News from us [link removed] Feb. 10, 2026
Feeding Spirits and Stomachs

Wednesday nights at Webster Hills United Methodist Church are full of life. Dinner Church, a 20–30-minute worship service with rotating pastors and communion, has become something especially meaningful. The entire evening lasts about an hour and is intentionally casual and family-friendly. [link removed] Read more →
Looking to start something like dinner church in your community? Webster Hills UMC's dinner church was a MOAC Ministry Grant recipient. Applications are now open for our spring grant cycle. [link removed] Learn more →

Now Accepting Applications
The Missouri Conference is now accepting applications for two new Lilly Foundation–funded ministry programs:
[link removed] Big Worship Little Disciples is a nine-month experience designed to help churches create engaging, intentional and intergenerational worship that includes children and families.
[link removed] Congregations in Action is an 18-month program supporting churches as they clarify vision and live out their mission beyond church walls.
Applications for both programs are due March 13.
Additionally, Next Generation Ministries is bringing back the Conference Youth Leadership Team, offering youth opportunities for spiritual growth, leadership development, service and meaningful connection across the Annual Conference. Through retreats, training and mission experiences, participants will be empowered to use their gifts to make a difference in the church today and for the future. Applications are open now and close March 2. [link removed] Apply here →

Featured Event

Last Call for Jump Start: Unpacking 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 well-being of the community. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. [link removed] Learn more and register by Feb. 11 →
Lay Education Classes
Wednesdays beginning March 4 - [link removed] Polity online via Zoom
Monday, March 23 - [link removed] Do No Harm: Living John Wesley’s First Rule in Everyday Life online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
Tuesdays Beginning Feb. 3 - [link removed] Soul Space
Feb. 10 (and every second Tuesday in 2026) - [link removed] Lay-Only Virtual Discernment Conversations
Feb. 21 - [link removed] Serve Joyfully Webinar on Missiology
Feb. 28 - [link removed] Leading and Loving Like Jesus Statewide Laity Event
March 5 - [link removed] AI in the Church Online Training
March 3 - [link removed] Webinar: Actively Engaging Racial Justice in Local Congregations
March 10 - [link removed] Jump Start: Understanding Your Community
March 21 - [link removed] Lead Courageously Webinar on Ecclesiology
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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