News from us [link removed] February 8, 2022
What to do When Racially Charged Events Happen
"When it comes to this particular topic, most of us tend to shy away in fear or feel a sense of confusion because we don't know how to respond." Nikki Lerner helps us move from a place of confusion and uncertainty to a place where we feel prepared and equipped to handle racially charged events. [link removed] Read more →
Upcoming Events
Spring Soul Connections Retreat: JOURNEY
Registration closes February 15 for this opportunity to experience rest, renewal and reflection. Join us March 31 to April 2 at Unity Village as we explore how pilgrimage can be a metaphor for the spiritual journey. Laity are encouraged to attend. Learn more and sign up at [link removed] Learn more and sign up →
Other Upcoming Events
Feb. 15 - [link removed] MOAC Awards Deadline
Feb. 21-23 - [link removed] Missouri Preaching Academy
February 28 - [link removed] Faith After Ferguson Book Study Begins
March 10 and 24 - [link removed] First Aid for Mental Health
Tuesdays, March 8-22 - [link removed] Thinking Theologically: Theology of Place
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
MOAC Awards - Submission Deadline February 15
Every year we celebrate and honor 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. Deadline is February 15 Learn more at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards
Bishop Farr Issues Statement on Church Disaffiliations
In a recent statement emailed to clergy and laity in the Missouri Conference, Bishop Bob Farr shared his increasing concerns about statements made to congregations considering disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church. Details about the process of disaffiliation are spelled out in the full [link removed] statement and [link removed] frequently asked questions document.
[link removed] Bishop Farr Statement on Church Disaffiliation
[link removed] FAQs on Church Disaffiliation
Featured Resource
Race and Culture Statement of Support
Join the Missouri Conference as we move forward To become a brave, empowering place for people from diverse cultures and generations so that we can become a Church for all God’s people. [link removed] Learn more and sign up →
Additional Resources
[link removed] Tips for Ash Wednesday During Covid-19
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has changed the landscape of our church year. Churches have had to stay creative and flexible thinking about liturgical markers in a new way, while still honoring their deep significance. The Discipleship Ministries of the UMC have some suggested considerations for your preparations for Ash Wednesday.
[link removed] Pastoring in Partisan Times
Rising partisanship in our country has made finding common ground difficult. A recent study found that Methodism is one of America’s most politically divided denominations, with both congregants and their pastors roughly split between the Democratic and Republican Parties. This makes the work of a pastor – a spiritual leader to everyone in their pews – hard. Navigating those tensions and modeling new ways of remaining in relationship with those we disagree is not for the weak of heart. Pastoring in Partisan Times seeks to gain insight into pastoring purple in red and blue churches.
[link removed] From Here to There Graphic Novel
“From Here to There” is a 28-page full-color graphic novel that tells the story of John, Naomi and Sam as they try to figure out living a life with purpose. This is a great resource to share with youth and young adults as they consider the ways God might be calling them into service
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
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