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Oct 26 - Praise Music Competition at First Sikeston UMC [CANCELLED]
Oct 29 - Nov 13 - #Healthflex Enrollment Wespath's Healthflex Annual Enrollment period
Nov 4-6 - 4EG (For Every Generation) Convention Registration Closed.
Nov 9 - #People Portal Charge Conference - 3PM
Nov 18 - #Visioning with Olu Brown Jump Start Workshop with Rev. Olu Brown
Nov 20 - #NextGenLeaders Deadline to apply for 2026 NextGen Leaders Academy Cohort
Nov 20 - #SAS Overview Simplified Accountable Structure Overview Zoom
Dec 1 - #Consultations Consultation Forms Due
Jan 7 - Conference Apportionment Deadline (by 4PM)



Charge Conference 2025 Information
Charge Conference will be held Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 3PM.
Please download, review, and print the below information:
Please view the list of assigned locations [link removed] here.
Instructions can be found in [link removed] this PDF.
Please share this information with your members and staff.
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.
If you have not yet submitted your Charge Conference reports. Please do so immediately.
View How-To resources for the People Portal by clicking the link below!
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Healthflex Annual Enrollment
For those on Wespath's HealthFlex insurance, the annual enrollment period is Oct. 29 through Nov. 13. It’s important that you review your plan selections, even if you want to keep your current coverage. For resources related to making your selections, UMPIP and more, visit [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/benefit

Simplified Structure Overview
Join Amy Thompson, certified simplified accountable structure coach, for an overview of what simplified accountable structure is and why a church might consider moving to this type of structure. This overview will assist churches in being more informed about the steps and conversations as part of the decision to move to this type of structure. A short Q-and-A will be available at the end of the hour. A pastor and two to three members of the current leadership board are encouraged to attend. This is NOT for churches who are currently on the Simplified Accountable Structure. [link removed] More Information & Register →

Consultation Forms Due December 1
Consultation Forms are Due December 1, 2025. You can find these forms in the People Portal. Please note: Do not click "Officially Submit Forms" until both the pastor and PPRC Consultation forms have been submitted. If you have already done this in error, please contact the District office to have us 'unsubmit.' This will allow you to add the other consultation.
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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
Mondays beginning Dec. 1 - [link removed] Advent in Four Words online via Zoom


12 Copies of 'The Faith We Sing' Needed
Grace UMC in Sullivan is looking for a dozen pew copies of 'The Faith We Sing.'
They are willing to pay for the books and/or postage.
Contact Pastor Susan Youmans at mailto:[email protected] [email protected]


Protect Your Church with These Resources
October is Cyber Security awareness month!
Here are resources from GCFA to help protect your church from scams and cybercriminals.
[link removed] Why Your Church Can't Wait to Take Action: If you think your church is too small to be a target, think again. Cybercriminals are increasingly turning to nonprofit and faith-based organizations, which they see as “soft targets.”
[link removed] Protect Your Inbox: Top 5 Cyber Threats Facing Churches: Your church’s email is often the front door for cyber threats. Knowing the most common risks can help you shut that door before trouble walks in.
[link removed] Five Simple Steps Every Church Can Take to Stay Cyber-Secure: You don’t need an IT degree to protect your church online. With a few consistent habits, your congregation can greatly reduce its risk of becoming the next victim of a cyberattack.
[link removed] COMING SOON from GCFA - Technology Value Pack!: UMC Support is launching a new service designed especially for local churches — the Technology Value Pack. It’s an affordable, all-in-one subscription that helps churches stay secure, connected, and supported through trusted United Methodist experts.

Wesley UMC in Sikeston - Pancake Breakfast



Sedgewickville UMC Rummage Sale
Sedgwickville UMC
Jct of Highway K and EE
Sedgewickville, MO 63781
Saturday, November 1
6AM-12PM


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

Jump Start Workshop with Rev. Olu Brown
How do you work together as a local church team towards a common vision? Join us on Nov. 18 for our last Jump Start workshop of the fall as we welcome pastor and coach [link removed] Rev. Olu Brown. Rev. Olu will share insights and practical advice on bringing your church’s vision to life through collaborative leadership. Learn more and register at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/jump-start-vision-and-leadership-with-rev-olu-brown-18792935


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 →


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