A Missouri History Museum “Thursdays at the Museum” event:

On June 13, 2020, Deon Kevin Johnson was ordained as the new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. Although he is its 11th bishop, he holds the distinction of being both the first Black and first openly gay leader of the diocese. Join us for an evening with Bishop Johnson as he shares his story of growing up in Barbados, immigrating to the U.S. as a teen, and navigating his sexuality. He’ll also discuss his perspective on the relationship between faith and activism, political polarization, and his commitment to fostering inclusion for the Episcopal church in eastern Missouri.