Communications

This website is central to the communications strategy of the diocese. It is the hub of information for those seeking a church home in the diocese. It is also a resource for all our faith communities and their members.

We are constantly updating the site. If you have information you would like included on this website, if you see a mistake, or if can't find what you're looking for, please contact communications director Janis Greenbaum.

You can have the latest news from the bishop's office and the Diocese of Missouri delivered to your inbox each Wednesday by subscribing to "Proclaim."

We publish our "Proclaim" newsletter on the last Wednesday of each month with feature stories and event listings. We also send an abbreviated version on the remaining Wednesdays of the month with important updates and reminders for that week.

All parishes, organizations, and individuals are welcome to submit items to be included. Send your information to communications director Janis Greenbaum. Please include your name and contact information so we can follow-up with you. Our deadline is the 15th of each month (to be included in the following month's newsletter).

Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter by filling out the form in the sidebar of this page.

Update: April 26, 2023
We are transitioning to a once-a-year printed magazine. Please stay tuned for more news to come on our new publication!

Seek! is a feature magazine with stories and photos from around the diocese.

The magazine is mailed free of charge to members upon request. An online version is also available on our website and iSeek.

Seek: Winter 2023

Download a printable copy:

• Seek: Winter 2023

View the online magazine format by clicking in the graphic below:

Seek: Summer 2022

Download a printable copy:

• Seek: Summer 2022

View the online magazine format by clicking the graphic below:

Seek: Winter 2022

Download a printable copy:

• Seek: Winter 2022

View the online magazine format by clicking the graphic below:

Seek: Summer 2020

Download a printable copy:

• Seek: Summer 2020

View the online magazine format by clicking the graphic below:

Be a part of our virtual church community by following us and participating in conversations on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Find us here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalDioceseofMissour...

Twitter: @diocesemo

Instagram: missouriepiscopal

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/episcopaldioceseofmissouri

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@episcopaldiomo?lang=en

Pictures tell the story of our life together as a diocese.

You are invited to visit our online photo gallery at Flickr.com.

• All parishes and organizations of our diocese are welcome to download and use these photos in your publications.
• If you have pictures you'd like to share with the diocesan family, please send them to communications director Janis Greenbaum.
• Members of the media or general public must contact our communications director for permission before using our photos.

Video and livestreaming has become a staple of our communications during the pandemic.

You're invited to visit our video galleries on Vimeo, YouTube and Facebook for livestream and recorded worship services, special prayers, and other featured videos created by the Bishop's office.

The Bishop's office is here to help you create special event, informational or educational materials for your parish, organization or ministry. We will work with you to create flyers, brochures, videos... whatever you need.

Contact communications director Janis Greenbaum to discuss your project needs.

Our diocese is vast and it is important that we present a consistent, professional, and united image, both visually and in writing.

We created a style manual to provide guidance in addition to inspiration. It creates an identity – who we are and how we express ourselves. These guidelines are a reflection of our strong history, personality, and passion which can be brought to life in our communications.

Our parishes, organizations and ministries are welcome to use these new branding materials.

• Brand and Visual Identity Guidelines (updated 2022)
• Download Diocesan logos

Members of the media and outside organizations should contact communications director Janis Greenbaum for permission to use our branding.

Do you have a communications question or problem you'd like help with? Do you have feedback or advice you'd like to share about parish or diocesan communications? No topic is off-limits!

Communications Director Janis Greenbaum is available to meet in-person, talk on the phone, or chat in a Zoom meeting. Together, we'll find the answers!

Contact Janis to make an appointment:

Janis Greenbaum
[email protected]
314-651-1843 (call or text)

We created this tri-fold brochure for parishes to distribute at ministry or community fairs, or any other appropriate events. It provides very basic information about The Diocese of Missouri and The Episcopal Church.

Download and print the brochure.

Printer settings:

• 8.5 x 11 paper
• landscape
• flip on short edge

In an effort to keep our church facilities a safe place for all, The Diocese of Missouri encourages all parishes to NOT allow guns or any kind of weapons on their grounds or inside their facilities.

We have created a simple sign you can download and post at your church. The sign is designed to be printed on 11x17 paper.

Download a .pdf copy of this sign.

Every parish and every ministry needs to communicate within your own organization and to the outside community. We have put together various "tools" you may want to use to carry out your mission, along with advice on using those tools.

Communications Director Janis Greenbaum offers virtual and in-person workshops to focus on a different communications topics. Come to learn, ask questions, share ideas, and be inspired in your communications work! Toolbox resources will be shared on this page.

Watch current communications for future events.

• The Church Website
• Communications Strategy
• Hybrid Church
• Church Announcements & Newsletters
• Content Calendars
• Graphic Design Resource
• Sharing our Stories
• Open Forum: Improving e-newsletters, ho-hum livestreams, and coming out of Covid

Sharing information is vital to successful communications. We have an email list especially for diocesan communicators to share ideas, ask for help, and spread news throughout the diocese.

Anyone is welcome to be a part of this email list, including:

• parish staff communication directors
• lay volunteers
• parish administrators
• clergy members

Please contact communications director Janis Greenbaum to be included in this email list.

The Diocese has four projectors (with all necessary cables and equipment) available for any parish, organization or ministry to use for special presentations.

If you would like to borrow a projector, please contact communications director Janis Greenbaum.

The projectors are housed at the Bishop's offices in downtown St. Louis. Anyone borrowing equipment will be responsible for picking up and returning the equipment.