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March 11 - Annual Conference Registration Open NOW
April 1 - Evaluations Due
April 1 - MUMF Grants Due
April 1 - MOAC Ministry Grants Due
June 1 - Audit/Fund Balance Report Due
June 6 through June 8 - 2025 Annual Conference in St. Charles, MO

MOAC Disaster Response
Over the weekend, multiple tornadoes in southern Missouri caused significant damage and loss of life. Multiple injuries and fatalities have been confirmed. Click this link to read a statement from the Annual Conference and see how you can help: [link removed] Responding to Tornados in Missouri
If you have photos of cleanup efforts or other ways your church is helping out in the wake of the tornadoes, please send them to [email protected]


Evaluations Due April 1
The 2025 Evaluation Forms are available for both Pastors and PPR and are to be completed on the [link removed] Forms page of the district website. Please note that there is no longer a separate form for Associate pastors. All pastors should complete the Self Evaluation Form.
[link removed] 2025 Pastor Self Evaluation Form - SE
[link removed] 2025 PPRC Evaluation Form - SE- To be completed by each church/charge PPR for each pastor appointed to the church. The Pastor is NOT to fill in the PPR form.
Detailed Instructions Here: [link removed] [link removed]


MOAC Ministry Grants
Due April 1
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. Learn more at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/ministry-grant-applications-now-open-18897449
MUMF Grants
Due April 1
A Foundation Ministry Grant can help jump-start a new ministry, address a special project or need, and affirm the work and initiatives of your church members. The deadline is approaching. Learn more and apply online at: [link removed] [link removed]


2025 Annual Conference Session
Event registration will is open. Registration can be completed online at [link removed] www.MOACinfo.com. Payment will be required at the time of registration. More information about annual conference is available at that website as well. Regular registrations received between April 12 and May 1 will cost $175, and those received May 2 and after will cost $200
We have contracted with various hotels in St. Charles. Hotel information is posted at [link removed] www.MOACinfo.com .


Lenten Cluster Services Schedule
March 30 - New McKendree UMC at 5PM
225 S High St Jackson, MO 63755
April 6 - Millersville UMC at 5PM
April 13 - Zion (Old Appleton) UMC at 5PM


AI and the Church Event - April 7 & April 8
Join us on April 7 in St. Louis and on April 8 in Kansas City as two experts in translating emerging tech for ministry life share ways artificial intelligence can support the good work you’re already doing. You’ll gain a new perspective on AI and will leave with at least one practical use for AI in your ministry. Learn more and register at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/ai-conference-stl-18792907
Registration Closes March 31


Trivia Night at New Salem UMC in Daisy
March 29: 6PM-8:30PM
Benefits "Street Level" (Collecting hygiene products) and "BirthRight" (Collecting clothes Newborn to 3T) in Cape Girardeau.
Teams of 8 @ $10/person
Soda and Popcorn Provided!
Bring Snacks to Share with your Table! (No alcohol)
Bring your friends and form a team. See if your team has what it takes to win Cash Prizes!
650 State Hwy AA, Daisy, MO 63743


Unlocking Real Estate Value Webinar
April 23, 2025
10AM
In this webinar The Foundry team will cover the different facets in understanding the value of your real estate. They will discuss property valuation and how to assess market climate, along with creating and leveraging underutilized real estate related income streams.
[link removed] More Information and Register →

2025 Missouri Preaching Academy
May 6-7
As pastors, there are times when we step into the pulpit, and the Good News is just flowing through us. Yet, there are other times when we may not feel that Good News for ourselves, but we need to proclaim it. These contrasting feelings are our focus this year at Preaching Academy. Join us this May as we will hear from pastors who have faced situations when they have felt broken-hearted, anxious or burned-out and even joyful when others in their ministry context are not. We will learn from their experiences and engage in small group work to help process times when you have had to do the same.
Learn more and register at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/2025-preaching-academy-18792911


Early Response Team Training
This class will provide you with the basic information you need about Early Response Teams. ERTs fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and otherwise help to prevent further damage, while providing a caring Christian presence.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3
Where: Missouri Annual Conference Center, [link removed] 3601 Amron Court, Columbia, MO, 65202
Cost: $15, includes lunch and supplies
[link removed] Click Here for More Information →

Imagine Something New at Dream Lab
Get out of the office and into a creative headspace. Dream Lab, a 24-hour retreat at the Lake of the Ozarks, is designed for you and your local church leadership to imagine and brainstorm about something new for your ministry. [link removed] Learn more and register your local church team →


Audits Due - June 1
The Annual Fund Balance Report (Audit) sheet is available!
Audits are due June 1, 2025.

Upon completion, please email Allie ( mailto:[email protected] [email protected]) with a PDF attachment or you can fax a copy to (573) 207-4236.

Download the form here: [link removed] Annual+Fund+Balance+Report.xlsx


Do Your Church PCs Need An Upgrade?
Windows 10 support ends Oct. 2025 which means no more updates or security fixes for computers running that operating system.
If your church needs help determining if your computer can upgrade to Windows 11, GCFA has provided resources through UMC Technology Support to help you stay secure and up-to-date.
UMC Support can check your upgrade eligibility to determine if you can upgrade or if you need a new PC. If your PC is not eligible to upgrade, they offer deep discounts to help you save money.
To watch a video with FAQ and for more resources follow this link: [link removed] [link removed]


FREE Video Resources Available
The Southeast District Office has free [link removed] Amplify Media accounts available for Pastors and Church Leaders in our district.
Amplify is a video streaming service that offers a collection of thousands of videos and programming suitable for small group Bible studies, children's ministries, sermons, and more.
Free accounts are limited. Please email Allie at [email protected] to request the access code.


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6 North Clark St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701
(573) 334-8723
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