Which way do we go next? United Methodists Navigating the Future
Empowering Ministry Event
Many Grant Programs – Same October 1 Deadline
Job Posting
Which way do we go next? United Methodists Navigating the Future
Rev. Dr. Don Saliers and Rev. Dr. Amy Valdez Barker were both contributors to the book “Where do we go from here?” back in 2019 after the special session of The UMC General Conference. Three years later, they are teaming up again to invite you to engage in a theological and critical look at the worship, doctrine and polity of The UMC and where it might take us into the future. Join them for an online four-week facilitated discussion Tuesdays, October 18 - November 8 from 6-8 p.m. with new resources, new perspectives, and a heart tuned into the Holy Spirit’s work for the future of the Methodist/Wesleyan movement. Scholarships are available for this course, please email [email protected] for more information.
Empowering Ministry Event
Church leaders, do you ever feel like there’s more ministry to get done than you have time to do? We want to help you face this crisis by equipping you to engage people of all generations within your community. Join us for an in-person learning event with Rev. Ken Nash on October 12-13 at Community UMC in Columbia. Learn more and register at https://www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/16609291?month=10&year=2022&day=1&display=m
Many Grant Programs – Same October 1 Deadline
Whether you’re planning a new place for new people, mission project or other ministry project, there’s a grant for that! Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds through several grant programs supporting local ministry projects. Each program has a different focus and requires a different application. Learn more about each at the links below:
- New Places for New People: The Center for Congregational Excellence is accepting grant applications from now until October 1 from churches that are establishing new places for new people in the six categories of small group, missional community, recovery ministry, new worship service, collaborative parish, and new church or multi-site. The first step is to fill out a worksheet and submit it to your District Superintendent. For more information and to get started on the worksheet go to www.moumethodist.org/newplacesgrants
- The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship will fund 25 Vital Worship Grants projects to Worshiping Communities for 2022-2023 as part of its Vital Worship Grants Program. Learn more at www.worship.calvin.edu/grants/worshiping-communities
- Costner-Fulton Mission Grants: Missional outreach takes many forms, and the Conference Office of Mission, Service and Justice has grant funds to support your new, innovative, or one-time mission program and event. Learn more and apply by October 1 at www.moumethodist.org/costnerfulton
- Missouri UM Foundation: The oldest and largest grant program in our Conference, Foundation grants assist a wide variety of ministry projects each year. Learn more and apply at https://mumf.org/churches-organizations/ministry-grants
Job Posting
For complete job description, application instructions or to post a job opportunity at your Missouri Conference church go to www.moumethodist.org/classifieds.
