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      <title>The War in Iran - A Pastoral Letter From The Bishop</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A pastoral letter from Bishop Johnson on the war in Iran.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Lent 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[2026 Lenten Reflections and Practices]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 Absalom Jones Celebration</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Watch the celebration live. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What Churches Should Know About Immigration Enforcement</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What Churches Should Know About Immigration Enforcement]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A Joint Letter from 154 Bishops of The Episcopal Church: Whose Dignity Matters?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In a powerful and pastoral letter, over 150 bishops of The Episcopal Church speak directly to this moment of national reckoning, naming grief, anger, and hope in the wake of state-sanctioned violence and the tragic deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. They ask an urgent moral question that cuts to the heart of our shared life: Whose dignity matters?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 Parochial Reports Due</title>
      <description><![CDATA[All parishes and missions in the Diocese of Missouri are required to complete a parochial report by March 1 of each year. Now is the time to get started!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School Now Enrolling for 2026-2027</title>
      <description><![CDATA[St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School Now Enrolling for 2026-2027]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Bishop's Response to the ICE Shooting in Minnesota</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Bishop Johnson responds to the ICE shooting in Minnesota]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Gun Violence Prevention Ministry January Update</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://diocesemo.org/application/files/4117/6782/1316/gun_violence_pin_3__3_in.png" /></p>January update from the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri’s Gun Violence Prevention Mission featuring a book study, legislative advocacy updates, and upcoming events focused on education, justice, and community action to prevent gun violence.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>This Young Church Project</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This Young Church Project is a dedicated year of discernment for churches who are wondering and praying about how to center themselves more around children and youth, especially in worship spaces.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 Diocesan Calendar Events</title>
      <description><![CDATA[2026 Diocesan Calendar Events]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>2025 Advent</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Advent 2025 Resources]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Advent 2024</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Advent 2024 Resources]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>2025 Proclaim Magazine</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2025 issue of Proclaim, the annual magazine of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, is here — and it’s a powerful testament to faith in action, community in motion, and love that endures.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>186th Diocesan Convention Booklet</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The 186th convention booklet]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>ECW: Another Conversation with Our Bishop</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Episcopal Church Women Board (ECW) warmly invites all women across the Diocese of Missouri to gather for an evening of reflection and dialogue with The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, our 11th Bishop.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Feeding Our Neighbors Toolkit</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri has launched the Feeding Our Neighbors Toolkit, a practical guide to help churches support neighbors facing food insecurity and SNAP benefit loss. Download and take action today to help ensure no one goes hungry.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>2025 Bishop's Medal Nominations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bishop's medal is given to people who have shown a passion for ministry and those who have dedicated ministry in service to others! Please complete this form for someone in your convocation, either a lay person or a clergy person, who would like to be nominated to receive the Bishop's medal at this year's Diocesan Convention! Due by October 30.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>186th Convention Speaker Announced</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join us at the 186th Diocesan Convention as we welcome Dr. Catherine Meeks, founder of Turquoise and Lavender and national leader for racial healing. Don’t miss her keynote and special workshop session on transformation and grace!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>2025 Ministry Reports</title>
      <description><![CDATA[186th Convention Ministry Reports]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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