September 6, 2022

Building a Bridge

“What they are doing at Kirkwood is amazing,” Scott Walker, LifeWise president and CEO, said. Walker commented on how the Kirkwood United Methodist Church located in an affluent area of Kirkwood is being very intentional about stepping up and trying to help disadvantaged people in their community. During the pandemic, Kirkwood United Methodist Church was involved in many local mission activities, like food giveaways, and had a COVID-19 fund to help people with rent and utilities. The experience made the church more aware of people in need within their community. Read more here →

Upcoming Events

New District Events

As we head into our first fall as five districts, our district staffs and laity leadership can't wait to get out and meet you! Make sure to join your new district at an upcoming meet-and-greet event to get to know your district staff, district laity leadership and your fellow district members. View all events on the calendar→

Other Upcoming Events

September 6 - October 18 - Creative Models for Community Ministry
September 15 - 16 - PAUMCS Conference
September 17 - BMCR Soul Reset Workshop
September 17 - Early Response Team Basic Training
September 20 - Explore Alpha (Virtual Event)
September 24 - SW Lay Servant Ministry Course: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
September 24 - SW Lay Servant Ministry Course: Wesleyan Discipleship
October 12 - October 13 - Empowering Ministry with Ken Nash

See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

Upcoming Grant Deadlines

Due Oct. 1: New Places Grants
Due Oct. 1: Costner-Fulton Grants
Due Oct. 1: MUMF Ministry Grants
Rolling Deadline: Library Builder Grants

Featured Resources

Learn + Lead: Multiplication and the "Art of Reproducing Yourself" with Ken Nash

Did you know that in 1776 there were only 65 Methodist congregations in the United States? At that time, only one in 50 people identified as Methodist. By 1850 that number grew exponentially to 13,305 Methodist congregations, and one in three people identified as Methodist. Today we are nowhere near that. What changed? Rev. Dr. Ken Nash shares practical tips on the concept of multiplication and the “art of reproducing yourself” including the simple and effective FAN method.

How to Foster Spiritual Disciplines in the Church

If you asked most of the people in your congregation, it is very likely that they would say that they desire to grow closer to Christ. But, if you asked them to outline how they plan on doing that, you would most likely be met with silence. If you want to help your congregants become more Christ-like, help them begin by taking spiritual disciplines more seriously.

Be UMC Discussion Guide

#BeUMC honors the core values that connect the people of The United Methodist Church. No matter the challenges we face, God is with us, and we continue to have opportunities to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! The United Methodist Church is founded on a Wesleyan theology of grace, anchored in Scripture, and based in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the continuing movement of the Holy Spirit. Use this discussion guide with small groups to learn how they celebrate our identity as United Methodists.

See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary