Celebrate Hispanic Latino Heritage Month

Hispanic Latino Heritage Month is observed Sept. 15–Oct. 15, offering churches an opportunity to honor and learn from the rich contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. The United Methodist General Commission on Religion and Race provides resources to help congregations celebrate with respect, deepen cultural understanding, and foster inclusivity in worship and community life. Get the GCORR resources at https://www.r2hub.org/hispanic-heritage.

Conference Issues Sept. Flood Bucket Callout

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. With natural disasters on the rise and the start of hurricane season, the Missouri Conference is issuing a callout for UMCOR Cleaning Kits. Deploying kits is just one way Missouri United Methodists show up and serve when it matters most. Getting involved is easy: Commit to building the kits in September and complete the task any time this fall. Learn more at www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/flood-bucket-callout-issued-for-disaster-preparedness-month-19285921.

Upcoming Early Response Team Basic Training

Help the Missouri Conference and the United Methodist Church be equipped for the next time a disaster happens by becoming Early Response Team trained. Join us on Sept. 27 for disaster response training at Platte Woods UMC in Kansas City. Space is limited. Learn more and register at www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/september-kansas-city-ert-training-19303282.