Standing Rules Reminders

The Rules and Procedures Committee of the Missouri Annual Conference offers a reminder about rules related to resolutions. All resolutions from individuals, congregations, or groups other than councils, teams, committees, or boards of the Missouri Conference must be in the office of the Director of Connectional Ministries before 5:00 p.m. on April 15 to be considered by the approaching session of annual conference. Standing Rules related to this process are found in Rules 201.05-201.25 in the 2023 Standing Rules starting on page 116.

UMCOR Sunday - March 10

Working in more than 80 countries worldwide, United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) provides survivors with temporary relief and long-term education, training and support. Every year on the fourth Sunday in Lent, we celebrate UMCOR Sunday, a day when individual and local church gifts are received to support UMCOR’s administrative costs. This year UMCOR Sunday is on March 10. Download the free leader kit at www.resourceumc.org/en/churchwide/umcgiving/special-sundays/umcor-sunday-pastor-and-leader-kit.

2024 Missouri Preaching Academy – April 16-17

We know you’re tired and discouraged, especially when it comes to preaching in this post-COVID world. Together, with the help of Dr. Mike Graves, we’ll explore how preaching can be life-giving for both the congregation and the pastor. Dr. Mike Graves is author of Jesus’ Vision for Your One Wild and Precious Life: 9 on Things Like Poverty, Hunger, Polarization, Inclusion, and More. Learn more and register at www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/2024-preaching-academy-17451890.