News from us [link removed] September 21, 2021
Missouri Worship Leaders "Get Together"

Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash
This month in the Music Matters column, Manchester UMC Director of Modern Worship Kiersten Rose shares about her experience with modern worship and the United Methodist Church. She wanted to create engaging, modern worship in a traditional Methodist church but found the resources lacking for our denomination.
Because obstacles are an opportunity for creativity, Rose started the [link removed] Missouri UMC Modern Worship Leaders Facebook Group as a place for connection, collaboration and service.

[link removed] Read more about Rose's experience and the new group →

Upcoming Events
Festival of Sharing ShareFests
The fall lineup of ShareFest events across Missouri is underway! Please join us for a limited contact, drive-through Sharefest drop-off. [link removed] All kits and packs listed in the Festival booklet will be accepted.
[link removed] Learn more on the Festival of Sharing Facebook page →
Other Upcoming Events
Sept. 30 - [link removed] Leadership Forward Webinar: No Ministry is an Island with Toska Medlock Lee
Oct. 18-22 - [link removed] Associate Certified Coach Training
Oct. 22-24 - [link removed] Walk Justly
Oct. 28-30 - [link removed] EMERGE: A soulconnections retreat
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events

Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Due Oct. 1: [link removed] Costner-Fulton Grants
Due Oct. 1: [link removed] MUMF Ministry Grants
Rolling Deadline: [link removed] Library Builder Grants

Lay Servant Ministry Report Charge Conference Form
Have you completed at least one Lay Servant Ministry basic or advanced class in the past three years? If so, please fill out an annual lay servant ministry report. This report is turned in with your church’s charge conference paperwork in the fall and then will go on for signatures from your pastor, your district superintendent and your district lay servant ministry coordinator. This is a way we help track who is staying engaged by learning new and different ways to use their gifts. Please fill it out and turn it in to your pastor or church secretary. [link removed] Download the form → Featured Resource

Usage Rights: Copyright Concerns for the Digital Church
Have you ever thought twice before ripping a video from YouTube or saving photos from Google Images to show in worship on Sunday? You might be surprised to know that those actions violate copyright law and could cost you thousands. Find out why during an hour-long webinar with Lawyer Daan Erikson from Husch Blackwell LLP. Daan shares practical information related to copyright and trademark concerns, specifically when it comes to online worship. [link removed] View the webinar recording →
More Resources
[link removed] Rebuilding Church Choirs after a Pandemic
From UMC Discipleship Ministries: Worship leaders from around the denomination offer ideas and tips for reengaging with choir ministry.
[link removed] United Methodist Media Library
From Resource UMC: United Methodist Communications, which includes United Methodist News Service, has a vast collection of professional images taken by our photographers and church partners available for use by United Methodist churches and agencies. The photographs, include church news and events, General Conference, images of worship, spirituality, nature and more.
[link removed] 5+ Cups of Coffee Small Group Study
Week by week facilitator guide to walk deeply through the 5 cups of coffee questions with a small group. Works great for a brand new group or a group that has been meeting for a long time together.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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