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November 2020

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Ozarks Charge Conferences

Sunday, November 8, 2020 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Our annual charge conference is going to be slightly different this year.  We are going to hold everyone’s charge conference on the same date, but will have social gathering at ten churches in the District where District Superintendent Jon Thompson ...

PML - Congregational Care

Friday, November 13, 2020 to Saturday, November 14, 2020
Location: Missouri Annual Conference Office
Contact Jenny Gragg for more information.
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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 ...

Ozarks District office closed

Monday, November 23, 2020 to Friday, November 27, 2020

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 ...

Virtual NextGen Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CST)
Join Maggie for a virtual holiday gathering, December 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. Let’s celebrate our wins and share our hopes for ministry in 2021! Watch your email for a special gift on December 8! We also have a few other surprises in store for the call.

NW District Closed

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

Ozarks 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. 

MLK Day ON!

Monday, January 18, 2021 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Manchester UMC
Manchester UMC Offers Online MLK Day Events Our nation has been through much turmoil recently and many are looking for a way to respond that is hopeful and helpful. With that in mind, we have a special opportunity to learn, grow and respond on ...
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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Virtual NextGen Gathering

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (CST)
Join us February 9 for our first NextGen Gathering of 2021! We will be partnering with YouthWorks to share some info on how to plan your own local mission trip or service day with your community partners. This will be a virtual gathering from 12-1:30...

Slater-Willson Lecture with Dr. Miguel De La Torre

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
"Why Do They Come?" We are excited to announce that Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre will be our 2021 Slater-Willson Lecturer on Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30 PM CST. All are invited to this free, online event. Rev. Dr. De La Torre's presentation will ...
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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 ...

Planning for Holy Week: Keeping Rituals and Connecting Community

Thursday, February 11, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CST)
February, 11th – 2:00pm CT Panelist: Kevin Bogan, Dr. Marcia McFee, Rev. Dr. Khalia J. Williams Host: Constance E. Stella For more information and registration: https://amplifymedia.com/holy-week/   Redemption and resurrection. We celebrate both ...

HL Lay Servant Ministry Class: Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry - The Basic Course, Online

Thursday, February 11, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Summary of Class Please join us for the 1st Quarter of our Lay Servant Classes. Embrace the SPIRIT OF YES! Introduction of Community Engagement! The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” can be used as part of a discipleship plan for ...

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 ...

PML - Theological Heritage

Friday, February 12, 2021 to Saturday, February 13, 2021
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HL Lay Servant Ministry Class: Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry - The Basic Course, Online

Friday, February 12, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Summary of Class Please join us for the 1st Quarter of our Lay Servant Classes. Embrace the SPIRIT OF YES! Introduction of Community Engagement! The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” can be used as part of a discipleship plan for ...

Summer Camp Counselor Info Session

Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CST)
Join Next Generation Ministries at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, for a virtual gathering where we will discuss how you can travel the state of Missouri and make life-long friends this summer! Our team is looking for 20 college-aged young adults to...

HL Lay Servant Ministry Class: Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry - The Basic Course, Online

Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Summary of Class Please join us for the 1st Quarter of our Lay Servant Classes. Embrace the SPIRIT OF YES! Introduction of Community Engagement! The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” can be used as part of a discipleship plan for ...

HL Lay Servant Ministry Class: Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry - The Basic Course, Online

Friday, February 19, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Summary of Class Please join us for the 1st Quarter of our Lay Servant Classes. Embrace the SPIRIT OF YES! Introduction of Community Engagement! The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” can be used as part of a discipleship plan for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Webinar: Justice or Just Us? The Biblical Call to Confront Racism

Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Amplify Live: Justice or Just Us? A conversation with pastors Jevon Caldwell-Gross, Nicole Caldwell-Gross, and Rob Fuquay Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2:00pm CST   Justice or Just Us? explores what it means to be a faith community that’s committed ...

LEAP 2021

Saturday, February 27, 2021
LEAP 2021 is going to be an event to remember! Gather with us on February 27th, 2021, to dive deeper into the Fruit of the Spirit. “ …the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Online: Overcoming Lukewarm Discipleship

Thursday, March 4, 2021
Location: Church of the Resurrection
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST Registration fee: $29 Church of the Resurrection’s ShareChurch Ministry will host an online training session March 4 entitled Overcoming Lukewarm Discipleship. The session runs from . Featured Speakers include Chris Folmsbee,...
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HL Lay Servant Ministry Class: Advanced Course - Embracing Personal Prayer, Online

Thursday, March 4, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Summary of Class Please join us for the 1st Quarter of our Lay Servant Classes. Embrace the SPIRIT OF YES! Introduction of Community Engagement!  With this course, “Embracing Personal Prayer”, you will learn to establish a daily practice for ...

HL Lay Servant Ministry Class: Advanced Course - Embracing Personal Prayer, Online

Friday, March 5, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Summary of Class Please join us for the 1st Quarter of our Lay Servant Classes. Embrace the SPIRIT OF YES! Introduction of Community Engagement!  With this course, “Embracing Personal Prayer”, you will learn to establish a daily practice for ...

HL Lay Servant Ministry Class: Advanced Course - Embracing Personal Prayer, Online

Saturday, March 6, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Summary of Class Please join us for the 1st Quarter of our Lay Servant Classes. Embrace the SPIRIT OF YES! Introduction of Community Engagement!  With this course, “Embracing Personal Prayer”, you will learn to establish a daily practice for ...

HL Lay Servant Ministry Class: Advanced Course - Embracing Personal Prayer, Online

Sunday, March 7, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Summary of Class Please join us for the 1st Quarter of our Lay Servant Classes. Embrace the SPIRIT OF YES! Introduction of Community Engagement!  With this course, “Embracing Personal Prayer”, you will learn to establish a daily practice for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer Camp Counselor Info Session

Thursday, March 18, 2021 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Join Next Generation Ministries at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, for a virtual gathering where we will discuss how you can travel the state of Missouri and make life-long friends this summer! Our team is looking for 20 college-aged young adults to ...

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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NextGen Virtual Gathering: Reimagining In-Person Ministry

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CST)
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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. 

Susan Beaumont: How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going

Saturday, April 10, 2021 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Online Event
Registration Deadline - April 3, 2021 Virtually join consultant, coach, author and spiritual director Susan Beaumont on April 10, 2021 for this lay event.  Learn how to identify your point of focus during a season of uncertainty, lead with a ...

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)

PML - Transformation Leadership

Friday, April 30, 2021 to Saturday, May 1, 2021
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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. 

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. ...

NW Office Closed

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

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 ...

GC Lay Servant Ministry Class: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Online

Friday, June 18, 2021
Location: Zoom
Title of Class Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Online Summary of class This course covers some of the features of John Wesley's devotional life, and it illustrates how you can apply his concepts to your own growth through spiritual ...

GC Lay Servant Ministry Class: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Online

Saturday, June 19, 2021
Location: Zoom
Title of Class Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Online Summary of class This course covers some of the features of John Wesley's devotional life, and it illustrates how you can apply his concepts to your own growth through spiritual ...

Supportive Community Training

Saturday, June 19, 2021 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Christ United Methodist Church
Grief is the natural response we experience when someone we love dies or we lose something to which we have a strong attachment. Everyone will experience grief many times in life. Mourning is the transitioning through grief to reconciliation. This ...

Serve with Impact: Missions

Thursday, June 24, 2021 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Church of the Resurrection - Online
Church of the Resurrection’s ShareChurch Ministry will host an online training session June 24 entitled Serve with Impact: Missions. The session runs from 10:00am – 3:00pm Central Daylight Time. Make plans to join the Mission Ministry’s team for a ...
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Heartland District Lay Servant Advanced Course: Spiritual Gifts (Session 1: Thursday, June 24 6-8pm - Session 2: Saturday, June 26 9am-4pm)

Thursday, June 24, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom
This course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and ...

GC Lay Servant Ministry Class: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Online

Friday, June 25, 2021
Location: Zoom
Title of Class Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Online Summary of class This course covers some of the features of John Wesley's devotional life, and it illustrates how you can apply his concepts to your own growth through spiritual ...

GC Lay Servant Ministry Class: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Online

Saturday, June 26, 2021
Location: Zoom
Title of Class Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Online Summary of class This course covers some of the features of John Wesley's devotional life, and it illustrates how you can apply his concepts to your own growth through spiritual ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

NW Office Closed

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

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 ...

GR Lay Servant Ministry Class: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Monday, August 9, 2021
Title of Event GR Lay Servant Ministry Class:  Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, Online Title of Class Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, Online Summary of class God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay ...

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 ...

GR Lay Servant Ministry Class: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Monday, August 16, 2021
Title of Event GR Lay Servant Ministry Class:  Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, Online Title of Class Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, Online Summary of class God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay ...

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. 

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. 

GR Lay Servant Ministry Class: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Monday, August 23, 2021
Title of Event GR Lay Servant Ministry Class:  Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, Online Title of Class Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, Online Summary of class God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay ...

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 ...

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 ...

MO PAUMCS Fall Conference

Friday, September 10, 2021 to Saturday, September 11, 2021
Are you a United Methodist church administrator/secretary/volunteer or pastor? You are invited to the upcoming fall Conference of the Missouri Chapter of Professional Administrators of the United Methodist Connectional Structure (PAUMCS) September ...
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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 ...

ShareFest: Republic

Saturday, September 18, 2021
Regional Festival of Sharing event with worship, community service and Friday night interactive poverty discussion for youth. Learn more at www.festivalofsharing.org

Hope for Families: Coping with the Pandemic

Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Country Club United Methodist Church
Country Club United Methodist Church is partnering with local psychologists and therapists for a FREE community event to equip families with tools and resources for navigating the stresses and trauma of the pandemic. Our keynote speaker is trauma ...
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dCOM training - King's Way

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

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 ...

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...

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 ...

NW dCOM Interviews

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

NW Office Closed

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

A Service of Lessons & Carols

Sunday, December 5, 2021 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Linn Memorial United Methodist Church
Join our CMU friends and family as the CMU Choir program presents "A Service of Lessons & Carols" to help us celebrate the Christmas season!

NW District Office Closed

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

11th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner

Saturday, December 25, 2021 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CST)
The 11th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Columbia at 204 East Ash will be 1-3 p.m. on December 25. Due to COVID infections being on the rise, they are only offering carryout meals and local delivery ...

NW District Office Closed

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

Conference Lay Servant Ministry Class: Polity – Our Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Online)

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom
WOW, THIS CLASS WAS POPULAR! WHILE REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS CLOSED, WE'RE WORKING TO IDENTIFY A DATE TO OFFER THIS CLASS AGAIN. KEEP AN EYE ON THE LAY EDUCATION PAGE AND THE LAITY NEWSLETTER FOR UPDATES. Have you ever wondered how this ...

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...

Conference Lay Servant Ministry Class: Polity – Our Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Online)

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom
WOW, THIS CLASS WAS POPULAR! WHILE REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS CLOSED, WE'RE WORKING TO IDENTIFY A DATE TO OFFER THIS CLASS AGAIN. KEEP AN EYE ON THE LAY EDUCATION PAGE AND THE LAITY NEWSLETTER FOR UPDATES. Have you ever wondered how this ...

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, February 3, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

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 ...

Closer to Christ: Grow Spiritually this Lent

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Closer to Christ: Grow Spiritually this Lent   During this season of reflection, Amplify Media presents two new studies to help you, your small group, and your congregations grow spiritually.  Join host Magrey deVega as he converses with two of our ...

Conference Lay Servant Ministry Class: Polity – Our Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Online)

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom
WOW, THIS CLASS WAS POPULAR! WHILE REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS CLOSED, WE'RE WORKING TO IDENTIFY A DATE TO OFFER THIS CLASS AGAIN. KEEP AN EYE ON THE LAY EDUCATION PAGE AND THE LAITY NEWSLETTER FOR UPDATES. Have you ever wondered how this ...

Closer to Christ: Grow Spiritually this Lent

Thursday, February 10, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Closer to Christ: Grow Spiritually this Lent   During this season of reflection, Amplify Media presents two new studies to help you, your small group, and your congregations grow spiritually.  Join host Magrey deVega as he converses with two of our ...

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, February 10, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Ozarks District Lay Servant Ministries Hybrid Class - Transforming Evangelism

Saturday, February 12, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church
This is an advanced class in the Lay Servant Ministry program. The key to Wesley’s way of sharing the faith is to relate to others in love, compassion and gratitude for God’s divine grace. Transforming Evangelism is steeped in the Wesleyan tradition,...

Ozarks District Lay Servant Ministries Hybrid Class - Basic Course

Saturday, February 12, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church
God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord. This class is the foundation for all...

Ozarks District Lay Servant Ministries Hybrid Class - Leading Public Prayer

Saturday, February 12, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church
This is an advanced class. Prayer is something we learn. It is something that can be taught. For many, however, the only teaching about prayer they ever receive is modeled in Sunday worship.  This course may challenge some of your assumptions, test ...

Conference Lay Servant Ministry Class: Polity – Our Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Online)

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom
WOW, THIS CLASS WAS POPULAR! WHILE REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS CLOSED, WE'RE WORKING TO IDENTIFY A DATE TO OFFER THIS CLASS AGAIN. KEEP AN EYE ON THE LAY EDUCATION PAGE AND THE LAITY NEWSLETTER FOR UPDATES. Have you ever wondered how this ...

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

CIY MOVE Info Session

Monday, February 21, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri . The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week of July 18 at ...

GC Lay Servant Ministry Class: Intentional Discipleship

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 7:00 PM (CST)
We have reached capacity for this class and registration is now closed. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Becky Hoener. Title of Event GC Lay Servant Ministry Class Intentional Discipleship Online Title of Class ...

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, February 24, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

NW dCOM

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

GC Lay Servant Ministry Class: Intentional Discipleship

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 7:00 PM (CST)
We have reached capacity for this class and registration is now closed. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Becky Hoener. Title of Event GC Lay Servant Ministry Class Intentional Discipleship Online Title of Class ...

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, March 3, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

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 ...

GC Lay Servant Ministry Class: Intentional Discipleship

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 7:00 PM (CST)
We have reached capacity for this class and registration is now closed. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Becky Hoener. Title of Event GC Lay Servant Ministry Class Intentional Discipleship Online Title of Class ...

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, March 10, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

NW dCOM

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

GC Lay Servant Ministry Class: Intentional Discipleship

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:00 PM (CST)
We have reached capacity for this class and registration is now closed. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Becky Hoener. Title of Event GC Lay Servant Ministry Class Intentional Discipleship Online Title of Class ...

NW Mission Council

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

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, March 17, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Heartland District - Lay Servant Ministry Class: BASIC

Friday, March 18, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom
Join Yvette Richards as she leads the First Quarter BASIC Course. Yvette currently serves as the Heartland District Director of Lay Servant Ministry and Director of Community Connections and Missions at St. James UMC. She has taught many courses for ...

CIY MOVE Info Session

Monday, March 21, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY (Christ In Youth) MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri. The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week ...

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, March 24, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Heartland District - Lay Servant Ministry Class: BASIC

Friday, March 25, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom
Join Yvette Richards as she leads the First Quarter BASIC Course. Yvette currently serves as the Heartland District Director of Lay Servant Ministry and Director of Community Connections and Missions at St. James UMC. She has taught many courses for ...

Preaching With Impact

Thursday, March 31, 2022 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CST)
This intensive workshop will cover how to develop a preaching plan, the three critical ingredients of a sermon, designing a sermon series for “fishing” expeditions, the role of the worship planning team, as well as how to utilize video in a worship ...

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. 

CIY MOVE Info Session

Thursday, April 21, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY (Christ In Youth) MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri. The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week ...

25 Years Celebration at Manchester UMC

Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Celebrate the 25 year collaboration between the supportive members of Manchester UMC, the volunteers for Habitat for Humanity St. Louis, and the cyclists and walkers of MO-Hab. For 25 years MUMC's MO-Hab ministry have pedaled their bicycles across ...
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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

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 ...

LEAD 2022 Online

Friday, April 29, 2022 to Saturday, April 30, 2022
LEAD creates space for Christian leaders to be vulnerable and courageous, connects them around their hopes for the future, and equips them to bring those hopes into reality. We believe that LEADers are … Courageous, Collaborative, Vulnerable, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Belong Worship Concert

Saturday, April 30, 2022 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Manchester UMC
Belong is an outdoor concert for our St. Louis community to share the love of Christ through music by Gateway Central and Regional UM Church worship leaders and musicians. It will be held at 5pm on Saturday, April 30 at Bluebird Park Amphitheater in ...
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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. 

CIY MOVE Lunchtime Virtual Info Session

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY (Christ In Youth) MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri. The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week ...

CIY MOVE Evening Virtual Info Session

Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY (Christ In Youth) MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri. The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week ...

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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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. 

22nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Fayette, MO

Thursday, June 16, 2022 to Sunday, June 19, 2022
Location: St. Paul UMC
St. Paul, Fayette is hosting its 22nd Annual Juneteenth celebration on the square in Fayette June 16-19.  The theme for our 4-day celebration is “Celebration of Community” which recognizes the diversity among all of God’s people. Activities include:...
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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 ...

Breaking Barriers: Juneteenth and Jackie Robinson

Saturday, June 18, 2022 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: New Horizons UMC
Join New Horizons UMC for a block party celebrating Juneteenth and Jackie Robinson on Saturday, June 18, from 2-5 p.m. in their parking lot at 4234 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108. This family-friendly event will include a book giveaway, crafts, ...

Juneteenth Worship at Lafayette Park UMC

Sunday, June 19, 2022 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (CST)
Location: Lafayette Park UMC
Join Lafayette Park UMC for a Juneteenth worship service followed by a fellowship lunch. We're excited to welcome guest preacher Rev. David W. Brown. This event will be livestreamed to the Lafayette Park UMC Facebook page.  

Juneteenth Worship Service

Sunday, June 19, 2022 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Grace UMC
On Sunday, June 19, at 10:30 a.m., Grace UMC will host the second annual combined Juneteenth worship service with New Horizons UMC. We are excited to welcome guest preacher Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker, Assistant Professor of Contextual Education and ...

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

Online Training: Coffee Shop Evangelism

Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 10am – 3pm Hosts: Church of the Resurrection’s ShareChurch Ministry As we emerge from a global pandemic, the art of reaching new people has become more critical than ever before. For nearly two years, people have been ...

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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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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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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CIY MOVE Youth Event

Monday, July 18, 2022 to Friday, July 22, 2022
Location: University of Central Missouri
CIY MOVE is coming to Warrensburg this summer! Join churches from across the Missouri Conference at this can't-miss, week-long event for 7-12th graders. Use Missouri Conference access code CIY50 to get half off your final total. You must first apply...

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 ...

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 ...

Junius B. Dotson Institute Inaugural Event

Thursday, August 18, 2022 to Saturday, August 20, 2022
Location: The American Hotel
August 18-20, 2022 The American Hotel | Atlanta, Georgia We are excited to announce the inaugural event for the Junius B. Dotson Institute for Music and Worship in the Black Church and Beyond will take place on August 18-20, 2022 in Atlanta, ...
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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 District Laity Meet-and-Greet

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

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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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.

Northeast District Virtual Laity Gathering: Invitation to Action

Thursday, September 15, 2022 7:00 PM (CST)
Invitation to Action A chance to be part of the new district laity Join us on September 15 at 7:00pm via Zoom for a laity discussion of: The DS's 3 D Plan The needs of the district The opportunities to serve The Zoom link will be sent in the ...

BMCR Soul Reset Workshop

Saturday, September 17, 2022 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
Location: Unity UMC
The Black Methodist for Church and Renewal (BMCR) St. Louis Caucus is hosting Soul Reset, a free workshop for laity and clergy led by Dr. Ron Bell. Join us in person or virtually on Saturday, September 17th at 8:30am for a time of reset and ...

UMM Gathering

Saturday, September 17, 2022 8:45 AM to 4:15 PM (CST)
Location: Manchester UMC
Interested folks are invited to Manchester UMC on Saturday, September 17 for a Men’s Gathering focused on starting/reviving/re-energizing a new or inactive men’s ministry. The event, breakfast and lunch are provided by the conference at no cost to ...

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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Old McKendree Day

Sunday, September 25, 2022 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Old McKendree Chapel
Old McKendree Chapel Annual Service Sunday, September 25 Join us at Old McKendree Chapel's 85th Annual Service on Sunday, September 25 at 2 p.m. On September 14, 1819, two years before Missouri achieved statehood, Methodists first held services in ...

COR Leadership Institute 2022

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 to Friday, September 30, 2022
For more information, visit: https://leadership.sharechurch.com/. 
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Online Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices (Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Course)

Sunday, October 2, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
Registration closes when 25 participants have registered OR on September 28. Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices is an ONLINE course being offered Sunday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m. on October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.  This course will ...

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.

Online Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices (Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Course)

Sunday, October 9, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
Registration closes when 25 participants have registered OR on September 28. Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices is an ONLINE course being offered Sunday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m. on October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.  This course will ...

Online Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices (Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Course)

Sunday, October 16, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
Registration closes when 25 participants have registered OR on September 28. Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices is an ONLINE course being offered Sunday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m. on October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.  This course will ...

Walk Justly Conference: Culture and Context

Friday, October 21, 2022 to Sunday, October 23, 2022
Location: Manchester UMC
October 21-22, 2022 Manchester UMC | St. Louis, Missouri Theme: “Woven Together” Walk Justly 2022 is a two-day in-person conference featuring interactive workshops, engaging worship, uplifting music, meaningful prayer experiences and much more. The ...
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Online Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices (Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Course)

Sunday, October 23, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
Registration closes when 25 participants have registered OR on September 28. Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices is an ONLINE course being offered Sunday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m. on October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.  This course will ...

Online Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices (Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Course)

Sunday, October 30, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
Registration closes when 25 participants have registered OR on September 28. Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices is an ONLINE course being offered Sunday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m. on October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.  This course will ...

Caring For Your Congregation Online Training

Thursday, November 10, 2022 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Hosts: Church of the Resurrection’s ShareChurch Ministry When we hear the word “care,” we almost instantly couple it with “hurting” – insinuating that we only care when people are hurting. Realtime Pastoral Care, however, is more encompassing. It ...

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 ...

Christmas Day Worship at Centennial UMC

Sunday, December 25, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: Centennial United Methodist Church
Join us as we read scripture and listen to sacred jazz music in the celebration of the incarnation!! JAZZ n THE SANCTUARY - Featuring Amber Underwood - Flautist Desmond Mason - Keyboard Jay Standley - Percussionsit

New Year's Day Worship at Centennial UMC

Sunday, January 1, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Centennial United Methodist Church
Please join us at the Historic Centennial UMC for song and the spoken word. Special organ music presented by McKenzie Reed, and sacred poetry by local artists. All are welcome! Invite your friends!

SBC21 Webinar: Effective Intergenerational Leadership and Communication

Thursday, January 19, 2023 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Leadership Forward is back for 2023! Gather all generations within your church and community for this important resource. This workshop will equip attendees with the skills to effectively collaborate and lead between generations. They will develop an...

ShareChurch (in)Spire: A Fresh Start for the New Year

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Catch your breath after the holiday season, then let our team help you prepare – personally and professionally – for the year ahead. Join us online for a morning of tips, tools and techniques to jump-start your planning and self-care for a strong, ...

Ministry of All Believers (formerly Basic)

Saturday, January 28, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Festus UMC
The purpose of the Ministry of All Believers course is to clarify the critical role of the laity in the life and mission of the Church and to inspire and equip lay persons to pursue God’s call on their lives as part of the Body of Christ. The course ...

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Saturday, January 28, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Festus UMC
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck spiritually because we haven't done the hard work of becoming emotionally healthy. This one-day In ...

Ministry of All Believers (formerly Basic)

Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Community UMC
The purpose of the Ministry of All Believers course is to clarify the critical role of the laity in the life and mission of the Church and to inspire and equip lay persons to pursue God’s call on their lives as part of the Body of Christ. Dr. Michael...

Ministry of All Believers (formerly Basic)

Saturday, February 11, 2023 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: First Chillicothe UMC
The purpose of the Ministry of All Believers course is to clarify the critical role of the laity in the life and mission of the Church and to inspire and equip lay persons to pursue God’s call on their lives as part of the Body of Christ. Dr. Michael...

UNITE Info Session

Monday, February 13, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Join Rev. Angel Garcia for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's UNITE event, July 17-21 at Central Methodist University. Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July ...

UNITE Info Session

Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Join Rev. Angel Garcia for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's UNITE event, July 17-21 at Central Methodist University. Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July ...

Ministry of All Believers (formerly Basic)

Saturday, February 18, 2023 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: First Sedalia: Celebration Center
The purpose of the Ministry of All Believers course is to clarify the critical role of the laity in the life and mission of the Church and to inspire and equip lay persons to pursue God’s call on their lives as part of the Body of Christ. Dr. Michael...

ShareChurch Webinar: Making the Most of Easter

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Like Christmas, Easter is when most churches see more first-time visitors than any other time of year. As you prepare, our team has collected the top ideas, lessons and tips we’ve found can make or break this opportunity when it comes to reaching ...
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Ministry of All Believers (formerly Basic)

Saturday, February 25, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Warsaw UMC
The purpose of the Ministry of All Believers course is to clarify the critical role of the laity in the life and mission of the Church and to inspire and equip lay persons to pursue God’s call on their lives as part of the Body of Christ. The course ...

Congregational Care

Saturday, February 25, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Warsaw UMC
This course is a model for congregational care, a laity-centered ministry, where laypersons receive training and are then commissioned to serve as Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs), caring for the people in their congregation and community ...

Christian Leadership & Visioning

Saturday, February 25, 2023 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: First Kirksville UMC
The Christian Leadership & Visioning class is an advanced course for all those who are called to live out the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,” it explores the book “Lay Servants as Christian ...

Beyond Conference

Monday, February 27, 2023 to Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Location: The Gathering

UNITE Early Bird Registration Deadline

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July 17-21. Together we’ll INSPIRE students to unite through worship and mission, CREATE opportunities for students to use their voices, ENCOURAGE ...

Christian Leadership and Visioning

Saturday, March 4, 2023 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Community UMC
The Christian Leadership & Visioning class is an advanced course for all those who are called to live out the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,” it explores the book “Lay Servants as Christian ...

UNITE Info Session

Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Join Rev. Angel Garcia for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's UNITE event, July 17-21 at Central Methodist University. Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July ...

NextGen Event on Mental Health

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (CST)
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Alpha Youth Collective

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hope Chapel
Connecting the next generation of youth leaders. Join us as we gather in multiple cities across the country to build relationships, create healthy culture, and share our stories and experiences. At AYC we will grow together through practical ...

NextGen Listening Session: Community UMC

Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Community 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: Chillicothe UMC

Sunday, April 23, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Chillicothe 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...

ShareChurch Art of Hospitality Conference

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 to Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Location: Church of the Resurrection - Leawood campus
Engaging worship and intentional follow-up are important, but what compels guests to return to church is the warmth of our welcome and hospitality that goes beyond their expectations. This event is in-person only. Bring your team for practical, ...
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NextGen Listening Session: Palmyra UMC

Sunday, April 30, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Palmyra 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...

UNITE Regular Registration Deadline

Monday, May 1, 2023
Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July 17-21. Together we’ll INSPIRE students to unite through worship and mission, CREATE opportunities for students to use their voices, ENCOURAGE ...

NextGen Listening Session: Church of the Shepherd

Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Church of the Shepherd
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: 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...

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...

Saint Paul School of Theology Commencement 2023

Friday, May 12, 2023 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Saint Paul School of Theology
Saint Paul School of Theology invites you to join us on campus or online to celebrate the accomplishments of our 2023 graduating class at the 62nd Kansas and 13th Oklahoma Hybrid Commencement. To attend this free event, select the campus where you ...
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NextGen Listening Session: First UMC (Sikeston)

Thursday, May 18, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: First 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: Memorial UMC (Farmington)

Sunday, May 21, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Memorial 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: 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...

Teen Camp at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks (Xtreme)

Monday, June 5, 2023 to Saturday, June 10, 2023
Location: Eagle Sky of the Ozarks
For kids ages 12-18 that have graduated 6th grade, Teen Camp at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks 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 ...

Kids Camp at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks

Monday, June 5, 2023 to Saturday, June 10, 2023
Location: Eagle Sky of the Ozarks
For kids ages 8-12 that have yet to graduate 6th grade, Kids Camp at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks 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 ...

Invite Only: NextGen Leaders Academy Final Meeting

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Location: Missouri Conference Office

ShareChurch Webinar: Re-Thinking Small Group Ministry

Thursday, June 22, 2023
The changing reality of our world is impacting the ways we socialize and gather. Join us online for practical, effective tips and tools that can be used in any size church to launch a new approach to small group ministry.
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Re-Thinking Small Group Ministry

Thursday, June 22, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Church of the Resurrection
Join Resurrection’s Adult Discipleship team as they share the fruit of two years of research, experimentation, and practice in a new take on small group ministry that seeks to rethink the experience of small groups and refocus the life of the church ...
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Sanctuary Kamp

Monday, July 10, 2023 to Saturday, July 15, 2023
Location: Heits Point
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 ...

UNITE Youth Event

Monday, July 17, 2023 to Friday, July 21, 2023
Location: Central Methodist University
Pricing Schedule | Marketing | FAQs | Draft Schedule | Packing Information | Housing Information | Small Group Guides | Available Electives | Service Projects   SURVEYS Leader Survey Student Survey Join the Beautiful Rebellion   SCHEDULE THURSDAY ...

Cultivating Grace Camp

Monday, July 17, 2023 to Saturday, July 22, 2023
Location: Heits Point
Cultivating Grace Camp, formerly known as Xtreme camp, brings the excitement and experience of Extreme camp in an all new way this summer. All campers, aged 9-18, can register right here for an amazing week of summer camp! During the week, younger ...

YOUTH 2023

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023
YOUTH 2023. The event will be in Daytona Beach, Florida July 25-28, 2023, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort and the Ocean Center Convention Center. Learn more at https://youth2023.org/.

Lake Creek UMC Campmeeting

Sunday, July 30, 2023 to Sunday, August 6, 2023
Location: Lake Creek UMC Campmeeting Grounds
Each year, people gather at Lake Creek Campground to participate in the longest running campmeeting west of the Mississippi River. Started in 1843, it is registered as United Methodist Site #276, and the campground is located on 20 acres situated 15 ...
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Ministry of All Believers

Saturday, August 19, 2023 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Community UMC
Registration closes on August 14.   As a lay member of the United Methodist Church, YOU are called to be a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, living out the disciplines of Jesus and growing the Body of Christ through listening, learning, loving...

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 ...

Smithton UMC Lord's Acre Sale

Saturday, September 16, 2023 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CST)
The Smithton United Methodist Church Lord's Acre sale will be on September 16 starting at 4 p.m. Dinner and live music will begin the evening with the auction kicking off at 6:30 p.m. There will be a large number of donated items from local ...
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New Horizons St. Louis Women's Day Worship Experience

Sunday, September 17, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CST)
The United Women in Faith unit will have their annual Women's Day Worship Experience, honoring all women of faith and the sustainability of women's ministries through the generations since our founding mothers. It is because of our faith and trust in...

Black Theology and The Black Panthers: Economic Liberation from the Margins Webinar

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Saint Paul School of Theology
Join us online for September's Saint Paul School of Theology Forum: Black Theology and The Black Panthers: Economic Liberation from the Margins on Tuesday, September 19, at 11:00 a.m. CT. Register to receive the Zoom link. This is a free event. We ...
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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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College-Age and Young Adult Ministry Virtual Meet-Up

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (CST)
Join college-age ministry leaders across Missouri for a time of connection, idea sharing and fellowship via Zoom. Our goal is to connect leaders to one another, talk about topics that pertain to your ministry, share ideas and help develop ideas for ...
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Church of the Resurrection Leadership Institute 2023

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 to Friday, September 29, 2023
Location: Church of the Resurrection
Leadership Institute is one live conference, with two experience options – Online or In-Person. Come to Leadership Institute 2023 for inspiration, practical ministry tools and proven strategies to strengthen your church and your own leadership. ...

CORLI: The Future of United Methodism Panel Discussion

Thursday, September 28, 2023 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CST)
Location: Resurrection, A United Methodist Church
Church of the Resurrection presents a special evening for United Methodists. The Resurrection choir and orchestra will kick things off. Then we’ll have a panel discussion with Adam Hamilton, Bishop Tracy Smith Malone of the East Ohio Conference, ...
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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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Spiritual Gifts

Saturday, September 30, 2023 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: Northwest District Office
Registration closes September 24.   About this Course 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 ...

Polity: ONLINE

Monday, October 2, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes September 26 or when 20 participants have registered. About this Course Have you ever wondered how this movement of Methodism started, how and why we do what we do and how we do it, at the local, district and Conference level? ...

Polity: ONLINE

Monday, October 9, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes September 26 or when 20 participants have registered. About this Course Have you ever wondered how this movement of Methodism started, how and why we do what we do and how we do it, at the local, district and Conference level? ...

Children's Ministry Virtual Meet-Up

Thursday, October 12, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Gather together with other children's leaders in Missouri to talk about seasonal topics and general things that come up in ministry. While we might share some resources, the primary goal is for leaders to learn from other leaders. Come with your ...
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Youth Ministry Virtual Meet-Up

Thursday, October 12, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Gather together with other youth leaders in Missouri to talk about seasonal topics and general things that come up in ministry. While we might share some resources, the primary goal is for leaders to learn from other leaders. Come with your ideas! ...
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Youth Ministry Virtual Meet-Up

Thursday, October 12, 2023 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM (CST)
Gather together with other youth leaders in Missouri to talk about seasonal topics and general things that come up in ministry. While we might share some resources, the primary goal is for leaders to learn from other leaders. Come with your ideas! ...
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Children's Ministry Virtual Meet-Up

Thursday, October 12, 2023 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM (CST)
Gather together with other children's leaders in Missouri to talk about seasonal topics and general things that come up in ministry. While we might share some resources, the primary goal is for leaders to learn from other leaders. Come with your ...
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Polity: ONLINE

Monday, October 16, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes September 26 or when 20 participants have registered. About this Course Have you ever wondered how this movement of Methodism started, how and why we do what we do and how we do it, at the local, district and Conference level? ...

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: ONLINE

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes October 4. About this Course Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck spiritually because we haven't done the hard work of ...
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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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Polity: ONLINE

Monday, October 23, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes September 26 or when 20 participants have registered. About this Course Have you ever wondered how this movement of Methodism started, how and why we do what we do and how we do it, at the local, district and Conference level? ...

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: ONLINE

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes October 4. About this Course Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck spiritually because we haven't done the hard work of ...
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Fall PAUMCS Conference

Thursday, October 26, 2023 12:00 PM to Friday, October 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: First United Methodist Church of Kearney
2023 CONFERENCE AGENDA WHAT IS PAUMCS? PAUMCS stands for Professional Administrators of The United Methodist Connectional Structure. The Missouri Chapter is a group of administrators from local churches, districts and conference offices...

Clair UMC Trunk-or-Treat

Saturday, October 28, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Clair UMC
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: ONLINE

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes October 4. About this Course Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck spiritually because we haven't done the hard work of ...
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Discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Thursday, November 2, 2023 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (CST)
Location: Community UMC
Registration closes on October 24. How can you disciple and raise up the next generation if you don’t understand them? Join NextGen Ministries for an educational event about generations Z and alpha, aka people ages 26 and younger. Together with ...
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Christian Leadership and Visioning: ONLINE

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
This is a course for all called to live out the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world" and explores the book Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders. In addition to developing an understanding of ...
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: ONLINE

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes October 4. About this Course Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck spiritually because we haven't done the hard work of ...
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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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Christian Leadership and Visioning: ONLINE

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
This is a course for all called to live out the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world" and explores the book Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders. In addition to developing an understanding of ...
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: ONLINE

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes October 4. About this Course Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck spiritually because we haven't done the hard work of ...
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Christian Leadership and Visioning: ONLINE

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
This is a course for all called to live out the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world" and explores the book Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders. In addition to developing an understanding of ...
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: ONLINE

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes October 4. About this Course Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck spiritually because we haven't done the hard work of ...
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: ONLINE

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes October 4. About this Course Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck spiritually because we haven't done the hard work of ...
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: ONLINE

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes October 4. About this Course Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck spiritually because we haven't done the hard work of ...
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Beyond Conference

Monday, February 26, 2024 to Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Location: The Gathering
What is BEYOND? BEYOND seeks to explore and resource the potential and possibilities for churches and leaders who are (or desire to be) fully inclusive and seeking to do bold, invitational, vital, diverse, and Jesus-centered ministry.  This is a ...
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NextGen Mental Health Event

Saturday, March 16, 2024 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (CST)
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UNITE 2024

Monday, July 22, 2024 to Friday, July 26, 2024
Location: Central Methodist University
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