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Giving Tuesday Focus: Mozambique Initiative
posted on November 16
For teenage girls in Mozambique, marrying before age 18 isn’t uncommon. With no economic opportunity outside of marriage, many young girls find themselves in early and often difficult marriages. ...
2021 Year End Church Statistics Module Information
posted on November 15
Below are the important dates regarding the 2021 Year End Stats. Stats module opens – December 27th,2021 Stats Initial Deadline Entry - January 31st, 2022 Stats module closes to everyone – ...
2022 Annual HealthFlex Election Information
posted on October 15
2022 HealthFlex Annual Election is November 3-18, 2021. Here are some resources you may find helpful this annual enrollment season: 2022 Pastoral Support Addendum (EXCEL) UMPIP form (PDF) Plan ...
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, ...
RE: Flourishing in Ministry 2021-2022 Cohort Now Open
posted on July 07
Ministry is constantly challenging and changing. Re offers space to reflect on the presence of God in our lives and ministry. Re allows reflection on our gifts, strengths and challenges in ministry. ...
FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines and the Local Church
posted on June 03
In the last few months, nearly half of adults in the United States have received at least one dose of a vaccine protecting against the SARS-COV2 virus and COVID-19. Studies suggest the vaccines ...
PPR Resources for Pastoral Transition
posted on May 20
Annual Conference is just around the corner and so is the season of pastoral transition. While there are resources available for pastors on the move, the Conference offers guidance for churches in ...
COVID-19 Guidelines for In-Person Worship (May 1, 2021)
posted on April 30
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance that may allow reducing restrictions on gatherings particularly in outdoor spaces. In the spirit of doing no harm, Bishop Farr...
Redistricting Proposal Details
posted on February 18
The Missouri Conference Mission Council has voted unanimously to recommend that the Missouri Conference reduce the number of districts from nine to five beginning July 1, 2022. A proposal will be ...