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 Missouri UMC Modern Worship Leaders Facebook Group as a place for connection, collaboration and service.
Read more about Rose's experience and the new group →
Upcoming Events
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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. All kits and packs listed in the Festival booklet will be accepted.
Learn more on the Festival of Sharing Facebook page →
Other Upcoming Events
See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
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. 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. View the webinar recording →
More Resources
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.
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.
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 www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
