May 21, 2024
eSports in Ashland
The Church tends to be a step behind on technological advancements, but Ashland UMC in St. Joseph is using new technology to reach the next generation. Youth Director Tom Keller, with the help of volunteers at the church and grant dollars, installed an eSports center in the church’s youth room. The collaborative gaming center fosters connections, attracts new faces and ignites a passion for church. Read more about this Fresh Expression that’s bearing fruit →
Voting for Jurisdictional Delegation Vacancies at Annual Conference
The Missouri Conference will vote at the 2024 Annual Conference Session to fill vacancies in the jurisdictional delegation to attend the 2024 Jurisdictional Conference on July 10-12 at Central UMC in Rogers, Arkansas. Elections will be determined by plurality. Those candidates receiving the most votes on a single ballot will be seated in the order of election. We are electing for two clergy delegation vacancies and one laity delegation vacancy. We will not be electing reserves for the Jurisdictional Conference delegation.
Laity who are be able to attend the 2024 Jurisdictional Conference on July 10-12 in Arkansas, and additionally, as required by the 2016 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church paragraph 36:
- Delegates shall have been professing members of The United Methodist Church for at least two years next preceding their election.
- Delegates have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election.
Laity can nominate themselves at www.moumethodist.org/laityballot. Bishop Farr will accept nominations from the floor during the Laity Session as well.
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Healthcare Access in Mozambique
The Mozambique Initiative supports access to healthcare in rural Mozambican communities through its mobile health clinics. Oftentimes, geographic distance makes basic health services inaccessible. Mobile health clinics reduce the distance between the community and its medical care. Closing this gap improves outcomes for pregnant women, children under five and those suffering from easily curable, yet potentially deadly, diseases. Learn more about this work and share the story with your local church using these resources. Learn more →
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