News from us [link removed] August 30, 2022
Missouri Annual Conference Delegation Endorsement

“I am humbled my annual conference has seen fit to endorse my leadership for the office of bishop. I pray that the work of the Holy Spirit will guide my preparation,” said Gilmore. If elected, Gilmore would serve one of the episcopal areas within the jurisdiction that includes the states of Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. [link removed] Read more here →
Upcoming Events

Soul Connections Fall Retreat: Becoming
Laity are invited to Cross Pointe Retreat Center in Rocky Mount, Missouri, on November 3-5 for a time of rest, renewal and reflection. Using BECOMING as our guiding theme, together we’ll explore how to become is to discern what we are not yet and what God calls us yet to be. [link removed] Learn more and register before October 3→
Other Upcoming Events
August 30 - [link removed] Jesus Revealed: How I am Reveals Who You Are
September 6 - October 18 - [link removed] Creative Models for Community Ministry
September 17 - [link removed] Early Response Team Basic Training
September 20 - [link removed] Explore Alpha (Virtual Event)
September 24 - [link removed] SW Lay Servant Ministry Course: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
September 24 - [link removed] SW Lay Servant Ministry Course: Wesleyan Discipleship
October 12 - October 13 - [link removed] Empowering Ministry with Ken Nash
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Due Oct. 1: [link removed] New Places Grants
Due Oct. 1: [link removed] Costner-Fulton Grants
Due Oct. 1: [link removed] MUMF Ministry Grants
Rolling Deadline: [link removed] Library Builder Grants
Featured Resources


[link removed] Festival of Sharing: Box, Label, Tape
As a cooperative response to hunger, poverty and injustice in Missouri and beyond, our hope is to support projects and programs that help our neighbors experience healthy and full lives. There are many ways to be involved, but one is assembling kits. Find packing lists to donate backpacks to school children, women's prison packs, family food boxes and more.
[link removed] Continuing UMC Resource
As we read stories of congregations leaving the denomination, it’s only natural to feel anxious about the future of The United Methodist Church. As we think ahead, we need to look back and remember our roots and shared principles that have always defined us as a denomination. The UMC will continue to be a biblical, diverse, inclusive and Spirit-filled denomination grounded in scripture and of teachings of Jesus Christ. United Methodist Communications has created a special presentation called [link removed] We are the church. Together that will remind congregations of their identity as United Methodists while also inviting them to have constructive conversations about what they open the future will bring, both for The UMC as a whole and their congregation.
[link removed] Learn + Lead Podcast: [link removed] Enneagram Personality Types and What Those Numbers Mean with Beth and Jeff McCord
Have you ever wondered, “What is this Enneagram thing I hear my friends, family and coworkers talking about?” Perhaps you know about the Enneagram already and are looking for a deeper dive conversation and resources to live and lead more faithfully into the calling God gave you. In this episode, Beth and Jeff McCord dig into all things Enneagram including the theological discussion behind the Enneagram. Listen [link removed] online or on your favorite podcast app.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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