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North Central Uplifting Joys and Shared Prayers
posted on January 30
Shared Prayer Request: Rev. Sue Lambert is recovering from a recent surgery. Please keep her in your prayers as she recovers. Cards and Notes of Sympathy or Prayers can be mailed to:340 E Sandusky St...
Parsonage Forms Due March 1st, 2022
posted on January 26
Parsonage Inspection Forms are due March 1st. Parsonages with a renter need to fill out the renter form. Persons doing the walkthrough should include but are not limited to: The Pastor or ...
Grant and Scholarship Information
posted on January 25
Grant and Scholarship Information and Opportunities The Foundation for Evangelism Local Church Grant Cycle Opened on January 15, 2023 GBGM Community Engagement Grants Scholarships Available ...
North Central District: Ways to Connect With US
posted on January 18
There are a few ways you can connect with us here at the North Central District Office. North Central District Weekly Reminder Subscribe Here http://missouri-email.brtapp.com/su...
Lunch with the North Central District Superintendent and North Central Laity Courses
posted on January 17
We want to offer you an opportunity to have lunch with North Central District Superintendent Rev. Mi Hyeon Lee before each of our North Central Laity Classes this winter and spring. The lunches will ...
RMC Collab Event in Aurora
posted on January 17
Churches can play a unique role in building relationships and resources that empower individuals and communities in the area of economic mobility. Join us for a conversation about relational ...
North Central District Newsletter Resources Section
posted on January 11
This is where we will house our resources list and archive list from our newsletter in order to shorten the newsletter but keep the resources. Resources: Newest Items In Red Annual ...
Faith and Race Lent Small Group Guide and Sermon Series
posted on January 10
This six-week series utilizes content from Season 3 of the Faith and Race podcast. It is for congregations that have been, or are currently, listening to the podcast. The series offers a biblically ...
MOAC Awards Nominations Due Feb. 15
posted on January 10
Every year the Missouri Annual Conference celebrates and honors the ministry of churches and United Methodists across the state through the MOAC Awards. You’re invited to nominate an individual or ...
Spring Disaster Response Trainings
posted on January 10
This class will provide you with the basic information you need about Early Response Teams. ERTs fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, ...
PPRC Tools and Resources
posted on January 07
Steps to a Vital Pastor/Parish Relations Committee https://www.moumethodist.org/resourcedetail/steps-to-a-vital-pastor-parish-relations-committee-11474933 Leaving Well Webinars: Pastoral Transitions ...
2023 Preaching Academy - February 15-16
posted on December 23
The Church where likes and livestreaming matters isn’t going away. Pastors today must navigate both preaching to the congregation – and the camera. This year’s Preaching Academy will center on ...
Local Church Internship Applications Due Jan. 31
posted on December 23
Applications are open for Crossroads and Cole summer Crossroads internships. Interns get hands-on ministry experience and can discover their passion within the Church in summer 2022. Host churches ...
Monthly D.S. Message- North Central
posted on December 06
It has been an unusual year adjusting to the new normal as we are emerging from the pandemic, new Districts, and the disaffiliation of some of the churches. However, I am grateful because we are on ...
North Central District New Administrative Assistant Announcement
posted on December 06
The North Central District is pleased to welcome Cathy Gibbs as Ministry Assistant. She joined the office on December 1 and will work with Kyle. Cathy lives in Moberly and has good church office ...
2022 Year End Church Statistics Module Information
posted on December 01
Below are the important dates regarding the 2022 Year End Stats. The stats module opens – on December 26th,2022 Stats Deadline Entry for Churches - Extended through January 30th, end of the ...
CEU Webinars for Clergy from Clergy Education
posted on December 01
Clergy from Annual Conferences of the UMC and most mainline denominations receive CEU credits for attending ClergyEducation.com events. Preaching and ...
Support UMC Pastors in Mozambique This Giving Tuesday
posted on October 25
Daily life looks different without electricity. Most modern conveniences – like working after dark and charging a cell phone – require power. Yet, 65% of United Methodist pastors in Mozambique don’t ...
North Central 2022 Charge Conference Information
posted on October 24
Charge Conference Season is coming up! The North Central District wants to make sure you and your church have plenty of time to work on nominations and have all the information needed. Please do not ...
Implicit Bias Training Course Now Available for Free to Missouri Conference Members
posted on September 06
Beginning January 1, 2021, all candidates entering into ministry in the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church have been required to take the implicit bias course as part of their complete...
Learn More About Alpha
posted on August 09
Registration closes on September 20, 2022. Explore Alpha and understand how it can work as an effective tool to reach your community, no matter where they’re at on their faith journey. Alpha, a ...
Festival of Sharing Grant Opportunity
posted on July 07
Festival of Sharing has funding available to help Missouri churches and organizations in efforts to cooperatively respond to community needs around poverty. We recognize that poverty is ...
Resources To Begin The Conversation
posted on May 26
Thank you for your participation in the regional conversations across the state last week. Almost 1,000 people joined one of 14 regional conversations in seven locations around the state. This process...
Responding To Gun Violence
posted on May 25
At least 19 children and two teachers were fatally shot at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the worst school shooting since Sandy Hook nearly 10 years ago. Often, we feel at a loss as to what ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
NEW Clergy and Laity Newsletters
posted on March 09
Have you signed up for our new clergy and laity newsletters? We wrap up everything you need to know about what's happening in the Missouri Conference into one weekly email with tailored content. Sign ...
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 ...
Updated Safe Sanctuaries Policy
posted on September 24
The 2020 Pandemic has given cause to communicate with church members and youth through a digital church format. The Mission Council recently approved an addendum to the Conference’s Safe Sanctuaries ...
Mission InSite/People Plot Website and User Guide
posted on April 17
New to MissionInSite? Here are some helpful links to get you started. https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/mi-docs/Staring+Point+v5+09+27+16.pdf QuickInSite Worksheet-needed for your evaluation: https:...
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People Plot and Mission InSite Workshop Video
posted on April 10
If you, your lay leaders or staff were unable to attend the People Plot and Mission InSite Workshop with Tom Bandy please watch the video below from that morning. Password: midstate It's about two ...