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Jan 21 - #CIA Congregations in Action Info Session
Jan 29 - Year-End Stats Module Closes
Feb 17 - #Mental Health Jump Start Workshop on Mental Health
Feb 28 - #Leading Loving Laity Statewide Laity Training
Mar 1 - #Parsonage Parsonage Inspection Reports Due
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Year-End Statistics Portal Information
The year-end stats portal for entry of 2025 local church statistics entry opens on Dec. 30, 2025, and closes on Jan. 29, 2026.
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MOAC Award Nominations
Every year the Missouri Annual Conference celebrates and honors the ministry of churches and United Methodists across the state through the MOAC Awards. You’re invited to nominate an individual or church for their work in mission, discipleship, evangelism, or inclusiveness, justice and worth. Learn more at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards.


New Church Building Begins to Take Form
Doniphan United Methodist Church plans for its new building are now concrete. The forms for the basement and foundation were put up the first week in December.

The previous building was destroyed by a fire on April 24, 2024. Church hasn’t been on hold, though. They haven’t missed a Sunday since.
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Parsonage Inspection Forms - Due March 1
This year, Parsonage Inspection forms will be found in the People Portal! Look for them to be available before next week.
Please use the printable version of the form for information-gathering purposes only.


Congregations In Action Info Session - Jan. 21
Congregations in Action, a Lilly-granted program of the Missouri Conference, helps take your congregation outside the church walls and into your community. The 18-month program offers hands-on guidance and resources to make this renewed vision a reality. Applications for class three open in 2026. Learn more about the program and what it takes to be involved in this brief info session at 12 p.m. on Jan. 21. RSVP at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/congregations-in-action-info-session-19525337

Leading and Loving Like Jesus Training - Feb. 28
Jesus said to follow him. But what does that look like in today’s challenging world? Join us on Feb. 28 for our first statewide laity training event since 2019. At host locations around the state, we'll explore two key elements of Jesus’s leadership: Curiosity and loving one another. Rev. Robert Johnson, lead pastor at Resurrection Lee’s Summit, will lead our time together. Learn more and register at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/leading-loving-like-jesus-laity-event-19277058


Soul Space - Tuesdays at 8:30AM
Take time to recenter with us on Tuesday mornings. Beginning on Feb. 3, join us virtually for Soul Space, 15-20 minutes of guided reflection and prayer. Designed with both clergy and laity, Soul Space provides space to reflect on the presence of God with a spiritual director. You can join from wherever you’re at, whether it’s the comfort of your home or your cubicle. Get the Zoom info at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/soul-space-2026-19546651


Jump Start Workshop on Mental Health
In our first Jump Start workshop of the spring, we’re tackling the tricky topic of mental health. Join us on Feb. 17 as we consider questions around supporting those experiencing grief and trauma, caring for young people, and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the community. 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-mental-health-19525332


Prayer Shawl Ministries
Does your church have an active prayer shawl ministry?
First UMC in Sikeston is looking to restart this ministry and is looking for advice or information. Please contact Sandy at [email protected]


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

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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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