NEW THIS WEEK!

AC Walking Challenge
    It’s time for the 8th Annual Ultimate Step Crew Challenge. If you participate in Personify (formerly Virgin Pulse) grab your crew (up to five people) and sign up online for this year’s challenge. Registration opens this Friday, May 23. Steps will be tallied for the week of Annual Conference. Top two teams and Top 10 individual steppers will earn Personify points.

Join upcoming mission teams to the Dominican Republic
    Julia Jones from Pierre First UMC is leading two mission trips to the Dominican Republic. There are still openings on each team!
Church Camp Construction Trip: September 12-20 (sign up ASAP as plane tickets will be purchased soon!) Medical Mission trip: November 7-15. Cost is expected to be around $2800.
Participants must be 18+ or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Team members will also need a valid passport and be willing to procure and use the anti-malarial medication of your physician's choice. Call or text Julia Jones (605-280-2670) for more information or to sign up.

Clergy Wellness Allowance
    Summer is a great time to focus upon improving your physical health and well-being. We are excited to offer eligible clergy (clergy appointed (or CLM assigned) as a pastor to a local church or extension ministry actively serving in the Dakotas or Minnesota Conferences) the 2025 Clergy Wellness Allowance. The wellness allowance is for a specific resource or experience that supports physical well-being. Apply here now!

LUKE-ACTS 2025 - Reflections & Resources

Luke-Acts Reading 
     Luke 20 ends with Jesus' admontion to the religious leaders who love status but neglect justice and mercy. They raise themselves up at the expense of putting others down. How can we make sure our faith stays authentic and humble—not just for show? Additional resources: Commentary on Luke 20:27-38

RESOURCES

Garrett-Evangelical Laity Discernment Cohort | Online or In-Person
    Join Garrett’s Laity Discernment Cohort this fall, available both online and in-person. This 20-person cohort invites lay individuals to explore theological education and ministry formation through monthly discernment conversations. Participants will receive personalized 1-on-1 application guidance and a guaranteed 75% scholarship for those who apply to a Garrett degree program following the Fall term. Take your first class for only $200. Learn more here.

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Annual Conference choir
    You are invited to participate in the choir performance of John Rutter's beautiful anthem, "For the Beauty of the Earth," for the Celebration of Life in Ministry Service at Annual Conference on June 8.
Here are the details:
Practice: We will have one combined practice session on Sunday, June 8th at 8:15 am.
Location: Both the practice and the service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 310 N Rowley St, Mitchell, SD 57301. The Worship service is Sunday, June 8th at 10:00 am.
Important: To ensure a successful and smooth rehearsal, we kindly request that all participating choir members learn the song. Please RSVP to revthanael@gmail.com by June 1st so we can get you the music and plan for space and parts accordingly. We look forward to making beautiful music together!

Men’s Dress clothes for Tree of Life
    Tree of Life is asking for dress shirts, slacks, and jackets for young men. You can drop these off at Tree of Life in Mission, S.D., or bring them to their display table at Annual Conference in Mitchell. For more information, contact Sandra Spotted Tail - 605-319-0174

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Jobs Available
    We're hiring! The following positions are open across the Dakotas Conference. Find out more information on our Conference website.
    Administrative Assistant & Event Planner | Dakotas & Minnesota United Methodist Foundations
    Summer Staff | Dakotas UM Camps