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New Places for New People Fall Grants
posted on June 04
Know someone who’s starting a new place for new people? The Center for Congregational Excellence is here to help them get started! The Fall Grant Application process is open June 8 - Sept. 15. Click ...
Festival of Sharing District Challenge Update
posted on June 02
With the 2020 Annual Conference postponed, collection of the Festival of Sharing District Challenge items has been changed. Manchester UMC will host a non-contact drop off site July 13-16 where ...
2020 Annual Conference Updates and Information
posted on May 28
If you missed the Pre-Conference Briefing on May 28, Click Here to view the recording. Included in the briefing is: Bishop's Address MO Annual Conference Plans General Church Update (General ...
Bishop's Statement: Returning to our Sanctuaries
posted on May 04
Updated - Friday, May 22, 2020 Dear Colleagues in Ministry, This morning, President Donald J. Trump issued a statement calling on governors to allow houses of worship to open. In Missouri, Governor ...
Resources for Re-Launch and Re-Entry
posted on April 27
Below are two articles with valuable information for churches to consider before re-entry and relaunching in person services. The first was shared by Jennifer Long and the second came from the ...
District Apportionments Letter from Mission Council
posted on April 24
Dear Gateway Regional Churches, Last week you received an email from the Annual Conference recognizing that due to COVID-19 some churches may need apportionment relief in 2020. The Missouri ...
District Office Update
posted on March 18
The soonest the District Office will consider re-opening will be early June. When we do re-open, we are going to ask for no visitors to the office through at least July. Linda and I will continue to ...
Annual Audit Form - New Deadline August 1
posted on February 12
**Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - The new deadline to submit audits will be August 1. We encourage you, if possible, to submit the forms via email instead of snail mail. Email completed forms to Becky...
Learn + Lead Podcast
posted on June 11
The Learn + Lead Podcast features pastors, church planters and lay leaders from churches of all sizes who share their stories of growth and provide tools that you can use in your congregation. With ...