Disaster Response Basic and Recertification 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, July 26
Where: First UMC, 503 West Main Street, West Plains, MO
Cost: $15, includes lunch and supplies
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McKendree Memorial Chapel Association
I want to take a moment to thank you for the support your congregations have shown Old McKendree Chapel over the years. Additionally, I'd like to share several opportunities and encourage you to communicate them to your congregations.
First, I would like to invite your confirmation classes or youth mission groups to visit Old McKendree Chapel. It's rare to have the opportunity to touch and experience a piece of history, but after 200 years, our chapel and cemetery are still standing. Educational materials are available on our website at http://oldmckendree.org for use as lessons or to provide historical context for leaders to share with new Methodists. Please reserve your visit by contacting the caretakers at 573.352.1620 or [email protected].
Second, I want to make you and your congregations aware of an Antiques Appraisal Event on September 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at New McKendree South Campus, 1770 S Hope Street, Jackson, MO. This partnership with the Cape Girardeau County Historical Society and Old McKendree Chapel features antiques and jewelry experts from Selkirk Auction House of St. Louis. Everyone is encouraged to bring antique treasures for evaluation by seasoned experts at $10 per item.
Third, I invite you and your congregations to our Annual Service on September 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. on the chapel grounds at 4080 Bainbridge Road, Jackson, MO. Jon Thompson will be our speaker, and Ella Crader from Grace United Methodist Church will provide music.
I hope you'll take advantage of any or all of these opportunities to connect with Old McKendree Chapel and its rich Methodist heritage. Whether you're bringing confirmation classes to experience living history, joining us for the antiques appraisal event, or worshipping with us at our Annual Service, your presence helps preserve and celebrate this special place that has served our Methodist community for two centuries. We look forward to welcoming you and your congregations to Old McKendree Chapel.
Respectfully,
Mary Harriet Talbut
President of the Board of Trustees
McKendree Memorial Chapel Association
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HR Basics for Local Churches - Thursdays in Aug.
Pastors, staff and volunteer leaders are invited to join us for a practical webinar series designed to help local churches navigate the basics of human resources. These webinars will offer guidance on the HR basics and address frequently asked questions. Grab your lunch and log-in at noon every Thursday in August. See the topics covered and register at www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/church-hr-lunch-and-learn-18792919 |
Clergy Benefits Roadshow
Join Conference Treasurer Nate Berneking and the Finance and Administrative Ministries staff for a presentation on the new Compass Retirement Plan and clergy benefits.
Register by following the link to the session of your choice.
Grace UMC
521 Caruthers Ave.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
First UMC
503 W Main St.
West Plains, MO 65775
Antiques Appraisal Event
The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society and Old McKendree Chapel Association are partnering to host an antique appraisal event. Antiques will be evaluated for $10/item by auctioneer and appraisal professionals. Evaluations will be auction estimates, not insurance appraisals.
Proceeds will be shared between the two sponsors of the event.
September 20, 2025
9AM-3PM
New McKendree South Campus
1770 S. Hope Street, Jackson MO 63755
Big Worship, Little Disciples Information
Big Worship, Little Disciples is a program to help churches better engage children in worship and prayer in developmentally appropriate ways.
This program is for local churches within the Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church. Ideal participants are churches that are willing and excited to engage in culture change that nurtures the faith of children and every generation, ability, and life stage! We’re looking for churches interested in creating multigenerational experiences that engage different senses and learning styles and explore ancient prayer practices. The goal is to allow all generations - especially children - to develop a deeply rich faith. Be on the lookout in early 2026 for ways to apply for our first open cohort or reach out to the Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries team for more information.
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Lay Education Classes
Save the date for these lay education classes coming in the fall:
- Mondays beginning Sept. 8 - BeUMC online via Zoom
Register Now for Modern Worship Course + Cohort
The Institute of Modern Worship is now enrolling for its Course + Cohort for the 2025-2026 school year. The Course + Cohort will continue to focus on a core foundation of worship ministry: Wesleyan theology, worship administration, leadership and worship artistry, with the addition of a new curriculum in the Leadership Module from Development Dimensions, Int'l (DDI), a world leader in leadership development education and resources. This fall there are several registration options, to fit both individuals and church budgets. Along with our Year-Long Course + Cohort, they now also offer semester-long, individual module, and independent study versions as well. To learn more and to register go to https://www.worshipinstitute.org/course-cohort-details.
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Memorial UMC (Farmington) - Heartland Day Camp
July 28-August 1 (9AM-4PM)
Memorial UMC
425 North St, Farmington, MO 63640
Ages K-6th Grade (2024-2025)
Price: $75
Click Here to Register
Centenary UMC (Bonne Terre) - Vacation Bible School
July 28-July 31 (5PM-8PM)
Centenary UMC
20 Park Avenue, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
Click Here for Flyer
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Curriculum Discounts Available
Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries is excited to offer discounts on curriculum produced by top kids and youth ministry providers. New this year: We've added discounts on Illustrated Ministry curriculum!
This resource is available for any ministry leader working with kids and youth. We hope that providing these discounts will create a little space in ministry budgets and that leaders can use those dollars to do the project or program they’ve been dreaming about. Interested clergy, laity and NextGen leaders should fill out the curriculum discount request form to indicate which provider’s materials they’re interested in. Then, NextGen Ministries will send you the steps for redeeming your discount as well as your promo code. See the providers and get your discount →
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Operation Christmas Child Information
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization. Their mission is to provide local partners around the world with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children in their own communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ. They ship these simple gifts outside the United States to children affected by war, poverty, natural disaster, famine, and disease.
National Collection Week for 2025:
November 17-24
If your church is interested in participating or learning more information, you can visit the Operation Christmas Child Website or contact Donna Miller at [email protected] or 573-579-1713.
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