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Transformational Mission

When Bishop Farr restored his old ’67 Falcon, he made a list of what he thought needed to be done to bring the car back to life. What does that list look like for our beloved United Methodist Church? What does it look like for our individual spiritual lives? [link removed] Read more from Bishop Farr →

Announcements
Host an Intern in Summer 2025
Applications are open for summer local church internships. Interns get hands-on ministry experience and discover how their gifts and talents can be leveraged in the Church. Host churches provide this formational opportunity for young UMC leaders while receiving support and funds from the Annual Conference. Now is the time to get internship funds in your 2025 church budget. Learn more at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/internships
Hurricane Helene Disaster Response
Hurricane Helene has devastated parts of the southeastern U.S., bringing catastrophic flooding and destruction. As Conferences begin to assess the damage, we ask for continued prayers for first responders and all those affected. [link removed] Learn more about how you can help →
P.S. There's still time to commit to building UMCOR kits for our kit-building challenge. Kits like these help those in need when disaster strikes. [link removed] Learn more →

Featured Resource

NextGen Leaders Academy
NextGen Ministries seeks to support and equip Missouri’s NextGen ministry leaders. One way we do that is through a new program called NextGen Leaders Academy. This six-month program teaches the basics of NextGen ministry, empowers leaders to do big, exciting things, and creates a network of support for leaders all across the state. New in 2025: We’re offering an evening cohort with part-time or volunteer leaders in mind. [link removed] Learn more and apply for the 2024 cohort by Nov. 8 →

Upcoming Events
Tuesdays, Beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Soul Space Virtual Sessions
Sept. 14 - Oct. 12 - [link removed] Festival of Sharing Sharefests
Oct. 1 - [link removed] Ministry Grant Applications Due
Oct. 1 - [link removed] Becoming Good Neighbors: Research and Community-Based Responses with Newcomers
Oct. 2-5 - [link removed] Mass Incarceration and Social Justice National Meeting
Oct. 7-8 - [link removed] Boundaries Training and Clergy Gathering
Nov. 8 - [link removed] NextGen Leaders Academy Applications Due
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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