News from us [link removed] August 20, 2024
People of One Book

Noticing that our busy culture is a distraction to spending time in the Bible, Immanual UMC in Canton set out to renew its commitment to diving deep into the Word. During Lent, members of the church teamed up to handwrite a copy of the New Testament. The result is a physical representation of unity, community and faith. [link removed] Read more →

Featured Resource

Spiritual Practices for Busy Lives
On this episode of Resource UMC's Compass Podcast, Andrew Lang, a guiding voice in spiritual practices, shares transformative insights on integrating centering practices into daily life, overcoming the "dark night of the soul," and finding creative ways to connect with our spirituality.
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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. 21 - [link removed] Church Communications Traveling Roadshow in STL
Aug. 22 - [link removed] Church Communications Traveling Roadshow in KC
Tuesdays beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Soul Space Virtual Sessions
Sept. 14-22 - [link removed] Building a NextGen Ministry That Lasts - Various Locations
Sept. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start: Talking Faith and Politics
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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