Southeast District News

March 11 - Annual Conference Registration Open NOW
April 17 - District Office Closed in Observance of Good Friday
April 30 - Live From Westpath Virtual Event
June 1 - Audit/Fund Balance Report Due
June 6 through June 8 - 2025 Annual Conference in St. Charles, MO

MOAC Disaster Response

Over the past month, communities across Missouri, especially those in the Southeast District, have been affected by extreme weather from high winds and tornadoes to historic flooding.

Connect with UMC Disaster Response efforts, utilize resources, and find out how you and your church can help by visiting: https://www.moumethodist.org/disaster-response

The Southeast District Office will be closed Thursday, April 17 in observance of Good Friday.

We will reopen at 8:30AM Monday, April 21.

2025 Annual Conference Session

Event registration will is open. Registration can be completed online at 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 www.MOACinfo.com .

Lenten Cluster Services Schedule

April 13 - Zion (Old Appleton) UMC at 5PM
151 Old Zion Church Rd, Old Appleton, MO 63770

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: https://www.gcfa.org/resource/windows-10-end-of-life

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.

More Information & Register →

Live From Westpath Virtual Event

Live from Wespath returns on Wednesday, April 30! This exclusive, no-cost virtual event for UMC clergy and lay participants will feature information and insights about Compass, investments, benefits, Wespath/UMC initiatives, and well-being to help you better navigate your daily life and the general UMC environment

More Information & 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 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, 3601 Amron Court, Columbia, MO, 65202
Cost: $15, includes lunch and supplies

Click Here for More Information →

Grace UMC (Cape) Now Hiring

Grace (Cape Girardeau) is seeking to bring a part-time Administrative Assistant onto their team. The front office moves at an easy pace and the position offers opportunities for a flexible schedule with limited work-from-home hours and an emphasis on weekday hours.

For more information, to download the job description, and to find out how to apply, click here: https://www.capegrace.org/careers

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. 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 ([email protected]) with a PDF attachment or you can fax a copy to (573) 207-4236.

Download the form here: Annual+Fund+Balance+Report.xlsx

Festival of Sharing 2025 Information Available

Friday, October 3rd, 2025

The 2025 Festival of Sharing Booklet and infographics are now available. Download and print pack and kit lists from the 'Media' tab. The most requested packs are the family food boxes, paper products pack, and personal hygiene pack.

Packs are collected for disbursement in Missouri while kits are disbursed by Church World Service to other areas of the world.

Additional Sharefest details to be published as they become available.

For more information, visit: Festival of Sharing

FREE Video Resources Available

The Southeast District Office has free 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.

Stay Connected

Stay Connected with the Missouri Conference

As Annual Conference draws near, we want to make sure you stay informed of the exciting opportunities the Missouri Annual Conference is offering. View our annual stay connected letter to see the many ways you can connect and follow the Missouri Conference: https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/18891548