Calendar
May 27, 2024
Memorial Day - Office Closed Remember our Brave Men and Women - God Bless You!Remember those that have Fallen Remember those that Sacrifice Our Brave Men and Women God Bless You!
May 28, 2024
Pre-Conference Gathering ZoomThis will be an opportunity to discuss the legislation happening during the conference.
May 30, 2024
Rural Ministry Clergy Cohort VirtualRural Ministry Clergy Cohort We invite you to gather virtually every two weeks with Rev. Ed Kail, well-known pastor, teacher, and clergy leader from the Iowa Annual Conference (and former professor of Bishop Plambeck!). Ed is known for his deep knowledge and understanding of the rural ministry context and challenges. He is a follower of the Way of Jesus with deep roots in the UMC and in the Wesleyan theology of discipleship.
May 30, 2024
Pre-Conference Gathering ZoomThis will be an opportunity to discuss the legislation happening during the conference.
May 31, 2024
CCYM Applications DueHigh school students graduating years 2025, 2026, and 2027 who are baptized and professing members of The United Methodist Church are eligible to apply.
June 2, 2024
Pre-Conference Gathering ZoomThis will be an opportunity to discuss the legislation happening during the conference.
June 5, 2024
2024 - Dakotas Appointive Cabinet - June 5 Bismarck, NDThe Dakotas Appointive Cabinet will meet June 5, 2024.
June 6 - Jun 8, 2024
2024 Dakotas Annual Conference - June 6-8 Bismarck, NDThe Dakotas Annual Conference 2024 will take place in Bismarck, North Dakota, on June 6-8. More details to come.
June 11, 2024
Scripture Circle Facilitators Cohort ZoomThe six-week Scripture Circle Facilitator training will be on June 11, 18, 25 and July 16, 23, 30, at 10:30-12 p.m. CDT. The purpose of this cohort is to better equip you to lead a group in a scripture circle style. To maximize the learning and experience, have a group of 6 to 15 people, ready to study with you in your real world that you can practice on. This cohort is going to be capped at 11 people.
June 18, 2024
Scripture Circle Facilitators CohortThe six-week Scripture Circle Facilitator traning will be on June 11, 18, 25 and July 16, 23, 30, at 10:30-12 p.m. CDT. The purpose of this cohort is to better equip you to lead a group in a scripture circle style. To maximize the learning and experience, have a group of 6 to 15 people, ready to study with you in your real world that you can practice on. This cohort is going to be capped at 11 people.
June 23 - Jun 27, 2024
2024 Dakotas Licensing School Lake Poinsett, SDDAKOTAS LICENSING SCHOOL 2024 will take place at Lake Poinsett Camp, SD from June 23-27. Please contact the dean Rev. Eric Van Meter for any questions.
June 25, 2024
Scripture Circle Facilitators Cohort ZoomThe six-week Scripture Circle Facilitator training will be on June 11, 18, 25 and July 16, 23, 30, at 10:30-12 p.m. CDT. The purpose of this cohort is to better equip you to lead a group in a scripture circle style. To maximize the learning and experience, have a group of 6 to 15 people, ready to study with you in your real world that you can practice on. This cohort is going to be capped at 11 people.
June 27, 2024
Fresh Expressions coaching call ZoomMonthly Coaching session are for Fresh Expressions practitioners and their teams. Participants will learn from each other as they process the loving first journey together. Participants will share stories, ideas and get support from others. Michael Beck will facilitate these calls.
July 4, 2024
Happy 4th of July - Office ClosedIn observance of the 4th of July - Dakotas Conference office is closed. Happy 4th of July
July 10, 2024
North Central Jurisdiction Conference | July 10-13 Sioux Falls, South DakotaJuly 11, 2024
North Central Jurisdiction Conference | July 10-13 Sioux Falls, South DakotaJuly 12, 2024
North Central Jurisdiction Conference | July 10-13 Sioux Falls, South DakotaJuly 13, 2024
North Central Jurisdiction Conference | July 10-13 Sioux Falls, South DakotaJuly 16 - Jul 18, 2024
Practical Church Leadership Certificate ProgramThe Practical Church Leadership Certificate Program is offered through Dakota Wesleyan University and begins July 2024 with an in-person gathering (July 16-18 at DWU in Mitchell, S.D.). The PCL is a year-long, graduate level certificate program that is focused on these areas:
July 16, 2024
Scripture Circle Facilitators Cohort ZoomThe six-week Scripture Circle Facilitator training will be on June 11, 18, 25 and July 16, 23, 30, at 10:30-12 p.m. CDT. The purpose of this cohort is to better equip you to lead a group in a scripture circle style. To maximize the learning and experience, have a group of 6 to 15 people, ready to study with you in your real world that you can practice on. This cohort is going to be capped at 11 people.
