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Fenton UMC Seeking PT Youth Director
posted on May 13
Fenton UMC is seeking a PT Director of Youth Ministry. Click Here for the full job description Interested parties should email their resume to admin@umcfenton.org.

Faith and Race Podcast Season 3
posted on May 09
The Faith and Race Podcast is designed to help faithful people host conversations about race, faith and the Church. Every episode has a specific focus to help listeners intentionally think about the ...

Learn More About CIY MOVE
posted on April 29
Join Rev. Angel Garcia for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer’s Christ In Youth (CIY) MOVE event, July 18-22 at Central Methodist University. The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE ...

Grace (St. Louis) Seeking Director of Music
posted on April 28
Grace UMC-St. Louis seeks an individual with creativity, initiative, and a passion for church renewal and worship through music. This person must possess a clear vision for worship that is culturally ...

Mid-State and Mark Twain(West) Lay Leadership Course: Laity Leadership For The Local Church
posted on April 05
This course has broad application for ALL United Methodists, but especially those who are stepping into a new leadership role within their local church. This basic course is strongly recommended ...

Jesus Size Dreams For The Small Size Church With Rebekah Simon-Peter
posted on April 04
We heard you! Join us for the dynamic Rebekah Simon-Peter - a day of learning and fellowship. All size churches are encouraged to attend Saturday, July 30, 2022 10:00am - 3:00pm at Community UMC, ...

New District Office Hours
posted on March 16
Starting the week of March 14, the district office will be open M-W for our normal hours. Becky will be working from home on Thursdays and Fridays. She will still check VMs left on the office phone ...

Letter from Bishop Farr on the Postponement of General Conference
posted on March 04
Last night, we learned that the Commission on the General Conference announced that the 2020 General Conference cannot be held in 2022 due to COVID-related and governmental policies/constraints. The ...

Annual Audit Due June 1
posted on March 02
All churches are required to complete an audit every year. The deadline to submit the audit to the district office is June 1. You can email the completed form to Becky Hoener, fax it to (636) 891-9700...

CIY MOVE Info Session
posted on February 28
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 Central Methodist University. Register Here The Missouri ...

2022 Clergy Evaluation Forms & Meeting Schedule - Due May 2
posted on February 24
The 2022 Evaluation Forms are ready for download on the Forms page of the district website. There are 3 forms: 2022 Pastor Self Evaluation - To be completed by all Senior Pastors 2022 PPRC ...

New District Boundaries and District Office Locations Set
posted on February 17
At the annual conference session on Sunday, June 13, 2021, the Missouri Annual Conference voted to reduce the number of districts from nine to five, effective July 1, 2022. The history and process of ...
Statement on Church Disaffiliations and Disaffiliation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
posted on January 31
Over the last few months, you have probably learned of churches that are in the process of disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church. We celebrate the good work of these churches and mourn the ...

Copyright-Related Resource
posted on September 21
Have you ever thought twice before ripping a video from YouTube or saving photos from Google Images to show in worship on Sunday? You might be surprised to know that those actions violate copyright ...

Gateway Central Social Justice Videos
posted on August 27
The Gateway Central Mission Council is producing a series of short videos to help the district understand the difference between social justice ministry and mercy ministry. Each video will be from a ...

COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Resources for the Local Church
posted on July 12
FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines and the Local Church With outbreaks persisting and vaccines on the rise, several questions are coming up with respect to our churches and vaccines. The Missouri Conference...

Emotional Health Small Group Resource
posted on July 12
What does the Bible have to say about feelings? Using the Pixar movie Inside Out as a guide, this resource explores what scripture has to say about the emotions personified in the film: joy, anger, ...

Pre-Recorded Sermons Available for Download
posted on January 28
In December, the Missouri Conference recorded four sermons by Rev. Nate Berneking, Rev. Dr. Kate Hanch, Rev. Hank Jenkins and Bishop Farr with plans to make them available for use in the local church....
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Digital Church: Reaching an Online Mission Field
posted on January 07
How do we minister when we can’t meet in-person? Learn how to connect new people to Christ in this virtual workshop, a learning experience designed to inspire and educate on how to approach digital ...