Sept. 23, 2025

Scared, Struggling and Continuing to Give

Immigration news isn’t just headlines: For many United Methodists in Missouri, fear and anxiety are present daily. We caught up with two pastors of our Spanish-language United Methodist congregations about the challenges their communities are facing in the current climate. Read more →

Related Resources

Culture of Welcome Sermon – At Annual Conference, Ryan Hudnall, our Service of Recognition preacher, shared a message on creating a culture of welcome. You can view the recording at this link and read a manuscript of his sermon at this link.
Good Samaritan Series – This series, provided by the Congregations in Action program, challenges participants to embrace an alternative way of approaching the parable of the Good Samaritan.
Becoming Good Neighbors: Research and Community-Based Responses with Newcomers – This free course uses data and lived experience to teach about migration and immigration in the state of Missouri.

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. Learn more →

Featured Event

Carried by Hope Retreat

Join the Missouri Conference and The Center of the Ozarks for a spiritual life retreat on Oct. 17-18 in Springfield. The retreat is designed for all participants to find opportunities for spiritual growth through worship, fellowship meals and reflection. Participants will leave feeling rejuvenated, recentered and ready to engage the world with hope. Opportunities for spiritual direction will be available. Learn more →

Lay Education Classes

Oct. 26 - Ministry of All Believers in Shelbina
Tuesdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 - Prayer Practices for Disciples: Creating a Life with God via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - UMC Polity online via Zoom

More Upcoming Events

Through Oct. 7 - Benefits Roadshow
Oct. 1 - NextGen Summer Preview Virtual Live Event
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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