Spring Lay Education Course Dates

Lay education courses offer opportunities for laity who desire to use their witness, leadership and service to inspire others to a deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship. Registration is open for several classes - both online and in-person, basic and advanced. 

Southeast District In-Person Upcoming Courses 

Saturday, April 15 Leading Bible Study: Biblical Interpretation @Salem UMC, Salem, MO  Facilitator:  Rev. Bryan Schaefer 

Saturday, April 15  Called to Preach @Salem UMC, Salem, MO Facilitator: Rev. Geoff Posegate

Registration Link Available Soon

 Interested in on-demand courses? Check out the new Absorb learning platform

Saturday, March 18   3:00- 7:00pm 

Glen Allen UMC, Hwy ZZ & County Rd 804      Glen Allen, MO 63751

Adults $10  Children $5 (age 6 and under free) 

Dine in OR Carry Out

Easter Season Worship Series

From Palm/Passion Sunday to Good Friday and Easter Day, United Methodist Discipleship Ministries has everything you need to help you in your Easter service planning. Get access to preaching notes, hymn suggestions, graphics, and worship planning at https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/in-awe-of-grace.

MO United Methodist Foundation Scholarships

The deadline for Missouri United Methodist Foundation 2023-2024 undergraduate scholarship applications is April 1. All materials must be postmarked by this date to qualify. Current college students as well as incoming freshmen are encouraged to apply. For more information or to download an application, visit https://mumf.org/students/undergraduate-scholarships/.

New Hope UMC (Arnold) has 30+ robes in various adult sizes with unattached embroidered collars and zippered fronts. The church is giving the robes to any church that would be interested in receiving them. If you would like more information please contact Annette Sachs at [email protected] or 636-464-5600.       

Free Sign

Zion UMC (Mapaville) no longer needs this sign.  If you would like more information please call Pastor Jimmy Sansom at 254-716-9550.  You will need to dig it up.  

1st Annual Spring Craft Show

Saturday, May 27, 2023   9am-4pm

Advance UMC Fellowship Hall

Proceeds support the Advance Community Pantry

Have a ministry idea that needs an extra boost? There’s a grant for that! Funds are available through the Missouri Conference and its related entities for your new or existing ministry idea. Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds through several grant programs supporting local ministry projects. We encourage you to apply for multiple grant opportunities. Each program has a different focus and requires a different application. Learn more about each, and their spring application deadline, at www.moumethodist.org/grants

EO 2023 Advent in the Holy Land Virtual Info Session
Join Bishop Bob and Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual Conference on a nine-night Advent in the Holy Land tour, November 28 to December 7, 2023. If you are interested in this trip opportunity, attend the upcoming virtual info session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 9. Educational Opportunities Tours Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd will share more about the trip, offer cost and logistic details, and answer any questions. RSVP for the info session at www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/eo-holy-land-tour-info-session-2023-15754027
 

 Early Response Team Basic Training-Cape Girardeau MARCH 18
We’re excited to announce three in-person Early Response Team Training dates this spring! This is the perfect opportunity to get engaged in disaster response work. Join us in person in Springfield, Cape Girardeau or Kansas City this spring! Space is limited to 20 participants per class. Learn more and register by March 9 at https://www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/17192478?month=2&year=2023&day=1&display=m

UNITE  UMC Youth Conference Info Session – March 9
Maybe you’ve heard about UNITE, our United Methodist youth conference happening this July at Central Methodist University, but need to know more. We’ve got you covered! Join Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries at noon on Thursday, March 9, for a virtual info session to hear more about the vision for the event and to get your questions answered. RSVP at https://www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/17316608?month=3&year=2023&day=1&display=m