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Hymn of the Week: May 16

David Sinden, Organist and Director of Music at St. Peter's in Ladue, shows us how to take joy to new heights this Ascension Day with the carol The Lord ascendeth up on high.

Transition in the Community of Deacons

The Venerable Rebecca Barger, Archdeacon of The Diocese of Missouri, has announced her resignation as her family prepares to move to Ohio. The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, Eleventh Bishop of Missouri, has named the Rev. Harry Leip as the next Archde...

St. Paul's Creates COVID-19 Memorial

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the Carondelet neighborhood of St. Louis is offering everyone in the diocese a way to memorialize loved ones who have died during the pandemic.

Digital Projects Manager joins the Diocesan Communications Team

We are pleased to welcome AhSa-Ti Tyehimba-Ford as the new (part-time) Digital Projects Manager for the diocese. AhSa-Ti will be working directly with Communications Director Janis Greenbaum in the Bishop's office.

Hymn of the Week: May 9

The Rev. Brooke Myers brings us this week's featured hymn, which praises God as the creator who brings growing things to fruition, and is filled with rich imagery of seasons, plants, birds, the heavens, waters and weather.

Strategic Visioning Update: April 30

The Strategic Visioning Committee would like your feedback on drafts of new mission and vision statements for The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

Spiritual Direction

Learn more about spiritual direction and get resources to find a spiritual director.

One in the Spirit: Pentecost Way of Love Revival Weekend

Enter the season of the Spirit with a series of virtual worship, music and community gatherings designed to fan the flames of hope, celebrate difference, honor creation, knit us into beloved community, and send us for Jesus’s Way of Love.

Support Episcopal City Mission on Give STL Day (May 6)

ECM Chaplains continue their work with youth in St. Louis area detention centers. Here's a way we can support their important mission.

Hymn of the Week: May 2

This week's featured hymn was written by one of the church's most prolific hymn writers, with the music composed by his grandson. Robert Lehman, organist and choirmaster at the Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton gives us the background on O thou who camest from above.