Here in Mississippi, generosity is one of our core values and we know that it extends far beyond financial giving. Generosity is how we express hospitality, care for all God’s creation and offer healing to a broken world. At the 2016 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference our teaching, being and doing centered around how “Generosity is The ...
By Matthew Johnson Connectional Ministries and Communications Assistant Vacation Bible school, VBS, is a long-time summer staple. Young people take part in fun activities such as hearing stories from the Bible, designing arts and crafts and eating delicious foods and snacks. Churches are developing new ideas for VBS to enhance the experience for ...
Moving Clergy Payroll/IRS Quarterly Payroll Reports/Form 941 As we head into the moving season for our clergy that are receiving a new appointment, many ask about the payroll timeline. First payroll is not to be paid in advance by Annual Conference action. With moving day being June 28, 2022, it is appropriate to pay the pastor the final June ...
Nashville, Tennessee – United Methodist Communication (UMCom) has announced a week-long ecumenical training opportunity launching this spring for anyone in ministry seeking to enhance their communications skills. Communications Learning Week: Taking the Next Step will be held May 9-13, 2022 and is designed with busy schedules in mind. All of the ...
Brothers and sisters in Christ, At long last, we are quickly approaching the joyous time of togetherness that we call the session of annual conference! I want to spend some time sharing with you the deeper dive on how we arrived at this year's theme, "The Journey Continues Together" and why it's so timely and powerful to this current season. This ...
Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ, Out of a commitment to transparency, I am excited to share with you what the cabinet and I have discerned as a great opportunity that we believe will lead to beneficial innovation for the Mississippi Conference. Over the last 32 years, the number of churches in the conference has decreased from 1,313 down ...
The Circuit Rider Souvenir Journal will serve as a go-to guide for the 2022 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference happenings and close-by points of interest. Additionally, it will highlight the mission and ministry happening throughout the Mississippi United Methodist Conference. Recently, at the 2022 United Methodist Association of ...
The General Commission on United Methodist Men (GCUMM) is introducing a “modern way” of doing men’s ministry. Greg Arnold, General Secretary & CEO, said we are approaching men’s and scouting ministry with a much larger and more modern vision. The Commission has re-imaged how men’s and scouting ministry can be effectively offered, packaged, and ...
Nearly $1 million of essential medical supplies and equipment sent to Ukraine thanks to joint effort between UMCOR, the Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation and Ohio Health. ATLANTA (April 20, 2022) – The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), a Texas-based humanitarian organization focused on Ukraine and Ohio Health are collaborating...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2022 In this issue of The Circuit Rider - Read about celebrating what it means to #BeUMC, the United Methodist Women's new name and notes from the conference treasurer. Also, mark your calendars for upcoming deadlines, events and giving opportunities. Read about these happenings and more by clicking on the image...
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