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DS Installation Service

posted on October 17

The Gateway Central District of The Missouri Annual Conference United Methodist Church Cordially invites you to attend a Service of Installation for District Superintendent Reverend Robin Bell Bishop ...

Epiphany "Prom"

posted on October 17

Rev. Robin and Angela invite our clergy, lay ministers and their significant others join us for fun and fellowship at our Epiphany "Prom" on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Andre's Banquet Facilities at ...

INCLUSIVE MINISTRY GRANTS OPEN FOR APPLICATION

posted on October 17

If you’re looking for financial support to start a new place with LGBTQIA+ persons as missional leaders or as the primary focus, a new grant source is now available. The goal is to support churches of...

MANDATORY CLERGY MEETING (Currently Serving Under Appointment by the Bishop)

posted on October 17

Please place a HOLD on your calendars and make arrangements to attend a MANDATORY clergy meeting on one of the following dates and locations - Tuesday, November 12 from 10am-11am at Salem in Ladue, ...

2019 Apportionment Deadline - Jan. 7

posted on October 16

The final date to submit 2019 apportionment payments is January 7th, 2020. Any apportionment payment sent after December 31st, 2019  will need to be sent with guaranteed delivery before 4:30 p.m. on ...

2019 Year End Stats

posted on October 16

Below are the important dates regarding the 2019 Year End Stats. Stats module opens – December, 23 2019 Stats Deadline Entry - January 24, 2020 Stats module closes – January, 31 2020 - No changes can...

Ten Commandments of Church Law Webinar - Dec. 12

posted on October 16

Ten Commandments of Church Law WHEN: Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM   Church + the Law primer on topics such as immigration issues, real estate, employment, tax/UBIT, ...

Learn + Lead Webinar - Nov. 19

posted on October 10

How to Grow Into an Emotionally Healthy Church With the rising popularity of self-awareness tools like the Enneagram and StrengthFinders, emotional health is a hot topic. But what does it mean to be ...

Implicit Bias: What We Don’t Think We Think - Free Course

posted on September 26

The Implicit Bias Workbook from the General Commission on Religion and Race is now available as a free on-demand online course designed for you to take at your own pace. By taking an ...

Bridges Out of Poverty - Dec. 4

posted on September 25

Bridges Out of Poverty is a nationally-acclaimed program that brings together people from all sectors and economic classes to learn concepts, perspectives and strategies to address poverty in a ...

NextGen Summit - Nov. 9

posted on September 24

Do you serve in family ministry? Join NextGen Ministries in Springfield for a one-day conference that’s all about you! On Nov. 9, the NextGen Summit will be a time for staff and volunteers in family ...

2019 Consultation Forms

posted on September 11

The 2019 Consultation Forms are now available for download on the Forms page of the district website. 2019 Pastor Consultation Form (for Lead/Senior Pastors) 2019 Appointed Associate Pastor ...

Pianist Needed

posted on September 11

North Hills UMC is looking for a pianist for the morning worship service from 11:20am-12:45pm.  To inquire, please contact Pastor Mary Ann Cieslak at 314-412-1276.

Exploration 2019

posted on September 05

Exploration 2019 creates sacred space for young adults, ages 18-26, to be in meaningful fellowship, passionate worship, theological reflection, and practical workshops as they discern whether God’s ...

Preaching Academy - October 16-17 in Columbia

posted on August 12

Feel like you are in a preaching rut? Need a fresh approach to reinvigorate your preaching voice or need to reclaim the basics? Are you hoping to reach new people or step out of your technology ...

ReBoot (continuation of Right Start)

posted on July 16

ReBoot Pastors in new appointments are required to lift up 3 lay persons that will join them on October 19 as the Right Start/ReBoot conversations continue.  Names should be submitted not later that ...

Apportionments

posted on May 08

Please review the attachments to review your congregation’s giving.  All district apportionment payments should be mailed to Gateway Central District, 301 Sovereign Ct., Ste. 100, Ballwin, MO 63011.  ...