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A Word from Our District Lay Leader

posted on April 11

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!  New Social Justice Ministry Grant Available for Gateway Central District What are your Social Justice Goals? What drives you to action and ministry?  If this is something you feel ...

Social Justice Grant Applications Being Accepted

posted on April 09

Social Justice Grant applications are now being accepted through June 13, 2019.  For more information, specifications or to apply for this grant, please see click on the Social Justice Grants tab on ...

Festival of Sharing Collection

posted on April 08

This year, the Festival of Sharing Annual Conference collection is gathering unused, precut, solid colored fleece material measured in 60x80 inch pieces.  Please bring your donations to the Convention...

Easter Worship Service(s) Attendance Numbers

posted on April 04

Please email me the number of attendees at your Easter Sunday service(s) by April 26th.  Thank you.

Moving Days 2019

posted on April 04

The official Last Sunday will be June 30 and the first Sunday will be July 7. Move Out Day will be no later than Tuesday, July 2, and Move In Day will be Wednesday, July 3. The receiving church is ...

Office Closed

posted on April 04

The district office will be closed on Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday.

Right Start

posted on April 04

Right Start begins Monday, April 29, 2019 to Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Right Start seeks to: Help pastors make a successful exchange of the baton in the “change-over zone.” Ensure pastors receive ...

Give to Puerto Rico This Easter

posted on April 03

The Missouri Conference has come alongside Puerto Rico in responding to Hurricane Maria. By May 1, 2019 over 300 people will have served on over 32 teams! As a Conference we have raised nearly ...

United Methodist Men Hosting Golf Outing

posted on March 26

Saturday, April 27th, the United Methodist Men invites your church's 5 person team to "tee-off" against teams from other churches at TOP GOLF from 10am to noon.  Includes two-hours of golf and full ...

Is There Flooding in Your Area?

posted on March 20

If you are aware of any flooding in the district, the MO Conference department of Mission, Service and Justice may be able to help.  Please contact Angela at adennis@moumethodist.org right away. 

Learn + Lead Webinars

posted on March 11

Many churches have assumed that they don't have the resources or numbers to reach new people and grow their congregation. But what if you don't have to have a large congregation to reach new people? ...

Pastor & PPRC Evaluations Due June 3, 2019

posted on March 11

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 (be sure to click 'enable...

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.  

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. ...

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’ ...