The Missouri Methodists January 2023

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Alter Ego in Advent

December 20, 2022

There are many places where you can see Santa Claus around Jefferson County in December. Schools, churches, scout meetings, community events, a goat farm … as well as many one-on-one personal visits. One place you won’t see him is in the church at St. Andrew in DeSoto on Sunday morning. ...

Drawing on a Church's Vision

December 20, 2022

The Downtown Church in Springfield is where Christ and the community intersect. Six architecture students from Drury University have designed a 25-year plan for the church around that idea. “The vision statement of the church guided everything we did,” said Dr. Sara Khorshidifard, ...

Helping Students' Faith Stay Strong

December 20, 2022

Central Methodist University in Fayette has a multifaceted relationship with the Missouri Conference. Each year the Missouri Conference provides the school with almost $200,000 from apportioned giving from local churches. Linn Memorial United Methodist Church is a prominent building at ...

Inclusive History

December 20, 2022

Churches are often involved in historic preservation by token of maintaining their facilities. But Green Trails UMC in Chesterfield stepped outside Rev. Linda Settles of its walls on a cold November weekend to work on preserving some community history. African School No. 4 is the ...

Pastor Reflects on Past as a Repo Man

December 20, 2022

When Rex sees the car he wants parked on the street or in the driveway of a house, his heart starts to race, and his hands shake. It’s the familiar adrenaline rush, and he knows to give himself a minute to calm down. If things go well, he’ll break into the car, get it started and drive it ...

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