News from us [link removed] June 11, 2024
The Call: Turning Transitions Into Sacred Stepping Stones

June means transition time in the United Methodist Church – and not just for pastors. This year especially we’ll see a change in members of Conference boards and teams as well as Conference leaders. Jill Wondel, outgoing associate conference lay leader, shares the guidance that’s helping her discern her next steps. [link removed] Read more → Resources for Transitions
[link removed] How to Walk Into a Room by Emily P. Freeman
Emily’s [link removed] Next Right Thing podcast
[link removed] Passing the Baton pack, with resources for both local church leaders and pastors
[link removed] View our full collection of pastor transition resources

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
July 18-20 - [link removed] Missouri UWF Mission U
Aug. 19 - [link removed] The Power of Strangers with Joe Keohane
Save the Date for Upcoming Lay Education Courses
[link removed] They’ve Asked Me to Lead A Small Group – Now What? - Via Zoom on Aug. 17
[link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 11
[link removed] Transforming Evangelism – How to Reach Out - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
[link removed] Spiritual Gifts - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
[link removed] Laity as Christian Transformational Leaders - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 30
[link removed] UMC Polity - Via Zoom beginning on Oct. 28
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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