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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

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.

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Bishop's Statement: Opposing Anti-Trans Legislation

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.

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Bishop Addresses 2023 Forma Conference

Bishop Addresses 2023 Forma Conference

Watch Bishop Deon Johnson's address to the 2023 Forma Conference for Christian educators.

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Bishop's Statement: Death of Tyre Nichols

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.

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Pastoral Letter from the Bishop

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.

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St. Louis School Shooting Response

St. Louis School Shooting Response

Bishop Deon Johnson and the Diocese respond to a deadly school shooting in St. Louis.

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Bishop Deon Johnson Featured in For People Podcast

Bishop Deon Johnson Featured in "For People" Podcast

The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Eleventh Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, is the featured guest on an episode of " For People ," a podcast hosted by Bishop Rob Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. The episode is titled "Showing U...
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Safe Church Update from the Bishop

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.

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Bishop Responds to Lambeth Calls

Bishop Responds to Lambeth Calls

Bishop Deon Johnson responds to concerns over LGBTQ+ issues at the Lambeth Conference.

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Bishop Deon Johnson Elected to Executive Council of The Episcopal Church

Bishop Deon Johnson Elected to Executive Council of The Episcopal Church

Missouri Bishop Deon K. Johnson has been elected to serve on the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church. The election happened during the first day of the 80th General Convention.
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We believe in a loving, life-giving and liberating God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe God loves you -- no exceptions!

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The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson is the leader of our diocese. He was elected as our bishop on Nov. 23, 2019, and ordained on June 13, 2020, at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis.

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Approximately 10,000 people throughout Eastern and Central Missouri find their faith home with us. About three-quarters of our members are in the metro St. Louis area, but our diocese reaches much farther than St. Louis. You will find more than 40 Episcopal churches, missions and faith communities as far north as Kirksville, as far west as Columbia, and as far south as Poplar Bluff (and many points in between).

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