2023 Convention
The 184th Convention of
The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
November 3 - 4, 2023
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Chesterfield
More than 200 delegates and guests attended the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, held November 3 and 4, 2023, at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center in Chesterfield.
From new ministries to public advocacy, from budgets to elections, and from COVID memorials to dance parties, this convention told the story of the Diocese of Missouri in 2023. Details, results, and highlights of the convention are being added to this page as they are prepared -- thanks for your patience!
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Bishop's Convention Address (presented during Holy Eucharist)
Discipleship Development Presentation (ministry videos)
Diocesan Renewal Projects (ministry videos)
Keynote Speaker: The Rt. Rev. Rafael Morales, The Diocese of Puerto Rico (video)
Convention photo galleries:
Everyone with connections to the Diocese of Missouri is welcome to download and use any of our photos.
We ask outside organizations to please contact communications director Janis Greenbaum before using our photos and to credit The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.
- 184th Diocesan Convention, day 1
- 184th Diocesan Convention, clergy group photos
- 184th Diocesan Convention, holy eucharist
- 184th Diocesan Convention, dinner & awards
- 184th Diocesan Convention, day 2
- 184th Diocesan Convention, JustFood Truck Blessing
Convention Resources
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Companion Diocese Questionnaire
Diocesan Constitution and Canons
Electronic Check-in Instruction Video
Electronic Voting Instructions
Petition for Nominations from the Floor
Pre-Convention News
Young Adults Invited to Convention
Youth Invited to 2023 Convention
The Rev. Erin Pickersgill, Ministry Developer for Children and Youth, would like to invite youth throughout the Diocese of Missouri to experience Diocesan Convention!
2023 Convention: Livestream Worship
If you are not a delegate and have not registered as a guest, you can be a part of the convention by watching the livestream of our worship service on Friday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m.
Convention 2023: Vendor Registration
The Diocese invites businesses and organizations to be part of the vendor area at our annual diocesan convention in November. Come to sell products, share your ministry, or display your skills.
2023 Convention Registration: Sept. 6 - Oct. 11
Lay & clergy delegates, guests, and vendors are invited to register for our 2023 annual diocesan convention.
2023 Convention: Call for Ministry Reports
All ministry leaders whose ministries serve the Diocese at large should submit a written report for our annual convention. These reports should highlight your ministry mission, accomplishments from the past year, and goals for the year ahead. Reports are due Oct. 2.
2023 Convention Projects: Water & Soil
Bishop Deon Johnson is asking our all our communities of faith to participate in two special projects that culminate at our 2023 annual convention. One involves water; the other involves soil.
2023 Convention: Working Schedule
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 184th annual diocesan convention, Nov. 3-4.
2023 Convention: Hotel Reservations
Discounted hotel reservations are available at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center in Chesterfield for the 184th Annual Diocesan Convention. Reservations must be made by October 17, 2023.
2023 Convention: Call for Resolutions
All resolutions must be submitted by 5 p.m. on September 14 to be considered at the 2023 Diocesan Convention.