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Virtual Session Planned for MOAC21
posted on April 05
Based on where we currently are in the vaccination rollout and in our efforts to do no harm, we have decided to hold this year’s annual conference session virtually with invitation-only in-person ...
Mid-State District Annual Conference Picnic
posted on March 30
Since we cannot get together at Annual Conference this year, we will have a potluck picnic on Friday, June 4th from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm. This year, all clergy, district at-large members, lay delegates, ...
Free Online Learning Event
posted on March 24
Is your church making a significant difference in relevant mission or ministry? As a leader, are you seeking to know how to lead into the future? What would a fresh wind that rejuvenates a declining ...
Grieving Together: How to Build a Supportive Community - April 27
posted on March 17
Grief is a tricky topic, but it’s one we don’t have to navigate alone. Offering support is a community effort that can be intentionally fostered. Join Rev. David and Elaine Howlett on April 27 from ...
Run Alpha - Free Online Event
posted on March 16
Run Alpha is a free, interactive online training to experience what it’s like to run Alpha in-person or online. Topics include “what is Alpha?,” the Seven Best Practices of Alpha, the Alpha Small ...
Evaluations
posted on March 15
It is pastoral evaluation time! The purpose of evaluations, forms that need to be filled out, and notes that need to be taken into consideration are below: Purpose of Evaluations: Per BOD ¶ 349.1 “...
Student Ministry Development Opportunity
posted on March 15
Have you been struggling to develop a sustainable, volunteer led, student ministry? Ministry Leading Institute (www.MinistryLeading.org) has developed a cohort program that is transforming this ...
Annual Fund Balance Reports Due June 1st
posted on March 09
All churches are required to complete a fund balance report every year. The deadline to submit the report to the district office is June 1st. A link to the form is available below. Completed ...
NEW Clergy and Laity Newsletters
posted on March 09
Have you signed up for our new clergy and laity newsletters? We wrap up everything you need to know about what's happening in the Missouri Conference into one weekly email with tailored content. Sign ...
MOAC21 Registration - Opens April 13
posted on March 04
The Missouri Annual Conference Sessions team has moved opening MOAC21 Registration to Tuesday, April 13 at 9 a.m. This includes the opening of the hotel reservation system provided to clergy and lay ...
NW Lay Servant Ministry Course, Lead in Conflict, Virtual
posted on March 02
Title of Class: Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Summary of Class: Every church deals with conflict, both healthy and unhealthy, and lay servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead through those...
Mid-State District Lay Servant Ministry Class: Basic Course-Online
posted on February 23
This two-session online course is offered on April 17 and 24, 2021 from 8:00 am-12:30 pm via ZOOM. To complete the course, you must attend both classes. Registration ends on April 10th or when the ...
A Rural Parish's Solution to Service for All During a Pandemic
posted on February 22
Today is the Day the Lord has Made – Rejoice and Be Glad in It!! Just a little “scoop” from the Scotland County Parish of United Methodist Churches and the Gorin United Methodist Church - we are ...
NextGen Summer Camp Counselor Positions Available
posted on February 18
NextGen Ministries is looking for 20 college-aged young adults to lead its 2021 traveling summer camping program. Camp counselors work within the NextGen Ministries Mobile Camps to help produce a ...
Redistricting Proposal Details
posted on February 18
The Missouri Conference Mission Council has voted unanimously to recommend that the Missouri Conference reduce the number of districts from nine to five beginning July 1, 2022. A proposal will be ...
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Flood Preparedness Checklist
posted on February 04
Is your flood kit ready? Download our free checklist to start planning your flood kit! Download the Free Checklist Here
Nominate for Conference Leadership
posted on February 03
Members to Missouri Conference leadership – think boards, committees, teams and work areas, like the Board of Trustees, Congregational Development team, Finance and Administration Council, Values team...
Steinway Model L Grand Piano for Sale
posted on January 19
For Sale: Steinway Model L Baby Grand Piano $20,000 Serial number L547708 Manufactured date estimated year 1999 Soundboard : 5' 10.5" L x 4'10"W Weighs: Approximately 610 lbs. This "living room ...
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Digital Church: Reaching an Online Mission Field
posted on January 07
How do we minister when we can’t meet in-person? Learn how to connect new people to Christ in this virtual workshop, a learning experience designed to inspire and educate on how to approach digital ...
Online Emergency Response Team Training
posted on January 06
Deadline to register: Jan. 25 Deadline to complete background check: Jan. 27 In order to receive an UMCOR ERT Badge, registrants must attend the following sessions and complete a background check by ...
Updated Safe Sanctuaries Policy
posted on September 24
The 2020 Pandemic has given cause to communicate with church members and youth through a digital church format. The Mission Council recently approved an addendum to the Conference’s Safe Sanctuaries ...
United Methodist Communications Training Center
posted on August 26
Meet your community where they already are online. The new Digital Media for Ministry online training course is an in-depth guide to the most effective ways to communicate using technology. Nourish ...