Missouri Net News [link removed] #toc1 BSA Bankruptcy Impact on Congregations in Missouri
#toc2 Associate Certified Coach Training
#toc3 UMCOR Launches Haiti Response
#toc4 UMCOR Supports Afghans in Need
BSA Bankruptcy Impact on United Methodist Congregations in Missouri
Yesterday the General Council on Finance & Administration (GCFA) and United Methodist Communications issued a press release relating to the BSA Bankruptcy. The Missouri Annual Conference’s Office of Finance & Administrative Ministries, Director of Finance & Administrative Ministries, Rev. Nate Berneking, and the Conference Chancellor, Jordan Ault, recommend following the advice of GCFA and the named “ad hoc committee” that was tasked with representing and protecting the interests of United Methodist entities in the bankruptcy proceedings of the Boy Scouts of America. To read a statement from the Missouri Conference leadership on the issue and to access the original press release go to [link removed] [link removed].
Associate Certified Coach Training
October 18-22
Everyone wins when a leader is coached. In partnership with Rev. Val Hastings and Coaching4Clergy, the Missouri Conference is offering the three steps of training required to become an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation. Learn more about how you can engage in this training opportunity at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/2021-coach-trainings.
UMCOR Launches Haiti Response
The United Methodist Committee on Relief’s response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti on August 14 is underway. The quake, which particularly damaged the southern and western regions of the island, has left more than 2,200 dead and 12,000 injured. Those interested in supporting UMCOR’s response in Haiti can make gifts online at [link removed] [link removed] or by checks sent to Global Ministries/UMCOR, P O Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068, with Advance #982450 noted on the memo line. Read the full press release about the Haiti response at [link removed] [link removed].
UMCOR Supports Afghans in Need
Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief have long-standing partners in Afghanistan, with projects and programs dating back to the mid-1960s. Through one project, UMCOR will provide cash assistance to displaced families residing in the Kabul area, enabling them to prioritize their most urgent needs such as food, shelter or medicine. Those interested in supporting UMCOR’s response in Afghanistan can make gifts online at [link removed] [link removed] or by checks sent to Global Ministries/UMCOR, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068, with Advance #982450 noted on the memo line. UMCOR is also prepared to assist with refugee resettlement through its partnership with Church World Service and is currently in conversation about assisting with temporary housing for Afghan refugees. Those interested in supporting the UMCOR-CWS partnership can make gifts online at [link removed] [link removed] or by checks sent to Global Ministries/UMCOR, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068, with Advance #3022144 in the memo line. Read the full press release about the response at [link removed] [link removed].



Forward this email [link removed]
View in browser [link removed]
[email protected] is receiving this email from Fred Koenig because you have an existing relationship with us. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, add [email protected] to your address book or safe sender list.
To unsubscribe or manage mailings go to [link removed]
[link removed] Subscribe to our newsletter
Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
3601 Amron Court, Columbia, MO 65202 | Phone 573-441-1770 | www.moumethodist.org
Links
[link removed] Missouri Annual Conference
[link removed] The Missouri Methodists
[link removed] Event calendar
Stay Connected
[link removed] Subscribe to e-news
Messages
Messages for Net News should be sent to mailto:[email protected] Fred Koenig with "Net News" in the subject line.
Messages should be less than 100 words in length.