News from us [link removed] Sept. 9, 2025
The Image Reflected

Much like an autograph on a baseball, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, believed we are marked with the image of God - the Imago Dei. Rev. Melissa Dodd shares a reflection on this idea and that our role in the kingdom is to point out God's signature, not try to erase it. [link removed] Read more →

Conference Issues September Flood Bucket Callout
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. With natural disasters on the rise and the start of hurricane season, the Missouri Conference is issuing a callout for UMCOR Cleaning Kits. Deploying kits is just one way Missouri United Methodists show up and serve when it matters most. Getting involved is easy: Commit to build the kits in September and complete the task any time this fall. [link removed] Learn more →

Featured Resources

Apply Today for Ministry Grants
Have a ministry idea that needs an extra boost? There’s a grant for that! Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds to support both big and small local ministry projects. Applications are due Oct. 1. [link removed] Learn more about each →

Featured Event

Jump Start Workshop on NextGen Ministries
Ready to engage the next generation? Join us for our first Jump Start workshop of the fall on Sept. 23 we’ll consider questions around getting started in and leveling up your NextGen ministry. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. [link removed] Learn more and register →
Lay Education Classes
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - [link removed] UMC Polity online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
Sept. and Oct. Dates - [link removed] Benefits Roadshows in every district
Oct. 1 - [link removed] NextGen Summer Preview Virtual Live Event
Oct. 17-18 - [link removed] Carried by Hope: Spiritual Life Retreat
Oct. 21 - [link removed] Jump Start: Building Biblical Literacy
Nov. 4-6 - [link removed] Discipleship Ministries Intergenerational Ministry Conference (use code MOAC50 for $50 off!)
Nov. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start: Vision and Leadership with Rev. Olu Brown
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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[link removed] Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
Interested in pursuing certified lay ministry? [link removed] View the process here.
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