THIS WEEK!

Potholders needed ASAP for Solar Oven Partners
    URGENT! PLEASE bring any pre-made potholders to the conference office by early afternoon Thursday, October, 2nd. SOP Director Randy Harwood will deliver them to the United Women of Faith annual meeting in Rapid City in time for packing workshops on Oct. 3rd. You can also send potholders with any women from your church who are attending the UWF gathering. Workshop manager Doug Diehl says 2000 total are needed for the Oct. 3rd work project and beyond. Thank You!

Safer People, Stronger Church: Practicing Trauma-Informed Leadership | Nov. 18 @ 6:30 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. MT
    As faith communities, we are called to nurture healing and hope. Many of us are still learning how trauma affects people, congregational culture, and the systems that support ministry. This webinar offers laity and clergy descriptive language, ideas, and options so each congregation can discern its own path toward being more trauma-informed. Click here for more information and to register.

 LUKE-ACTS 2025 - Reflections & Resources

Luke-Acts Reading 
     Chapter 15 reminds us that disagreements about faith and discipleship have existed since the beginning – and they have been resolved in different ways. Yet despite this reality – and perhaps because of it – the Gospel continues to spread. Yet, as humans, disagreement and division can be painful. How might humility, curiosity, and grace help us navigate these realities? Additional Resource: Bible Project podcast episode

RESOURCES

THIS SUNDAY! World Communion Sunday
    World Communion Sunday celebrates the unity and diversity of the universal Christian community. As we gather around the Lord’s table, we recognize our unity in Christ, joining with others worldwide in Holy Communion. Embracing this commitment, United Methodists are dedicated to nurturing diverse leadership within the church by allocating funds for scholarships and leadership training for under-represented students. Explore the complete set of ready-to-use resources designed to help your church celebrate World Communion Sunday here.

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

DakYouth | Oct. 10-12 - REGISTER NOW!
     DAKYOUTH is an annual youth event like no other and is for both middle school and high school youth in the Dakotas Conference. Youth gather from all around the conference to learn about leadership, discipleship, and service. This year’s theme, “Living For God,” is centered on Job 23:11, challenging and inspiring youth to walk faithfully in their everyday lives. Rev. Rachel Billups will bring powerful messages as the main speaker, and VOTA will lead an unforgettable time of worship. Register today and reserve your hotel rooms before they’re gone! View and share the promotional video. 

Church/Charge conference materials
    Church/Charge Conference season is almost upon us. As you prepare to gather and give thanks for all that God had done in and through your church this past year and to look ahead to 2026, you can find necessary report forms and resources here. Contact your Superintendent if you have questions about schedule and agenda.

Amplify Dakotas
    Churches across the Dakotas now have a powerful new tool for ministry: the Amplify Dakotas channel, which officially launches this week. With Amplify Dakotas, United Methodist clergy and laity across the conference will have the benefit of enjoying the same rich library of Cokesbury resources that Amplify Media has long provided in addition to content created for and by leaders in the Dakotas Conference. This resource comes at no cost to Dakotas United Methodists thanks to the support of a grant from the Dakotas Connection Initiative. Learn how to register here. 

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!

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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