BSA Bankruptcy Impact on Congregations in Missouri
Associate Certified Coach Training
UMCOR Launches Haiti Response
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 https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/bsa-bankruptcy-impact-on-united-methodist-congregations-in-missouri-15391561.

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 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 https://umcmission.org/advance-project/982450/  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 https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/umcor-launches-haiti-response-15390016.

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 https://umcmission.org/advance-project/982450/ 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 https://umcmission.org/advance-project/3022144/ 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 https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/umcor-supports-afghans-in-need-15390015.