Missouri Net News [link removed] UMCOR Launches Giving Campaign, COVID-19 Response Fund
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has launched a giving campaign, “Sheltering in Love,” to assist vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. UMCOR plans to release grants to equip partners who assist vulnerable populations around the world impacted by COVID-19, including racial/ethnic and indigenous communities in the United States. Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to address pressing needs in the areas of health, food insecurity, water, sanitation and hygiene and economic instability. Grant applications are available now at [link removed] [link removed]. Gifts to the UMCOR COVID-19 Response Fund should be directed to Advance #3022612. To give online, visit [link removed] [link removed]. To give by check, send checks payable to Advance GCFA to: Global Ministries/UMCOR GPO, P.O. BOX 9068 New York, NY 10087. For additional information, contact Tom Farley, director of development, at [email protected] or call (800) 862-4246.
Bishop Farr: The Church & COVID-19 Live Q&A
Join Bishop Bob Farr and guests for live 60-minute Q&A sessions to field questions from Missouri pastors and lay leaders on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. This week Rev. Cody Collier, Rev. Roger Ross and Conference Lay Leader Amy Thompson will focus on personal and congregational spiritual health in the midst of crisis.
Register for the sessions at: [link removed] [link removed].
Submit a Question in Advance: Please note the focus areas for each session. You will also have a chance to submit questions during the webinar. Submit questions in advance at: [link removed] [link removed].
Execution Alert
The state of Missouri has scheduled the execution of Walter "Arkie" Barton for May 19, 2020. For more information, see [link removed] [link removed]


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