Welcome to our monthly newsletter!
We invite you to check out our featured stories and events here and click the links to get more information on items of interest for you.
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Cover Story:
The Season of Creation
We invite everyone to celebrate the Season of Creation from Sept. 1 through Oct. 4 to renew, repair, and restore our relationship to God, one another, and all of creation.
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Missioner Spotlight:
The Rev. Kevin McGrane,
Missioner for Creation Care
Missioner Kevin McGrane helps us understand how we can all reshape our lives to take better care of God's creation.
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A Christian Response to Climate Change
In the face of a global climate crisis, what can we, as individual Christians, do to make a difference? Consider the radical and practical virtue of Christian hope!
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Garden Ministries Transform our Communities
Plant more, pray more, proclaim more! Find out how garden ministries are bringing the Good News to our church communities and how you can get involved.
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Back to School:
Campus Ministry in DioMO
As students head back to classes this fall, the Diocese of Missouri gears up for another year of campus ministry! See what's happening to serve a new generation of young adults.
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Children & Youth Ministries:
Fall Roundup
The Rev. Erin Pickersgill provides parents, volunteers, and church leaders a look at plans for our diocesan children & youth ministry for the new school year.
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Young Adult Ministries:
Networking & Book Study
The Rev. Aaron Rogers is planning activities for young adults in September, including a mixer at Narwhal's in St. Louis and a book study about the theology of food.
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Idea Toolbox:
Leasing Unused Church Space
St. Francis in Eureka shares the story of how they decided to spend money to make money. Now they're using their church space to better serve their community.
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Int'l Overdose Awareness Day:
Aug. 31 @ 2:30 p.m.
All are invited to a requiem service at Trinity Church in St. Louis to remember those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.
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Used Clothing Drive:
Sept. 2 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bring your gently used clothing and other "soft" items to Advent Church for a special collection and fundraiser.
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Community of Hope Training:
Sept. 7 @ 6 p.m.
This 16-week pastoral care training program begins this month at the Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton.
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Free Dinner & Concert
Sept. 12 @ 5:30 p.m.
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a BBQ dinner and a great concert from the After Hours Community Band at the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Crestwood.
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The Threat of Christian Nationalism:
Sept. 14 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Lutheran School of Theology presents a 4-week online class to help us unpack White Christian Nationalism from a theological, pastoral, and journalistic perspective.
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Celebration of Joy:
Sept. 16 @ 10 a.m.
Be inspired, make connections, and enjoy our shared stories of faith at this one-day retreat in Fulton. This diocesan event is hosted by St. Mark's, Portland, and features Bishop Deon Johnson.
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Free Big Band Concert
September 16 @ 7 p.m.
Everyone is invited to bring your lawn chairs, food and drink to enjoy a concert by the Gateway City Big Band at St. Timothy's in Creve Coeur.
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Rockwell House Worship Space Dedication:
September 17@ 5:30 p.m.
Bishop Deon Johnson will dedicate a new permanent outdoor worship space at Rockwell House Campus Ministry in St. Louis. All are invited.
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Migration Ministries Webinar:
September 19 @ 7 p.m.
Learn how a small church in the Diocese of SE Michigan is working with their community to open a house for refugee families.
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Young Adult Book Study:
Begins Sept. 20
The Rev. Aaron Rogers invites young adults to join him on a study of the book "Food & Faith: The Theology of Eating," by Norman Wirzba.
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Young Adult Mixer:
September 21, 5-8:30 p.m.
Gather with other young adults for a fun evening at Narwhal's in Midtown, St. Louis. (You must be 21 or older to attend this event.)
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Journey 2 Adulthood: Rite 13
September 24 @ 4 p.m.
Students between 11 and 14 and youth leaders from throughout the Diocese are invited to come try on this new youth program hosted by Holy Communion in University City.
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Diocesan ECW Retreat & Annual Meeting:
October 7 @ 9 a.m.
All women in the Diocese are invited to gather for fellowship, worship, and to learn more about our Jubilee Ministry at this annual event.
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Diocesan Communications Workshop:
October 14 @ 10:30 a.m.
Communicators, administrators, clergy, and lay leaders are invited to get together for inspiration and collaboration at our fall communications workshop.
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GACC Celebrates 1st Anniversary:
October 22 @ 3 p.m.
Grace African Christians Connection is getting ready to mark their first anniversary, and they're inviting everyone to join the celebration!
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Cultivating Families That Flourish:
November 10 @ 6 p.m.
This 2-day conference is designed to equip parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers to grow in their understanding, compassion, and skills for relating with children. Sponsored by the Diocese and the Church of St. Michael & St. George.
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2023 Diocesan Convention:
Nov. 3-4
Chesterfield
Follow all the latest updates on our convention page!
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Province V Big Provincial Gathering
April 26-27, 2024
South Bend, IN
Network with Episcopal Churches from throughout our region!
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Prayers for our Presiding Bishop
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is scheduled to undergo surgery on September 8 to remove his right adrenal gland and an attached mass. His surgeon estimates his recovery period will be two to three weeks, after which the Presiding Bishop is expected to resume his regular work schedule.
We send our prayers to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, his family, and his entire medical team during this time.
Get updates on the Presiding Bishop's condition on Episcopal News Service's website.
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The next monthly PROCLAIM newsletter will be published September 27.
Submission deadline: September 15.
Send stories, comments, and corrections to:
Janis Greenbaum, Diocesan Communications Director
This publication is produced by The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri,
The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Bishop
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