News from us [link removed] Aug. 4, 2026
Five Ways to be Salt and Light in Rural Communities
The Church is called to be salt of the earth and light of the world. While all communities are different, there are unique opportunities for rural churches to engage their ministry contexts. Rev. Shannon Greene, pastor of First UMC in Excelsior Springs and Camden UMC, shares five tips for serving in rural settings. [link removed] Read more →
Featured Events
Community Connect Workshop Series
Reaching out and meeting community needs should feel second-nature to church leaders, yet it often feels like one more item on the ministry to-do list. Join us on Sept. 1 for the first session of Community Connect, a workshop series to equip you with the skills you need to discover who is in your neighborhood, build strategic relationships and meet the needs of your community. Together we’ll hear from experts about time-tested strategies and tools and Missouri leaders who are already putting these skills into action. [link removed] Learn more and register →
Lay Education Classes
7 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 1 via Zoom - [link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 via Zoom - [link removed] Do Good: Living John Wesley's Second Rule in Everyday Life
7 p.m. on Mondays beginning Nov. 2 via Zoom - [link removed] Polity
More Upcoming Events
August 12 - [link removed] Form I-9 Training Webinar
August 18 - [link removed] Iona Pilgrimage Info Session
Sept. 1 - [link removed] Community Connect - Session One
Sept. 20 - [link removed] Service of Ordination for Rev. Kayla Meredith
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 - [link removed] Leadership Institute 2026
Oct. 4-10 - [link removed] Trinity UMC Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Oct. 6 - [link removed] Community Connect - Session Two
[link removed] See the full events calendar at www.moumethodist.org/events
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