Black Clergy, Laity Share Perspectives on Church's Future
EO 2023 Advent in the Holy Land Info Session
New Online Learning Platform Available
Live From Wespath - 1 p.m. on May 17
Black Clergy, Laity Share Perspectives on Future
Asked for their perspectives of United Methodism’s future, more than 650 Black clergy and laity from every jurisdiction in The United Methodist Church listed three top concerns facing the denomination: discrimination and racism; inequities in appointments and salaries; and lack of young adults in church leadership. They responded to a recent survey by Gammon Research Institute, part of Gammon Theological Seminary. Read the story at https://www.umnews.org/en/news/black-clergy-laity-share-perspectives-on-churchs-future.
EO 2023 Advent in the Holy Land Info Session
Join Bishop Bob and Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual Conference on a nine-night Advent in the Holy Land tour, November 28 to December 7. If you are interested in this trip opportunity, attend the upcoming virtual info session at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. Educational Opportunities Tours Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd and past participants will share more about the trip, offer cost and logistic details, and answer any questions. RSVP for the info session at https://www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/15754027?month=4&year=2023&day=1&display=m
New Online Learning Platform Available
The Missouri Annual Conference is excited to rollout Absorb, a new learning management system featuring asynchronous online learning opportunities. Absorb is an on-demand learning platform that offers online courses on your timeline, at a pace that works for you. The goal of this learning platform is to support educational opportunities for those seeking lay certification as well as equip local church leaders on a variety of topics to support their work. Learn more and get signed up at https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/17344088
Live From Wespath - 1 p.m. on May 17
Register today to attend Live from Wespath, a virtual, no-cost event created especially for United Methodist clergy. The webcast features information and insights from Wespath about benefits, well-being and investments to help you better navigate your daily lives and the general Church environment. Through interactive features, you’ll engage with and “meet” Wespath staff, have the opportunity to ask questions live, and discover additional resources to stay connected with Wespath throughout your career and into your retirement years. Learn more at https://www.wespath.org/events/live-from-wespath
