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As rising food costs and recent reductions in SNAP benefits continue to impact families across Missouri, the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri is stepping forward with a new resource to help churches respond with compassion and action.   The  Feeding Our Neighbors Toolkit equips congregations with the practical tools they need to serve neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Developed by the Office of Communications, the toolkit blends pastoral encouragement with hands-on strate

Episcopal Relief & Development is in close contact with our partners, including local dioceses and agencies in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, as Hurricane Melissa continues to cause widespread devastation throughout the Caribbean region.   With wind speeds of 185 mph, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica on October 29 as a Category 5 storm. The storm is the strongest hurricane in Jamaica’s history and one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record. Causing ma

We gathered via Zoom with Bishop Johnson back in 2020, shortly after he took the reins as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. What’s happened since then? What’s in the works? What role will women play in our diocese’s future?   Zoom Meeting Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 5:30 pm CT   The Episcopal Church Women Board invites all women in the Diocese of Missouri to grab your favorite snack and beverage and join us for a discussion and Q&A session with Bishop Deon.   We

If you are looking for some special item as a decoration for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, St. Martin’s is the place to be.   If you are looking for unique jewelry to bring special sparkle to your wardrobe, St. Martin’s is the place to be.   If you don’t have time to bake, then shop at St. Martin’s for delicious home baked goods.   Come with a friend and explore the possibilities for celebrating the coming holidays!   St. Martin’s is the place to be!

Join us in Park Hall at 12:00 noon on November 16th as parishioner Susan Carpenter will lead us through the changes in Medicare and Advantage programs during the open enrollment season. This is vitally important information especially for folks who are retired or who are trying to take care of aging relatives.   Susan A. Carpenter, CCP, CEBS is a nationally recognized expert in the  health and welfare industry.  She has authored articles on Healthcare  Reform, insurance plan

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) changes at the state and federal levels have reduced benefits for many families in Missouri. These reductions mean greater reliance on local food pantries, congregations, and community partnerships. Fast Facts – Missouri Food Insecurity Nearly 1 in 8 Missourians struggle with food insecurity. Rural counties face higher rates than urban areas. Households with children and seniors are most affected. Understanding the SNAP Transit