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.
Bishop's Letter to the Diocese: Christian Seder Meals Banned
Hosting, holding, or celebrating Christian Seders in the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri is expressly forbidden as unauthorized liturgical expressions of our faith. Bishop Deon Johnson explains this declaration in a letter to the Diocese.
Bishop's Statement: Opposing Anti-Trans Legislation
As people of faith and followers of Jesus, we have varying beliefs and understandings of sexual orientation and gender expression, yet we hold as sacred the personhood and dignity of every beloved child of God. These bills would not only harm transgender persons and their allies in our communities, but would further disrespect, distort, and disregard God’s image and likeness present in our siblings in Christ.
Bishop Addresses 2023 Forma Conference
Watch Bishop Deon Johnson's address to the 2023 Forma Conference for Christian educators.
Bishop's Statement: Death of Tyre Nichols
Bishop Deon Johnson calls for prayers following the release of video that shows police beating Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
Pastoral Letter from the Bishop
Bishop Deon Johnson offers this pastoral letter to the Diocese regarding his involvement in a lawsuit challenging Missouri's abortion laws.
St. Louis School Shooting Response
Bishop Deon Johnson and the Diocese respond to a deadly school shooting in St. Louis.
Bishop Deon Johnson Featured in "For People" Podcast
Safe Church Update from the Bishop
At this time I share with you that my office has completed the investigative review of the SafeChurch policy violations at the 2022 session of Camp Phoenix.
Bishop Responds to Lambeth Calls
Bishop Deon Johnson responds to concerns over LGBTQ+ issues at the Lambeth Conference.
