News from us [link removed] October 11, 2022
Conference Leaders Learn
About Redlining

Bishop Bob Farr, the Conference directors and the Cabinet visited the Johnson County Museum in Overland Park, Kansas, to see the redlining exhibit and its impact on the nation, specifically on Kansas City. In simplest terms, redlining can be defined as a lack of investment in one neighborhood in favor of another, typically based on race. [link removed] Learn more here→

Upcoming Events

Virtual Discernment Event
Clergy, do you know someone who is discerning a call to ministry? MO Explo invites any Missouri United Methodist ages 16 years or older to gather virtually for a short time of discernment and making sense of God’s call to ministry. This semi-annual event that allows attendees to explore what ministry looks like — lay and clergy alike — and gives them the opportunity to talk with others about a variety of ministry options, including elder, deacon, local pastor, missions, disaster ministries, music ministry, chaplaincy, communications and youth/college-age ministries. [link removed] Learn more→
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. [link removed] View all events on the calendar→
Other Upcoming Events
October 27 - [link removed] Fresh Expressions: Multicultural Congregations in the Blended Ecology
November 3 - [link removed] RMC COLLAB: Bernie
November 10 and 17 - [link removed] Powered Together with Rev. Lia McIntosh
November 12 - [link removed] MO Explo
November 14 - 16 - [link removed] Clergy Benefits Academy
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
Looking for a way to celebrate your Pastor Appreciation this month?
Support MUMF's Clergy and Church Financial Ministry initiative, which offers grants and provides personal finance education. [link removed] Learn more here→
Featured Resource

Implicit Bias Online Course
“Implicit Bias: What We Don't Think We Think” is a resource for leaders, preachers and congregations who want to learn and teach about implicit bias, the unconscious bias we all experience. The learning engagements included in each section allow for individual work, group work and sermon preparation. Each exercise is an invitation to the sacred journey of discovering with your church and community how God is leading you to use this material faithfully within your context. Any Missouri Conference member – clergy or lay – is invited to take the training for free. [link removed] Learn more and enroll→
[link removed] Collaborating for Community Impact
The Black Church is a force for good, especially when it is empowered together. But how can ministry leaders work collaboratively in this unique moment in history? Rev. Lia McIntosh, author of Blank Slate and Church/School/Community, teaches you how to wipe the slate clean and imagine community engagement in a fresh way.
[link removed] Sabbath Sunday Sermons
Time off is essential to remaining healthy and effective in ministry. We've recorded three sermons for you to use in your local church. We hope you'll utilize this resource to take a Sunday off from preaching. Additionally, we're offering the option for churches to request a customized full worship service.
[link removed] MUMF Year-End Giving Materials Available For Order
Share timely information and encouragement for year-end giving with your congregation. The Missouri United Methodist Foundation makes it easier than ever with a variety of new materials. PDF files of flyers and PowerPoint slides can be emailed directly to you from the Foundation’s website to post on websites or Facebook, attach to an email, include in an e-newsletter or add to the announcements reel prior to online worship. You can also order customized printed brochures featuring the name of your church in any quantity. The traditional printed brochures are a great insert for giving statements, newsletters or as a special mailing. As always, Foundation materials are provided FREE of charge. To place your order go, call the Foundation office at 800-332-8238 or visit [link removed] mumf.org
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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