Sept. 2, 2025

Stepping Up with Outreach

When a local mobile food pantry had to close its doors, area United Methodist Churches stepped in to fill the gap. Thanks to expertise and experience from Ebeneezer 1 UMC and donations of time and food from church members, Antioch UMC launched its food distribution ministry. Read more →

Featured Event

NextGen Summer 2026 Preview Live Event

Calling all children’s and youth ministry leaders: Join Missouri Conference Next Generation Ministries over the lunch hour on Oct. 1 as they preview their 2026 summer experiences during a virtual live event. There will be giveaways, discounts and a whole lot of fun! Plus, the event coincides with the launch of UNITE 2026 bulk-buy registration and Sanctuary Kamp registration. RSVP here →

Lay Education Classes

Mondays beginning Sept. 8 - BeUMC online via Zoom
Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10 - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality online via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - UMC Polity online via Zoom

More Upcoming Events

Sept. 9 - Dreaming with God Discernment Conversation
Sept. 23 - Jump Start: Empowering the Next Generation
Sept. and Oct. Dates - Benefits Roadshows in every district
Oct. 17-18 - Carried by Hope: Spiritual Life Retreat
Oct. 21 - Jump Start: Building Biblical Literacy
Nov. 4-6 - Discipleship Ministries Intergenerational Ministry Conference (use code MOAC50 for $50 off!)
Nov. 18 - Jump Start: Vision and Leadership with Rev. Olu Brown

See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

Laity Quick Links

Conference Lay Ministry Team Listing
Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
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