March Edition of The Missouri Methodists

In the March issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll visit the newest United Methodist church in Missouri that is preparing to launch, get tips on the upcoming General and Annual Conference sessions, read about how people apply their personal gifts to ministry and much more. Read it now at www.moumethodist.org/magazine.

Many Grant Programs – Same April 1 Deadline

Whether you’re planning a new place for new people, mission project or other ministry project, there’s a grant for that! Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds through several grant programs supporting local ministry projects. Each program has a different focus and requires a different application. Learn more about each at the links below:

• New Places for New People: The Center for Congregational Excellence is accepting grant applications from now until April 1 from churches that are establishing new places for new people in the six categories of small group, recovery ministry, Fresh Expression, new worship service, collaborative parish, and new church or multi-site. For more information and to get started on the worksheet go to www.moumethodist.org/newplacesgrants.
• Cooperative Response Grant: This is the last call for this grant! The spring application window is the final round of grants that will be awarded. Festival of Sharing has funding available to partner with Missouri churches and organizations in their efforts to cooperatively respond to community needs around poverty. Learn more at www.festivalofsharing.org/grantopportunities.
• Missouri UM Foundation: The oldest and largest grant program in our Conference, Foundation grants assist a wide variety of ministry projects each year. Learn more and apply at https://mumf.org/churches-organizations/ministry-grants.