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February 12 - Feb 12, 2024

Scripture Circles Online

Clergy in the Dakotas and Minnesota Annual Conferences are invited to join a Scripture Circle this winter with Julie Stoll as facilitator. 

June 8 - Jun 10, 2023

2023 Session of the Dakotas Annual Conference, June 8-10 Sioux Falls, South Dakota

The 30th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference will be held June 8-10, 2023, at the Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

June 15, 2023

Choose to Lose Group 2

Summer is a time for outdoor activities and fresh produce, recreation and renewal! Interested clergy and annual conference staff from the Dakotas and Minnesota Annual Conferences are invited at no charge to join Avera Health Coaches for Choose to Lose those unhealthy habits, a program that spends time in each of 12 weekly virtual sessions focusing on a different aspect of a healthy lifestyle.

June 18 - Jun 21, 2023

Dakotas Licensing School 2023 Abbey of the Hills, Marvin SD

The Dakotas Licensing School 2023 is scheduled for June 18-21, 2023 at Abbey in the Hills in Marvin, SD. For further questions, please contact the dean Rev. Eric Van Meter or Bea Stucke at the Conference Office.

June 28, 2023

Group EMDR Info Session

What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma protocol that helps individuals who experience distress from sudden events causing stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflict, substance use, and other health issues to build up resiliency, enforce helpful thinking, set priorities, problem-solve, engage in positive activities, and manage reactions.

July 4, 2023

Happy 4th of July - Office Closed

In observance of  the 4th of July - Dakotas Conference office is closed. Happy 4th of July

July 14 - Jul 16, 2023

Mission u South 2023 Dakota Wesleyan University

Don’t miss Mission u 2023! United Women in Faith have a commitment to life-long learning. Mission u is a perfect example of how that commitment is put into action—and not just for ourselves, but to better reflect God’s love to others. This summer, do yourself a favor and attend this three-day learning adventure. Participate in any of three sessions.

July 18, 2023

Preaching with Impact

Preaching with Impact! Tuesday, July 18th, 10 am – 12 noon CT Back by popular demand, Pastors Annie Carlson and Jordan Minnich Kjesbo, provide a streamlined version of their January 2023 workshop in this virtual event.

July 20 - Jul 22, 2023

Mission u North 2023

Don’t miss Mission u 2023! United Women in Faith have a commitment to life-long learning. Mission u is a perfect example of how that commitment is put into action—and not just for ourselves, but to better reflect God’s love to others. This summer, do yourself a favor and attend this three-day learning adventure. Participate in one of three sessions.

August 10 - Aug 12, 2023

Mission u Virtual 2023 Online via Zoom

August 10, 2023

Dinner Church: Zoom meet up with Micheal Beck Zoom

Are you are working on a  Dinner Church? Here is an opportunity for you to ask your questions and go deeper into this simple way to gather people around food and Jesus. Join our 90-minute Zoom meet up with Michael Beck. It's happening  August 10 at 9 a.m., central time. 

August 13, 2023

Bishop’s Fargo Meet and Greet Session Faith UMC, 909 19th Ave N Fargo, ND 58102

Bishop Lanette Plambeck will greet people and engage in conversation with United Methodists on August 13, 2023. She plans to preach at Faith United Methodist Church, 909 19th Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota, during worship at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck at 11:15 a.m., and a time for conversations and questions at 12:15 p.m.

Bishop’s Watertown Meet and Greet Session First UMC, 4 2nd Ave SE Watertown, SD 57201

Bishop Lanette Plambeck will meet and greet people at First United Methodist Churcch, 4 Second Avenue Southeast, Watertown, South Dakota for a potluck meal starting at 5:30 p.m. The meal will be followed by conversation and a time for questions at 6:15 p.m.

August 15, 2023

Special Session Annual Conference 2023 Online

Bishop Lanette Plambeck, resident bishop for the Dakotas Conference, hereby calls for a special session of the Dakotas Annual Conference for August 15, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Central Time and 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time. This will be the final called conference for disaffiliation in 2023, and will be held online.

August 22, 2023

Financial Ministry Grant 2023

Financial Ministry Grant 2023 Application is now open.  Pastors or leaders of local churches in the Dakotas or Minnesota Annual Conferences may apply for the 2023 Financial Ministry Grant requesting up to $500.  The grant award is intended to fund efforst to strengthen church financial health and grow a culture of generosity through the training and education of the pastor or church leaders, providing materials for a group study around personal finance and/or stewardship, and other efforts specific to stewarship and generosity.

August 29 - Aug 30, 2023

2023 Dakotas Appointive Cabinet - August 29-30

The Dakotas Appointive Cabinet is meeting August 29-30, 2023

September 4, 2023

Labor Day - Office is closed

Have a happy and safe Labor Day! God Bless You!

September 11, 2023

Scripture Circles for Clergy

Scripture Circles for Clergy Socratic seminar, scripture gatherings, rabbinical study - Scripture Circles are a highly engaging, safe space to explore deeply with the Lover of our souls and peers, the sacred text and your own heart.  The flavor of each study is brought forth as the participants share what is on their hearts and minds, grounded in personal perspectives.  The space allows clergy to savor the Spirit without critique or agenda.

September 12, 2023

Scripture Circles for Clergy

Scripture Circles for Clergy Socratic seminar, scripture gatherings, rabbinical study - Scripture Circles are a highly engaging, safe space to explore deeply with the Lover of our souls and peers, the sacred text and your own heart.  The flavor of each study is brought forth as the participants share what is on their hearts and minds, grounded in personal perspectives.  The space allows clergy to savor the Spirit without critique or agenda.

September 13, 2023

Scripture Circles for Clegy

Scripture Circles for Clergy Socratic seminar, scripture gatherings, rabbinical study - Scripture Circles are a highly engaging, safe space to explore deeply with the Lover of our souls and peers, the sacred text and your own heart.  The flavor of each study is brought forth as the participants share what is on their hearts and minds, grounded in personal perspectives.  The space allows clergy to savor the Spirit without critique or agenda.

UMC

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