Northern Boulevard UMC

03/31/2026

Thinking of everyone! I miss you all so much. I hope everyone is doing well. 💖🙏🏻
-Rusti

01/04/2026

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11/12/2025

I saw this in the Missouri Methodists magazine today! Even in our final hour we walked alongside God’s calling for the purpose of justice & love!

11/08/2025

🌍 Big news for the UMC connection!

This week, the UMC took a major step forward in its global structure and mission. Lay and clergy delegates from annual conferences around the world have ratified the constitutional amendments that establish a new regionalized structure — giving the U.S., Africa, Europe, and the Philippines equal legislative voice in the Church’s future. 

Here are three things I’m especially excited about — and what they mean for our local congregation:
1. Equal-footing for regions globally
The ratification means that our U.S. conferences will no longer simply mirror the structures of other parts of the world — instead, each region will have equivalent legislative power. This invites deeper partnership, not just oversight. 

What it means for us: Local churches can engage global mission and dialogue more authentically — not as a one-way relationship but as mutual exchange.

2. A fresh chapter in connectionalism
The restructure signals a willingness to adapt how we connect with each other across continents, cultures, and contexts. In the words of Tracy S. Malone (COB President): this is “a defining moment in the renewal and unity” of the Church. 

What it means for us: We have an invitation to become more agile — to imagine ministry not only locally but globally, and vice-versa. Our stories, our context matter in the bigger body of Christ.

3. More than structural change — it’s missional
Though these decisions are constitutional and structural, the heart of it is in “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” (our UMC mission). 

What it means for us: This is an opportunity to ask: how is our congregation participating in a world-wide movement of learning, serving, and co-creating? How might we re-imagine our local ministry with global horizons?

09/21/2025

✨ Endings Make Beautiful Beginnings ✨

On the road to Emmaus, two disciples walked with heavy hearts after Jesus’ crucifixion. They thought it was the end of the story. But as they walked, a stranger joined them—opening the Scriptures, breaking bread, and opening their eyes to see that it was Christ Himself walking beside them.

At Northern Boulevard UMC, we too have walked a long and faithful road. Though this chapter is closing, we trust that God’s story is not finished. Just as the disciples discovered resurrection on the road, we believe that endings can carry us into beautiful beginnings. 🌅

May we have the courage to walk forward in faith, trusting that the risen Christ meets us on every road—including the one ahead for Northern Boulevard UMC. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Farewell Northern Boulevard.

09/16/2025

🔥✨ Celebration of Ministry – 104 Years of Faithful Witness ✨🔥

Join us at Northern Boulevard United Methodist Church as we celebrate 104 years of ministry, worship, and service in Independence.

Together we will give thanks for the seeds sown through tears, the joy God has brought through the harvest, and the hope that continues to guide us as followers of Christ—even as we prepare to close this chapter of our story.

🌿 Sermon Title: Hearts on Fire 🔥

📖 Scriptures:
• Psalm 126:5–6 – “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy.”

• Luke 24:13–35 – The Road to Emmaus

Come rejoice with us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and walk forward in faith and hope together as Christ’s people.

🕊️ Northern Boulevard UMC
📍 1800 S. Northern Boulevard, Independence, MO
⏰ Worship at 10:30 AM

09/11/2025

Let us never forget. God Bless You.

09/10/2025

09/08/2025

Join us for our final week in the Beloved Community series!

09/07/2025

Congratulations Aiden on your confirmation!