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Friday, November 20th, 2009
 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
One year ago I told you my plans for meeting with groups of laypeople and clergy, separately, to share a meal and to have leisurely conversation about the dreams and possibilities for our diocesan community. These conversations provided a structured yet informal context for you to hear from me and, more importantly, for me to hear from you. There have been fourteen such conversations to date, involving more than two hundred diocesan leaders. The work goes on, but I can report three themes in what I have heard.
God is the giver of More. More than we can ask or imagine. More than we deserve, (more…)
Tags: Bishop's message, Convention, Conversations with the Bishop, Diocesan Governance, Economy, Official
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Might you have a family member or friend who could help out at diocesan convention this November 20-21 in Cape Girardeau?
We have a wish list that includes both high tech (helping run slide shows and presentations on the floor of convention) and low tech (greeters) and everything in between. Volunteer coordinator is Tracy Grigsby in the Offices of the Bishop, tgrigsby@diocesemo.org. She’ll be happy to explain any activity in greater detail, and most happy to sign you up! (more…)
Tags: Convention, Diocesan Governance, Volunteer
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Post General Convention “Hearing Session” with Bishop Wayne Smith and members of the Deputation from the Diocese of Missouri
Wednesday, July 29, 7:00 p.m.
Church of the Transfiguration, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd, Lake St. Louis
In preparation for General Convention (GC) the Missouri deputation held three ‘listening’ sessions as an opportunity to listen to what was on the hearts of the diocese before heading out to GC. During GC, the diocese posted observations from staff in Anaheim and updates from here in St. Louis, and the deputation spent a great deal of time and energy in blogging at http://missourideputation.blogspot.com. Now, after GC, we invite you to a ‘hearing’ session, an opportunity to hear our deputation’s overview of the GC experience. (more…)
Tags: Convention, Diocesan Governance, General Convention, Official
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Sometimes the story of the Episcopal Church Women, their Triennial meeting, and our diocesan participation gets lost in the time leading up to General Convention.
This year Triennial convenes in Anaheim from July 8-17 with the convention theme of “Grow in Grace.” There are 45 workshops over the ten days, “designed to educate and enrich women’s lives in the areas of Leadership, Social Justice and Spirituality.” (more…)
Tags: Convention, Episcopal Church Women, Meeting
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Link to the Journal
Just in from the printer and soon to be mailed to recipients as specified by the Constitution and Canons; feel free to download your own copy. This is from Diocesan convention 2007. The Journal from the 169th Convention in 2008 will be sent to the printer after the audited financial report is delivered later this spring.
The Journals from 2000, 2001, and 2002 were sent to the printer today, after editing, and will be available in early April. The Journals outstanding are in the editing queue.
Tags: Communication, Convention, Diocesan Governance, Journal, Official
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
Meeting times: Fridays 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dec. 12-13, St. Joseph Motherhouse
Feb. 7, Church of the Good Shepherd
April 25, Trinity, Jefferson County
June 6, Christ Church Cathedral
Sept. 18-19, St. Joseph Motherhouse
Oct. 10, St John’s, Tower Grove
Nov. 20-21, 170th Diocesan Convention, Cape Girardeau
Dec 11-12, St. Joseph Motherhouse
50 days prior to the meeting of Convention, Deadline for Nominations and Resolutions
Convocations review the preliminary budget and submit comments at least 30 days prior to the opening of the meeting of Convention at which the budget is to be approved.
Tags: Convention, Diocesan Governance
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Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
Address to the 169th Convention of the Diocese of Missouri
November 22, 2008
Christ Church Cathedral
downloadable PDF version | video (part 1 of 5 segments)
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The questions I put before you today are these, and they are urgent:
In a time of economic crisis, what is God asking of us the Church in the Diocese of Missouri?
In a time when the Episcopal Church is in persistent decline, what is God asking of us the Church in the Diocese of Missouri?
The first of these questions requires little explanation for anyone paying attention to the news these days. The second, however, begs some background. So here are some numbers. (more…)
Tags: Address, Bishop's schedule, Convention, Diocesan Governance
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