Bootheel Leadership Workshop

The Bootheel Leadership Workshop held last Saturday at FCC in Sikeston was a terrific success! Twenty-seven people from five congregations participated, making for some great interaction and a wonderful day of learning and growing together.

Thanks to all the planners, worship leaders, workshop facilitators, and participants for making the event possible!

ALEX Report 2024

Thank you again to everyone who reported their congregation's statistical information into our ALEX database this year. Here is the first overview of the data collected>

Outreach Box

Kennett First Christian Church has installed an "outreach box" which is available to anyone in need. It is stocked with shelf stable foods, one serving items, plastic utensils, bottled water, toiletry and personal hygiene items, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and seasonal clothing like hoodies and sweatpants. Pop top cans are helpful for those who may not have kitchen facilities available to them. They do not monitor who takes the items or how often, and It is apparently serving a need in the community. The congregation is stocking the box, and encourages others in the community who want to help to feel free to add their contributions.

Blessing of the Bikes 6/1

All are welcome to a Blessing of the Bikes taking place on Saturday, June 1 at First Christian Church in California. The event begins at noon and includes games, live music, food, and a veterans devotion. The worship and blessing begin at 1:00. Learn more>

Free Training Opportunity

As a supporting member of Eden Theological Seminary's Center for Lived Faith & Organizing, Mid-America enjoys a limited number of free enrollments for their seminars. Coming up on May 3 is Disrupting White Christian Nationalism: Cultural Roots to Election Outcomes. One of the leaders is WGCC pastor Rev. Dr. Jeff Moore.. Learn more here and please contact the St. Louis office if you'd like to attend.

Faithful Readiness Workshop

All are invited to participate in the Faithful Readiness Workshop sponsored by FEMA, SEMA, the American Red Cross, the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Service Partnership for Disaster Recovery, Boone County Office of Emergency Management, Missouri VOAD and more. It will be on Tuesday, April 30^th from 9:00 – 4:30 at the Boone Electric Coop Community Room: 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia, MO 65201. This is an opportunity to learn more about preparing your church and its members for emergencies and disaster—of both natural and human origin.

This is a free opportunity to engage with government and community partners to consider how you and your faith community can be better prepared, more resilient, and active in serving your community after a disaster strikes. 

Registration is due today. Learn more & register>

PFLAG Award

Congratulations to Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate as she won the Kathryn Munzinger Advocate of the Year award at PFLAG/SWMO's recent Scholarship & Award Reception event. She is a member of The Connecting Grounds in Springfield. Other Disciples nominated for the honor were Christie Lancaster, Ashley Quinn, & Rev. Emily Bowen-Marler.

Pentecost Offering for New Church