September 28, 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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Virtual Training with Tod Bolsinger
Most leaders assume that navigating the challenges of a changing world, while trying to lead wisely and well, will be the most difficult thing they face. Yet, oftentimes the most important obstacle isn’t the one faced outside the church: It’s the resistance – including sabotage - encountered inside and among a body of believers. In this two-part workshop, Tod Bolsinger will help shape you into the kind of wise, resilient leader who can lead through the external challenges and internal resistance at the same time.
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Featured Resource
Talkspace: Connect With a Licensed Therapist Via Text Message and Video Chat
From Wespath: HealthFlex participants and their family members now have another option to connect with one-on-one counseling opportunities and mental health support. Wespath has added Talkspace to its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources. With Talkspace, individuals can connect with a licensed therapist via text message or video chat,and can typically start therapy in just a day or two. Learn More →
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Recommended Reading on Race and Culture
View a list of recommended books related to race, culture and the church.
Get Your Spirit in Shape Podcast: The healing journey for trauma
From UMCOM: Many of us have experienced trauma and how the danger of unhealed trauma can keep us from connecting with one another and with God. In this episode, Rev. Dr. Ron Bell shares about his book that teaches us how, step by step, to tackle the important work of healing, how to move us from victim to survivor and explains why the childhood song, “If you’re happy and you know it…” may offer clues to how we heal.
ABUNDANT Sermon Series
Download free sermon planning materials, including graphics, projection and sermon outlines, based on the 2021 Annual Conference theme, ABUNDANT.
See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
