News from us [link removed] Jan. 16, 2024
Rethink Hope: Ministry for Crisis Times
What makes the difference between those who live through stressful moments and those who take their own life or the lives of others? Real answers come from talking with people at the crossroads of despair. Rethink Hope Ministry encourages the church to create ongoing opportunities for people to come together and share stresses and concerns. [link removed] Read more about this new ministry from Wallace Neal, lay member at Saint Andrew UMC in Florissant →
Upcoming Events

Local church leaders, has your church struggled to move past the pandemic? Join Rebekah Simon-Peter, an experienced church coach, for a three-part workshop on identifying your church’s gifts and strengths and using them to revive your ministry. [link removed] Learn more and register →
Other Upcoming Events
Feb. 15 - [link removed] MOAC Awards Submission Deadline
Feb. 20 - [link removed] Jump Start: Engaging in Mission, Service and Justice Ministry
Feb. 21 - [link removed] How Nonprofits Can (And Can’t) Engage in Political Advocacy Webinar
Feb. 24 - [link removed] Soul Reset Class in KC
Wednesdays, Feb. 28 - March 20 - [link removed] UMC Polity Online Class
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
Featured Resources

Year-End Statistics Resources
Year-end statistics entry is an administrative task that needs laity involvement. The year-end stats portal is open, and we’ve created resources to help you navigate the new AC Stats portal. View this resource as well as other guidance for year-end stats entry at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/yearendstats
[link removed] Faith Sharing Online Course
Faith Sharing is about knowing our personal faith story, knowing our call and living it out. We share our faith – both inside and outside the church walls - when we live into our call. In this course, you’ll hear from a variety of lay and clergy leaders, including our own Bishop Farr, on how your faith story can help you build bridges with others.
[link removed] Free Lenten Resources
The 2024 Lent materials from UMC Discipleship Ministries are now available. Download FREE graphics, sermon starters, small group guides and more on the theme the Depths of Love.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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