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

Jump Start Workshop on Supercharged Communications
Ready to take your local church communications to the next level? Join us for our next Jump Start workshop on March 4 where we’ll consider questions around effective communications, copyright and licensing, and crisis communications. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. [link removed] Learn more and register →
More Upcoming Events
Feb. 20 - [link removed] Work-Life Balance Webinar from SBC21
Feb. 21-22 - [link removed] Converge Youth Conference
Feb. 24-25 - [link removed] Beyond
March 7 - [link removed] An Evening with Nadia Bolz-Weber
March 8 - [link removed] Clergy Meeting with Nadia Bolz-Weber
March 11 - Annual Conference Registration Opens
March 15-16 - [link removed] NextGen Summer Meet-Up Events
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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