NEW THIS WEEK!

Coming Soon to Amplify Dakotas: "Great is Thy Faithfulness" sermon series
    We are creating a series of sermons based on the four “Greats” - The Great Commandment, The Great Commission, The Great Requirement, and The Great Proclamation. We will be providing sermons from Revs. Teresa Person, Bob Ruedebusch, Julie Gregg, and Kermit Culver as well as additional resources for worship and discipleship. These resources will be available on our Amplify platform as well as through our website by mid December to be used for a January series…or any time of year! If you haven’t signed up for a free Amplify account, you can’t do so here.

 LUKE-ACTS 2025 - Reflections & Resources

Luke-Acts Reading 
     Acts 19 begins with Paul encountering some disciples in Ephesus who had not heard of the Holy Spirit. It's a reminder that we can know the name of Jesus and even believe in him but not be open to the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit. What means of grace help you experience the transforming power of the Spirit in your own life? Additional Resource: The Baptismal Covenant

RESOURCES

All Saints Sunday
    All Saints Sunday is one of those celebrations with a bifocal emphasis. On the one hand, it is an in-house event, a celebration of the community of faith and those who have walked as a part of the community and now have entered into God’s eternity. On the other hand, All Saints is an opportunity to look beyond the walls of the local congregation and be reminded that, in Christ, we are bound up into a larger fellowship of those who look like us alongside those who do not look like us, sound like us, or gather like us. Discipleship Ministries provides a wide variety of worship resources to help you and your congregation celebrate this holy day. Find resources here. 

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

REGISTER NOW! Using A.I. in Ministry webinar | Nov. 10 & 17
    In today’s rapidly evolving world, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and everyday life — and the Church is no exception. But what role should AI play within our faith communities? This training offers a balanced, thoughtful approach to understanding and implementing AI in ministry including Best and Worst Practices, Biblical Foundations, Ethical Considerations, and Tools for Ministry.
     The webinar will be offered in two parts: Part 1 on Nov. 10 and Part 2 on Nov. 17, both at 11:30am - 2pm CT/ 10:30am-1pm MT. The sessions will be recorded and available to registrants for 90 days. Registration fee is $30. For more information and to register, check out our website.

Shoebox Christmas - Dates and Locations
    Spirit Lake Ministry, Tree of Life Ministry, and some individual churches are preparing to reach over 6,000 children with Christmas shoeboxes. This is an opportunity for you to reflect the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christ into our communities by ensuring that no child feels forgotten on Christmas morning.
     Each year, people like you pack shoebox gifts according to these guidelines and bring them to a collection site. Then, volunteers collect your shoebox gifts from these sites around our Dakotas Conference and get them ready to distribute. Your shoeboxes need to be at the nearest collection site by November 16 to arrive in time for distribution at the many schools across the Dakotas. Your gifts make a huge difference!

Register now for 2025 Bishop’s Advent Study
    Plan now to participate in the 2025 Advent Study led by Bishop Lanette. In this study, United Methodists across the Dakotas and Minnesota are invited to read "A Child is Born" by Amy-Jill Levine. Check out Cokesbury to learn more about the study and purchase books. You must register in order to receive the Zoom link to each gathering. Order your books or e-books now.
     The Zoom study will be held Monday evenings, Dec. 1-22. The schedule is:
    - Dec. 1, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. CT / 6-7:15pm MT—Chapter 1: The Conception and Birth of Isaac and Ishmael
    - Dec. 8, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. CT / 6-7:15pm MT—Chapter 2: The Conception and Birth of Samson
    - Dec. 15, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. CT / 6-7:15pm MT—Chapter 3: The Conception and Birth of Samuel
    - Dec. 22, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m CT / 6-7:15pm MT—Chapter 4: Jesus: Heir to Traditions
      The Zoom link will be provided to those who have registered as the first discussion draws near. Attending the sessions live will provide the most meaningful experience, but each one will be recorded and sent to all registrants within a couple days of each gathering.

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Jobs Available
    We're hiring! The following positions are open across the Dakotas Conference.
    Find more information on our Conference website.
    Administrative Assistant | Dakotas & Minnesota United Methodist Foundations
    Part-time Campus Ministry Director | First UMC, Brookings, SD
    Part-time Coordinator of Children’s Ministries | First UMC, Yankton, SD