Missouri Net News [link removed] October Issue of The Missouri Methodists
In the October issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll visit a museum to learn about redlining, go with some United Methodists as they join civic leaders in recognizing the site of lynching, hear how churches around the state have approached having difficult conversations, and much more. Read it now online at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/magazine.
Clergy Benefits Academy – November 14-16
The Clergy Benefits Academy welcomes clergy in all ages and stages of ministry — new ordinands, early-career clergy, mid-career clergy, ready-to-retire clergy, district superintendents, clergy in extension ministries — to Broomfield, Colorado, for learning opportunities based on the five dimensions of well-being. Register by October 1, 2022 and receive a $50 resort credit when you arrive at the hotel. Learn more at [link removed] [link removed]
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 [link removed] 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 [link removed] 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 [link removed] 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 [link removed] [link removed]



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