Events

The final date to submit 2020 apportionment payments is January 8, 2021. Any apportionment payment sent after December 31 will need to be sent with guaranteed delivery before 12 p.m. on January 8 (i.e. FedEx/UPS/USPS guaranteed delivery). You should ...

Any remaining 2020 District Apportionments must be received in the Heartland District Office by 1/11/21.

There was a time when the church focused solely on physical ministry. Then COVID-19 happened, and for months now, the church has put all its energy into digital, learning what it could as fast as it could about how to do church online. But how can ...

The Candidacy Summit and Inspire   This is the third year in which the Centers for Congregational Excellence and Leadership Excellence have combined two events into one.  The Candidacy Summit and Inspire (a discernment retreat for people God may be ...

The Candidacy Summit and Inspire   This is the third year in which the Centers for Congregational Excellence and Leadership Excellence have combined two events into one.  The Candidacy Summit and Inspire (a discernment retreat for people God may be ...

The Gateway Central District Office will be closed on Monday, January 18 in honor or Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The Gateway Regional District Office will be closed on Monday, January 18 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

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

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 ...

As a pastor or lay person have you ever dreamed of doing a totally new thing for God? Maybe you haven’t told anyone because it seems impossible compared to your ministry today. You’re not alone. God is calling people for a time such as this to create...

The Gateway Regional deadline to submit your church's year end stats is Friday, January 22. Click Here for information on year end stats.

The Gateway Central deadline to submit your church's year end stats is Friday, January 22. Click Here for more information on year end stats.

Building on the success of a similar program offered by Ramsey Solutions, this FPU provides a new journey through the course in a virtual format. Participants will watch the videos on their own time and then come together for a weekly Zoom class. The...

The Gateway Central virtual Winter dCOM meeting will be Monday, January 25. This event is by invite only

Board of Ordained Ministry commissioning interviews

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 ...

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 ...

Learn more and get started at https://www.moumethodist.org/new-places-grants-spring. 

Building on the success of a similar program offered by Ramsey Solutions, this FPU provides a new journey through the course in a virtual format. Participants will watch the videos on their own time and then come together for a weekly Zoom class. The...

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 ...

Deadline to register: Jan. 25 Deadline to complete background check: Jan. 27 In order to receive an UMCOR ERT Badge, registrants must attend the following sessions and complete a background check by Jan. 27. Once the background check is complete, ...

From the comfort of your home space or the convenience of your workplace — Wespath Benefits and Investments – Delivered to you! All active clergy members of The United Methodist Church — Plan to attend this inaugural online event! For more ...

Building on the success of a similar program offered by Ramsey Solutions, this FPU provides a new journey through the course in a virtual format. Participants will watch the videos on their own time and then come together for a weekly Zoom class. The...

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 ...

The Gateway Regional virtual Winter dCOM meeting will be Tuesday, February 9 from 9am - 2pm. This event is by invite only.

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...

"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 ...

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 ...

In a time of uncertainty, we can maximize our mission’s impact when we lean in and embrace risk. Join this webinar with nationally known speaker, Melanie Lockwood Herman, Esq., to learn how to identify, reflect on and take action on some of the ...

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 ...

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: 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 ...

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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 ...

Each year the Robert and Martha Marble Mission Award is given to an individual in the Missouri Annual Conference who exhibits outstanding commitment to mission. This award is given in honor of the Marbles, who served for 36 years as missionaries from...

Building on the success of a similar program offered by Ramsey Solutions, this FPU provides a new journey through the course in a virtual format. Participants will watch the videos on their own time and then come together for a weekly Zoom class. The...

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

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Building on the success of a similar program offered by Ramsey Solutions, this FPU provides a new journey through the course in a virtual format. Participants will watch the videos on their own time and then come together for a weekly Zoom class. The...

Need a creativity boost to your preaching? Struggling to know how to address difficult topics in your context? Need a fresh approach to reinvigorate your preaching voice or need to reclaim the basics?  We hope that you will join us virtually for the ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Caring Congregation is excited to announce that our next National Webinar has been set for February 26-27, 2021. This live streamed two-day event covers the Basic CCM Model of Care Training to equip and inspire your staff and volunteers to ...

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 ...

Building on the success of a similar program offered by Ramsey Solutions, this FPU provides a new journey through the course in a virtual format. Participants will watch the videos on their own time and then come together for a weekly Zoom class. The...

The Parsonage Inspection Form is due March 1. All churches that own a parsonage are required to complete this form, even if your pastor does not live in it. A blank copy of the form can be found on the Forms page of the conference website. If the ...

The Parsonage Inspection Form is due March 1. All churches that own a parsonage are required to complete this form, even if your pastor does not live in it. A blank copy of the form can be found on the Forms page of the conference website. If the ...

Learn more about the redistricting proposal for the Missouri Annual Conference that will be subject to a vote of the annual conference session June 12-13, 2021.

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 ...

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 ...

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,...

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 ...

Learn more about the redistricting proposal for the Missouri Annual Conference that will be subject to a vote of the annual conference session June 12-13, 2021.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Building on the success of a similar program offered by Ramsey Solutions, this FPU provides a new journey through the course in a virtual format. Participants will watch the videos on their own time and then come together for a weekly Zoom class. The...

Learn more about the redistricting proposal for the Missouri Annual Conference that will be subject to a vote of the annual conference session June 12-13, 2021.

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 ...

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 ...

Learn more about the redistricting proposal for the Missouri Annual Conference that will be subject to a vote of the annual conference session June 12-13, 2021.

Learn more about the redistricting proposal for the Missouri Annual Conference that will be subject to a vote of the annual conference session June 12-13, 2021.

Registration Deadline – March 8  THRIVE Presents: Not Safe for Church and The Adept Church with Dr. Doug Powe  Virtually join Dr. Doug Powe as he leads a free workshop centering around two of his books, Not Safe for Church and The Adept Church in ...

Building on the success of a similar program offered by Ramsey Solutions, this FPU provides a new journey through the course in a virtual format. Participants will watch the videos on their own time and then come together for a weekly Zoom class. The...

Learn more about the redistricting proposal for the Missouri Annual Conference that will be subject to a vote of the annual conference session June 12-13, 2021.

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 ...

Amplify Live: The Courage of Jesus Brave Faith and the Christian Life, A Conversation with Tom Berlin and Rachel Billups Thursday, March 18, at 2:00pm CT   In Tom Berlin’s new study—Courage: Jesus and the Call to Brave Faith—he challenges us to ...

Learn more about the redistricting proposal for the Missouri Annual Conference that will be subject to a vote of the annual conference session June 12-13, 2021.

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 ...

Building on the success of a similar program offered by Ramsey Solutions, this FPU provides a new journey through the course in a virtual format. Participants will watch the videos on their own time and then come together for a weekly Zoom class. The...

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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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 ...

Learn investment options, how they work, using your Missouri Conference benefits, educational resources, and automating your investments. About this Event, Presented by MUMF Defined benefit plans for retirement are slowly going away, and ...

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 ...

The Northwest District office is closed. 

Missouri United Methodist Foundation Ministry Grant Deadline Ministry Grants The Foundation grant program continues to grow in size and service thanks to the generous gifts of donors across our state. Gifts ranging from large estates to modest ...

The Gateway Central District Office will be closed on Friday, April 2 for Good Friday. The office will reopen on Monday, April 5.

The Gateway Regional District Office will be closed on Friday, April 2 for Good Friday. The office will reopen on Monday, April 5.

Not every person gives out of abundance. Responding to the diverse motives of giving can greatly impact how we ask and thank givers. About this Event, Presented by MUMF How often do we talk to our congregation about gratitude for countless ...

Webinar 1: Seeing Working Class People Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021, 7 p.m. CDT Webinar 2: Seeing and Reaching/Working Across Race and Class Lines Date: Thursday, April 29, 7 p.m. CDT Join Scott Hughes as he talks with Rev. Dr. Tex Sample about his ...

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 ...

Our primary leader for this event will be Susan Beaumont. She will be leading us through her fantastic work on being a leader in a liminal season, coming from her book, How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You are Going. This is a compelling book ...

The Gateway Regional virtual Spring dCOM meeting will be Monday, April 12 from 9am - 2pm. This event is by invite only.

Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 More information at www.moacinfo.com  

The Gateway Central virtual Spring dCOM meeting will be Thursday, April 15 from 9am - 2pm. This event is by invite only.

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 ...

The event offers 20+ learning opportunities facilitated by professionals and leaders of innovative church communications. This two-day conference will help church leaders focus on leveraging a variety of communication tools such as social media, ...

Registration open!  Right Start seeks to: Help pastors make a successful exchange of the baton in the “change-over zone.” Ensure pastors receive information they need on practical matters including pension, health insurance and conference moving ...

10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Registration fee: $49 Church of the Resurrection’s ShareChurch Ministry will host an online training session April 22 entitled The Art of Hospitality.  Featured speakers are Yvonne Gentile and Debi Nixon. The Art of Hospitality ...

Deadline to register: April 12 In order to receive an UMCOR ERT Badge, registrants must attend the following sessions and complete a background check. Once the background check is complete, registrants will receive a link to the training and ...

The Gateway Regional virtual Spring dCOM meeting will be Tuesday, April 27 from 9am - 2pm. This event is by invite only.

Grief is a tricky topic, but it’s one we don’t have to navigate alone. Offering support is a community effort that can be intentionally fostered. On April 27 join Rev. David and Elaine Howlett for an introduction to building a supportive community ...

Webinar 1: Seeing Working Class People Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021, 7 p.m. CDT Webinar 2: Seeing and Reaching/Working Across Race and Class Lines Date: Thursday, April 29, 7 p.m. CDT Join Scott Hughes as he talks with Rev. Dr. Tex Sample about his ...

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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. ...

Not unlike the church today, the first-century faith community in Corinth dealt with factions, sexual immorality, gender issues, money issues, theological questions, lawsuits, problems in worship, and problems in leadership. In this conversation with...

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. ...

The Northwest District Committee on Ministry will be holding virtual interviews. Sign up is required for attendance. 

Get your questions answered! Join us for a Q-and-A related to the proposed Conference budget and the redistricting proposal.

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. ...

Join us at 7 p.m. on May 19 for a virtual celebration of the 2021 MOAC Award recipients. A link to the live stream will be posted here when it is available. AWARDS Robert and Martha Marble Mission Award Each year the Robert and Martha Marble Mission ...

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. ...

Join us at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, via live stream for the Bishop’s Address as well as updates from other partner organizations. Non-internet option available for those with access to phones only. The event will be recorded. View the ...

The Northwest District office is closed for Memorial Day.

The Gateway Central District Office will be closed on Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, June 1.

The Gateway Regional District Office will be closed on Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, June 1.

The Mark Twain District Office is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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

Xtreme 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 ...

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....

Quadrennial Boundaries training will be held virtually on June 11. This training is required for Missouri Conference clergy. Lay members are encouraged to attend. Clergy under active appointment will be registered automatically for Boundaries ...

June 12-13, 2021 | Springfield, Missouri Registration opens at 9 a.m. on March 9, 2021 June 11: Clergy  June 12-13: All More info at www.moacinfo.com  

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

See page 14 of the Passing the Baton pack for 2021 Move Days for more information.

The move out day will be June 28. The move in day will be June 29. See page 14 of the Passing the Baton pack for 2021 Move Days for more information.

The move out day will be June 28. The move in day will be June 29. See page 14 of the Passing the Baton pack for 2021 Move Days for more information.

The District Office is closed while the staff are on vacation. 

See page 14 of the Passing the Baton pack for 2021 Move Days for more information.

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 ...

The Gateway Central District Office will be closed on Monday, July 5 to observe the July 4th holiday.

The Gateway Regional District Office will be closed on Monday, July 5 to observe the July 4th holiday.

The Northwest District office is closed in observance of July 4th. 

The Mark Twain District Office is closed in observance of Independence Day. 

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Northwest District office is closed for a staff mental health day.

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 ...

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 ...

After this past year, connecting with our faith communities is more important than ever. But – also because of this last year – our gathering together may look different than ever before.   As leaders prepare and plan for people returning to church, ...

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...

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 ...

After this past year, connecting with our faith communities is more important than ever. But – also because of this last year – our gathering together may look different than ever before.   As leaders prepare and plan for people returning to church, ...

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 ...

Fall Board of Ordained Ministry meeting

The Northwest District office is closed for a district admins training off site. 

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

The District Office is closed to allow the staff to attend a District Mission Council Meeting. 

Join Robert P. Jones, author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity, as he discusses with author Jennifer Harvey why Christianity’s role in white supremacy cannot be overlooked any longer. As the CEO and Founder of...

The Mark Twain Mission Council will meet at the United Methodist Church from 2 pm - 3:30 pm. 

The Northwest District Mission Council meets virtually for their quarterly meeting. 

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 ...

The District office will be closed to allow the staff to attend a staff meeting being held in Moberly. 

Over the past 18-months, many churches have developed an online worship service and digital presence. But livestreaming worship alone isn’t enough to make disciples online. Join Rev. Cathy Townley, your digital worship coach, for a two-part workshop ...

The District Office is closed to allow Barbara time to move her daughter into her college dorm. 

General Commission on the Status and Role of Women Presents I AM Her Lunch and Learn: Welcoming a Woman Pastor Part II on Thursday, August 26th, at 12 p.m. CDT. GCSRW is taking last year’s I AM Her Women’s Leadership Summit and bringing you I AM Her...

Over the past 18-months, many churches have developed an online worship service and digital presence. But livestreaming worship alone isn’t enough to make disciples online. Join Rev. Cathy Townley, your digital worship coach, for a two-part workshop ...

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 ...

The Gateway Central District Office will be closed on Monday, September 6 for the Labor Day holiday.

The Northwest District Office is closed for Labor Day. 

The Mark Twain District Office is closed in observance of Labor Day.

The Gateway Regional district office will be closed on Monday, September 6 for the Labor Day holiday.

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 ...

For the better part of a generation, the church has faced a rapidly changing world, one that has pushed the church out of the center of the culture to the margins. Then COVID-19 happened, and the disruption to church as we knew it accelerated. Join ...

Coming together with our faith communities will be more important than ever this Advent season. In this special online event — Sharing the Christmas Story, Sharing Our Faith: Advent Studies for Every Church  — three of our most popular and thoughtful...

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 ...

Regional Festival of Sharing event with worship and community service. Learn more at www.festivalofsharing.org

Regional Festival of Sharing event with worship and community service. Learn more at www.festivalofsharing.org

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 ...

In this latest episode of Amplify Live, join Dr. Amy-Jill Levine as she discusses with writer Rob Simbeck her new study, The Difficult Words of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to His Most Perplexing Teachings. Jesus provided his disciples teachings for ...

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 ...

Learn more and get started at https://www.moumethodist.org/new-places-grants-fall.

Join Rev. Dr. Tex Sample for a live webinar from United Methodist Discipleship Ministries at 7 p.m. on September 16. The webinar will feature Civil Rights leader Bob Zellner, a white civil rights pioneer and layperson whose life inspired the motion ...

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

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 ...

The 2021 Academy of Church Business Administration will be held September 20 – 30.  We hope you will join us for this valuable training in church administration! The Academy of Church Business Administration (ACBA), hosted by the General Council on ...

The Hero’s Journey: Pathways of Transformative Experience Describing pathways of transformative experience, the Hero’s Journey is a set of principles for living, a handbook for life and a manual in the art of being human. Set forth by Joseph Campbell...

“We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy” We live in a molten era where so much is changing and therefore anything is possible. Will America become a nightmare or a dream? So much depends on leaders like you. Are you ready to be an ...

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 ...

Regional Festival of Sharing event with worship and community service. Learn more at www.festivalofsharing.org

The Hero’s Journey: Pathways of Transformative Experience Describing pathways of transformative experience, the Hero’s Journey is a set of principles for living, a handbook for life and a manual in the art of being human. Set forth by Joseph Campbell...

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection announced registration is now open for Leadership Institute 2021, held September 29 – October 1. The annual leadership conference will be offered both online and in person at the Leawood, Kansas, ...

Missouri United Methodist Foundation Ministry Grant Deadline Ministry Grants The Foundation grant program continues to grow in size and service  thanks to the generous gifts of donors across our state. Gifts ranging from large estates to modest ...

Learn more here: http://www.moumethodist.org/costnerfulton

Regional Festival of Sharing event with worship and community service. Learn more at www.festivalofsharing.org

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Hero’s Journey: Pathways of Transformative Experience Describing pathways of transformative experience, the Hero’s Journey is a set of principles for living, a handbook for life and a manual in the art of being human. Set forth by Joseph Campbell...

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...

The Hero’s Journey: Pathways of Transformative Experience Describing pathways of transformative experience, the Hero’s Journey is a set of principles for living, a handbook for life and a manual in the art of being human. Set forth by Joseph Campbell...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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...

The Hero’s Journey: Pathways of Transformative Experience Describing pathways of transformative experience, the Hero’s Journey is a set of principles for living, a handbook for life and a manual in the art of being human. Set forth by Joseph Campbell...

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 ...

The Hero’s Journey: Pathways of Transformative Experience Describing pathways of transformative experience, the Hero’s Journey is a set of principles for living, a handbook for life and a manual in the art of being human. Set forth by Joseph Campbell...

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 ...

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 ...

Gateway Central Charge Conference October 16, 2021 at 10:00am Zion UMC 1603 Union Rd Saint Louis, MO 63125-2245 Click Here for more information  

Gateway Central Charge Conference October 16, 2021 at 2:00pm Webster Hills UMC 698 W Lockwood Ave Saint Louis, MO 63119-3550 Click Here for more information.  

Everyone wins when a leader is coached. Coaching unleashes our potential, increases our capacity and enables the best version of ourselves. The Missouri Conference envisions a culture of coaching where every pastor has a coach. This vision can only ...

The Hero’s Journey: Pathways of Transformative Experience Describing pathways of transformative experience, the Hero’s Journey is a set of principles for living, a handbook for life and a manual in the art of being human. Set forth by Joseph Campbell...

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 ...

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...

The Hero’s Journey: Pathways of Transformative Experience Describing pathways of transformative experience, the Hero’s Journey is a set of principles for living, a handbook for life and a manual in the art of being human. Set forth by Joseph Campbell...

Most leaders assume that navigating the challenges of a changing world, while trying to lead wisely and well, will be the most difficult thing they face. Yet, oftentimes the most important obstacle isn’t the one faced outside the church: It’s the ...

EMERGE invites you to rest and renew your sense of connection and community as we emerge together from this difficult season. Using the story of Lazarus as our guide, we’ll reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, explore what inhibits us from moving ...

Gateway Central Charge Conference October 30, 2021 at 10:00am First  UMC 4349 Saint Johns Rd Washington, MO 63090-5749 Click Here for more information.  

Gateway Central Charge Conference October 30, 2021 at 2:00pm Fenton UMC 800 Gravois Rd Fenton, MO 63026 Click Here for more information.  

The Exploratory Function of Metaphors Have you ever metaphor that you didn’t like? Or, tried to describe the inexplicable Other? We know that we speak metaphorically, but how do metaphors function? What’s at stake in the use and neglect of our ...

Annual Election time for those clergy and lay staff who are participants in the Conference HealthFlex benefits program to make health elections for the following year (2022). Learn more at https://www.moumethodist.org/benefits

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 ...

The Exploratory Function of Metaphors Have you ever metaphor that you didn’t like? Or, tried to describe the inexplicable Other? We know that we speak metaphorically, but how do metaphors function? What’s at stake in the use and neglect of our ...

“Delivered to You” For Active Clergy: A Virtual Event November 8-9, 2021 From the comfort of your home space or the convenience of your workplace, the best of Wespath Benefits and Investments is delivered to you! Register today for “Delivered to You,...

Board of Ordained Ministry Full Connection interviews

The Exploratory Function of Metaphors Have you ever metaphor that you didn’t like? Or, tried to describe the inexplicable Other? We know that we speak metaphorically, but how do metaphors function? What’s at stake in the use and neglect of our ...

Invitation Only Interviews

The District Office is closed due to Barbara working in the Mid-State District Office in Columbia. 

The Black Church is a force for good, especially when it is empowered together. But how can ministry leaders work collaboratively in this unique moment in history? Rev. Lia McIntosh, author of Blank Slate and Church/School/Community, will teach you ...

The Gateway Districts Office will be closed November 25-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Mark Twain District Office is closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Northwest District Office is closed for Thanksgiving

For teenage girls in Mozambique, marrying before age 18 isn’t uncommon. With no economic opportunity outside of marriage, many young girls find themselves in early and often difficult marriages. Local United Methodist Churches in Mozambique are ...

Join our CMU friends and family as the CMU Choir program presents "A Service of Lessons & Carols" to help us celebrate the Christmas season!

Presented by Wespath Benefits and Investments in conjunction with the Missouri United Methodist Foundation/C2FM and the Missouri Conference, this workshop is open to all Missouri Clergy but especially important for 2022 Retirees and those Pastors ...

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

The Northwest District Office will be closed for the staff Christmas gathering. 

The Gateway Districts Office will be closed December 24 - January 3 for the Christmas and New Years holidays.

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 ...

The Mark Twain District Office is closed for a Christmas break.

The Northwest District Office is closed. 

See our Year-End Stats page for more information.

This event is for persons in the candidacy process, who have already talked with their D.S. about entering the process. The weekend will include an introduction to the conference, worship, spiritual formation, psychological evaluations, peer groups ...

Have you ever dreamed of starting something new that will reach new people? God is doing new things throughout the world and in the most unlikely places. New faith communities can take a variety of forms like a small group, recovery ministry, or a ...

Gateway Regional Charge Conference January 9, 2022 at 2:00pm Memorial UMC 425 North St Farmington, MO 63640-3212 Click Here for more information

See https://www.moumethodist.org/apportionments for more information.

Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Jon Spalding for a virtual info session about the upcoming 2022 Holy Land Cruise with Bishop Farr. Join Bishop Bob & Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual Conference on an 11 day Lands of the Bible Cruise with 7 ...

Gateway Regional Charge Conference January 15, 2022 at 9:30am Hermann UMC 136 Hwy 100 W Hermann, MO 65041 Click Here for more information

Gateway Regional Charge Conference January 16, 2022 at 2:00pm SunRise UMC 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd O Fallon, MO 63368-8166 Click Here for more information

The Gateway Districts Office will be closed on Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

UMCLEAD is excited to announce that registration for the LEAD 2022 Conference in San Diego is now live! LEAD will be held in San Diego, CA from January 23rd-26th, 2022. The host hotel will be The Lafayette Hotel and the host church will be Normal ...

The Gateway Central & Regional deadline for submitting your 2021 Year End Stats is January 24, 2022. Click Here for more information

Board of Ordained Ministry commissioning interviews

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 ...

Join Bishop Farr and other Conference leaders at 6 p.m. CT on Thursday, January 27, for an update on the ongoing work around race and culture in the Missouri Conference. Visit www.moumethodist.org/race-and-culture for a timeline and milestones over ...

Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 Join Archbishop Rozanski and our St. Louis Christian communities in ecumenical prayer for unity as we lift up our brothers and sister in the Eastern Christian traditions. Together we will reflect on the coming of the ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTEREST IN FUTURE TRAININGS BY SIGNING UP FOR OUR WAIT LIST USING THIS LINK. This class will provide you with the Basic information you need about Early Response Teams. Early Response Teams (ERTs) fill a ...

THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTEREST IN FUTURE TRAININGS BY SIGNING UP FOR OUR WAIT LIST USING THIS LINK. This class will provide you with the Basic information you need about Early Response Teams. Early Response Teams (ERTs) fill a ...

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   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 ...

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   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 ...

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 ...

THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTEREST IN FUTURE TRAININGS BY SIGNING UP FOR OUR WAIT LIST USING THIS LINK. This class will provide you with the Basic information you need about Early Response Teams. Early Response Teams (ERTs) fill a ...

THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTEREST IN FUTURE TRAININGS BY SIGNING UP FOR OUR WAIT LIST USING THIS LINK. This class will provide you with the Basic information you need about Early Response Teams. Early Response Teams (ERTs) fill a ...

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...

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,...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Presented by Strengthening the Black Church You're invited to attend another LEADERSHIP FORWARD seminar, Black History Month Edition with Dr. Ron Bell, Senior Pastor of Camphor Memorial UMC, St. Paul, Minnesota. Add tools to your tackle box for ...

Registration Closes on February 14 You are personally invited to the We Got Next Conference: A Black clergy and laity event on February 18-19 at St. James Church in Kansas City. The conference will focus on the needs and concerns of Black clergy and...

Registration closes February 17 In a world filled with divisions, the Gospel can connect with God and one another. One way that we can bridge the gaps within our congregation is by sharing our stories and the stories of Christ. This year's virtual ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Register now for the Caring Congregation's Spring 2022 Care Ministry Webinar. This national training is offered only two times per year. Pastors and care ministers, register here for this 2-day live webinar on Friday and Saturday, Feb 25 & 26, 2022 ...

Learn more at https://www.nts.edu/event/grider-winget-lectures-on-theology-with-dr-willie-jennings/

The Northwest District office is holding virtual continuation interviews. Invitation only. 

Registration closes on February 24 In support of the Missouri Conference's work related to race and culture, you are invited to join the Rev. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis and on a journey of practical theological reflection and action through Faith After...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Home and Away: A Christian Theology of Place “There is a day when the road neither comes nor goes and the way is not a way but a place” (Wendell Berry). With some recent exceptions, a Christian theology of place has been much neglected. We live in ...

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 ...

Mental Health First Aid training is a two-part live, virtual webinar facilitated by Chris White, a leading international UK government hostage and crisis negotiator and Mental Health First Aid trainer. This training will teach you how to identify and...

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 ...

Home and Away: A Christian Theology of Place “There is a day when the road neither comes nor goes and the way is not a way but a place” (Wendell Berry). With some recent exceptions, a Christian theology of place has been much neglected. We live in ...

The Northwest District office is holding virtual continuation interviews. Invitation only. 

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 ...

The Northwest Mission Council is meeting virtually. 

Mental Health First Aid training is a two-part live, virtual webinar facilitated by Chris White, a leading international UK government hostage and crisis negotiator and Mental Health First Aid trainer. This training will teach you how to identify and...

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 ...

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 ...

This event has been cancelled. Have you ever been curious, or perhaps frustrated, about how someone younger or older than you communicates? Do you wonder what influences them and how you can improve your connection? Communicating Across Generations ...

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 ...

Home and Away: A Christian Theology of Place “There is a day when the road neither comes nor goes and the way is not a way but a place” (Wendell Berry). With some recent exceptions, a Christian theology of place has been much neglected. We live in ...

Mental Health First Aid training is a two-part live, virtual webinar facilitated by Chris White, a leading international UK government hostage and crisis negotiator and Mental Health First Aid trainer. This training will teach you how to identify and...

Mental Health First Aid training is a two-part live, virtual webinar facilitated by Chris White, a leading international UK government hostage and crisis negotiator and Mental Health First Aid trainer. This training will teach you how to identify and...

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 ...

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 ...

Registration closes on February 24 In support of the Missouri Conference's work related to race and culture, you are invited to join the Rev. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis and on a journey of practical theological reflection and action through Faith After...

The Soul Connections spring retreat invites both laity and clergy to experience rest and renewal. Using JOURNEY as our guiding theme, together we’ll explore how pilgrimage can be a metaphor for the spiritual journey. To embark on a pilgrimage is to ...

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 ...

Missouri United Methodist Foundation Ministry Grant Deadline Ministry Grants The Foundation grant program continues to grow in size and service thanks to the generous gifts of donors across our state. Gifts ranging from large estates to modest ...

Official dates to be announced. 

Starting a new place for new people? There's a grant for that. Apply for a New Places Grant from now until September 15. Grants are available for the five types of new places for new people: Small Group Missional Community Recovery Ministry New ...

Registration closes on March 31, 2022 You may have heard by now about the remarkable impact Alpha has been making in the lives of believers and unbelievers alike but are you wondering what exactly Alpha is all about? We’re glad you asked! But first, ...

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 ...

The Northwest District office is closed for the Easter Holiday. 

The Northwest District Committee on Ministry is holding their continuation interviews on Zoom April 19. 

The Northwest Mission Council is meeting virtually. 

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Invitation Only

All active clergy members of The United Methodist Church are invited to attend Delivered to You on Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. both days. This meaningful, informative virtual event brings the best of Clergy Benefits ...

Right Start seeks to: Help pastors make a successful exchange of the baton in the “change-over zone.” Ensure pastors receive information they need on practical matters including pension, health insurance and conference moving policy. Convey the ...

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 ...

The Northwest District office is closed starting at 1:30 PM for the Bishop's conversation at 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 ...

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 ...

Registration closes on February 24 In support of the Missouri Conference's work related to race and culture, you are invited to join the Rev. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis and on a journey of practical theological reflection and action through Faith After...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Northwest District is hosting a clergy only event at the Kansas City Royals game. Contact Morgan Scott for more information. 

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 ...

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 ...

Registration closes on February 24 In support of the Missouri Conference's work related to race and culture, you are invited to join the Rev. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis and on a journey of practical theological reflection and action through Faith After...

The Gateway Districts Office will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, May 31.

The Northwest District Office is closed in observation of Memorial day. 

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Registration closes on February 24 In support of the Missouri Conference's work related to race and culture, you are invited to join the Rev. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis and on a journey of practical theological reflection and action through Faith After...

The Northwest District office is closed to travel to Annual Conference.

The 2022 Annual Conference will be June 11-12, 2022 at the Branson Convention Center, 200 S Sycamore St, Branson, MO 65616. June 10, 2022 will be held as an optional learning day. All information including registration can be found at the Annual ...

The Northwest District office is closed. 

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:...

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 ...

Join Bill Doggett as he presents a multimedia keynote address about the life of his father, Reverend Dr. John N. Doggett Jr., a beloved and critical leader who worked tirelessly for civil rights, human rights, and social justice, both locally and ...

The UMC BSA Leadership Team announced that a new relationship agreement (formerly called a charter) for United Methodist congregations engaged in scouting. The agreements will be ready by June 30,2022.   To help orient congregational scouting ...

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, ...

It's been a long season of waiting, and we're just as excited as you are about making plans for Music & Worship Arts Week 2022, to be held June 19-24, 2022, at Lake Junaluska, NC. We're pleased today to make some initial announcements ...

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.  

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 ...

The Gateway Districts Office will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. The office will reopen on Tuesday, June 21.

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 ...

Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Lunch included. RSVP required. More information to come.

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 ...

Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

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 ...

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 ...

Come see what is happening in rural Missouri as people engage in mission of all kinds across our state. Join a space where rural leaders are learning, collaborating and celebrating ministry as we respond to God’s gifts in our communities. At the ...

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 ...

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 ...

All Southwest district clergy, laity and their families are invited to join us for a district meet-and-greet with botanical garden tour and lunch. RSVP will be required. More information to come.

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 ...

Worship Planning Retreat led by Dr. Marcia McFee and Jason Moore in KC!   Saint Paul School of Theology is co-hosting alumnus Dr. Marcia McFee’s national annual long-range worship planning for the next liturgical year in Kansas City on August 14-17, ...

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, ...

Life can often seem like a series of disconnected events, and we can struggle to find any meaning within them. But when we trust in God and pay attention to God’s work in our lives, we come to see that God is with us in moments of triumph and trauma....

Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

This class will provide you with the basic information you need about Early Response Teams. ERTs fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and otherwise help to prevent ...

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 ...

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 ...

You are invited to join the Mission, Service and Justice Team for a virtual grant workshop via Zoom. The workshop will be led by Rev. Jennifer Long, Conference MSJ Team chairperson, and Rev. Sharon Williams, Conference associate director of Mission, ...

Join author Matt Rawle and artist Sarah Duet in conversation with Rachel Billups as they explore the rich symbolism behind the “I am” statements.   In Jesus Revealed: The I Am Statements in the Gospel of John, Matt considers each of the images - the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TheStorm Isn’t Over: Ways to Support the Social Emotional Needs of Youth with Dr. Szu-Hui Lee, PhD, ABPP | Presented by Yale Divinity School About This Event In-Person and Zoom | September 7 | 12-1:30 pm Eastern / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central ...

Clergy and their spouses are invited to a lunchtime meet-and-greet at Pomme de Terre. Location to be determined. RSVP Required. More information to come.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

"We Will Do Even Greater Things" Explore the role the local church plays in the United Methodist connectional structure Learn tools to help us be mindful in our interactions with others, and how we care for our bodies Connect to scripture on a deeper...

Advent is a time of waiting, preparation, and celebration. In this webinar, Amplify Media presents two new studies to help you, your small group, and your congregation prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.   In Prepare the Way for the Lord: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Registration closes on September 20, 2022. Explore Alpha and understand how it can work as an effective tool to reach your community, no matter where they’re at on their faith journey. Alpha, a series of group sessions exploring the basics of the ...

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

Join us for a webinar with our guest Melanie Lockwood Hermann, from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, with a countdown of ten compelling characteristics every resilient pastor and leader will need to navigate during disruptive times.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For more information, visit: https://leadership.sharechurch.com/. 

Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

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 ...

Learn more here: http://www.moumethodist.org/costnerfulton

Missouri United Methodist Foundation Ministry Grant Deadline Ministry Grants The Foundation grant program continues to grow in size and service  thanks to the generous gifts of donors across our state. Gifts ranging from large estates to modest ...

Starting a new place for new people? There's a grant for that. Apply for a New Places Grant from now until October 1. Grants are available for the several types of new places for new people: Small Group Missional Community Recovery Ministry New ...

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 ...

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 ...

As we celebrate clergy throughout the month of October, the women clergy of Missouri are invited to learn from psychologist and author, Alison Cook. In this 90-minute webinar, learn how to unburden your soul from anxiety and the feelings of teetering...

Join Dr. Amy-Jill Levine as she discusses with writer Rob Simbeck her new study, Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus. In her new book, Amy-Jill Levine explores selected miracles of Jesus in historical and theological ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Registration closes on October 5, 2022. The local church is clearly at a critical crossroads within our culture. Far too many people are disengaging from the church and finding new ways to spend their time. Church leaders, we want to help you face ...

Presenting the CCM (Congregational Care Minister) model of care for congregations will be: Rev. Karen Lampe, Founder of The Caring Congregation, LLC, and author of 2 books on this effective model of caring for church congregations with limited staff....

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 ...

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 ...

Clergy Family Dinner and Show at Landry’s Seafood House in Branson. RSVP required. More information to come.

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 ...

Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

Across the global pan-Methodist family, teams of practitioners are cultivating new Christian communities with new people, in new places, and in new ways. We are collecting and sharing imagination, wisdom, and practices from across the connection to ...

Is there a reliable model for cooperation among local churches that can unleash the power of a mission-focused faith? This webinar with Kay Kotan and Jason C. Stanley will help laity and clergy understand the what, why, and how of cooperative parish ...

Northeast District United Women in Faith Celebration and Installation of Officers. October 29, 2022 10am - 2pm at Camp Jo-Ota (near Clarence MO)  

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 ...

November 2-5, 2022 - Jurisdictional Conference at Houston First UMC, Texas - More information and registration South Central Jurisdiction Committee on Episcopacy: Arrive on Monday, October 31, 2022 Delegates arrive Tuesday after Noon, November 1, ...

What’s next for us? What does it look like for a Methodist leader (or congregation) to respond to God’s call now? What biblical texts, stories from our past, and core Wesleyan convictions can guide us from this point? And are we at Good Friday or at ...

Come see what is happening in rural Missouri as people engage in mission of all kinds across our state. Join a space where rural leaders are learning, collaborating and celebrating ministry as we respond to God’s gifts in our communities. Our ...

The Soul Connections fall retreat invites both laity and clergy to experience rest and renewal. Together we’ll explore how BECOMING is a part of our everyday experience with God as well as a fluid, lifetime of discernment as we continue to respond to...

Episcopal Service of Consecration 10:30 a.m. to noon

Join us for an online quilt auction to raise funds for the Church World Service Blanket Program which helps people rebuild their lives after disasters (cwsblankets.org). Quilt pictures, details and pre-bidding information will be available about a ...

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 ...

Powered Together: Equipping Cross-Cultural Collaboration for Healing Justice Registration closes on November 8 More than 20% of Missouri Conference churches and participants are actively engaged in the work of race and culture. Many are ready to ...

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 ...

Registration closes on November 9. Jesus says, “You did not choose me, but I chose you,” (John 15:16). Whether to professional or lay ministry, God’s call can be exciting, overwhelming and even confusing. Missouri United Methodists ages 16 years ...

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 ...

Wespath is excited to invite all active clergy to an inspirational in-person event this fall at the beautiful Omni Interlocken Resort Hotel in Broomfield, Colorado. With the theme "Mission: Possible!" the Clergy Benefits Academy (November 14-16, ...

PRESENTED BY THE UMC GENERAL COMMISSION ON RACE AND RELIGION Be Still as a Spiritual Practice: Online Event for Pastors Serving Cross-Racial, Cross-Cultural, and Multicultural Contexts “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the ...

Daily life looks different without electricity. Most modern conveniences – like working after dark and charging a cell phone – require power. Yet, 65% of United Methodist pastors in Mozambique don’t have electricity in their parsonage. Solar panels ...

Powered Together: Equipping Cross-Cultural Collaboration for Healing Justice Registration closes on November 8 More than 20% of Missouri Conference churches and participants are actively engaged in the work of race and culture. Many are ready to ...

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

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!

This event is for persons in the candidacy process, who have already talked with their D.S. about entering the process. The weekend will include an introduction to the conference, worship, spiritual formation, psychological evaluations, peer groups ...

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...

UMCLEAD is excited to announce that registration for the LEAD 2023 Conference in Asheville is now live! LEAD will be held in Asheville, North Carolina, January 22-25, 2023. The host hotel will be Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville, and our host church ...

Learn more about year-end stats, access the portal and view resources at www.moumethodist.org/yearendstats

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, ...

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 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 ...

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...

Annual Prayer for Christian Unity   Archbishop Rozanski will preside over the service at 7pm on Sunday, January 29 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Creve Coeur. Bishop Bob Farr will participate in the service. A reception will follow the prayer ...

Application deadline for internship and host site applications. Learn more and apply at www.moumethodist.org/internships.

Join pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton as he shares what he has learned through teaching church-wide and small group study, as well as preaching in the Lenten season. Engaging in a Bible study together as a church family has tremendous ...

Train to be a Candidate, Local Pastor or Resident Mentor All training will take place on February 7 and February 14 via Zoom. Candidacy Mentor training: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., February 7 and February 14 Residency and Local Pastor training: 1-4 p.m., ...

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...

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 ...

Train to be a Candidate, Local Pastor or Resident Mentor All training will take place on February 7 and February 14 via Zoom. Candidacy Mentor training: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., February 7 and February 14 Residency and Local Pastor training: 1-4 p.m., ...

Registration closes on February 8, 2023. The Church where likes and livestreaming matters isn’t going away. Pastors today must navigate both preaching to the congregation – and the camera. This year’s Preaching Academy will center on addressing the ...

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 ...

This class will provide you with the basic information you need about Early Response Teams. ERTs fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and otherwise help to prevent ...

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...

Since the pandemic took church online, the worship counting landscape has changed and brought with it new questions. In this short webinar, Conference Treasurer Nate Berneking will share a revised set of worship counting protocols and address common ...

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 ...

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 ...

We all have a story to tell, and all are looking for a connection with others. When Christ "walked" clear across the cosmos 2,000 years ago, he had no formulas and no script, just an offer of redemption to people like us, many of whom were neck-deep ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mission Academy agenda: PDF document to download and share Hotel Information: Mission Academy attendees can stay at the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport (95 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216) for $99/night. This includes free breakfast and ...

Grants for $5,000 or $10,000 will be awarded to small and medium** church congregations, or clusters of churches working together, in a Wesleyan-tradition denomination. The grant focus is to launch an experiment or initiative to share the Gospel, ...

The Dollars for Scholars - United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF). Apply now through March 1.  This matching scholarship can benefit any UM student attending any UM college, university or seminary. MUMF adds an additional $1,000 match ...

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 ...

Parsonage Inspection Forms are due March 1st.  Parsonages with a renter need to fill out the renter form.  Persons doing the walkthrough should include but are not limited to: The Pastor or Renter, the PPR Committee Chair, The Chairperson or ...

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 ...

American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church 3601 Amron Ct.  Columbia, MO 65202 Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: MOAC ...

Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd for a virtual info session about the upcoming 2023 Advent in the Holy Land trip with Bishop Farr. RSVP to receive the Info Session Zoom link.   Join Bishop Bob and Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual ...

Churches can play a unique role in building relationships and resources that empower individuals and communities in the area of economic mobility. Join us for a conversation about relational ministries happening at Aurora UMC and how using strengths-...

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 ...

INTERESTED? More information will be available soon. Click the "Register" button and fill out the form to indicate your interest. We will send more information to you when it becomes available.

 Ministry is a crowded space and crowds can block what's needed to feed your soul. Nehemiah 4:10 reads, Judah said, "The strength of the burden bearers is failing, and there is too much rubbish so that we are unable to work on the wall." This webinar...

This class will provide you with the basic information you need about Early Response Teams. ERTs fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and otherwise help to prevent ...

Join a small group of Missouri ERT-certified responders for a chainsaw training at Eagle Sky of the Lake in Piedmont. When: 8 a.m. on March 20, 2023, to early afternoon on March 22, 2023 (arrive the evening of the 19th) Where: Eagle Sky of the Lake, ...

MUMF Undergraduate scholarship applications for 2023-2024 are due April 1, 2023. Current college students, as well as incoming freshmen, are encouraged to apply. Many of these opportunities are for student members of your congregation attending any ...

Missouri United Methodist Foundation Ministry Grant Deadline Ministry Grants The Foundation grant program continues to grow in size and service thanks to the generous gifts of donors across our state. Gifts ranging from large estates to modest ...

The Northeast District Office will be closed Thursday, April 6 for Holy Thursday. We will also be closed on Friday, April 7 for Good Friday. The office will reopen on Monday, April 10.

The pandemic drew a lot of attention toward personal safety and making sure that we took steps to reduce risk in our meeting places, workplaces, and interactions. The truth is that we should always take steps to reduce these risks but often don’t ...

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 ...

Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd and past trip participants for a virtual info session about the upcoming 2023 Advent in the Holy Land trip with Bishop Farr. RSVP to receive the Info Session Zoom link. For this session Melissa will ...

Join us for an immersive evening with Kids for Jesus (KFJ), a ministry of Pleasant Grove UMC in Hatton. Together we’ll observe and explore strategies and tools to coordinate NextGen ministry programs and volunteers with available resources in rural ...

Designed for churches and teams, the Alpha Training Lab will help you run and grow your Alpha according to best practices, and more. This one-day experience will equip you to run an effective Alpha in any context. Topics of the day include:  ...

Join UMC Discipleship Ministries on Thursday, April 20 at 11 a.m. CDT for an online worship experience intended to help us speak into the pain of the moment. This will be a time to name the loss that we feel as we cry out to God, while also leaning ...

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...

Bring some FIYA to your summer ministry preaching and engagement. Let's learn together some sizzling summertime faith best practices! Join SBC21 Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Small-town churches can’t escape the genuine and painful problems that face rural North America. At the same time, many Jesus’ followers across rural regions are uncovering exciting possibilities as they explore creative and practical approaches ...

This class will provide you with the basic information you need about Early Response Teams. ERTs fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and otherwise help to prevent ...

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...

Right Start seeks to: Help pastors make a successful exchange of the baton in the “change-over zone.” Ensure pastors receive information they need on practical matters including pension, health insurance and conference moving policy. Convey the ...

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, ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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 ...

Join us at 6-8 p.m. on May 15 for an online webinar for lay leaders from your church to help prepare your church to build momentum through the pastoral transition. Led by Kay Kotan (kaykotan.com). Right Start Event for Church Leadership The ...

Licensing School May 17-20. Held in Columbia at the Conference Office.

Register today to attend “Live from Wespath” on Wednesday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. Central time. This no-cost event especially for United Methodist clergy features information and insights from Wespath about benefits, well-being and investments to help ...

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...

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...

Join Bishop Farr and Conference ministry leaders for updates and celebration in this livestreamed event.   PRE-CONFERENCE BRIEFING AGENDA Sessions Team Welcome to MOAC23 | Rev. Adrienne Denson Ewell, Chair Bishop’s Welcome & Address | Bishop Robert ...

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...

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...

More information is available at www.moumethodist.org/scholarships

More details will be emailed to you after Memorial Day.

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 ...

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 ...

The district office will be closed June 8 - June 12 for Annual Conference. The office will re-open on Tuesday, June 13.

REGISTRATION OPENS ON MARCH 14 2023 MISSOURI ANNUAL CONFERENCE JUNE 9-11 | ST. CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER Stay tuned for more information.... 

The 2023 Annual Conference will be June 9-10-11, 2023 at the St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz, St. Charles, MO 63303.  All information including registration can be found at the Annual Conference Session website: https://www.moa...

Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd and past trip participants for a virtual info session about hosting a team from your local church in the Holy Land. RSVP to receive the Info Session Zoom link. For this session Melissa will chat with ...

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.

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 ...

Vacation Bible School Monday—Friday June 26 to June 30, 2023 from 5:30pm. to 8:00pm.   You are invited. Please invite others, especially children.

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 ...

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, 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 ...

YGMC 2023 Youth Gospel Music Conference July 20 - July 22 Union Memorial UMC Registration $35 (Early Registration is $30 until July 8) Click Here for the flyer.

Launchpad is an adaptable training for those who are organizing new faith communities. It has been used in all sorts of contexts. Launchpad is based on the seven seasons of planting: Discerning Visioning Gathering Discipling Worshiping Maturing ...

Food Truck Party VBS Camp 2023 Join us July 24 - 28 for a fun-filled week of games, crafts and Jesus! Ages 6-12 from 9:00am - 12:30pm. Snack and Lunch included Registration fee $30/camper. Call 314-837-4233 or email asaumc@gmail.com for ...

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/.

This event is for persons in the candidacy process, who have already talked with their D.S. about entering the process. The weekend will include an introduction to the conference, worship, spiritual formation, psychological evaluations, peer groups ...

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 ...

St. Louis Caucus Invites you to Attend an In-Person 5th Sunday Worship Service   Date/Time: Sunday, July 30, 2023 3:00 P.M. (Central Time – U.S. and Canada)   Host Church: Unity United Methodist Church 627 Cornell Avenue Webster Groves, MO 63119   ...

Come, let’s shout praises to God, raise the roof for the Rock who saved us! Let’s march into his presence singing praises, lifting the rafters with our hymns! And why? Because God is the best Psalm 95:1-3a MSG Embracing joy is part of our DNA as ...

Join us on Tuesday, August 15, at 11:00 a.m. for the 2023-2024 Academic Year's Opening Convocation and the Installation of Dr. Sharon Betsworth, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. Convocation will take place in a hybrid ceremony on both ...

Come share a time as the men of the Missouri Annual Conference gather to reflect and celebrate their changing eras and renew their mission to the future of men's ministry in the state of Missouri. If you have participated in any of the men's ...

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...

Mozambique Initiative Conference Team member Paul Fensterman of Church of the Shepherd will lead a team to Mozambique on June 15-29, 2024. If you have wanted to go on a trip but have not known where or how to connect with a team, this is your chance!...

Get out of the office and into a creative headspace. Dream Lab, a 24-hour retreat to the Lodge of the Four Seasons, is designed for you and your team to imagine and brainstorm about something new for your ministry. A facilitator will guide your group...

Join Salem-in-Ballwin United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 24 for a free bluegrass concert!  Salem-in-Ballwin is located at 14825 Manchester Road in Ballwin.  Complimentary hot dogs, chips, and iced tea will be served while supplies last.  See...

Back To School Block Party Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:15 Worship Service 11:15 Picnic with FREE Hot Dogs & Hamburgers with all the fixings Free Pony Rides & Cart Rides Water Slide & Water Sprinkler Games Come to all or part Please bring Lawn ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GriefShare support at St. Andrew UMC is reaching out to the community recognizing that while many offer GriefShare support throughout the week to those who have lost loved ones, we offer sessions on Saturdays should someone need support. Our goal is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

Registration closes September 13. This event is in-person only. Take your church’s generosity to the next level. At this workshop we’ll answer the questions: How can I encourage growth in a person's generosity over time? How do I make a big ask? How...

Working with people can be challenging. Establishing rapport, fostering a trusting environment, and achieving goals requires commitment and intentionality from all team members. The Business Ethics webinar will discuss the importance of honoring ...

GriefShare support at St. Andrew UMC is reaching out to the community recognizing that while many offer GriefShare support throughout the week to those who have lost loved ones, we offer sessions on Saturdays should someone need support. Our goal is ...

  This class will provide you with the basic information you need about Early Response Teams. ERTs fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and otherwise help to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mozambique Initiative Conference Team member Paul Fensterman of Church of the Shepherd will lead a team to Mozambique on June 15-29, 2024. If you have wanted to go on a trip but have not known where or how to connect with a team, this is your chance!...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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, ...

GriefShare support at St. Andrew UMC is reaching out to the community recognizing that while many offer GriefShare support throughout the week to those who have lost loved ones, we offer sessions on Saturdays should someone need support. Our goal is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn more here: http://www.moumethodist.org/costnerfulton

Missouri United Methodist Foundation Ministry Grant Deadline Ministry Grants The Foundation grant program continues to grow in size and service  thanks to the generous gifts of donors across our state. Gifts ranging from large estates to modest ...

Starting a new place for new people? There's a grant for that. Apply for a New Places Grant from now until October 1. Grants are available for the several types of new places for new people: Small Group Missional Community Recovery Ministry New ...

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? ...

With proper assistance, planning for the next chapter of life need not be stressful. Learn from an elder law attorney about the five essential documents needed to honor friends’ and relatives’ wishes. Registration: Registration is not required to ...

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 ...

GriefShare support at St. Andrew UMC is reaching out to the community recognizing that while many offer GriefShare support throughout the week to those who have lost loved ones, we offer sessions on Saturdays should someone need support. Our goal is ...

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 ...

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? ...

VOYCE will host a series of four stakeholder summits to hear from the community and professional stakeholders about their experiences with Missouri’s abuse response system. October’s summit is the second in the series. The summits are open to ...

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! ...

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 ...

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 ...

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! ...

GriefShare support at St. Andrew UMC is reaching out to the community recognizing that while many offer GriefShare support throughout the week to those who have lost loved ones, we offer sessions on Saturdays should someone need support. Our goal is ...

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 ...

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? ...

Registration closes October 12. This event is in-person only. Take your church’s discipleship to the next level. In this workshop we’ll answer the questions: How can I build a discipleship system based off what we're already doing in worship? What's...

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 ...

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

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 ...

GriefShare support at St. Andrew UMC is reaching out to the community recognizing that while many offer GriefShare support throughout the week to those who have lost loved ones, we offer sessions on Saturdays should someone need support. Our goal is ...

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 ...

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? ...

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 ...

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...

The Rural Church Rising conference is a two-day conference for lay and clergy people serving in rural contexts. This conference takes place in the North Central District of the Florida Annual Conference, one of the most established rural districts ...

GriefShare support at St. Andrew UMC is reaching out to the community recognizing that while many offer GriefShare support throughout the week to those who have lost loved ones, we offer sessions on Saturdays should someone need support. Our goal is ...

Registration closes on October 19. How do we become thriving and hopeful churches post-pandemic?   Rebekah Simon-Peter will join us for an in-person event focused on practical pathways forward for all ministry contexts. If your local church is ready ...

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 ...

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 ...

GriefShare support at St. Andrew UMC is reaching out to the community recognizing that while many offer GriefShare support throughout the week to those who have lost loved ones, we offer sessions on Saturdays should someone need support. Our goal is ...

Is God calling you to plant something new to reach people who aren't currently following Christ? Are you curious how to go about starting a new church? Church Planting Intensive is a three-day training event for those discerning or preparing to ...

Full Connection/Ordination interviews

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  This class will provide you with the basic information you need about Early Response Teams. ERTs fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and otherwise help to ...

The last three years have been a whirlwind for us in so many ways. We have lived through and are still living through a global pandemic and its effects, wrestling with systemic racism, and a deep lack of connection and community. Pastors serving in ...

People with dementia may experience symptoms in the late afternoon or early evening, often called sundowning. Learn how to recognize and alleviate symptoms of evening irritability and confusion that affect individuals living with dementia and their ...

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 ...

Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a monthly workshop series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new ...

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 ...

Following consultation with the Missouri Annual Conference Cabinet and executive committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry, Bishop Farr is calling a special session of the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church to be held via ...

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

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 ...

Join Bishop Bob and Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual Conference on a nine-night Advent in the Holy Land tour! Click here to view photos of last year's trip.   View Brochure View Itinerary     Trip Dates: November 28 to December 7, 2023, with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

Learn more about year-end stats, access the portal and view resources at www.moumethodist.org/yearendstats

This event is for persons in the candidacy process, who have already talked with their D.S. about entering the process. The weekend will include an introduction to the conference, worship, spiritual formation, psychological evaluations, peer groups ...

Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a monthly workshop series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new ...

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

Commissioning & Associate Member interviews

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a monthly workshop series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new ...

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 ...

INTERESTED? More information will be available soon. Click the "Register" button and fill out the form to indicate your interest. We will send more information to you when it becomes available.

Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a monthly workshop series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new ...

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

Missouri United Methodist Foundation Ministry Grant Deadline Ministry Grants The Foundation grant program continues to grow in size and service thanks to the generous gifts of donors across our state. Gifts ranging from large estates to modest ...

INTERESTED? More information will be available soon. Click the "Register" button and fill out the form to indicate your interest. We will send more information to you when it becomes available.

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

The 2024 Annual Conference will be June 7-8-9, 2024 at the St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz, St. Charles, MO 63303.  All information including registration can be found at the Annual Conference Session website: https://www.moaci...

Experience Mozambique – June 15-29, 2024 Next year, you have the chance to build community in southeast Africa. The Mozambique Initiative is hosting an open trip to Mozambique for United Methodists on June 15-29, 2024. Mozambique Initiative ...

VOYCE Community Education Series: VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE's Education ...

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