News from us [link removed] Jan. 20, 2026
Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions
Microaggressions are small comments, jokes or behaviors that, whether intended or not, cause harm or send a negative message. Most of us don’t intend to hurt others, yet our everyday words and habits can sometimes send unintended messages. Recognizing the gap between how we hope to come across and how others receive us is part of growing together as the body of Christ. [link removed] Read more →

Discounted Registration for Summer 2026 Camps
Parents and youth leaders – get our discounted rate on overnight camp registration, UNITE Youth Conference bulk-buy seats and mission trips by signing up before our March deadlines. Learn more about available options and discounts at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/summer-camp

Featured Resource
Year-End Statistics Resources
Year-end statistics entry is an administrative task that needs laity involvement. The year-end stats portal is open, and we’ve created resources to help you navigate the AC Stats portal. View this resource as well as other guidance for year-end stats entry at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/yearendstats

Featured Event

Notes of Rest Retreat – April 30 – May 2
Registration is now open for the Notes of Rest retreat, hosted by Julian Davis Reid at Webster Hills UMC in St. Louis. During this contemplative, music-infused time apart, participants will explore rest, reflection and renewal through Scripture and song. [link removed] View the full retreat flow and schedule and get registered →
Lay Education Classes
Wednesdays beginning March 4 - [link removed] Polity online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
Jan. 21 - [link removed] Congregations in Action Info Session
Jan. 22 - [link removed] S/PPRC Virtual Training
Jan. 29 - [link removed] Online Training: A Student Ministry Reset
Jan. 30 - [link removed] Reimagining Church Property: Repositioning Space to Meet Community Needs
Tuesdays Beginning Feb. 3 - [link removed] Soul Space
Feb. 10 (and every second Tuesday in 2026) - [link removed] Lay-Only Virtual Discernment Conversations
Feb. 17 - [link removed] Jump Start: Unpacking Mental Health
April 30 - May 2 - [link removed] Notes of Rest Retreat
[link removed] See the full events calendar 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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