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General Conference Prayer Service

posted on February 18

You are invited to a Prayer Service for General Conference on Friday, February 22, 2019, at 6:30pm at Salem UMC (in Ladue), 1200 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.  Join us for a time of prayer ...

Save the Date

posted on February 18

Annual Audit Due June 3

posted on February 14

All churches are required to complete an audit each year.  The deadline to submit the completed form to the district office is Monday, June 3, 2019.  A blank form is attached.

Annual Parsonage Inspections Due March 18th

posted on February 14

All churches that own a parsonage are required to complete an annual inspection.  This must be done even if your pastor does not live in it.  A blank copy of the form is attached.

New Missional Leaders

posted on February 14

Take a few minutes to read up on ways to identify and energize people to be new missional leaders.  

Early Response Team Training

posted on February 11

Join St. Andrew UMC on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 9am-4pm for Early Response Team Trainings.  Registration for this event is $30, which includes lunch, training materials and a t-shirt.   Early ...

UM Family Day at the Ballpark

posted on February 11

This year the “Family Day @ the Ballpark” sponsored by the United Methodist Men has been expanded to two dates; May 25, 2019 against the Atlanta Braves and August 24, 2019 vs. the Colorado Rockies. ...

What's Going on With Vital Signs?

posted on February 11

Many of you are wondering where are the questions in Vital Signs about Offerings - don't panic!  There is no website error or hidden location in Vital Signs to enter offerings received.  This year, ...

Sound Mixing Board for Sale

posted on January 28

FOR SALE:  ALLEN & HEATH GL-2400 DUAL FUNCTION LIVE SOUND MIXER (ANALOG).   IN GOOD CONDITION.  ASKING $300 OBO.  CONTACT AMBER HIRSCH AT ST. MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN FLORISSANT FOR MORE INFO...

Financial Ethics for the Local Church Webinar - February 21

posted on January 16

The Office of Finance and Administration works to assist local churches in their stewardship and generosity ministries. Sadly, several churches in Missouri have experienced financial impropriety due ...

GC Lay Servant Training

posted on January 16

Lay Servant Workshops will be offered in two locations on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Click the Lay Servant Ministries link on the homepage to register. Registration $20 (includes lunch). Two hours of ...

Communications Training for Churches

posted on January 08

UMAC Offering Communications Training for Churches   The United Methodist Association of Communicators is an international association of communication professionals who work for the United Methodist ...

Conference Priorities Celebration - January 29 at 2 p.m.

posted on January 07

Please join us on January 29 at 2 p.m. for a time of celebration and planning as we share updates from each Conference Priority team and their potential plans for the future. Click here to register ...

District Office Closed - MLK Jr. Day

posted on January 01

The District Office will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   ….I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and...

New Places for New People Discernment Retreat - January 25, 2019

posted on December 10

God is calling people for a time such as this to create new places for new people in Missouri. On Friday, January 25, 2019, innovators will gather in Columbia, Missouri, for a Discernment Retreat to ...

Save the Date for Called: God's Purpose for You as Laity in the Church!

posted on November 19

SAVE THE DATE for this lay-focused training with Ken Nash on April 13, 2019! Whether you are starting a new worship service, launching a multisite campus, or starting a whole new ministry, success ...

Youth19 Scholarships Available!

posted on November 19

Did you know the national United Methodist youth gathering is happening in Kansas City in July 2019? We're encouraging all churches to consider taking their youth to Youth 2019. Check out the ...

NextGen Academy - Urban Forum - April 27 in Columbia

posted on November 01

The second NextGen Academy event will be held on April 27th at the Missouri Annual Conference Office from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to all students 13-18, this event aims to expand the participants’ ...