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A Special Meeting of the Missouri Mid-South Conference will take place on January 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Participation will be possible both in person at St. Peter’s UCC in Owensville, Mo., and online via Zoom. Local church delegates and all authorized clergy are eligible to vote, and asked to attend. Meeting agenda, registration, and materials can be found here.

In the Press

Explore local and national news about ministries in the Missouri Mid-South Conference.

We are proud of the churches and ministries of the Missouri Mid-South Conference

When UCC clergy, local churches, and other ministry partners make headlines for their good work in the world, we want to celebrate!  We are thankful for the ways their work is recognized. Here are some places our Missouri Mid-South Conference members have been highlighted by local and national media outlets.

Please make sure we know when your church is in the news: email a link to the article to [email protected]

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A home in Webster Groves, owned by Gayle Jones, is nearing historic status recognition. Jones, who has lived in the house since her parents purchased it in 1956, recently uncovered its hidden history with the help of UCC Rev. David Denoon. The city rezoned the area from residential to industrial in the 1960s, leading to the devaluation of homes in the predominantly Black neighborhood, contrasting with nearby white neighborhoods. Jones’ parents filed a lawsuit against the city but lost. Now, Jones is working to honor her family’s legacy and continue their fight for justice.

Fox Article

“From Rejection to Advocacy: How a Pastor’s Support Transformed a Queer Teen’s Life in Missouri”

‘I’m a Christian for trans rights’: pro-LGBTQ+ Missouri pastor runs for office

A queer teenager from O’Fallon, Missouri, found refuge with local UCC pastor, Rev. Susan Shumway, after leaving home due to his family’s disapproval of their identity. Rev. Shumway, an LGBTQ+ advocate in a conservative state, provided a supportive environment that allowed Lemke to come out as trans and begin transitioning. Her advocacy challenges the anti-LGBTQ+ policies dominating Missouri’s legislature as she campaigns to become a state representative to fight for inclusivity and nondiscrimination laws. Lemke’s transformation and Shumway’s activism highlight the importance of supportive faith leaders in combating hate and promoting equality.
The Guardian Article

UCC clergy sue State of Missouri

Four UCC clergy from the Missouri Mid-South Conference are plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the State of Missouri, with the help of Americans United for Separation of Church & State and the National Women’s Law Center. They argue that the State’s ban on abortion access infringes on their religious freedom, and violates the separation of church and state.

AP News article
UCC News article

Missouri Mid-South Conference Medical Debt Relief Campaign #2

In early 2022, the Missouri Mid-South Conference announced that our churches and members have forgiven an additional $3.9 million in medical debt, impacting 2,950 households across Arkansas and Tennessee.

We are the only UCC Conference to have pursued a second campaign for medical debt relief. In 2020, the Missouri Mid-South Conference partnered with the Deaconess Foundation and the national setting of the UCC to abolish $12.9 million in debt for 11,000 households in the St. Louis area.

This second campaign sought to focus on debt relief in struggling rural areas across our three states. At the time of our purchase, no debt was available in the State of Missouri.

WREG.com coverage
The Tennessean coverage

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