News from us [link removed] Nov. 4, 2025
Making Connections at The Rock

At the University of Central Missouri, The Rock, a ministry of First UMC in Warrensburg, is helping college students find a home-away-from-home – both literally and metaphorically. While the ministry provides connection and community for several students from a variety of cultural backgrounds, The Rock also manages and rents apartments above its meeting space. [link removed] Read more →
The Missouri Conference is home to a variety of college-age ministries, both in college towns and in places you wouldn’t expect. [link removed] See the full listing →


Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction
The 2025 Quilt Auction is now open! The auction runs until 10 a.m. on Nov. 8 and benefits the Church World Service Blanket program, which assists those rebuilding after a disaster. This is a great opportunity to pick out those birthday, Christmas, wedding or new baby gifts while helping a good cause. [link removed] Check out photos and details of the items available for auction and make your bids →

Featured Event

Virtual Discernment Conversation - Nov. 11
What does your next faithful step look like? On Nov. 11, we’re hosting a virtual discernment conversation centered around two reflection prompts. The session will last about 60 minutes, and you’ll be invited to ask or answer clarifying questions to help one another reflect more deeply on where God might be leading. There’s no pressure to speak — you are welcome to simply listen and observe. [link removed] Learn more →
Lay Education Classes
Mondays beginning Dec. 1 - [link removed] Advent in Four Words online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
Nov. 12 - [link removed] Four Ways to Be Found: Building Your Church’s Online Presence
Nov. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start: Vision and Leadership with Rev. Olu Brown
Nov. 20 - [link removed] Simplified Accountable Structure Overview and Q-and-A
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

Laity Quick Links
[link removed] Conference Lay Ministry Team Listing
[link removed] Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
Interested in pursuing certified lay ministry? [link removed] View the process here.
[link removed] Absorb on-demand learning platform with lay education courses

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