Appointment Season Begins

It’s February, and announcements regarding appointments for Missouri Conference clergy are in full swing. Today’s announcement lists several retirements, including one from the cabinet. Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. . To read the latest list, go to www.moumethodist.org/appointments.

Clear Opens

This year during appointment announcements the Missouri Conference will also highlight “Clear Opens.” Clear opens are churches where it is publicly known that there will be a pastoral transition often due to retirement or a leave of absence. The Conference will publish clear opens on our website to allow Missouri Conference pastors and non-Missouri clergy an opportunity to express their interest in a particular appointment. See the openings and express your interest at www.moumethodist.org/clear-opens.

Free Six-week Lenten Series

Explore Season 3 of the Faith and Race podcast and the prophetic witness of five historically Black Missouri United Methodist churches this Lenten season. This six-week study offers a biblically based foundation from which to proclaim God’s desire for Black and White United Methodists, and all people of faith, to participate in the creation of the Beloved Community. Use it as a sermon series, in a small group setting or for personal use. Learn more and get the free resource at https://www.moumethodist.org/resourcedetail/faith-and-race-lent-small-group-guide-and-sermon-series-17260746.