News from us [link removed] Oct. 8, 2024
Diversity in Missouri

We've all awkward encounters involving racial and cultural differences and the feeling of not knowing what to say or do. As the people of God, we are called to love all of God’s people, no matter how they might differ from us. October is Global Diversity Awareness Month. Dr. Kimberly Berry, a Missouri Conference culture coach, shares data and insights on diversity and inclusion in Missouri and the UMC. [link removed] Read more →
Related Resources
[link removed] The Art of Multicultural Worship: Creating Unity in Diversity – Our new Absorb course taught by Nikki Lerner
[link removed] Recommended Reading on Race and Culture
[link removed] Recommended Group Studies on Race and Culture
[link removed] Diversely United Designs for Personal Printing

Featured Event

Jump Start: Empowering Laity Workshop
Empowered church members are encouraged and equipped to develop and use their God-given gifts in the full life of the church. But how do we make this a reality? Join us on Oct. 23 for Jump Start, a monthly workshop series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. We’ll consider questions around empowering local church lay leadership together, and you’ll leave with practical advice and solutions. [link removed] Learn more and register →
Lay Education Courses
[link removed] UMC Polity - Via Zoom beginning on Oct. 28
[link removed] Preaching - In-Person in Kansas City on Nov. 9
More Upcoming Events
Tuesdays, Beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Soul Space Virtual Sessions
Sept. 14 - Oct. 12 - [link removed] Festival of Sharing Sharefests
Oct. 16 - [link removed] UMC Support Online Learning - Common IT Scams
Oct. 29 - [link removed] Navigating the Insurance Market: Strategies for Local Churches in Uncertain Times
Nov. 8 - [link removed] NextGen Leaders Academy Applications Due
Nov. 15-17 - [link removed] Oasis NextGen Ministry Leaders Retreat
Nov. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start Workshop: Understanding Culture and Diversity
[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.
[link removed] Absorb on-demand learning platform with lay education courses
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