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Sept 19-20 - #PAUMCS Missouri PAUMCS Conference at First (Rolla)
Sept 22 - #Clergy Benefits Roadshow Clergy Benefits Roadshow
Sept 28 - #Old McKendree Old McKendree Day Annual Service
Oct 1 - #MOAC Grants MOAC Grant Deadline & #MUMF Grant MUMF Grant Deadline
Oct 3 - #Sharefest Southeast District Sharefest Drop-off
Oct 15 - #People Portal Charge Conference Reports Due
Oct 26 - #Music Comp Praise Music Competition at First Sikeston UMC
Nov 4-6 - #4EG 4EG (For Every Generation) Convention
Nov 9 - Charge Conference - 3PM More details to follow.


Clergy Benefits Roadshow
The Missouri Annual Conference will be hosting Roadshows throughout the state. If you participate in the benefits programs through Wespath, you need to attend one of these meetings.
Rev. Nate Berneking will be offering helpful insights regarding the upcoming changes. It is also recommended that a lay representative attend as well. See the registration link below:
[link removed] [link removed] Sept. 22 - [link removed] Grace (Cape Girardeau) - 9AM-11AM Grace UMC
521 Caruthers Ave.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Sept. 22 - [link removed] First (West Plains) - 3PM-5PM First UMC
503 W Main St.
West Plains, MO 65775

New for 2025 - The People Portal
Clergy and assigned laity should have received an email granting access to the Missouri Conference People Portal on Monday, July 28, a new password-protected space where essential forms will be delivered. The People Portal is similar to what a clinic's patients might use to view their own medical records, find their next appointment or pay their doctor's bill.
The People Portal will allow church leaders to update personal information, church information, view and submit Charge Conference forms, and more!
View How-To resources by clicking the link below!
[link removed] Click Here! →

Let Your Light Shine - 2025 MO PAUMCS Conference
Be inspired to Shine Your Light in your community and workplace! Join Missouri PAUMCS at 1st United Methodist Church (Rolla) for the 2025 Annual Fall Conference.
When: September 19-20, 2025
Where: First United Methodist Church
803 N Main Street
Rolla MO, 65401
Cost: $100/person
Read the flyer here: [link removed] 2025+MO+PAUMCS+CONFERENCE.pdf
[link removed] Click To Register →

Annual Old McKendree Service
Bring a lawn chair and worship at the historic Old McKendree Chapel, the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. Celebrate the chapel's 216th year with this yearly service, an annual event hosted by the McKendree Memorial Chapel Association.
Date: September 28, 2025
Time: 2PM
4080 Bainbridge Rd. Jackson, MO 63755


CMU to Host Praise Music Competition at Sikeston First UMC on 10/26
Scholarship Opportunities Attached
Central Methodist University is launching an exciting new opportunity for Missouri’s most talented and passionate young praise musicians. The new competition, Central’s Got Praise, is designed to inspire, connect, and elevate the next generation of worship leaders.
This fall, Central is bringing the stage to communities across the state with five district-level competitions hosted at United Methodist churches. Churches are invited to sign up their youth praise bands or standout musicians to compete in one of these local events. The competitions will be split into two categories, bands and individuals.
District winners in the band category will receive a trophy and advance to the statewide praise band competition held in February, during the annual Central’s Got Talent finals. In the individual category, scholarships and spots in the Central’s Got Talent showcase are up for grabs, with full-tuition scholarships possible for CGT winners.
District competitions begin in October with the North Central District competition taking place at CMU on October 5. The South East District competition will be held on October 26 at Sikeston First UMC in Sikeston. Central’s Got Talent and the statewide finals will be held on the CMU campus on February 19.
Praise bands and individual musicians of all faiths are invited to participate. Spots are limited in each district. To register for any of the district competitions, visit [link removed] [link removed]. For all competition dates, see the Central’s Got Praise page on the CMU website: [link removed] [link removed].


NextGen Summer 2026 Preview
NextGen Summer 2026 Preview Live Event
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 at [link removed] [link removed]

Supercharge Your NextGen Ministry
How do I get started in NextGen Ministry when we don’t have any kids or youth in the church? How can I connect NextGen Ministry to the larger life of the church? How do I move from leading the NextGen ministry to leading the NextGen ministry volunteers? We’ll answer these questions and more at our first Jump Start workshop of the fall on Sept. 23. Learn more and register at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/jump-start-nextgen-ministries-18792925.

Antiques Appraisal Event
The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society and Old McKendree Chapel Association are partnering to host an antique appraisal event. Antiques will be evaluated for $10/item by auctioneer and appraisal professionals. Evaluations will be auction estimates, not insurance appraisals. Proceeds will be shared between the two sponsors of the event.

Pastors & Church Leadership, download the flyer here: [link removed] Antiques+Fair+5x7.pdf September 20, 2025
9AM-3PM
New McKendree South Campus
1770 S. Hope Street, Jackson MO 63755

Annual Quilt Sale and Supper
Rhodes Chapel UMC's annual quilt sale and supper will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
The meal will include Chicken and Dumplings, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert and more!
Meal-2-5PM
Adults- $15
Children- $6
Quilt auction begins at 5:30PM with Cake Auction to follow.
Address: 1952 State Hwy V, Fredericktown, MO 63645
For more information and for written directions, please follow this link: [link removed] 2025+Rhodes+Chapel+Dinner+Flyer.pdf


Women's Emmaus Walk Information
Thursday, September 25 - Sunday, September 28
Camp Allen
3104 Wayne Route F
Greenville, MO 63944
[link removed] Click Here for more information and to register.
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Lay Education Classes
Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality online via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - [link removed] UMC Polity online via Zoom


MUMF Ministry Grants
The Missouri United Methodist Foundation grant program is accepting grant applications for the Fall 2025 grant cycle. Grant applications are due October 1. The MUMF grants cover a wide variety of ministry opportunities.
For more information, visit [link removed] [link removed]

Conference Fall Grant Cycle - NOW OPEN
Whether you’re planning a new place for new people, mission project or other ministry project, there’s a grant for that! Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds to support both big and small, new and existing local ministry projects. Applications are due Oct. 1.
To learn more and to read about the different areas of funding, visit: [link removed] [link removed]


4EG Conference - St. Louis
Are you ready to break age barriers and build a faith community where all generations grow, worship, and serve—together?
This intergenerational conference is an evolution of what used to be a Children’s Ministry Forum. The planning team for this event has dialed in on intergenerational approaches to children’s and youth ministries as the focus.
This transformative event will engage, equip, and inspire you to cultivate a culture of discipleship that connects all ages in meaningful ways. Don’t miss this opportunity to imagine, wonder, and create a fresh new vision for your church’s future!
When: November 4-6, 2025
Where: The Gathering McCausland, St. Louis, MO
Price: $269
[link removed] Click Here For More Information →

Festival of Sharing 2025 Information Available
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Dexter MO
Less than 2 months to go until Sharefest in the Southeast District!
Volunteers needed! Sign up to volunteer: [link removed] Sharefest Volunteer 2025
Support Sharefest by creating Packs and Kits!
Packs are collected for disbursement in Missouri while kits are disbursed by Church World Service to other areas of the world.
For more information, visit: [link removed] Festival of Sharing


Hymnals Available
Zion Methodist Church in Gordonville, MO has Maroon/Purple 1989 United Methodist Hymnals available to give away.
If you are interested in these hymnals, please reach out to mailto:[email protected] [email protected].
All hymnals will need to be picked up at the church.


FREE Video Resources Available
The Southeast District Office has free [link removed] Amplify Media accounts available for Pastors and Church Leaders in our district.
Amplify is a video streaming service that offers a collection of thousands of videos and programming suitable for small group Bible studies, children's ministries, sermons, and more.
Free accounts are limited. Please email Allie at [email protected] to request the access code.


Register Now for Modern Worship Course + Cohort
The Institute of Modern Worship is now enrolling for its Course + Cohort for the 2025-2026 school year. The Course + Cohort will continue to focus on a core foundation of worship ministry: Wesleyan theology, worship administration, leadership and worship artistry, with the addition of a new curriculum in the Leadership Module from Development Dimensions, Int'l (DDI), a world leader in leadership development education and resources. This fall there are several registration options, to fit both individuals and church budgets. Along with our Year-Long Course + Cohort, they now also offer semester-long, individual module, and independent study versions as well. To learn more and to register go to [link removed] [link removed].


Curriculum Discounts Available
Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries is excited to offer discounts on curriculum produced by top kids and youth ministry providers. New this year: We've added discounts on Illustrated Ministry curriculum!
This resource is available for any ministry leader working with kids and youth. We hope that providing these discounts will create a little space in ministry budgets and that leaders can use those dollars to do the project or program they’ve been dreaming about. Interested clergy, laity and NextGen leaders should fill out [link removed] the curriculum discount request form to indicate which provider’s materials they’re interested in. Then, NextGen Ministries will send you the steps for redeeming your discount as well as your promo code. [link removed] See the providers and get your discount →


Windows Ending Support for Windows 10
Windows 10 support ends Oct. 2025 which means no more updates or security fixes for computers running that operating system.
If your church needs help determining if your computer can upgrade to Windows 11, GCFA has provided resources through UMC Technology Support to help you stay secure and up-to-date.
UMC Support can check your upgrade eligibility to determine if you can upgrade or if you need a new PC. If your PC is not eligible to upgrade, they offer deep discounts to help you save money.
To watch a video with FAQ and for more resources follow this link: [link removed] [link removed]


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