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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 recipient must have demonstrated continuing commitment to the full and equal participation of women, ethnic minorities, and all other groups or individuals historically discriminated against in the total life and mission of the United Methodist Church and the community at large. The recipient may be lay or clergy, youth or adult. The recipient must be United Methodist and affiliated with the Missouri Annual Conference.

Please submit a one-page essay with reference to the individual’s name and role within the church, along with an explanation regarding this person’s spirit and work, and why you believe this person should be the recipient of the Unity Award. Please include at the top of the page your name, telephone number, address, and E-mail address (if applicable).  Nominations may be e-mailed as a Word or Pages document to pastorpame@yahoo.com  or by mail to:

Pam Ekey
406 Elm St.,
Malden, MO 63863

All nominations must be submitted by May 1, 2012.  The award will be presented at the 2012 Missouri Annual Conference

 

2010 Unity Award Recipiant:

David Bennett

 

 

The Unity Award celebrates the spirit and work of an individual in light of the values of the Missouri Conference with particular emphasis on INCLUSIVENESS, JUSTICE, and WORTH. 

The 2010 Unity Award recipient was Rev. David Bennett, senior pastor of Kirkwood United Methodist Church. 

 

The presentation of the Unity Award serves as an encouragement not only for Rev. Bennett, but for all of us.  May his work and the work of his church and community remind us all that we are about the business of God’s unveiling reign in the midst of suffering and injustice.  In a world suffering from so many divisive human constructs, let us be reminded of the importance of the reconciling work within our communities and our world.  Rev. Bennett, we commend your fine example.  Thank you and congratulations.