News from us [link removed] February 8, 2022
Preparing to Plant

The Missouri Conference Planting Academy started in 2018, with all participants sharing a desire to start something new. That drive didn’t stop when the pandemic forced changes. [link removed] Read more here →
Upcoming Events
Soul Connections: 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. [link removed] Learn more and sign up →
Other Upcoming Events
Feb. 12 - [link removed] Hybrid Basic and Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Classes
Feb. 15 - [link removed] MOAC Awards Deadline
Tuesdays, Feb. 22 to March 15 - [link removed] Intentional Discipleship Online Lay Servant Ministry Class
February 28 - [link removed] Faith After Ferguson Book Study Begins
March 10 and 24 - [link removed] First Aid for Mental Health
March 19 - [link removed] Communicating Across Generations
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 Race and Culture Statement of Support
The Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church is seeking to be: “a brave, empowering place for people from diverse cultures and generations so that we can become a Church for all God’s people. We seek to do this by equipping Conference leaders and local churches for multicultural leadership, cross-cultural connection and healing justice." Join us as we stand together in becoming a Church for all God's people. Learn more and sign the statement at [link removed] missouri-reg.brtapp.com/DiverselyUnited

Featured Resource
[link removed] 29 Ways You Can Participate in Black History Month
No matter your heritage, culture, or racial background, Black history is EVERYONE’s story. Here are 29 ways you, your family, and your congregation can celebrate and participate in Black History Month.
[link removed] Developing a MAC Track
Historically, European churches had an open hole in their rooftops to allow space for the Spirit to enter their congregations. Nowadays, our rooftops are solid and our windows are closed. What would it look like if we made space for the Spirit to breakthrough our churches and work on the hearts of our young people who have gifts and graces to serve in ministry as laity or as future professionals? Developing a MAC (Ministry as a Career) Track Exploration for Any Sized Congregations is about creating an avenue for churches to crack the window, invite the Spirit in, and raise up young people into ministry leadership, while also exploring what this could mean for them in their living and livelihood.
[link removed] Wespath Wellness Resources
Wellness might feel like the latest buzzword, but now more than ever, it’s important for each of us to be intentional in how we’re maintaining our well-being. Wespath defines wellness as encompassing five dimensions: mental-emotional, financial, spiritual, social and physical health.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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