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July 26 - Disaster Response Training at First UMC (West Plains)
July 30 - District Office Closed for Off-Site Meeting
Aug 1 - Southeast District Grant Fall Deadline
Aug 19-20 - District Office Closed for Annual Admin Meeting in Columbia
Sept 1 - District Office Closed for Labor Day
Sept 22 - Clergy Benefits Roadshow #Clergy Benefits Roadshow [Find In Newsletter]
Oct 3 - Southeast District Sharefest Drop-off #Sharefest [Find in Newsletter]
Nov 9 - Charge Conference - 3PM More details to follow.


Southeast District Grants Available
The Southeast District is once again offering ministry grants to United Methodist Church or affiliated organizations in the district boundaries.
• Priority will be given to organizations that have not previously received a grant.
• Priority will be given to Conference initiatives listed below.
New Places for New People (NPNP) -New or growing Alpha programs
Next Generation Ministries - (birth-college age) New program that multiplies the church Next Gen Ministries.
Raise up Missional Leaders – training or an experience to recruit, train or disciple missional leaders engaged in the congregation.
Application: [link removed] 2025-SE+Grant-Application-Packet-Form.docx
[link removed] For more information, click this link →

Compass Church (Cape Girardeau) - Chill & Grill at the Park!
July 26 (10:30AM-1:30PM)
Capaha Park (Cape Girardeau) Shelter #1 (Next to restrooms and splash pad)
FREE food, activities, games, crafts and more! Fun for the whole family!
[link removed] Click Here to View the Event on Facebook
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
[link removed] 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
[link removed] Click Here for Flyer


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 [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/church-hr-lunch-and-learn-18792919

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 [link removed] [link removed] 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 mailto:[email protected] [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


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. Sept. 22 - [link removed] Grace (Cape Girardeau) - 9AM-11AM Grace UMC
521 Caruthers Ave.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Sept. 22 - [link removed] First (West Plains) - 3PM-5PM 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

Women's Emmaus Walk Information
Thursday, September 25 - Sunday, September 28
Camp Allen
3104 Wayne Route F
Greenville, MO 63944
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Lay Education Classes
Thursdays beginning Aug. 7 - [link removed] Context: Putting Scripture In Its Place online via Zoom
Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality online via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - [link removed] UMC Polity online via Zoom
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 [link removed] [link removed].


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 [link removed] 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. [link removed] See the providers and get your discount →


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 [link removed] Operation Christmas Child Website or contact Donna Miller at [email protected] or 573-579-1713.


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: [link removed] Festival of Sharing


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.


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]


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