AGENDA
Pre-Conference Briefing
Join Bishop Farr and Conference ministry leaders for updates and celebration in this livestreamed event.
Opening Plenary: Unpacking General Conference
Opening session and Episcopal Address from Bishop Farr
Service of Recognition
Featuring the recognition of 2024 Licensing School graduates, 2024 Course of Study graduates, 2024 retirees, and newly certified lay pulpit supply and ministers. The Passing the Mantle ceremony in which a 2024 retiree passes the mantle of spiritual leadership to a member of the 2024 commissioning class also takes place within this service.
Preacher: Rev. Karen Shearer, Grace UMC(Madison)
Worship Music: Platte Woods UMC Music Team
Memorial Service
A service honoring the lives of Missouri and Mozambican pastors and spouses who have died since the last Annual Conference.
Preacher: Bishop Bob Farr
Worship Music: Platte Woods UMC Music Team
Celebration of Ministry: Commissioning and Service of Ordination
Celebrating the commissioning of provisional members into the Conference and the ordination of deacons and elders.
Preacher: Rev. Olu Brown, North Georgia Annual Conference
Worship Music: Platte Woods UMC Music Team
Sending Forth and Fixing of Appointments
A short service honoring the retirement of one District Superintendent, installing one District Superintendent, commissioning of new leadership and the fixing of the 2024-2025 appointments.
Preacher: Bishop Bob Farr
Worship: Platte Woods UMC Music Team