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Do you have something new, creative, or simply logical that's working well for your parish?

If it's working for you, it will probably work for others in the Diocese, too!

This page is our "idea toolbox" and we want to fill it with great ways to do God's work in the world. Whether you have an idea to share or are looking for an idea to use, this toolbox is for you.

If you have an idea you'd like to share, please send a note to our diocesan communications director and she'll get back with you to get the details. 

Idea Toolbox: Organizing your ministries

Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Webster Groves shares an effective way to organize your church's ministries. More…


DioMO Partners with Caffeinated Church

Caffeinated Church is designed by church communicators for church communicators as a place to go for resources, idea-sharing, collaboration, and training. Here we curate resources for all areas of our communications ministry and beyond. More…


Idea Toolbox: Leasing unused church space

St. Francis Episcopal Church in Eureka shares how a leasing agent saved them time, money, and stress. More…


Idea Toolbox: Ministry tip of the week

Episcopal Church Foundation is making it easy for us to learn new ideas for ministry at our churches. More…


Calvary, Columbia partners with local elementary school

Members of Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia learned a lesson in community partnership while helping with school plays, teaching about the solar eclipse, and engaging in art projects with local students. More…


New Ventures in Community Ministries: 2025 Grant Application

The mission of the Diocesan Outreach Endowment Fund through the New Ventures in Community Ministries Grants is to inspire congregations to dare great things for God by developing new ministries and visions in response to changing social needs throughout the Diocese. More…


Vestry Retreat helps Trinity Church dream for the future

Vestry members at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Louis' Central West End are dreaming of their future and mapping out a plan to make those dreams a reality. More…


Idea Toolbox: Leasing Unused Church Space

If you want to get something done at your church, you might think you have to do it yourself. But as St. Francis Episcopal Church in Eureka is learning, sometimes you can save time, money, and stress by paying someone in the secular world to get it done for you. More…


Organizing Mission and Ministries: Emmanuel's Four Pillars of Faith in Action

Learn how Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Webster Groves organized their mission and ministry efforts to be more effective and engaging. More…


Introducing Companion Communities

Bishop Deon Johnson is introducing a new diocesan initiative to provide opportunities for support, discipleship, and collaboration between our congregations. More…