Presbytery Meeting Highlights
The first stated meeting of the Presbytery in 2021 was held on Saturday, February 27 via Zoom. Here are a few hightlights!
  • Wallis Landrum was elected as the recording clerk for 2021
  • Approved the following motion from the Administrative Commission working with the Concord Presbyterian Church:
  • The Administrative Commission is granted the power of original jurisdiction in order to take care of all necessary ecclesial and legal matters, including but not limited to, issues of property, proceed to gather and take possession of the real estate and buildings and all contents thereof, and all financial accounts and investments held by the Concord Presbyterian Church; that the Administrative Commission may proceed with offering any real estate for sale, the final sale being subject to Presbytery approval; that the Administrative Commission may gift, sell or dispose of any contents from the church buildings without further approval, and that the Administrative Commission prepare a report of activities and its recommendation for use or distribution of the proceeds from any sale of property and contents thereof, and of all financial accounts and investments that were held by the Concord Presbyterian Church, and present such recommendation to the Presbytery. 
  • Voted to transfer the membership of Rev. Craig Howard from Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery to Missouri Union
  • Welcome Craig!
  • Approved a new Continuing Education Policy for pastors (click HERE)
  • Approved a new Administrative Commission (Dale Stone, Julie King, BobFenlon and Bill Young) to work with the Macon County Larger Parish
  • Heard an inspiring sermon focused on congregational vitality and Matthew 25 by Rev. Jon Reinink, the new associate pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia
  • Remembered in prayer all of the elders who passed away in 2020 and gave thanks to God for their ministry (click HERE)
  • Enjoyed a brief time of fellowship following the meeting
2021 Presbytery Directories
Hot off the press! The new Presbytery Directories are now available for pick-up at the following offices:
Missouri Union Presbytery - Jefferson City
First Presbyterian Church - Mexico
First Presbyterian Church - Columbia

Next week, they will also be available in Sedalia and Moberly.

Please do call the office closest to you to ensure availability. Those who would like a directory mailed to them, may contact the Presbytery office.
FEMA Non-Profit Security Grant
The FEMA 2021 Non Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open for applications. 

Information can be found on the FEMA website, fema.gov, or via the link below.

If your church wants to apply this year, please begin the application process immediately. Help is available from the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance office. Contact David L. Myers at david.myers@pcusa.org or at 502-200-4878.
Events and Programs
Comfort My People
Pathways to Congregational Mental Health Ministries
Session 3 - Depression and Anxiety Part 2: Dealing with Others' Depression and Anxiety
 
March 16, 2021
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Webinar via Zoom
 
After having a clearer appreciation of seeing and acknowledging our own experience of depression and anxiety, we are more able to then recognize it in others. We are all being challenged with some form of anxiety and/or depression during these days and months -- which is understandable considering the stress and tension that exists in our culture. Leaning in to recognize how significant the challenge is, learning how to be supportive, and knowing when/how to refer people to mental health professionals will be important. The following topics will be covered:
 
  • How do we recognize signs/symptoms in others (and in children)
  • How do we approach and talk with people whose mental health we are concerned about
  • How do we, if necessary, refer people to a mental health professional
  • How do we care for ourselves in the midst of caring for others
 
Registration is open on the websites of Missouri Union and Northern Kansas Presbyteries.
 
Note: This program is brought to you through a partnership of the Presbyteries of the Synod Mid-America, a grant from the Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation, and the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Pastoral leaders from the presbyteries of the Synod of Mid-America are invited to attend any or all sessions of interest to them personally and/or to their ministry settings.
Rest and Renewal Retreat
Coffee with Colleagues
Missouri Union Presbytery continues its Zoom meetings for pastoral leaders.

Join us on those Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. The event is called “Coffee with Colleagues”. An announcement with the Zoom link was sent to pastors. If you did not receive the announcement and would like to join in, call the Presbytery office for log-in information.
MUP Prayer Basket
The 2021 Prayer Calendar is now online. Download a .PDF version of the calendar HERE: https://www.mupresbytery.org/prayer-calendar

We pray for the Rev. Diane Vorhies and family upon the death of her husband Russell.

This is Our Prayer Basket. If you have prayers of intercession or thanksgiving, please submit them via the e-mail link below.