News from us [link removed] July 16, 2024
Race and Culture Update

The Missouri Conference is serious about becoming a Church for all God’s people. In the past year, we’ve trained 12 culture coaches to support local churches in this work, and we launched the Love Unites campaign. [link removed] Read the latest update on our race and culture work →
Related Resources
[link removed] Love Unites Graphics Package - Including designs for T-shirts, stickers, yard signs and more
[link removed] Culture Coaching - A resource available to local churches
[link removed] Multi-Cultural Outreach Courses - Learn more about how best to share the love of God with all as our communities become more multicultural
[link removed] How to Have and Facilitate Cultural Conversations - Live online coaching with Culture Coach Nikki Lerner

Featured Event

Divine Encounters Spiritual Life Retreat
You're invited to The Center of the Ozarks Spiritual Life Retreat: Divine Encounters on Sept. 6-8 in Springfield. Join The Center for a weekend of spiritual renewal, connection and engagement with God. This retreat, designed for all participants to find spiritual growth opportunities, will include worship, fellowship meals, and reflection. [link removed] Learn more and register by Aug. 31 →

Lay Education Courses
[link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 11
[link removed] Ministry of All Believers - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
[link removed] Transforming Evangelism – How to Reach Out - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
[link removed] Spiritual Gifts - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
[link removed] Laity as Christian Transformational Leaders - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 30
[link removed] UMC Polity - Via Zoom beginning on Oct. 28

More Upcoming Events
Aug. 19 - [link removed] The Power of Strangers with Joe Keohane
Aug. 21 - [link removed] Church Communications Traveling Roadshow in STL
Aug. 22 - [link removed] Church Communications Traveling Roadshow in KC
Sept. 6-8 - [link removed] Divine Encounters: Spiritual Life Retreat
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

Laity Quick Links
[link removed] Conference Lay Ministry Team Listing
[link removed] Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
Interested in pursuing certified lay ministry? [link removed] View the process here.
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