Bishop's Blog

The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson is the eleventh Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. He was ordained June 13, 2020, at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis. (Read the Bishop's full biography.)

Bishop Deon is a dynamic and inspiring liturgist, writer, and speaker. This page is a collection of reflections, prayers, videos, and other musings by the Bishop.

Visit our Worship Resources page to find the Bishop's special liturgies.

Mar 10, 2026, 9:56 AM

The War in Iran - A Pastoral Letter From The Bishop

A pastoral letter from Bishop Johnson on the war in Iran.

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Feb 23, 2026, 8:37 AM

Lent 2026

2026 Lenten Reflections and Practices

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Feb 14, 2026, 9:37 AM

2026 Absalom Jones Celebration

Watch the celebration live.

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Feb 10, 2026, 12:08 PM

What Churches Should Know About Immigration Enforcement

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Feb 4, 2026, 11:11 AM

A Joint Letter from 154 Bishops of The Episcopal Church: Whose Dignity Matters?

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?

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Jan 13, 2026, 10:56 AM

2026 Parochial Reports Due

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!

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Jan 12, 2026, 11:37 AM