There are openings (i.e. ministry opportunities) to serve on MISSION TEAMS in our presbytery. These teams are not just for pastors–any church member, including youth, can serve. It's your chance to learn from others with like interests, share your God-given gifts and follow Christ more faithfully. The work of these groups varies widely, but [...]

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Is your congregation celebrating a special one-time event? Maybe your church have an awesome idea and the results exceeded your best hopes!
A primary purpose for this website is getting out the WORD–not just the Good News of God's Grace made real and personal in Jesus Christ, but also sharing information, opportunities and encouragement for ministry–ministry [...]

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The Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Louisiana, MO, celebrated their 175th anniversary with an Open House reception on Sunday, September 30, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Neighbors, friends and others throughout Missouri Union Presbytery joined in commemorating the ministry and witness of this historic Pike county congregation. Many gathered to share memories and enjoy fellowship and refreshements from 2-4 [...]

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The 2007 Festival of Sharing held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia was a great success. Thanks be to God! Preliminary totals are that 44,000 Pounds of potatoes, 20,000 pounds of rice and 20,000 pounds of beans were bagged and packed for shipping. In adddition, 120 local agencies received support, one and a half [...]

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During August 2008 and 2007, representatives from Missouri Union Presbytery visited Partner churches in the Cistibiscan Church District of the Hungarian Reformed Church. Other Hungarian congregations wish to form partnership relationships with churches in the Presbytery of Missouri Union. Another exchange is planned for 2010. Consider this ministry opportunity for your congregation. For more information, [...]

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Annual Homecoming Gathering was held at New Lebanon Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 30, 2007
Families and Friends from the community joined in celebrating the Friendship and Faith of this historic Cooper County congregation, founded in 1820.
All were welcomed to the following events for the annual Homecoming.
12:30 p.m. Contributive Basket Dinner (indoors)
2:00 p.m. WORSHIP AND [...]

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Pastoral Enrichment for Transitions in Ministry (PETM) is a professional development program primarily for pastors in
their first 5-7 years of ministry. It provides an opportunity to
strengthen role identity, congregational understanding, and necessary
leadership skills. Ministers in the Synod of Mid-america are eligible to attend–primarily (but not exclusively) those in their first 5-7 years of ministry. [...]

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