Registration Open for Church Planting Intensive
2023 Apportionment Deadline
The Search for a Church That Isn't a Church
Zimbabwe Missionary to Speak in Kansas City

Registration Open for Church Planting Intensive

Join us Nov. 6-8 for a three-day crash course on all things planting for those discerning or preparing to start something new – whether it’s a new ministry or new multi-site. We’ll discuss crafting a vision and purpose, building a launch team, cultivating generosity, and what to do after launching. Learn more and register at www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/church-planting-intensive-17451889.

2023 Apportionment Deadline

The final date to submit 2023 apportionment payments is Tuesday January 9, 2024.  Any apportionment payment sent after December 31, 2023, will need to be sent with guaranteed delivery before 12:00 p.m. on January 9, 2024. You should also contact Lindsay Ready ([email protected] or (573) 397-5060) and notify her if you have sent payment after December 31. Payments may always be hand-delivered to the Columbia office during business hours. Any payments received after 12:00 p.m. on January 9, 2024, will not be credited to 2023 apportionments. For more information, visit www.moumethodist.org/apportionments. 

The Search for a Church That Isn't a Church

A couple of “Nones” on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered discuss how they grew up in church, drifted away and why they haven’t gone back. Read or listen to their conversation at https://www.npr.org/2023/09/10/1198509609/the-search-for-a-church-that-isnt-a-church.

Zimbabwe Missionary to Speak in Kansas City

The United Women in Faith Unit of St. James United Methodist Church (5540 Wayne Ave., Kansas City) invite you to a special lunch and learn itineration event welcoming United Women in Faith’s Regional Missionary, Grace Musuka from Zimbabwe. She will be at St. James from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26 in the worship center. Bring your own lunch and the St. James ladies will provide coffee, tea and dessert. For Questions and RSVP contact Dr. Yvette Richards, 816-304-9041 or [email protected]. This will be the only iteration event in Missouri. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet one of our Regional Missionaries in person and hear about her inspiring work.