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November 2020

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Virtual Pastor Check-In w/ Bishop Farr

Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CST)
FOR MISSOURI LICENSED AND ORDAINED CLERGY and LAITY ASSIGNED TO SERVE. Learn the results of the recent leader check-in survey and touch base about how ministry in Missouri looks 9 months into the pandemic. Thurs., November 5 @ 1:00 p.m. Registered ...

Invite Only: Mission Council

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

NW Christmas Collaboration Chat

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 2:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District is hosting an online collaboration chat on Tuesday, November 17th at 2:00 pm. The topic for the chat is brainstorming ideas for celebrating Christmas Eve. We look forward to you joining us and exploring how we can celebrate ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:00 AM to Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Mark Twain District Office Closed

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 to Friday, November 27, 2020
The Mark Twain District office is closed to allow our staff time with their family and to be thankful even in the midst of a pandemic. 

NW District Office Closed

Friday, November 27, 2020
NW District Office is closed for Thanksgiving.

NW Clergy Soul Check-In

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Northwest District
The Northwest District is committed to supporting our clergy and laity by creating spaces for collaboration and support. We are hosting a clergy soul check-in on Tuesday, November 1st at 2:00 PM. This virtual check-in will be hosted by the Northwest ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Friday, December 4, 2020

NW District Closed

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 to Thursday, December 24, 2020
Northwest District Office is closed for Christmas. 

Mark Twain District Office Closed

Thursday, December 24, 2020 to Friday, January 1, 2021

Year-End Stats Module Opens

Monday, December 28, 2020

NW District Office Closed

Wednesday, December 30, 2020 to Thursday, December 31, 2020
The Northwest District Office is closed for the New Year holiday. 

MT District Office Closed

Monday, January 18, 2021
The Mark Twain District Office is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   

Invite Only: Mission Council

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:00 AM to Monday, October 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Breath of Life Class

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hamilton UMC
Clergy, come take a deep breath of the Holy Spirit and start the new year with a commitment to develop a deeper prayer life. Beginning with breath prayer, the class will explore a full array of prayer forms and spiritual disciplines that engage your ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Simplified Structure Refresher Training

Sunday, January 31, 2021 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: GoTo Webinar Platform
Please join us on Sunday, January 31 at 2:00PM for a Virtual Simplified Structure Training with Kay Kotan for churches currently using this model for leadership.  Kay is a nationally known speaker and leader who has helped many churches to reshape ...

Breath of Life Class

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hamilton UMC
Clergy, come take a deep breath of the Holy Spirit and start the new year with a commitment to develop a deeper prayer life. Beginning with breath prayer, the class will explore a full array of prayer forms and spiritual disciplines that engage your ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NW Collaboration Chat

Monday, February 8, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
COVID-19 will not be with us forever. But because it has challenged our churches and leaders to pivot like never before, it is encouraging to see what Missouri Methodists are making possible.  Join the Northwest District on Monday, February 8th from ...

Breath of Life Class

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hamilton UMC
Clergy, come take a deep breath of the Holy Spirit and start the new year with a commitment to develop a deeper prayer life. Beginning with breath prayer, the class will explore a full array of prayer forms and spiritual disciplines that engage your ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Compassion Fatigue Webinar

Thursday, February 11, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Platte Woods UMC
Compassion Fatigue Webinar: February 11 7-8 PM via Zoom - The Community Care Ministry Team at Platte Woods UMC is sponsoring a community webinar focused on “Compassion Fatigue.” Guest speaker Robin Ewy, MS, LPC will be the presenter, guiding the ...

Virtual Pastor Check-In w/ Bishop Farr

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CST)
FOR MISSOURI LICENSED AND ORDAINED CLERGY and LAITY ASSIGNED TO SERVE. Learn the results of the recent leader check-in survey and touch base about how ministry in Missouri looks 9 months into the pandemic. Tuesday, February 16 @ 1:00 p.m. Registered ...

Easter Facebook Chat

Monday, February 22, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Northwest District
Grab your lunch and join us on Facebook on Monday, February 22nd starting at 12:00 PM. Rev. Melissa Dodd will "sit down" with several pastors in the Northwest District chat about how they are approaching the Lenten season and Easter Sunday. This will...

Breath of Life Class

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hamilton UMC
Clergy, come take a deep breath of the Holy Spirit and start the new year with a commitment to develop a deeper prayer life. Beginning with breath prayer, the class will explore a full array of prayer forms and spiritual disciplines that engage your ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NW Lay Servant Ministry Class: Basic Course - Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries, Online

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Classes will be held online
The Basic Course, Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries Registration Deadline:  February 17, 2021 Class size limited to 25. This course is the foundation course and allows you to take other courses to becoming a Certified Lay Speaker or Lay ...

Breath of Life Class

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hamilton UMC
Clergy, come take a deep breath of the Holy Spirit and start the new year with a commitment to develop a deeper prayer life. Beginning with breath prayer, the class will explore a full array of prayer forms and spiritual disciplines that engage your ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NW Lay Servant Ministry Class: Basic Course - Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries, Online

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Classes will be held online
The Basic Course, Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries Registration Deadline:  February 17, 2021 Class size limited to 25. This course is the foundation course and allows you to take other courses to becoming a Certified Lay Speaker or Lay ...

Breath of Life Class

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hamilton UMC
Clergy, come take a deep breath of the Holy Spirit and start the new year with a commitment to develop a deeper prayer life. Beginning with breath prayer, the class will explore a full array of prayer forms and spiritual disciplines that engage your ...

NW Lay Servant Ministry Class: Basic Course - Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries, Online

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Classes will be held online
The Basic Course, Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries Registration Deadline:  February 17, 2021 Class size limited to 25. This course is the foundation course and allows you to take other courses to becoming a Certified Lay Speaker or Lay ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NW Lay Servant Ministry Class: Basic Course - Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries, Online

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Classes will be held online
The Basic Course, Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries Registration Deadline:  February 17, 2021 Class size limited to 25. This course is the foundation course and allows you to take other courses to becoming a Certified Lay Speaker or Lay ...

Digital Church Workshop

Monday, March 22, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Northwest District
Over the past year, many of us ramped up our tech skills, stacked all sorts of random household items for home made videos, and increased our social media engagement just enough to figure out how in the world to reach people in a pandemic. These ...
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Invite Only: Mission Council

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

NW Office Closed

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)

NW Lay Servant Ministry Class: Basic Course - Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries, Online

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Classes will be held online
The Basic Course, Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries Registration Deadline:  February 17, 2021 Class size limited to 25. This course is the foundation course and allows you to take other courses to becoming a Certified Lay Speaker or Lay ...

NW Collaborative Chat

Monday, March 29, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Join us for a lunchtime virtual conversation on Monday, March 29th  (12 – 1 PM) around the process in creating a space in your congregation to have healthy conversations around the topic of human sexuality. This virtual conversation will include ...

NW Office Closed

Thursday, April 1, 2021 to Friday, April 2, 2021
The Northwest District office is closed. 

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

2021 Virtual PAUMCS Conference

Thursday, April 15, 2021 10:15 AM to Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 4:15 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri PAUMCS
Professional Administrators of the United Methodist Connectional Structure (PAUMCS) is an organization that supports administrators from all over the world including local churches, districts, conferences, episcopal, and general agency offices. The ...
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NW dCOM Interviews - Invite Only

Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:30 PM to Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:30 PM (CST)

NW Lay Servant Ministry Course, Lead in Conflict, Virtual

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Title of Class: Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Summary of Class: Every church deals with conflict, both healthy and unhealthy, and lay servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead through those times of conflict as a time of transformation. ...

NW Lay Servant Ministry Course, Lead in Conflict, Virtual

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Title of Class: Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Summary of Class: Every church deals with conflict, both healthy and unhealthy, and lay servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead through those times of conflict as a time of transformation. ...

NW dCOM Interviews

Monday, May 17, 2021 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
The Northwest District Committee on Ministry will be holding virtual interviews. Sign up is required for attendance. 

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NW Lay Servant Ministry Course, Lead in Conflict, Virtual

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Title of Class: Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Summary of Class: Every church deals with conflict, both healthy and unhealthy, and lay servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead through those times of conflict as a time of transformation. ...

NW Lay Servant Ministry Course, Lead in Conflict, Virtual

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Title of Class: Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Summary of Class: Every church deals with conflict, both healthy and unhealthy, and lay servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead through those times of conflict as a time of transformation. ...

MT District Office Closed

Monday, May 31, 2021
The Mark Twain District Office is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

NW Office Closed

Monday, May 31, 2021
The Northwest District office is closed for Memorial Day.

Fund Balance Reports Due

Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Location: Mark Twain District
All churches are required to complete a fund balance report every year. The deadline to submit the report  to the district office is June 1st.  Completed reports may be emailed to Barbara Buck or submitted via snail mail  to Mark Twain District, PO ...

Xtreme Camp

Monday, June 7, 2021 to Saturday, June 12, 2021
Xtreme Camp is a fast paced, fun, and high energy experience held at the state of the art facilities of Eagle Sky Christian Camp. Campers will explore the story of God while having a ton of fun and building relationships that will change their lives....

Xtreme Ignited Camp

Monday, June 7, 2021 to Saturday, June 12, 2021
Xtreme Ignited is a high school camp designed to equip, transform, and ignite a deeper faith in Christ.  Campers will be challenged, empowered, and unleashed at the state of the art facilities of Eagle Sky Christian Camp. Campers will explore the ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Thursday, June 10, 2021

MT District Office Closed

Thursday, June 17, 2021 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CST)

MT District Office Closed

Thursday, July 1, 2021 to Thursday, July 8, 2021
The District Office is closed while the staff are on vacation. 

NW Office Closed

Monday, July 5, 2021
The Northwest District office is closed in observance of July 4th. 

Sr. High Leadership Camp

Monday, July 5, 2021 to Saturday, July 10, 2021
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to serve. Leadership camp is all about learning to be a servant leader. Through actual hands-on learning opportunities that will get you growing, you will discover how to share your gifts at camp, in your church and...

MT District Office Closed

Monday, July 5, 2021
The Mark Twain District Office is closed in observance of Independence Day. 

Jr. High Ultimate Extreme

Monday, July 5, 2021 to Saturday, July 10, 2021
Some of us end up twisted and backwards in our faith. A week at camp will get you turned around and living the Extreme life of a Christ follower! Join us as we worship together, serve, swim hike, study the Bible and discover what it means to have a ...

Older Elementary Extreme Camp

Monday, July 5, 2021 to Saturday, July 10, 2021
Older Elementary Extreme Camp is dedicated to helping 4th, 5th and 6th grade students begin their journey as a Christian by identifying who Jesus Christ is. Through daily Bible studies, worship services and fun activities, we will discover what it ...

NW Lay Servant: Leading Prayer, Online

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual
Title of Class: Public Prayer, Virtual via Zoom Summary of Class: Praying in public can be daunting, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and ...

Sanctuary Kamp

Monday, July 19, 2021 to Saturday, July 24, 2021
A tradition for over 40 years, Sanctuary Kamp is a unique camp that connects multiple generations together and strives to bring every camper closer to God. Whether you come to enjoy the beauty of nature, evening campfires, talent shows or great ...

NW Lay Servant: Leading Prayer, Online

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual
Title of Class: Public Prayer, Virtual via Zoom Summary of Class: Praying in public can be daunting, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and ...

NW Charge Conference Paperwork Training

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CST)
Location: Zoom
We are hosting a Charge Conference Forms training on Wednesday, July 28 at 10 AM through Zoom. It will be recorded. Please register today and submit any questions ahead of time.    Register → Need Additional Help? Set up a time for ...

NW Lay Servant: Leading Prayer, Online

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual
Title of Class: Public Prayer, Virtual via Zoom Summary of Class: Praying in public can be daunting, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and ...

NW District Fall Ministry Grant Deadline

Sunday, August 1, 2021
The Northwest District offers an opportunity for churches to apply for ministry grants and youth grants in the Spring and Fall. The Spring deadline is February 1st and Fall deadline is August 1st. Grants will be awarded to churches that are ...

NW District Office Closed

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The Northwest District office is closed for a staff mental health day.

NW Lay Servant: Leading Prayer, Online

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual
Title of Class: Public Prayer, Virtual via Zoom Summary of Class: Praying in public can be daunting, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and ...

NW Nominations Committee Training

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Webinar
The Northwest District is excited to bring Kay Kotan back for another virtual leadership training on the Nominations Committee. Over the lunch hour (12-1 PM) on August 11, participants will discover the fullness of this leadership position and become...

NW Lay Servant: Leading Prayer, Online

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual
Title of Class: Public Prayer, Virtual via Zoom Summary of Class: Praying in public can be daunting, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and ...

MT District Office Closed

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 to Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The District Office is closed to allow the district admin staff to participate in conference sponsored training. The office will be open at its normal time of 8 am on Thursday, August 19th.   

NW District Office Closed

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 to Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The Northwest District office is closed for a district admins training off site. 

MT District Office Closed

Thursday, August 19, 2021 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CST)
The District Office is closed to allow the staff to attend a District Mission Council Meeting. 

MT Mission Council Meeting

Thursday, August 19, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CST)
The Mark Twain Mission Council will meet at the United Methodist Church from 2 pm - 3:30 pm. 

NW Mission Council

Thursday, August 19, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: GoTo Meeting
The Northwest District Mission Council meets virtually for their quarterly meeting. 

MT Office Closed- Staff Meeting

Monday, August 23, 2021 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM (CST)
The District office will be closed to allow the staff to attend a staff meeting being held in Moberly. 

MT District Office Closed

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The District Office is closed to allow Barbara time to move her daughter into her college dorm. 

NW Lay Servant: Pastoral Care Giving-Online

Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Summary of Class:  This course offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life to help church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Description: This class will be hosted by the Northwest District office and ...

MT District Office Closed

Monday, September 6, 2021
The Mark Twain District Office is closed in observance of Labor Day.

NW Office Closed

Monday, September 6, 2021
The Northwest District Office is closed for Labor Day. 

NW Lay Servant: Pastoral Care Giving-Online

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Summary of Class:  This course offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life to help church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Description: This class will be hosted by the Northwest District office and ...

ShareFest: Kansas City

Saturday, September 11, 2021
Regional Festival of Sharing event with worship and community service. Learn more at www.festivalofsharing.org

NW District Charge Conference Paperwork Deadline

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Northwest District has set the Charge Conference paperwork deadline  completed and signed charge of Tuesday, September 14, 2021. All completed  completed and signed charge conference forms need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the district ...

NW Lay Servant: Pastoral Care Giving-Online

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Summary of Class:  This course offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life to help church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Description: This class will be hosted by the Northwest District office and ...

NW Lay Servant: Pastoral Care Giving-Online

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Summary of Class:  This course offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life to help church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Description: This class will be hosted by the Northwest District office and ...

Cabinet (Invite Only)

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 to Thursday, September 30, 2021

ShareFest: Cameron

Saturday, October 2, 2021
We are excited to have a Festival of Sharing Sharefest at Cameron UMC on October 2, 2021. Come enjoy a limited contact event, in which you can drive-through and drop off your pre-assembled kits. Below is the schedule, how to volunteer, and link for ...

NW Charge Conference

Sunday, October 3, 2021 3:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District will have our fall cluster charge conferences online using the Zoom Webinar platform. There are a variety of date and time options. This registration is for the cluster charge conference scheduled for Sunday, October 3rd at ...

NW Charge Conference

Sunday, October 3, 2021 7:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District will have our fall cluster charge conferences online using the Zoom Webinar platform. There are a variety of date and time options. This registration is for the cluster charge conference scheduled for Sunday, October 3rd at ...

NW Charge Conference

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District will have our fall cluster charge conferences online using the Zoom Webinar platform. There are a variety of date and time options. This registration is for the cluster charge conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 5 at 6:00...

NW Charge Conference

Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District will have our fall cluster charge conferences online using the Zoom Webinar platform. There are a variety of date and time options. This registration is for the cluster charge conference scheduled for Thursday, October 7 at ...

NW Charge Conference

Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District will have our fall cluster charge conferences online using the Zoom Webinar platform. There are a variety of date and time options. This registration is for the cluster charge conference scheduled for Thursday, October 7 at ...

Blurring Lines: Being Brave and Relevant Webinar

Monday, October 11, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom Webinar
Some popular culture like television show, theater and movies have incredible lessons of faith. However, the language or adult themes caution us against referencing them in worship. How can we be brave and relevant in our sermon prep to blur the line...

NW Charge Conference

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 6:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District will have our fall cluster charge conferences online using the Zoom Webinar platform. There are a variety of date and time options. This registration is for the cluster charge conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 12 at ...

NW Charge Conference

Thursday, October 14, 2021 12:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District will have our fall cluster charge conferences online using the Zoom Webinar platform. There are a variety of date and time options. This registration is for the cluster charge conference scheduled for Thursday, October 14 at ...

NW Charge Conference

Thursday, October 14, 2021 6:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District will have our fall cluster charge conferences online using the Zoom Webinar platform. There are a variety of date and time options. This registration is for the cluster charge conference scheduled for Thursday, October 14 at ...

Walk Justly Conference

Friday, October 22, 2021 to Sunday, October 24, 2021
Location: Manchester UMC
Building on our rich Wesleyan heritage of social holiness, Manchester UMC will host Methodists from across the connection in a two-day conference dedicated to the topic of “Just Missions.” The Walk Justly Conference is a NEW annual gathering of ...
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NW Charge Conference

Monday, October 25, 2021 7:00 PM (CST)
The Northwest District will have our fall cluster charge conferences online using the Zoom Webinar platform. There are a variety of date and time options. This registration is for the cluster charge conference scheduled for Monday, October 25 at 7:00...

Cabinet (Invite Only)

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 to Thursday, October 28, 2021

NW Advent Grant Deadline

Friday, November 5, 2021
Location: Northwest District
We are entering another Advent that may look different than the past because of COVID. We just don’t know. However, the District knows that clergy and church leaders are worn out. However, Advent is a beautiful time in the liturgical year. Can the ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Thursday, November 11, 2021 to Friday, November 12, 2021

NW dCOM Interviews

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Invitation Only Interviews

Office Closed

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
The District Office is closed due to Barbara working in the Mid-State District Office in Columbia. 

NW Office Closed

Thursday, November 25, 2021 to Friday, November 26, 2021
The Northwest District Office is closed for Thanksgiving

MT District Office Closed

Thursday, November 25, 2021
The Mark Twain District Office is closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

MT Office Closed

Tuesday, December 21, 2021
The Mark Twain District Office is closed so that Barbara may spend the day with her youngest child celebrating their birthday. 

NW District Office Closed

Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Northwest District Office will be closed for the staff Christmas gathering. 

MT District Office Closed

Monday, December 27, 2021 to Thursday, December 30, 2021
The Mark Twain District Office is closed for a Christmas break.

NW District Office Closed

Monday, December 27, 2021 to Friday, December 31, 2021
The Northwest District Office is closed. 

EO Holy Land Cruise Info Session

Thursday, January 13, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Jon Spalding for a virtual info session about the upcoming 2022 Holy Land Cruise with Bishop Farr. Join Bishop Bob & Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual Conference on an 11 day Lands of the Bible Cruise with 7 ...

Prayer for Christian Unity 2022

Sunday, January 30, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: St. John Bosco Catholic Parish
Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 Join Archbishop Rozanski and our St. Louis Christian communities in ecumenical prayer for unity as we lift up our brothers and sister in the Eastern Christian traditions. Together we will reflect on the coming of the ...

NW Ministry Grant Deadline

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Location: Northwest District
Application closes February 1st and August 1st The Northwest District offers an opportunity for churches to apply for ministry grants and youth grants in the Spring and Fall. The Spring deadline is February 1st and Fall deadline is August 1st. Grants...

Prayer, Reflection & Renewal

Sunday, February 6, 2022 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CST)
Clergy and laity are invited to a time of prayer, reflection and renewal on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. The Northwest District is creating some time and space to come sit with God. Quiet and reflective time for our souls is more ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 to Thursday, February 10, 2022

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 to Thursday, February 17, 2022

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 to Thursday, February 24, 2022

NW dCOM

Monday, February 28, 2022 12:30 PM (CST)
The Northwest District office is holding virtual continuation interviews. Invitation only. 

Northwest District: NextGen Networking Lunch

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Clair UMC
How does lunch on NextGen Ministries sound?! The new Youth Specialist, Angel Garcia, is trying to make his way across Missouri to hear from our leaders working with NextGen and how NextGen Ministries can better help support them. For this event, we ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 to Thursday, March 10, 2022

NW dCOM

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 3:45 PM (CST)
The Northwest District office is holding virtual continuation interviews. Invitation only. 

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 to Thursday, March 17, 2022

NW Mission Council

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 6:30 PM (CST)
The Northwest Mission Council is meeting virtually. 

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 to Thursday, March 24, 2022

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 to Thursday, March 31, 2022

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to Thursday, April 7, 2022

SW Lay Servant Ministries Courses: Spiritual Gifts and Discipleship

Saturday, April 9, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Byers Ave UMC
There are two classes available: Discovering Spiritual Gifts All participants in the Body of Christ depend on the spiritual gifts God has given them. Explore your gifts of the Holy Spirit and learn how to align with God's purpose to become a more ...

NW District Closed

Thursday, April 14, 2022 to Friday, April 15, 2022
The Northwest District office is closed for the Easter Holiday. 

NW dCOM Interviews

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 12:03 PM (CST)
The Northwest District Committee on Ministry is holding their continuation interviews on Zoom April 19. 

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Sunday, April 24, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Woods Chapel UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Sunday, April 24, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Woods Chapel UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Monday, April 25, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri Annual Conference Office
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

NW District Office Closed

Monday, April 25, 2022 1:30 PM (CST)
The Northwest District office is closed starting at 1:30 PM for the Bishop's conversation at Chillicothe UMC. 

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Monday, April 25, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Chillicothe UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Monday, April 25, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Chillicothe UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Church of the Shepherd
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Church of the Shepherd
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: First UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: First UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Thursday, April 28, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: King's Way UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: King's Way UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Friday, April 29, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Central UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Friday, April 29, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Central UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Ozarks In-Person Basic Lay Servant Ministry Class

Saturday, April 30, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Kimberling City UMC
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 25, 2022.   Title of Class: Basic Lay Servant Ministry Class   Summary of Class This is the Basic course required for all levels of recognition in Lay Servant Ministries. It will familiarize you with leading, caring and ...

Ozarks In-Person Leading Public Prayer Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Class

Saturday, April 30, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Kimberling City UMC
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 25, 2022.   Title of Class: Leading Public Prayer Lay Servant Ministry Class   Summary of Class Public Prayer is an advanced Lay Servant Ministries class to encourage you to feel confident when asked to pray in a ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Saturday, April 30, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Saturday, April 30, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

NW Clergy Event

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 7:10 PM (CST)
Location: Northwest District
The Northwest District is hosting a clergy only event at the Kansas City Royals game. Contact Morgan Scott for more information. 

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 to Thursday, May 5, 2022

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 to Thursday, May 12, 2022

NW District Closed

Monday, May 30, 2022
The Northwest District Office is closed in observation of Memorial day. 

Xtreme Kids

Monday, June 6, 2022 to Saturday, June 11, 2022
Xtreme Kids Camp is for kids ages 8-11 and will ignite their faith through experiencing the beauty of God’s creation and the joy of fellowship. Through new and challenging experiences kids will gain confidence in themselves and the God who loves ...
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Xtreme Ignited

Monday, June 6, 2022 to Saturday, June 11, 2022
Xtreme Ignited is designed to equip, transform, and ignite a deeper faith in Christ. Campers will be challenged, empowered, and unleashed. Xtreme Ignited Camp will be held at Eagle Sky Christian Camps in their “North Camp” that includes the Triplex ...
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Xtreme

Monday, June 6, 2022 to Saturday, June 11, 2022
Xtreme Camp is a fast-paced, fun, and high-energy experience for campers ages 12-14. Campers will explore the story of God while having a ton of fun and building relationships that will change their lives. Xtreme Camp will be held at Eagle Sky ...
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Cabinet - Invite Only

Thursday, June 9, 2022

NW District Closed

Thursday, June 9, 2022
The Northwest District office is closed to travel to Annual Conference.

NW District Office Closed

Monday, June 13, 2022
The Northwest District office is closed. 

Cabinet - Invite Only

Thursday, June 16, 2022

NW District Open House Celebration

Thursday, June 16, 2022 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Cameron UMC
Please mark your calendars to come by and say Thank You to Melissa, Megan and Morgan as they each embark on new adventures! Join us for the Northwest District Open House celebration on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at Cameron UMC. All ...

First UMC - Sikeston Day Camp

Monday, June 20, 2022 to Friday, June 24, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with First UMC-Sikeston, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a unique environment ...
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NW District Garage Sale

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 to Thursday, June 23, 2022

Jr. High Ultimate Extreme Camp

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Saturday, July 9, 2022
Some of us end up twisted and backwards in our faith. A week at camp will get you turned around and living the Extreme life of a Christ follower! Join us as we worship together, serve, swim hike, study the Bible and discover what it means to have a ...
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Concord Trinity UMC Day Camp

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Friday, July 8, 2022
Note: This camp is 4 days only from Tuesday-Friday Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Concord Trinity UMC, NextGen ...
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Sr. High Leadership Camp

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Saturday, July 9, 2022
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to serve. Leadership camp is all about learning to be a servant leader. Through actual hands-on learning opportunities that will get you growing, you will discover how to share your gifts at camp, in your church and...
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Older Elementary Extreme Camp

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Saturday, July 9, 2022
Older Elementary Extreme Camp is dedicated to helping 4th, 5th and 6th grade students begin their journey as a Christian by identifying who Jesus Christ is. Through daily Bible studies, worship services and fun activities, we will discover what it ...
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Campbell UMC Day Camp

Monday, July 11, 2022 to Friday, July 15, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Campbell UMC, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a unique environment where ...
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Sanctuary Kamp

Monday, July 18, 2022 to Friday, July 22, 2022
A tradition for over 40 years, Sanctuary Kamp is a unique camp that connects multiple generations together and strives to bring every camper closer to God. Whether you come to enjoy the beauty of nature, evening campfires, talent shows or great ...
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Lake of the Ozarks Area Day Camp

Monday, July 18, 2022 to Friday, July 22, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Faithbridge Church and Harper Chapel UMC, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a...
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Columbia Area Day Camp

Monday, July 25, 2022 to Friday, July 29, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Missouri UMC and Community UMC, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a unique ...
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Pleasant Grove UMC Day Camp

Monday, August 1, 2022 to Friday, August 5, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Pleasant Grove UMC, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a unique environment ...
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Online Basic Course: Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry

Thursday, August 4, 2022
Registration for this course ends on August 1, or when 25 people have registered, whichever comes first.   Class Summary  The Basic course is an easy way to learn more about Methodism, and our history, heritage, administration and organization. You ...

Online Basic Course: Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry

Friday, August 5, 2022
Registration for this course ends on August 1, or when 25 people have registered, whichever comes first.   Class Summary  The Basic course is an easy way to learn more about Methodism, and our history, heritage, administration and organization. You ...

Online Basic Course: Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry

Saturday, August 6, 2022
Registration for this course ends on August 1, or when 25 people have registered, whichever comes first.   Class Summary  The Basic course is an easy way to learn more about Methodism, and our history, heritage, administration and organization. You ...

Southwest Meet-and-Greet

Saturday, August 6, 2022 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
All Southwest district clergy, laity and their families are invited to join us for a district meet-and-greet with botanical garden tour and lunch. RSVP will be required. More information to come.

Online Lay Servant Ministry: Soul Reset - Relearning the Rhythms of Grace Through Daily Life with God

Monday, August 8, 2022 to Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Registration for this course ends on August 1, or when 25 people have registered, whichever comes first.   Class Summary  This study is for everyone who moves at breakneck speed through their daily lives, often relying only on their own strength to ...

Helping Clergy Plan Ahead: Retirement and Preparing a Will

Sunday, August 28, 2022 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: First UMC
Join other clergy and their spouses for a time of learning, sharing a meal and planning your future. MUMF and C2FM staff will be in a different district every day to provide education on: Saving Grace Classes, Funding Retirement, Putting Your House ...
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Helping Clergy Plan Ahead: Retirement and Preparing a Will

Monday, August 29, 2022 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Platte Woods UMC
Join other clergy and their spouses for a time of learning, sharing a meal and planning your future. MUMF and C2FM staff will be in a different district every day to provide education on: Saving Grace Classes, Funding Retirement, Putting Your House ...
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Southwest Clergy Family Meet-and-Greet at Pomme de Terre

Thursday, September 8, 2022 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Clergy and their spouses are invited to a lunchtime meet-and-greet at Pomme de Terre. Location to be determined. RSVP Required. More information to come.

Southwest District Laity Meet-and-Greet

Thursday, September 8, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)

Northwest District Laity Meet-and-Greet

Saturday, September 10, 2022 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (CST)
Location: First UMC
In-person and virtual options available. Meet District Lay Leaders and your District Lay Education Coordinator during a time of connection, networking and conversation. Registration closes on Friday, September 9 at 12 p.m.

NW Region Sharefest

Saturday, September 10, 2022 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: InterServ Community Center
Sharefests are the opportunities in which we gather as communities for service, fellowship and sharing of the packs, kits and funds recognized in the Festival of Sharing booklet. These events are open to the public and are held in partnership with ...
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SW Region Sharefest

Saturday, September 17, 2022 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hood United Methodist Church
Sharefests are the opportunities in which we gather as communities for service, fellowship and sharing of the packs, kits and funds recognized in the Festival of Sharing booklet. These events are open to the public and are held in partnership with ...
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Holy Land Cruise with Bishop Farr

Thursday, September 22, 2022 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Join Bishop Bob and Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual Conference on an 12-night Lands of the Bible Cruise, starting at $4,796 from Kansas City, & St. Louis, MO or $4,996 from Springfield, MO departing on September 22, 2022. Journey to places such as...

SW Lay Servant Ministry Course: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

Saturday, September 24, 2022 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: Antioch United Methodist Church
Registration for this course ends on September 16.   Class Summary  All participants in the Body of Christ depend on the spiritual gifts God has given them. Explore your gifts of the Holy Spirit and learn how to align with God's purpose to be more ...

SW Lay Servant Ministry Course: Wesleyan Discipleship

Saturday, September 24, 2022 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: Antioch United Methodist Church
Registration for this course ends on September 16.   Class Summary  What is a disciple and why is discipleship important to your church life? How does your church make disciples? This class will challenge your thinking about growing disciples and ...

West Region (KC) Sharefest

Saturday, September 24, 2022 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Red Bridge UMC
Sharefests are the opportunities in which we gather as communities for service, fellowship and sharing of the packs, kits and funds recognized in the Festival of Sharing booklet. These events are open to the public and are held in partnership with ...
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Virtual Southwest District Laity Meet-and-Greet

Thursday, October 6, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
If you are a laity of a United Methodist Church in the Southwest District and you are interested in being part of the virtual meet and greet on October 6, 2022, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm please email Tiffany Freeman at the District Office for the zoom ...

Northwest District Laity Meet-and-Greet

Saturday, October 8, 2022 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: St. James South UMC
In-person and virtual options available. Meet District Lay Leaders and your District Lay Education Coordinator during a time of connection, networking and conversation. Registration closes on Wednesday, October 5.

Southwest District Clergy Family Dinner and Show

Saturday, October 22, 2022 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM (CST)
Location: Landry’s Seafood House
Clergy Family Dinner and Show at Landry’s Seafood House in Branson. RSVP required. More information to come.

SW Lay Education Course: The Potential of Wesleyan Class Meetings

Saturday, November 12, 2022 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: First UMC
Registration for this course ends on November 4.   Class Summary  The Class Meeting is a means of grace that has the ability to transform people and facilitate spiritual growth. The instruction is focused on the history of the class meeting, the ...

SW Lay Education Course: Introduction to the History and Beliefs of the United Methodist Church

Saturday, November 12, 2022 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: First UMC
Registration for this course ends on November 4. Class Summary  The history and beliefs of the United Methodist church lays the foundation for our ministry, outreach, and testimonies. This introduction will trace the beginnings of the Methodist ...

Assessment Week - Invitation Only

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 10:00 AM to Friday, January 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Mission Council - Invitation Only

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Annual Prayer for Christian Unity

Sunday, January 29, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: St. John Bosco Catholic Church
Annual Prayer for Christian Unity   Archbishop Rozanski will preside over the service at 7pm on Sunday, January 29 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Creve Coeur. Bishop Bob Farr will participate in the service. A reception will follow the prayer ...

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:00 AM to Friday, February 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Sharing Our Story

Saturday, February 25, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Warsaw UMC
We all have a story to tell, and all are looking for a connection with others. When Christ "walked" clear across the cosmos 2,000 years ago, he had no formulas and no script, just an offer of redemption to people like us, many of whom were neck-deep ...

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

EO Holy Land Tour Info Session for LLPs

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CST)
Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd for a virtual info session about the upcoming 2023 Advent in the Holy Land trip with Bishop Farr. RSVP to receive the Info Session Zoom link.   Join Bishop Bob and Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual ...

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Mission Council (invitation only)

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

EO Holy Land Tour Virtual Info Session

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd and past trip participants for a virtual info session about the upcoming 2023 Advent in the Holy Land trip with Bishop Farr. RSVP to receive the Info Session Zoom link. For this session Melissa will ...

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NextGen Listening Session: Camdenton UMC

Sunday, May 7, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Camdenton UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NextGen Listening Session: King's Way UMC

Thursday, May 11, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: King's Way UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...

Mission Council (invitation only)

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Episcopacy Committee (invitation only)

Saturday, May 20, 2023 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CST)

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

NextGen Listening Session: Woods Chapel (Kansas City)

Thursday, May 25, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Woods Chapel UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...

NextGen Listening Session: Ashland UMC (St. Joseph)

Sunday, May 28, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Ashland UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Hosting on a Holy Land Trip - Virtual Info Session

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd and past trip participants for a virtual info session about hosting a team from your local church in the Holy Land. RSVP to receive the Info Session Zoom link. For this session Melissa will chat with ...

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

DS & Directors Retreats (invitation only)

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 to Friday, September 1, 2023

MUMF Helping Clergy Plan Ahead: Retirement and Will/Estate Planning – Southwest District

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Open Hearts UMC
Join other clergy and their spouses for a time of learning, sharing a meal, and planning your future. MUMF and C2FM staff will be in a different district every day during the week of August 27 providing educational workshops for clergy. Clergy who ...

MUMF Helping Clergy Plan Ahead: Retirement and Will/Estate Planning – Northwest District

Thursday, August 31, 2023 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Ashland UMC
Join other clergy and their spouses for a time of learning, sharing a meal, and planning your future. MUMF and C2FM staff will be in a different district every day during the week of August 27 providing educational workshops for clergy. Clergy who ...

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

SW Region Sharefest

Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hood United Methodist Church
Sharefests are the opportunities in which we gather as communities for service, fellowship, and sharing of the packs, kits, and funds recognized in the Festival of Sharing booklet. These events are open to the public and are held in partnership with ...
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Mission Council (invitation only)

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

West Region (KC) Sharefest

Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Red Bridge UMC
Sharefests are the opportunities in which we gather as communities for service, fellowship, and sharing of the packs, kits, and funds recognized in the Festival of Sharing booklet. These events are open to the public and are held in partnership with ...
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Northwest District Laity Meet-and-Greet

Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: First UMC
The Northwest District Lay Leaders would love to interact and hear from you! We invite you to join us for a meet-and-greet session this fall. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, September 23, First UMC in Maryville, 102 N Main St, Maryville, MO 64468 10 ...
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HealthFlex Tour: Northwest District

Monday, September 25, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Woods Chapel UMC
Join a Wespath representative for a presentation on the changes coming to the HealthFlex insurance plans in 2024. This informational session is for full-time clergy and HealthFlex participants and will not cover pension benefits. If you can't make ...
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HealthFlex Tour: Southwest District

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: The Downtown Church
Join a Wespath representative for a presentation on the changes coming to the HealthFlex insurance plans in 2024. This informational session is for full-time clergy and HealthFlex participants and will not cover pension benefits. If you can't make ...
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NW Region Sharefest

Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: InterServ Community Center
Sharefests are the opportunities in which we gather as communities for service, fellowship, and sharing of the packs, kits, and funds recognized in the Festival of Sharing booklet. These events are open to the public and are held in partnership with ...
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Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

SPST President Neil Blair's Retirement Celebration

Friday, October 20, 2023 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Saint Paul School of Theology
Join us as we soar high in appreciation of alumnus Rev. Neil B. Blair '80, commemorating his retirement as President from Saint Paul School of Theology. We're inviting you to a celebration to honor his remarkable journey and accomplishments. Let's ...
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Northwest District Laity Meet-and-Greet

Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Harrisonville UMC
The Northwest District Lay Leaders would love to interact and hear from you! We invite you to join us for a meet-and-greet session this fall. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, September 23, First UMC in Maryville, 102 N Main St, Maryville, MO 64468 10 ...
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Spiritual Gifts

Saturday, November 11, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Northwest Office
Spiritual gifts are sometimes considered mystifying, complicated, and hard to understand. Yet, learning about how God has uniquely equipped and gifted each of us is a step towards understanding our calling as God’s children and how we are called as ...
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Mission Council (invitation only)

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Directors (invitation only)

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Friday, November 17, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 AM (CST)

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