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September 1, 2021
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#toc2 Charge Conference Schedule and Forms
#toc3 2021 Conference & District Apportionment Deadline
#toc4 MO State PAUMCS Virtual Conference Sept 10-11
#toc5 Virtual Lay Servant Classes
#toc6 New Places For New People Grants - Application Deadline Sept. 15
#toc7 Thinking Theologically Discussion Courses
#toc8 2021 Leadership Institute
#toc9 Manchester's "Walk Justly" Conference - Oct. 22-24
#toc10 Living Word's "Aspire Women's Event" - Oct. 24

Charge Conference Schedule and Forms
We are taking our fall charge conferences in an exciting new direction this year. Instead of doing them in the fall like usual, we are scheduling them in January. This will give churches additional time to set salaries in better alignment with their 2022 budget; and full time pastors to enroll in health insurance, complete the PSF and Addendum all at the same time. It also means new leaders for the coming year will not have to be nominated 3-4 months in advance of when their leadership role begins. Even though the charge conference dates will be in mid-January, the Pastoral Support Form and new leadership teams will still be effective January 1.
We are offering 3 locations for in person charge conferences in January. Each location will have a suggestion on the area of the district that should attend. However, you are free to attend any location that best fits your schedule. More information on registration for the locations will be sent at a later date. We will not be holding any individual charge conferences this year. All churches must attend one of these.
Sunday, January 9 from 2:00pm-4:00pm - Memorial UMC in Farmington

Saturday, January 15 from 9:30am-11:30am - Hermann UMC

Sunday, January 16 from 2:00pm-4:00pm - SunRise UMC

All of the charge conference forms, including the Pastoral Support Forms, are now available for download on the [link removed] Forms page of the district website. With the change in schedule, there is also a change in the deadline to submit the forms to the district office. All Forms, including the PSF Addendum for Full Time Pastors, will be due to the district office by Wednesday, December 1. We will not accept any forms that do not have the necessary signatures.
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2021 Conference & District Apportionment Deadline
The final date to submit 2021 apportionment payments is January 10th, 2022. Any apportionment payment sent after December 31st, 2021 will need to be sent with guaranteed delivery before 4:30 p.m. on the 8th (i.e. FedEx/UPS/USPS Guaranteed Deliver). Payments may always be hand-delivered to the Conference Office in Columbia or the District Office in Ballwin during business hours. Any payments received after 4:30 p.m. on January 10, 2022 will not be credited to 2021 apportionments.

Missouri Annual Conference
3601 Amron Ct.
Columbia, MO 65202

Gateway Regional District Office
301 Sovereign Ct.
Suite 100
Ballwin, MO 63011


MO State PAUMCS Virtual Conference Sept 10-11
Are you a United Methodist church administrator/secretary/volunteer or pastor? You are invited to the upcoming fall Conference of the Missouri Chapter of Professional Administrators of the United Methodist Connectional Structure (PAUMCS) September 10-11, 2021. We gather once a year to provide training and information, networking, worship, and fellowship.
The Missouri Chapter is happy to host a variety of talented leaders that will share how Administrators, (secretaries, volunteers, assistants, etc..) can be both MINDFUL & MIND-FULL. Our theme will touch on the various tensions we encounter in the administrative context. The conference will consist of relevant topics such as: Copyright (are we legal) & Graphics (creating presentations, worship services, etc.), How to have Conversations with Difficult people, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (taking care of self) and MUCH MORE. You will note this is a Virtual Conference so we can maintain the health and safety of those across the state!
Date: Friday, September 10 - Saturday, September 11
Location: Virtual
Cost: $30 for Chapter Members or $40 for Non-members
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Virtual Lay Servant Classes
The Southeast and Ozark Districts are offering virtual Lay Servant Classes in September.
Southeast District - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality starting September 13

Ozark District - Basic Class, Please note this is being offered as a Hybrid class, either in person or via Zoom starting September 18

For more information on the classes and to register, click the button below.
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New Places For New People Grants - Application Deadline Sept. 15
Congregational Excellence is accepting grant applications from now until September 15 from churches that are establishing new places for new people. The first step is to fill out a worksheet and submit it to your District Superintendent.
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Thinking Theologically Discussion Courses
Thinking Theologically provides intellectual renewal through small group, discussion-based courses focused on a single concept, theory or reading. Together we’ll connect these theological thoughts to aspects of congregational ministry, including preaching, community formation, age-level ministry, pastoral care and community involvement.
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2021 Leadership Institute
You're invited to the Leadership Institute 2021 for inspiration, practical ministry tools and proven strategies to strengthen your church and your own leadership.
Whether online or in-person, all participants will have the same schedule. Nationally renowned speakers will bring their unique insights to some of today's most significant issues for the church, and you’ll come away encouraged and empowered to lead your church forward.
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Manchester's "Walk Justly" Conference - Oct. 22-24
Registration is now open!
Building on our rich Wesleyan heritage of social holiness, [link removed] Manchester UMC will host Methodists from across the connection in a two-day conference dedicated to the topic of “Just Missions.” The Walk Justly Conference is a NEW annual gathering of Methodist pastors, ministry leaders, and congregants who are dedicated to creating change in their local communities.
Conference Experience includes:
Conference and District led networking lunches

Workshops for pastors and laity

Daily Worship

Interactive Worship Arts and Prayer Opportunities

Keynote Panel on conditions of poverty that highlight similarities and differences between urban, suburban, and rural Poverty

Workshops include (but are not limited to):
Ministry Highlights (Rural, Urban, Suburban),

Introduction to Race and Poverty,

Preaching to a Diverse Context,

Faith and Social Engagement,

Starting a Social Justice Ministry,

Upgrading Your Little Food Pantry

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Living Word's "Aspire Women's Event" - Oct. 24
One Night-3 hours -Just For Women

Aspire is a one-night women’s event full of laughter, learning, stories, and music with three ladies taking the stage, 1 Bible Teacher – 1 Comedian – 1 Musician. The show begins at 5:00 pm. VIP doors open at 4:00 pm, general admission doors open at 4:30 pm. The event will be at Living Word Church, 17315 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO. So grab a friend or two and join us for a great ladies night out. Tickets and info available at [link removed] www.AspireWomensEvents.com or by calling 480-812-1100. For more information, contact Connie Davidson at mailto:[email protected] [email protected].
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