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.  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 Learn more and sign up → Other Upcoming Events Feb. 15 - MOAC Awards Deadline Feb. 21-23 - Missouri Preaching Academy February 28 - Faith After Ferguson Book Study Begins March 10 and 24 - First Aid for Mental Health  Tuesdays, March 8-22 - Thinking Theologically: Theology of Place

See the full events calendars at 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 www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards

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. Learn more and sign up →

Additional Resources

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. 

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.

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 www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary