News from us [link removed] May 28, 2024
You Belong Here

“We reaffirmed that we are a denomination of local churches with traditional, moderate and progressive people. If you are here and describe yourself with any of those words, you are welcome.” Bishop Farr reflects on the recent General Conference Session and the changes made. [link removed] Read more →

Voting for Jurisdictional Delegation Vacancies at Annual Conference
The Missouri Conference will vote at the 2024 Annual Conference Session to fill vacancies in the jurisdictional delegation to attend the [link removed] 2024 Jurisdictional Conference on July 10-12 at Central UMC in Rogers, Arkansas. Elections will be determined by plurality. Those candidates receiving the most votes on a single ballot will be seated in the order of election. We are electing for two clergy delegation vacancies and one laity delegation vacancy. We will not be electing reserves for the Jurisdictional Conference delegation.
Laity who are be able to attend the 2024 Jurisdictional Conference on July 10-12 in Arkansas, and additionally, as required by the 2016 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church paragraph 36:
Delegates shall have been professing members of The United Methodist Church for at least two years next preceding their election.
Delegates have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election.
Laity can nominate themselves at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/laityballot. Bishop Farr will accept nominations from the floor during the [link removed] Laity Session as well.

Featured Resource

Juneteenth Resources
Juneteenth (June 19) marks the day in 1865 when U.S. federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure all African Americans were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. The date is now a federal holiday. The Missouri Conference encourages local churches to observe and celebrate Juneteenth. [link removed] We’ve compiled a resource list to help you do so →
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
Upcoming Events
June 1-7 - [link removed] Mozambican Music in Missouri Tour
June 7-9 - [link removed] Annual Conference
June 7 - [link removed] Bishop's Opening Plenary: Unpacking General Conference
July 18-20 - [link removed] Missouri UWF Mission U
Save the Date for Upcoming Lay Education Courses
[link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Online - Beginning Sept. 11
[link removed] UMC Polity - Beginning Oct. 28
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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[link removed] Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
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