News from us [link removed] Sept. 30, 2025
More Than Fun: Enrichment Program Shares Important Lessons

Saint Luke UMCs in both Columbia and Mexico helped make it a summer to remember for local children and youth. Students in both communities had unique and interdisciplinary experiences – including lessons on prominent Black historical figures and interactive Bible activities – thanks to the creativity of local United Methodists. [link removed] Read More →

For Every Generation Conference | Nov. 4-6
Do you envision a faith community where all generations grow, worship and serve together? Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries and UMC Discipleship Ministries invites you to 4 Every Generation Conference, where church leaders, ministry teams, and passionate disciples will reimagine faith formation as a vibrant, intergenerational experience. [link removed] Learn more and register →
Use code MOAC50 for $50 off registration! Plus, $200 off is available for historically Black churches and non-English speaking churches, and $100 off is available for churches under 150 in worship. Contact Cat Sullivan, mailto:[email protected] [email protected], to receive those codes.

Featured Event

NextGen Summer 2026 Preview
Calling all children’s and youth ministry leaders: Join Missouri Conference Next Generation Ministries over the lunch hour TOMORROW as they preview their 2026 summer experiences during a virtual live event. There will be giveaways, discounts and a whole lot of fun! Plus, the event coincides with the launch of UNITE 2026 bulk-buy registration and Sanctuary Kamp registration. [link removed] RSVP here →
Lay Education Classes
Oct. 26 - [link removed] Ministry of All Believers in Shelbina
Tuesdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 - [link removed] Prayer Practices for Disciples: Creating a Life with God via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - [link removed] UMC Polity online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
Through Oct. 7 - [link removed] Benefits Roadshow
Oct. 6 - [link removed] Understanding Our Methodist Heritage with David Worthington
Oct. 17-18 - [link removed] Carried by Hope: Spiritual Life Retreat
Oct. 21 - [link removed] Jump Start: Building Biblical Literacy
Nov. 4-6 - [link removed] Discipleship Ministries Intergenerational Ministry Conference (use code MOAC50 for $50 off!)
Nov. 11 - [link removed] Dreaming with God Discernment Conversations
Nov. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start: Vision and Leadership with Rev. Olu Brown
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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