Stated Meeting of

Missouri Union Presbytery

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 

Meeting to begin at 10:00 a.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church

1600 W. Rollins Road, in Columbia

Anticipated Meeting Highlights –

Board of Pensions Representative

Insurance Board Information and Conversations

Evelyn Bedell Awards

For additional meeting details/information,

please click the following video link!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIX3bFvwvk0

Lunch $15 per person - payable by cash or check on the day of the event.

Please register no later than August 19^th to ensure

an accurate food count.

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

MUP Pac password.

Triennium Adventure 2025

Dreams are something we all experience, some are simple while others are complex. Last week, fourteen of us from our own Missouri Union Presbytery spent four days in Louisville, Kentucky at the 2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium. Finally, after six long years, PYT made its long-awaited return with the theme “As If We Were Dreaming”.

The MUP Delegation to the 2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium is incredibly grateful for the support that allowed us to attend. We will remember these friendships, lessons and the entire experience for years to come. We pray that you continue the work of helping us spread the word about what an amazing experience Triennium is. I know that we can build a larger delegation for the next PYT in the summer of 2028 and help another group of participants build new friendships and develop a deeper love for our Lord God.

Congregation Insurance Issues?

Is your congregation having insurance issues? Has your insurance bill doubled or tripled in the last couple of years? Has your insurance dumped you? 

Well, we have news! The Synod of Mid America has been negotiating with The Insurance Board to come up with a solution that could assist all our congregations in lowering their bills and securing insurance coverage. 

For more information and an inquiry form, please click the links below.

In Memoriam

Our Deepest Sympathies to the Family and Friends of Janet Smith, wife of CRE Victor Smith, Sweet Springs Presbyterian Church.

Janet Smith, passed away on July 8^th 2025. Janet was a librarian and served her community in many meaningful ways, including providing prom dresses for girls who could not afford them. Victor and Janet were married for almost 48 years. A new pulpit Bible has been placed in service at Sweet Springs in her memory.

The Missouri Union Presbytery extends our deepest sympathies to Victor Smith, family and friends.  Our prayers are lifted to God for their family and all those mourning her loss.

Funeral Arrangements:  https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/warrensburgstarjournal/name/janet-smith-obituary?id=58813787

We go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Lead Next

Lead Next, the annual training for youth and children’s ministry leaders, is September 18–20 in Kansas City, co-sponsored by multiple PC(USA) congregations and other ecumenical groups. The event is open to staff, volunteers, and clergy and a discount is available to your churches!

Keynotes Rev. Dr. Erin Reed Cooper (MLC) and Rev. Dr. Nelson Cowan (professor at Samford University) will bring practical ideas and fresh research to inspire and equip leaders. Connect with dozens of ministry peers for encouragement, resources, and tools for fruitful ministry!

We’re also offering an optional Saturday morning session, Introduction to the New Testament with Professor Phil Meckley—a great chance to deepen biblical understanding.

👉 Registration and information here: https://ministryleadership.org/lead-next-youth-ministry-conference-kansas-city — use code sponsor for $10 off. Group rates and scholarships are available through the Synod office.

Prayer Basket

Prayers of peace and comfort for Rev. Brenda West and J. West, Director of Music at Trinity Presbyterian Church – Columbia, as they grieve the loss of their loved one, Rev. Jim West, former Trinity PC organist (through last May). Brenda and Jim both served as pastors in the United Methodist Church for many years and became affiliate members at Trinity. 

Continued prayers for Bill Jessop and his wife, Leigh, as she has entered hospice care. 

Prayers for Phil Olson, who is undergoing heart surgery this month.

Prayers for Bob Bailey and his wife, Annell, as they recover at home.

Prayers of discernment for congregations in transition.  

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