Constitution and Canons | Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

The Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Missouri outline and detail how our diocese operates.

The most recent edition of the Constitution and Canons was published in July 2017, with revision from the 180th Convention meeting in 2019.

Download a copy of the Constitution and Canons (updated 2019)

The bishop appoints clergy and lay members from throughout the diocese to serve on the Constitution and Canons Committee. The following members were appointed at the 2020 Diocesan Convention:

The Hon. Jean C. Hamilton, Chair
Mr. Harold R. Burroughs
Mr. Ronald Jones
Mr. Jay Kloecker
The Hon. Mary Russell
The Rev. Susan Skinner
Dr. Jamieson Spencer
The Rev. Canon Doris Westfall, ex officio

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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!

We invite you to be a part of our faith journey.

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).

If you are looking for a church home or a just a faith community to visit, we invite you to explore The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

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