News from us [link removed] Feb. 11, 2025
God's Green Earth
United Methodists don’t just respond to climate-driven disasters after they happen, they work to prevent them. The Global Ministries EarthKeepers program trains clergy and laity for environmental stewardship. EarthKeepers then take what they’ve learned to develop an environmental project for their church and community.
“When Global Ministries EarthKeepers lead community-driven environmental projects, they build a xxxxxx against future suffering,” said Roland Fernandes, general secretary of Global Ministries and General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. [link removed] Read more →
The Missouri Conference aims to model environmental stewardship for its local churches. In December, solar panels were installed at the Conference office in Columbia and will almost completely offset the electricity used in the building. [link removed] Read more →
New Institute for Modern Worship Partnership
The Missouri Annual Conference has partnered with the Institute for Modern Worship to offer tailored coaching and consulting for worship ministries. Through this partnership, your church can receive up to four, FREE coaching hours with an IMW Worship Consultant. [link removed] Learn more →
Featured Resource
Apply Today for Ministry Grants
Have a ministry idea that needs an extra boost? There’s a grant for that! Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds to support both big and small local ministry projects. Applications are due April 1.
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Featured Event
NextGen Summer Meet-Ups
Come hang out with your friends and get excited about summer 2025! Students, parents and leaders are invited for a casual afternoon get-together at a church near you. There will be snacks, games and special summer discounts available. [link removed] Learn more and RSVP →
Lay Education Classes
Feb. 22 - [link removed] Christian Leadership and Casting a Visioning - In-Person in Kirksville
March 1 - [link removed] Christian Leadership and Casting a Visioning - In-Person in Columbia
March 8 - [link removed] Christian Leadership and Casting a Visioning - In-Person in Chillicothe
Mondays in March - [link removed] UMC Polity - Online via Zoom
Mondays beginning March 17 - [link removed] A Discipleship Toolbox - Online via Zoom
More Events
Feb. 21-22 - [link removed] Converge Youth Conference
Feb. 24-25 - [link removed] Beyond
March 4 - [link removed] Jump Start: Supercharging Your Local Church Communications
March 7 - [link removed] An Evening with Nadia Bolz-Weber
[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.
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