Ste. Genevieve Elementary
Sept. 18, 2024 – (Ste. Genevieve, MO) - St. Vincent's-in-the-Vineyard Episcopal Church is excited to share that the church has made a donation of classroom resources to Ste. Genevieve Elementary School.
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Vote Faithfully: A Word From Bishop Deon Johnson
We conclude our special election series with a reflection from The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, 11th Bishop of Missouri.
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Worship Honoring Indigenous Spirituality
Throughout the Month of November, St. Martin's in Ellisville will be offering a service of Holy Eucharist honoring indigenous prayers each Saturday at our 505 service. All are invited to come enter into this beautiful form of spirituality.
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2024 Convention Gospel Choir
Join the 2024 Gospel Convention Choir.
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2024 Convention: Nominees for Election
The Nominations Committee is pleased to announce our slate of nominations for election at the 184th Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. We will be electing members to Cathedral Chapter, Diocesan Council, Disciplinary Board, and Standing Committee.
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