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Values Team

The Values Team affirms and advocates our values in the Missouri Conference, and calls us to faithfulness to the Gospel and the Social Principles of the UMC. The Values Team connects the Conference with the General Commission on Religion and Race and the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women, and through these mandates encourages diversity and inclusiveness in all levels of the church.

The Values Team Umbrella

The key values of the Missouri Conference are:

  • Dependence on God
  • Confidence in God
  • Conformity to God's love as revealed in Jesus Christ
  • Love and Trust
  • Sincerity and Justice
  • Inclusiveness
  • Respect
  • Kindness and Covenant
  • Discernment
  • Faith
  • Forgiveness and Hope
  • Flexibility
  • Worth
  • Teamwork

Click the link or the image to the right for a larger version of the Umbrella.

 

Resources

Cross Racial Appointments

Click here for a list of pastors currently in Cross Racial appointments.

UMC Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Conference, May 16-18 in Los Angeles, CA

The Missouri Conference Values Team is supporting those who are attending the first UMC Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Conference, May 16-18 in Los Angeles, CA with a limited number of scholarships of up to $500 each. Make application for these funds through Max Marble, Director of Mission, Service and Justice Ministries, at www.moumethodist.org/forms/detail/536

South Central Jurisdiction Clergywomen's Consultation, March 22-25th in New Orleans

The Missouri Conference Values Team is supporting those whoa rea ttending the March 22-25th South Central Jurisdiction Clergywomen's Consultation in New Orleans with a limited number of scholarships of up to $500 each. Make application for these funds through Max Marble, Director of Mission, Service and Justice Ministries at www.moumethodist.org/forms/detail/536

Now accepting nominations for the Unity Award

The Values Team of the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church is now receiving nominations for the Unity Award. The Unity Award celebrates the spirit and work of an individual in light of the values of the Missouri Annual Conference with particular emphasis on INCLUSIVENESS, JUSTICE, and WORTH. The award will be presented at the 2011 Missouri Annual Conference. All nominations must be submitted by May 1, 2011. For more details, visit moumethodist.org/unityaward.

The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women

The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women works to challenge the UMCs to work for full and equal participation of women in the total life of the denomination, including ordination of women, equal access to policy-making and recognition that Jesus Christ calls men and women alike to salvation, liberation, discipleship and service in church and society.

Native American Representative

Pastor Barry Fielder, Versailles/Glesnted charge in the Mid-State District is the Native American representative on the Values Team. Pastor Barry can be reached at 573-378-4042 office, parsonage 573-378-5554. E-mail: onespirit3994@att.net or at the office at pastorbvumc@att.net.
Pastor Barry has Native influence on his dad's side of the family, his wife also has Native influence as well. Pastor Barry and his wife Betty Gayle have 3 children and 7 grandchildren with twin grandbabies due near Easter. If you have information of Native American Activities in and around the Missouri Annual conference, please contact Barry anytime.

General Commission on Race and Religion

The General Commission on Race and Religion supports United Methodist agencies, institutions, annual (regional) conferences, congregations and racial/ethnic caucuses in their quest to achieve racial justice, inclusiveness and reconciliation.

For more information please contact:

Michele Sue Shumake Keller
Values Team Chairperson
E-mail: Michele Sue Shumake Keller

Mary Taft
COSROW, Chairperson
E-mail: Mary Taft

Alice Ellison
GCORR, Chairperson
E-mail: Alice Ellison