News from us [link removed] April 8, 2025
A First for Missouri: A Story of Transformation and Inclusion
“If 28-year-old me could have known that at 43, I’d be married to a wonderful man and serving as a pastor, my heart would have been so at peace.” In the fall, Rev. Michael Dunlap’s appointment to Broadway UMC in Plattsburg was Missouri’s first appointment of an openly gay clergyperson. Dunlap and church leaders share about their journeys to get this historic, inclusive appointment. [link removed] Read more →
Featured Event
Soul Space
Take time to recenter with us on Tuesday mornings. Join us virtually, every Tuesday, 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. You can join from wherever you’re at, whether it’s the comfort of your home or your cubicle. [link removed] Get the Zoom Link →
Lay Education Classes
May 7 and 14 - [link removed] Christian Leadership and Casting a Vision online via Zoom
Tuesdays beginning June 10 - [link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
April 23 - [link removed] Unlocking Real Estate Value with United Methodist Insurance Program and Foundry Commercial
May 6-7 - [link removed] 2025 Preaching Academy
May 13 - [link removed] Constitutional Amendment Informational Webinar
June 5 - [link removed] MUMF Pre-Conference Workshops
June 6 - [link removed] Black Church Gathering
June 6-8 - [link removed] Annual Conference
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
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Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
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