MUP Newsletter - August 3, 2026

Stated Meeting of

Missouri Union Presbytery

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 9:30 a.m

First Presbyterian Church,

400 Lakeview Road, Mexico, MO

Lunch $15 per person – payment by cash or check payable to the church

on the day of the event.

Please register no later than August 12th to ensure

an accurate food count.

Click below to register for the meeting, lunch, and to obtain the

MUP Pack password.

Click HERE to register

Bio for Debi Nixon

Author of "The Art of Hospitality" and Guest Speaker

Debi Nixon is an Executive Director at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. Resurrection is a growing church with nine locations across the Kansas City area and an online congregation reaching people around the country. She currently leads the Donor Relations and Resurrection Foundation teams. She also serves as a Ministry Strategist for Horizons Stewardship, where she helps church leaders develop annual, capital, and legacy giving plans and provides guidance on strategic planning.

She is the author of “The Art of Hospitality” and “CATCH: A Churchwide Evangelism Program” by Abingdon Press and is a passionate speaker on radical hospitality and its role in creating welcoming, disciple-making churches.

Debi and her husband Reed have been married since 1984. Together they treasure every moment with their two grown children, but if you really want to see her light up, ask about her grandchildren!

Recap of the 227th General Assembly

The following was originally written by Michael Cuppett, a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) serving in the Presbytery of the Highlands of New Jersey, and then edited and expanded by Barbara Chalfant, Transitional General Presbyter and Stated Clerk of Missouri Union Presbytery.

Every two years, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meets to conduct business affecting the denomination. The General Assembly is the council of the whole church, “constituting the bond of unity, community, and mission” of the denomination. (G-3.0501)

August 2026 Prayer Circle

God, our Creator,

You have made us in your image for the purpose of glorifying you and enjoying you

forever. And so, we pray that the love we have for you will arise and shine in our

communities, in our congregations and in every moment of our lives so that others will

know and love you too. Shine your holy light on us now, show us how to support our

congregations with passionate leadership, with access to well-trained pastors, CREs,

educators and others who will faithfully walk with us and act as guardrails as we do your will and walk in your ways.

We pray all these things as we stand in the presence of Jesus Christ, our living Lord.

Amen.

Save the Dates:

Elder & Deacon Training

October 22 and 29 via Zoom

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Plan to attend both sessions!

Zoom link will be provided closer to training dates.

Training for all elders and deacons currently serving in our congregations and those who are considering serving again or for the first time.

Note to Nominating Committees: If you have people who are not sure about saying yes to God's call to be a church officer, this is the perfect place to send them to clarify what they would be doing and what it means to become an officer of the church.

There will be great information, tricks of the trade, funny stories, laughter, deep prayers, scripture, good use of the Book of Order, and significant discussions.

If you are a church member within the boundaries of Missouri Union Presbytery and want to join us, please plan to attend!

In the Wilderness

This summer, many campers and leaders arrived at the familiar white sign filled with excitement to begin the journey. Leaders meet the evening before campers arrive to train on child protection measures and policies, enjoy a meal and finalize plans for the week based on this year's theme "In the Wilderness".

Photo Gallery from

2026 Camp Experience

Click HERE to View as Webpage