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. 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. 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. View all events on the calendar→
Other Upcoming Events
See the full events calendars at 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. 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. Learn more and enroll→
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.
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.
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 mumf.org
See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
