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Upcoming Important Dates to Remember
1/20/2025 - Offices will be closed to observe the Martin Luther King Holiday
1/26/2025 - In Person Charge Conference at Wesley UMC Springfield (Register here: [link removed])
01/31/2025 - Deadline for churches to enter stats for districts
02/3/2025 - Year End Stats module closes
02/21-22/2024 - [link removed] Converge Youth Conference
In Person Charge Conferences January 26th
We are looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday, January 26th at Wesley UMC in Springfield at 3 PM for the in-person Charge Conference. We will have a sign in sheet for attendees and Teresa will fill out the main minutes and send them to you by email after we are finished.
Some of you may not have signed up for the in-person option, but the online meetings were last week, and this is our other option for Charge Conferences unless you work out something else with Mary.
If you know you are missing paperwork, please reach out to Teresa so we can be ready. If you still need to register, please use the following link: [link removed] [link removed]
The address is: Wesley UMC, 922 W. Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Jump Start – Leveraging Your Gifts
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Jump Start Workshop on Leveraging Your Gifts
We all know the feeling of being in the zone. What would your ministry look like if your work felt that way more often? Join us for our first Jump Start workshop of 2025 on Feb. 4. Together we’ll consider questions around leveraging our gifts, and the gifts of our ministry teams, for greater Kingdom impact. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. Learn more and register at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/jump-start-leveraging-your-gifts-18792897
MOAC Awards
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MOAC Awards Submission Deadline - Feb. 14
Every year we celebrate and honor the ministry of churches and United Methodists across the state through the MOAC Awards. You’re invited to nominate an individual or church for their work in mission, discipleship, evangelism, or inclusiveness, justice and worth. Deadline is Feb. 14. Learn more at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards
Beyond Borders: A Christian Response to Immigration Complexities
Bishop Farr, along with many of the Bishops of the South Central Jurisdiction, signed a letter inviting all United Methodists in the Jurisdiction to engage in respectful, empathetic conversations about immigration. [link removed] Click here to read the letter →
In light of this, you're invited to a webinar on this topic at noon on Jan. 28. This webinar will provide an opportunity to deepen our understanding and engage in meaningful dialogue about these pressing issues. During this session, panelists will share their experiences welcoming and offering hospitality to migrant, immigrant and refugee communities. They will reflect on past efforts, current changes and future expectations, helping us to better comprehend the complexities of this journey. [link removed] Click here to register to attend live or receive the recording →
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Southwest District of the Missouri Annual Conference
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 743, Branson, MO 65615
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