Missouri Conference - Northeast District UMC

09/03/2026

Della Lamb Community Services is a nonprofit organization serving low-income, immigrant, and refugee families in the Kansas City area. Rooted in a commitment to dignity, hospitality, and community, Della Lamb walks alongside neighbors as they build new lives and strengthen their communities.

This year, Della Lamb invites us to participate in the Walk for Welcome—a 300-mile journey from Kansas City to St. Louis raising awareness and support for refugees and immigrants. It is my hope that the Northeast District will offer radical hospitality to the Della Lamb community of walkers as they make their way across our part of the state. To see all of the ways you can participate, please go to

Della Lamb Community Services is a nonprofit organization serving low-income, immigrant, and refugee families in the Kansas City area. Rooted in a commitment to dignity, hospitality, and community, Della Lamb walks alongside neighbors as they build new lives and strengthen their communities.

09/01/2026

The Missouri Annual Conference is offering free copies of The United Methodist Handbook. This resource is designed to help you understand who we are, how we are connected and how we live out our shared mission together as United Methodists. Pre-order your copies before Sept. 11 at this link: https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/order-your-free-copies-of-the-united-methodist-handbook-19949150

08/21/2026

Join Amy Thompson, certified simplified accountable structure coach, for a SAS Refresher course on December 3 via Zoom. SAS can support a holistic leadership lens as you approach the missional work of the leadership board. This course will provide updates on new best practices as well as common pitfalls that occur when implementing the SAS model. Learn practices related to organizational structure, simplification and accountability. Also learn about the elements to support the flow of work, such as leadership covenant, guiding principles, new agenda and meeting packet, setting goals and annual leadership rhythms.

Pastors and Leadership Team members of already simplified churches are welcome to attend. Teams may watch separately or gather at one location to watch the presentation. Learn more at https://northeast.moumethodist.org/post/ne-district-simplified-accountable-structure-refresher-training-19955145

08/17/2026

One Missouri Conference grant application for all your ministry ideas! Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds to support both big and small local ministry projects. Applications are due Oct. 1. Learn more at https://northeast.moumethodist.org/post/conferences-fall-grant-cycle-now-open-19933917

08/08/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended our Clergy Connection Luncheon today. We hope you enjoyed the time of food and fellowship with each other. A special thanks to Wentzville UMC for their hospitality in hosting us and to Murray’s Catering for the wonderful lunch.

08/07/2026

Epworth Children & Family Services is collecting donations for their Back to School drive. Donations are due by August 18 and the Back to School Party is on August 20. See the flyer below for more information on the items needed and how to drop them off.

07/23/2026

The Iona Pilgrimage is a five-day retreat that includes worship with the local community, guided times of learning and connection and generous space to wander, pray, and explore the island at your own pace. Early registrations will receive a discount of $150 from now until Sept. 1. Learn more at an upcoming info session and register at https://northeast.moumethodist.org/post/soul-connections-journey-to-iona-19917910

07/16/2026

It is not too late to adopt a duck for Epworth's 2026 Duck Derby. Every duck adopted helps provide critical services to children and family in need. The 2026 Duck Derby is Saturday, July 18. For more information and to adopt a duck, go to

Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to empower youth who have experienced trauma to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.

07/16/2026

The Community Connect workshop series equips local church leaders with the skills they need to discover who is in their neighborhood, build strategic relationships and meet the needs of the community. This series builds on itself session after session. Attend all six sessions (three in the fall and two in the spring) or pick and choose the sessions that interest you. Each workshop features teaching from an expert and a case study from a Missouri Conference church. See dates and register at https://northeast.moumethodist.org/post/community-connect-workshop-series-19909551

07/14/2026

Della Lamb's Walk for Welcome is a 300-mile, cross-state journey from Kansas City to St. Louis designed to advocate for refugees and immigrants. Curious how you can be part of the Walk for Welcome? Join Della Lamb on Wednesday, July 15 at 11:30 a.m., to learn about the many ways individuals, churches, businesses and community groups can support this statewide movement. They'll share upcoming opportunities and answer your questions. Learn more at

Help make the Walk for Welcome possible by sponsoring a mile, a day, or another part of the journey. Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals, churches, businesses, and community partners.