Southwest District News [link removed]
DS Mary Rodgers will be on vacation from July 4th until July 26th. Please direct any questions or concerns to Teresa Davis at [email protected]. We have another DS on standby, but please go through the SW District office if you need anything.
2025 Charge Conferences
Here are the answers to the question everyone has been asking...
The paperwork for the 2025 Charge Conferences should be ready to go on August 1st with the exception of the PSF packet. It will be sent separately.
The Zoom Charge Conferences will be held on Sunday, October 12th, and the In-Person Charge Conference will be held on Sunday, October 26th. There will be more information as we move closer to the date.

We are once again hosting our SW District friends and family baseball game again this year on Friday, August 15th at 6:35 PM at the Springfield Cardinals game at Hammons Field. Everyone is welcome to join us! Please register [link removed] here or with the link above! We can't wait to see you there! Questions? Email Teresa at [email protected].

Illumine Teaching Series
If you haven't had the chance to check this out for your small groups, here is the information.
Based on our 2025 Annual Conference theme, this four-week series explores how the Bible illumines our lives and brightens our paths so that we might be lights of God’s love for others. This FREE resource works both as a sermon series or for small groups. View the resource at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/illumine-series


Dream Lab Retreat – Aug. 1-2
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 team to imagine and brainstorm about something new for your ministry. A facilitator will guide your group through creative prompts and questions to allow the Holy Spirit to lead you into the next dream God has for your church.
Learn more and register your local church team at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/dream-lab-18646730
Upcoming Important Dates to Remember
July 6 - First Sunday of New Appointments
August 1 - Charge Conference Paperwork available
August 15 - SW District ALL INVITED Springfield Cardinals Baseball Night
October 12 - Zoom Charge Conferences
October 26 - In Person Charge Conferences

Are you heading to the UNITE CONFERENCE in July?
We have 24 seats still available on a charter bus to Unite Conference this year if anyone wants to ride with us. Our conference date is July 21-25!
The charter bus is picking up from King's Way UMC here in Springfield.
Those interested can reach out to me directly at mailto:[email protected] [email protected]

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: [link removed] [link removed]
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
Lay Education Classes
Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality online via Zoom
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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