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What's in a Name???
DS Mary Rodgers-Weaver will now be using simply Mary Rodgers in the future. The link below will take you to a letter she sent out on Monday, in case you missed it, to explain the name change. Please know that you can still reach her at both her old email,
[email protected] AND at the new one,
[email protected] for the time being. Thanks for your patience as we transition all the things we need to change on this end. If you didn't get a chance to read her letter about the change, please let me know and I will share it with you.
Upcoming Important Dates to Remember
10/30 - 11/15/2024 Healthflex Open Enrollment
11/01/2024 Consultation Forms are due
12/01/2024 Charge Conference Forms are due
02/14/2025-Stats due to the conference office from the districts
02/3/2025- Stats module closes
01/31/2025- Deadline for churches to enter stats for districts
01/07/2025- Conference apportionment deadline (by 4 p.m.)
12/30/2024- Stats module open
12/1/2024 Charge Conference Paperwork is due
Please remember that apportionments must be RECEIVED by January 7th (before 4 p.m.) to count for 2024. If you are sending them after the New Year, you will want to utilize a guaranteed method of delivery.
Guaranteed methods would include UPS, Fed-Ex, maybe the USPS Priority, but whatever method, you need to let Lindsay know it’s coming ( mailto:
[email protected] [email protected]) AND provide a tracking number.
Hand Delivery is also a good option if you are down to the wire.
King's Way Women's Retreat
MUMF Year-End Giving Resources
As we enter the home stretch of 2024, it's time to think about year-end giving. MUMF offers several free resources — including [link removed] strategies and ideas as well as [link removed] free brochures and slides — to help you kick-start the conversation with your congregation. [link removed] Learn more →
HealthFlex Annual Enrollment
For those on Wespath's HealthFlex insurance, the annual enrollment period is Oct. 30 through Nov. 14. It’s important that you review your plan selections, even if you want to keep your current coverage. For resources related to making your selections, UMPIP and Pastoral Support Addendum forms, and more, visit [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/benefits.
Church Insurance Webinar – 11 a.m. on Oct. 29
Join us for a critical update on the current state of the insurance market for United Methodist churches. Representatives from United Methodist Insurance and their partner, Sovereign Insurance, will explore the challenges churches face in today’s market and offer practical strategies for navigating these difficulties. This session will also provide background on the underlying causes of the current struggles and equip local churches with actionable insights to address the new realities. This is a great opportunity for church trustees, finance and leadership representatives. The webinar will include a Q-and-A session and will be recorded for later viewing: [link removed] [link removed]
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
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 →
Fall Online UMC Polity Class
Have you ever wondered how this movement of Methodism started, how and why we do what we do and how we do it, at the local, district and Conference level? This class unpacks the history of Methodism, along with why we believe what we believe, and the “how’s and why’s” of why we are organized the way we are. This is a great class for all laity to understand who the people called Methodists really are. The four-week class will be taught by Rev. Ann Mowery, using the book Life Together in the United Methodist Connection by Beth Galbreath. Learn more and register at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/polity-online-18384009
Soul Space – Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.
We are not alone, yet sometimes we need to set aside space to be reminded that God is present with us. Beginning Sept. 10, join us virtually at 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning for Soul Space, 15-20 minutes of guided reflection and prayer. Designed with both clergy and laity, Soul Space provides space to reflect on the presence of God with a spiritual director. Get the Zoom info at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/soul-space-18555592
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