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Oct 1 - #MUMF Grant MOAC Grant Deadline & MUMF Grant Deadline
Oct 3 - #Sharefest Southeast District Sharefest Drop-off
Oct 15 - #People Portal Charge Conference Reports Due
Oct 17-18 - #Carried By Hope Carried by Hope Spiritual Life Retreat
Oct 26 - #Music Comp Praise Music Competition at First Sikeston UMC
Nov 4-6 - #4EG 4EG (For Every Generation) Convention
Nov 9 - Charge Conference - 3PM More details to follow.
Nov 20 - Deadline to apply for #NextGenCohorts 2026 NextGen Leaders Academy Cohort
Dec 1 - Consultation Forms Due (Now Available in The People Portal!)



Charge Conference 2025
New - The People Portal
Charge Conference forms are available at the People Portal, a password-protected space for Pastors and Church Leaders to access information and forms related to their church. This will be the only location you will find the Charge Conference forms.
Charge Conference Forms Are Due October 15.
Charge Conference will be held on November 9 at 3PM.
More information to be released soon.
If you have not accessed the People Portal, please do so immediately. This is a new process for everyone and it will be easier for the District Office to assist you now rather than the week forms are due.
View How-To resources for the People Portal by clicking the link below!
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MUMF Ministry Grants
The Missouri United Methodist Foundation grant program is accepting grant applications for the Fall 2025 grant cycle. Grant applications are due October 1. The MUMF grants cover a wide variety of ministry opportunities.
For more information, visit [link removed] [link removed]

Conference Fall Grant Cycle - NOW OPEN
Whether you’re planning a new place for new people, mission project or other ministry project, there’s a grant for that! Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds to support both big and small, new and existing local ministry projects. Applications are due Oct. 1.
To learn more and to read about the different areas of funding, visit: [link removed] [link removed]


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 [link removed] [link removed]


CMU to Host Praise Music Competition at Sikeston First UMC on 10/26
Scholarship Opportunities Attached

This fall, Central is bringing the stage to communities across the state with five district-level competitions hosted at United Methodist churches. Churches are invited to sign up their youth praise bands or standout musicians to compete in one of these local events. The competitions will be split into two categories, bands and individuals.
District winners in the band category will receive a trophy and advance to the statewide praise band competition held in February, during the annual Central’s Got Talent finals. In the individual category, scholarships and spots in the Central’s Got Talent showcase are up for grabs, with full-tuition scholarships possible for CGT winners.
The South East District competition will be held on October 26 at Sikeston First UMC in Sikeston. Central’s Got Talent and the statewide finals will be held on the CMU campus on February 19.
Praise bands and individual musicians of all faiths are invited to participate. Spots are limited in each district. To register for any of the district competitions, visit [link removed] [link removed]. For all competition dates, see the Central’s Got Praise page on the CMU website: [link removed] [link removed].
Watch the video: [link removed] Central's Got Praise on Vimeo


Flood Bucket Challenge
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 build the kits in September and complete the task any time this fall. Learn more [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/flood-bucket-callout-issued-for-disaster-preparedness-month-19285921



Millersville UMC Fall Supper
Saturday, October 4, 2025
3:30-6:00PM
Chicken & Dumplings, Ham, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Potato Salad, Slaw, Roll & Brownie
$15/order
Drive Thru Only
290 Main St.
Millersville MO, 63766


New Salem (Daisy) Fall Supper
Saturday, October 18, 2025
3:30-6:30PM
Kettle beef, chicken & dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, homemade bread, apple butter, & dessert
$15/order
Drive Thru Only
*Do not leave your vehicle*
650 State Hwy AA
Daisy, MO 63743


We invite you to join a dynamic and impactful movement of Black clergy and laity as we come together to discern a way forward for Black United Methodists at this critical moment in our Church and nation.
Our prayer gatherings will take place via Zoom every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. on the following dates: Saturdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 2
Virtual Meeting Link
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Jump Start: Biblical Literacy
Ready to level up your church’s Bible study skills? Join us for our second Jump Start workshop of the fall on Oct. 21 where we’ll consider questions around building Biblical literacy in your local church. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. Learn more and register at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/jump-start-building-biblical-literacy-18792931


Lay Education Classes
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - [link removed] UMC Polity online via Zoom


4EG Conference - St. Louis
Are you ready to break age barriers and build a faith community where all generations grow, worship, and serve—together?
This intergenerational conference is an evolution of what used to be a Children’s Ministry Forum. The planning team for this event has dialed in on intergenerational approaches to children’s and youth ministries as the focus.
This transformative event will engage, equip, and inspire you to cultivate a culture of discipleship that connects all ages in meaningful ways. Don’t miss this opportunity to imagine, wonder, and create a fresh new vision for your church’s future!
When: November 4-6, 2025
Where: The Gathering McCausland, St. Louis, MO
Price: $269
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Festival of Sharing 2025 Information Available
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 - 9AM
At Crossroads Methodist Church
501 S Walnut St, Dexter MO 63841
Dexter MO
Less than 2 months to go until Sharefest in the Southeast District!
Sharefest begins on Friday, October 3, at Crossroads Methodist Church at 9AM. They will be unloading the vehicles bringing packs and kits, then counting and recording them. This will be followed by lunch and distribution of the collected packs to their respective agency groupings. They need volunteers all day with recording and collecting. Consider volunteering through the below link.
Volunteers needed! Sign up to volunteer: [link removed] Sharefest Volunteer 2025
Volunteers are also needed for resacking rice with ARC clients on Tuesday, September 30 at 10AM. Lunch will be provided that day as well.
If your church is dropping off kits/packs on October 3rd:
Please remember to bring your completed [link removed] Record of Giving Form with your boxes. If you cannot bring them on that day, you can bring them earlier that week, but you will need to contact Mary Ann Taylor (at least one day in advance) at 573-820-3018 to meet you at the church.
Packs are collected for disbursement in Missouri while kits are disbursed by Church World Service to other areas of the world.
For more information, visit: [link removed] Festival of Sharing


NextGen Leaders Academy
NextGen Ministries seeks to support and equip Missouri’s NextGen ministry leaders. One way we do that is through a new program called NextGen Leaders Academy. This six-month program teaches the basics of NextGen ministry, empowers leaders to do big, exciting things, and creates a network of support for leaders all across the state. Both daytime and evening cohort options are available. Learn more and apply for the 2026 cohort by Nov. 20 at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/nextgen-leaders-academ


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.



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 →


Windows Ending Support for Windows 10
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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