Stepping Up for the Neighbor

Clark Chickering, the part-time local pastor for Red Rock United Methodist Church, is a former chemist who drives a school bus and works as a substitute teacher. With a severe school bus driver shortage, he’s now pulling double-duty to drive for the district next door. “I thought, well, here’s an opportunity to serve people, especially young people. So I went ahead and took the opportunity.” Read his story in the Columbia Missourian at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/how-harrisburg-bus-drivers-are-helping-hallsville-students-get-to-school/article_2df51306-5125-11ec-acdf-2faf99bf5cb0.html

MOAC Award Nominations Due February 15

Every year the Missouri Annual Conference celebrates and honors the ministry of churches and United Methodists across the state through the MOAC Awards. You’re invited to nominate an individual or church for their work in mission, discipleship, evangelism, or inclusiveness, justice and worth. Learn more at www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards.

MOAC Race and Culture Virtual Update

Join Bishop Farr and other Conference leaders at 6 p.m. CT on Thursday, January 27, for an update on the ongoing work around race and culture in the Missouri Conference. Visit www.moumethodist.org/race-and-culture for a timeline and milestones over the past year. This event will be streamed via the Conference’s Facebook page and recorded for later viewing.