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Oct 29 - Nov 13 - #Healthflex Enrollment Wespath's Healthflex Annual Enrollment period
Nov 9 - #People Portal Charge Conference - 3PM at Designated Locations
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
Nov 26-27 - Southeast District Office Closed for Thanksgiving
Dec 1 - #Consultations Consultation Forms Due [Available in the People Portal]
Dec 29 - Year-End Stats Module Opens
Jan 7 - Conference Apportionment Deadline (by 4PM)
Jan 29 - Year-End Stats Module Closes



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
Each church will have 3 copies of Charge Conference papers printed. If you require more than 3 copies, you must print them yourselves by going through the People Portal Below.
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

Emergency Food Grants Now Open
The United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries is offering Feeding Our Neighbors emergency food grants—up to $2,000—for United Methodist churches and ministry partners operating pantries or food ministries in the U.S. Funds are designed for rapid response amid rising food insecurity and shutdown-related benefit disruptions. Applications are open now through Dec. 15, with approved grants disbursed within three weeks. Read about the grant program at [link removed] [link removed].
Apply via Global Ministries: [link removed] [link removed].


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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Save the Date: Notes of Rest Retreat
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us April 30 – May 2, 2026, in St. Louis for a Notes of Rest Retreat with Julian Davis Reid. During this contemplative, music-infused time apart, participants will explore rest, reflection and renewal through Scripture and song. You can view the [link removed] full retreat flow and schedule at this link. Registration opens on Jan. 20, 2026. Indicate interest and receive more information when it becomes available by completing this form: [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/interest-form.


Lay Education Classes
Mondays beginning Dec. 1 - [link removed] Advent in Four Words online via Zoom


Advent Workshop at Centenary
Holiday Crafts, Dinner, Christmas Carols & More!
November 20 - 4PM-7PM
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Centenary United Methodist Church
20 Park Street
Bonne Terre, MO 63628


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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