Carried by Hope Spiritual Life Retreat

Join the Missouri Conference and The Center of the Ozarks for Carried by Hope, a spiritual life retreat, Oct. 17-18 in Springfield. The retreat is designed for all participants to find opportunities for spiritual growth through worship, fellowship meals and reflection. Learn more and register by Oct. 13 at https://kwumc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2956164.

Deacons Explore New Sacramental Authority

Some 150 United Methodist deacons gathered in person and online to discuss best practices now that General Conference has authorized deacons to preside at baptism and communion. Chief among the discussion topics was when it is “contextually appropriate” for deacons to administer the sacraments. Read the United Methodist News story at https://www.umnews.org/en/news/deacons-explore-new-sacramental-authority.