Events

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Independence Day

Monday, July 04 2022 to Tuesday, July 05 2022 - 11:59 PM

The conference and episcopal offices will be closed Monday, July 4 in observation of our nation’s Independence Day. The offices will re-open Tuesday, July 5, at regular business hours. "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." - John 8:36  

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Independence Day

Monday, July 04 2022

The Conference office is closed in observance of Independence Day. 

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Sessions of the Mississippi Annual Conference

Wednesday, July 13 2022 to Friday, July 15 2022

The 2022 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference will begin Wednesday, July 13 and conclude Friday, July 15, and will be held at the BancorpSouth Arena located at 375 E. Main Street in Tupelo. Saturday, July 16 will include a worship service and a recognition of Bishop James E. Swanson Sr. and the episcopal family, followed by a reception. Ordination will take place July 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the BancorpSouth Arena. The clergy session will be held online on June 9 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.   ...

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Service for the Ordering of Ministry

Wednesday, July 13 2022 - 7:00 PM to Wednesday, July 13 2022 - 10:00 PM

OPEN TO ALL

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2022 Mississippi Annual Conference Laity Luncheon

Thursday, July 14 2022 - 12:00 PM

2022 Mississippi Annual Conference Laity Luncheon Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022 Time: 12:00 pm Location: East Hall of the BancorpSouth Arena Tupelo  Luncheon Theme: Lay Leadership from All Perspectives: Moving Forward Together   Registration Required: Yes Click here to register.  Registration Deadline: June 24 (If paying by check, payment must be received by July 1)   Menu: Chicken Picatta, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Bread, and Dessert Cost: $25 Luncheon Theme: Lay Leadership ...

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The Gathering Fall Tour Kickoff

Thursday, July 14 2022 - 7:00 PM

Hey Youth Ministry People!!! The Mississippi conference youth division is proud to release this years Gathering tour schedule. It all kicks off this year on Thursday July 14, 2022 at 7PM at the session of Annual Conference. Phil Joel (Newsboys United) will be doing a worship concert followed by a silent disco party. Make plans to be with us. Also checkout the promo for our other stops this fall.  

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Renfro Trust Fund Applications Due

Friday, July 15 2022

The Renfro Trust Fund awards annual bricks-and-mortar grants to small rural United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. While Renfro Trust Funds are available for award with a deadline for application of September 1 of the year in which the application is made, applications will only be accepted when submitted through the Conference Secretary for Global Ministries of the Conference in which you are located. The deadline for submission of the application forms linked below is...

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Charge Conference Forms Available

Monday, August 01 2022

Clergy can access this information via the email sent to them in late July or using the "People Portal."  Contact your District Office with any questions.

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C/ UMW Leadership Team Meeting   (Hilton Garden Inn Madison, Ms)

Friday, August 05 2022 to Saturday, August 06 2022

August 5-6        Leadership Team Meeting   Hilton Garden Inn Madison, Ms

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"Hearing Your Call" Discernment Retreat

Friday, August 05 2022 - 9:00 AM to Saturday, August 06 2022 - 3:00 PM

If you believe God is calling you into something more, we strongly encouraged you to attend this event. .   Requirements to Participate: You discern a call to greater ministry. Register. The $35 fee includes the cost of your assessments. REGISTER FOR THE AUGUST EVENT BY JULY 1, 2022. Complete the Biblical Disc Assessment and have a copy of your report in hand for the virtual event. The event will be Saturday, August 6, 2022 (9am-3pm) by zoom.  The Link and additional information will be sent ...

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S/ DCOM Action Reports Due

Monday, August 15 2022

February 15- due date for local pastor's action reports May 15- due date for people finishing licensing school report August 15- due date for those applying or provisional and associate membership

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Candidacy Mentor Training

Thursday, August 18 2022 - 10:00 AM to Thursday, August 18 2022 - 12:00 PM

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Local Pastor Mentor Training

Thursday, August 18 2022 - 1:00 PM to Thursday, August 18 2022 - 3:00 PM

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Commissioning and Ordination Packets Due

Friday, August 19 2022

This for BOOM Interview Candidates - Packets due by email. 

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The Gathering Fall Tour Stop 2

Sunday, August 21 2022 - 5:30 PM to Sunday, August 21 2022 - 7:30 PM

The Gathering Fall tour makes it's second stop at Madison UMC with a Big Al concert and foam party.

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Spiritual Wellness Retreat

Thursday, September 15 2022 - 1:00 PM to Friday, September 16 2022 - 1:00 PM

This event is for Clergy.

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Giving Sunday: the Baddour Center

Sunday, September 18 2022

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The Gathering Fall Tour Stop 3

Sunday, September 18 2022 - 5:30 PM to Sunday, September 18 2022 - 7:30 PM

The Gathering Fall tour makes it's third stop at Indianola FUMC with a Big Al concert and foam party.

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C/ UMW Conference Annual Meeting, (East Jackson District, St. Matthew's UMC-Madison, Ms)

Friday, September 30 2022 to Saturday, October 01 2022

Sept 30-Oct 1   Conference Annual Meeting, East Jackson District, St. Matthew's UMC-Madison, Ms 7427 Old Canton Rd.

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UMW Annual Meeting

Friday, September 30 2022 to Saturday, October 01 2022

@ St. Matthew’s UMC, 7427 Old Canton Road, Madison More details to come.

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C/ UM Women meeting

Friday, September 30 2022

Contact Dale Barnes for the details

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World Communion Sunday

Sunday, October 02 2022

World Communion Sunday (first Sunday of October) provides scholarships for U.S. racial- and ethnic-minority students and international students, on both undergraduate and graduate levels.  

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The Gathering Fall Tour Stop 4

Sunday, October 02 2022 - 5:30 PM to Sunday, October 02 2022 - 7:30 PM

The Gathering Fall tour makes it's fourth stop at Trinity UMC with a Big Al concert and foam party.

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UMAMN 50th Anniversary Assembly

Wednesday, October 05 2022 to Friday, October 07 2022

Celebrate, worship and learn about ministries that have been working to eradicate poverty in the Appalachia region for the past 50 years! About this event   The Goals of the United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network are to support ministries that address systemic causes of poverty and other social issues in Appalachia. (General Church Focus Area (GCFA): Engaging in ministry with the poor.) To provide education and training for ministries and local church leaders, lay and clergy, in an ...

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SEJ BMCR 53rd Annual Meeting

Thursday, October 13 2022 to Saturday, October 15 2022

SEJ BMCR 53rd ANNUAL MEETING    October 13-15, 2022 Richmond, VA   Four Points by Sheraton Richmond Airport www.marriott.com 4700 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231 (804) 226-4300 $129 per night Reservation link to make reservations: Book your group rate for Southeastern Jurisdiction for Black Methodists, INC  

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MSAC Wesleyan Evangelism Summit

Friday, October 14 2022 to Saturday, October 15 2022

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RIM Seminar

Thursday, October 20 2022 - 2:00 PM to Saturday, October 22 2022 - 12:00 PM

ALL RIM

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All Saints Sunday

Sunday, November 06 2022

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Sabbath Day Away - November 2022

Friday, November 11 2022 - 9:00 AM to Friday, November 11 2022 - 4:00 PM

Registration opens September 1, 2022.

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United Methodist Student Day

Sunday, November 27 2022

United Methodist Student Day (last Sunday of November) furnishes scholarships and loans for students attending United Methodist-related and other accredited colleges and universities.  

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Giving Sunday: The Methodist Children's Home

Sunday, December 11 2022

“Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute” — Psalm 82:3, NLT Mission of Hope: Through Jesus Christ, Methodist Children’s Homes brings hope and healing to hurting children in Mississippi. Methodist Children’s Homes seeks to bring restoration to children and youth who have been neglected or abused. By the end of their time with us, we hope to see that they find reconciliation with their biological families, love within an adoptive family or ...

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New Year's Day

Sunday, January 01 2023

The Conference office is closed in observance of New Year's Day.

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Human Relations Day

Sunday, January 15 2023

Human Relations Day (Sunday before the national observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday) strengthens United Methodist outreach to communities in the United States and Puerto Rico, encouraging social justice and work with at-risk youth.  

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S/ DCOM Action Reports Due

Wednesday, February 15 2023

February 15- due date for local pastor's action reports May 15- due date for people finishing licensing school report August 15- due date for those applying or provisional and associate membership

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Giving Sunday: Methodist Rehabilitation Center

Sunday, February 19 2023

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The Gathering 2023

Friday, February 24 2023 to Sunday, February 26 2023

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Mother's Day

Sunday, May 14 2023

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Mississippi Methodist Senior Services Sunday Fund

Sunday, May 14 2023

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S/ DCOM Action Reports Due

Monday, May 15 2023

February 15- due date for local pastor's action reports May 15- due date for people finishing licensing school report August 15- due date for those applying or provisional and associate membership