Missouri Net News [link removed] #toc1 Challenge and Opportunity for Predominantly White Churches
#toc2 Connecting Lent and Antiracism
#toc3 Local Church Internship and Host Church Applications Due January 31
#toc4 Job Postings
Challenge and Opportunity for Predominantly White Churches
The demographic makeup of localities across the U.S. is rapidly diversifying. Some predominantly white congregations perceive this as a challenge or even a threat. But Lovett H. Weems Jr. suggests it can be an opportunity for them to make a positive difference as “hosts for Christ” welcoming newcomers to their communities. Read what he has to say in this weeks Leading Ideas at [link removed] [link removed].
Connecting Lent and Antiracism
Faithful Lent: Connecting the Practices of Lent and Anti-racism is a new Lenten resource from the United Methodist General Commission on Race and Religion for congregations to use in a small group setting. The purpose of this study is to make explicit connections between the traditions of Lent and the work of anti-racism without forcing either one to be what they are not. This study has been created with the faith-filled assumption that when we take seriously our Lenten traditions and what is necessary for the work of anti-racism, we find the two complement each other, not compete.
Please note the following pricing based on church size:
1-100 members: $75
101-200 members: $125
201+ members: $175
Learn more or puchase at [link removed] [link removed].
Closing Soon: Local Church Internship and Host Church Applications Due January 31
Applications are open for Crossroads and Cole summer Crossroads internships. Interns get hands-on ministry experience and can discover their passion within the Church in summer 2022. Host churches help make it possible. Learn more and apply at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/internships.
Job Postings
[link removed] Accomplished Pianist - Licking UMC

[link removed] Children’s Ministry Director - Woods Chapel UMC (Lee's Summit)

[link removed] Student Ministry Director - Woods Chapel UMC (Lee's Summit

For complete job descriptions, application instructions, or to post a job opportunity at your Missouri Conference church, go to www.moumethodist.org/classifieds.


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