Friday, 3 of September of 2010

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Last Chance to Order 2011 Mission Yearbooks

To order copies of the 2011 Mission Yearbook  for Prayer & Study for quantity discount price of $8/copy, email office@mupresbytery.org or phone 800-635-3178.  Orders due by August 25. Yearbooks will be distributed at Presbytery on Oct 21, 2010. The MUP group order saves up to $2.50/copy, plus $5.25 or more per book for shipping.  Call Vicki or Angela w/questions.


MUP group at Youth Triennium July 19-24, 2010

SEE photos from 2010 Youth Triennium http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/photo.php?pid=4582540&id=59988132765 FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS is the theme for this week’s Presbyterian Youth Triennium at  at Purdue Univ in Indiana.  40 Youth and adult leaders from 9 different MUP churches arrived safely to learn, laugh, worship, wonder, share (and even sleep!) during this awesome gathering of Presbyterian Youth from around the US.  The bus departed early Tues, July 20 after breakfast and a prayer at Camp and just before the rain!  They return late Saturday, July 24.  Please remember to pray for them, and ask about their experiences at PYT after they get back. Photos from 2007.

MUP Youth Delegates to 2007 Triennium

MUP Representatives at 2007 Youth Triennium

Youth Representatives from MUP


Social Networking for Churches Jul 26-29, 2010 at CTS

This event is designed to help conference participants explore, plan, launch, and maintain social networking media such as Facebook, ConstantContact, Twitter, blogs, YouStream, Skype, Flickr, and podcasts. Participants will learn how to choose from the huge array of social networking options, based on their particular ministries.  There are workshops for beginners and as well as those more familiar with social networking.  Read more »


Long Range Plan for MUP-May 2009

  MUP Long Range Plan--amended & approved by Prsby 5-19-09 (365.5 KiB, 275 hits)

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More Than a Free Breakfast…

On Monday, April 27, Moderator Reyes-Chow visited with students, Westminster faculty and admnistrators, and others from around Missouri Union Presbytery. About 20 attended the informal conversation over breakfast in the Jones Room of the Mueller Leadership (Dining) Hall at Westminster College in Fulton, MO.  Discussion focused around the need for congregations to engage and interact within the context of their community.  Read more »


It’s Here…The PARISH PAPER!

MUP has purchased rights to circulate THE PARISH PAPER, a widely known and valued resource for congregations. Read more »


Hungarian Reformed Church-Basic Information

The population of Hungary is less than that of the state of Illinois, but the Hungarian Reformed Church has almost as many members as the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)  Read more »


2008 Mission Trip-Hungary, Ukraine & Romania

By Cecil Culverhouse

1. My first impression on returning to Hungary this year was of great activity. Bishop Csomos met us with many of those who work in various areas of church life. I remember when meeting with the bishop was a quiet affair. Bishops attended functions at the churches (such as ordinations), and encouraged the pastors in their work, but very little was happening. Now the office is bustling. Read more »


Presbytery Meets Thurs, Aug 19 at Covenant Point

Elder Commissioners and member Clergy of Missouri Union will gather for their regular summer meeting  Thurs, Aug 19 at Covenant Point Camp.  Registration is 8:30 to 9:25 a.m. Meeting convenes at 9:30.  Rev. Philip Lotspeich, GAMC Coordinator for Church Growth, will present the education event and preach during worship, which will include installation of Elder Joan Erickson as General Presbyter for MUP. 

  Presbytery Docket 8-19-10 (49.5 KiB, 44 hits)

Following Presbytery the Synod of Mid-America is hosting an “After Party” and Joan invites everyone to an Open House at the Camp Director’s home, where she is residing.

  Synod After Party Aug 19-2010 (187.6 KiB, 35 hits)


You can still sign up for Christian Ed Workshop 7/13/10, Columbia

  Christian Ed 7-13-2010 Flyer (266.5 KiB, 48 hits)

If you help with Christian Education (or were thinking about it) this 5-hour workshop is for you.  It’s designed to equip and refresh Christian Education in at your church.  CE curriculum “prizes” and sharing of resources are part of the networking this event offers. Take advantage of this chance to learn what’s working well for other churches and share what you’ve learned at your church. Read more »