Calendar
February 16, 2026
Presidents’ Day Floating Hokiday for Conference Staff"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
February 23 - Feb 24, 2026
Dakotas Cabinet Meeting OnlineThe Dakotas Cabinet is meeting on February 23 & 24, 2026.
March 1, 2026
Elisha and Samuel Internship Applications DeadlineRegistration for student interns for both the Elisha program and the Samuel program Deadline to register is March 1, 2026.
March 2 - Mar 4, 2026
Clergy Leadership AcademyClergy Leadership Academy Pastoral Care: How do we care for our people?
March 10, 2026
SPRC training ZoomMarch 11 - Mar 12, 2026
Dakotas Cabinet Meeting OnlineThe Dakotas Cabinet is meeting on March 11 & 12, 2026.
March 13 - Mar 15, 2026
IGNITE 2026IGNITE - Exploring Your Call to Ministry
March 23 - Mar 25, 2026
Dakotas Cabinet Meeting Mitchell, SDThe Extended and Appointive Cabinet is meeting March 23-25, 2026 in Mitchell, SD.
April 1, 2026
Merit Scholarship Application DeadlineScholarships are awarded each year to seminary students showing exceptional promise or achievement in preparation for ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church. Applicants are notified of decisions in May. Click here for more information and to fill out an application.
April 3, 2026
Good Friday - Conference Office ClosedMay your faith in God, bring peace to your heart today and always!
April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday - He is RisenHe is Risen Indeed!
April 14 - Apr 15, 2026
Dakotas Cabinet Meeting OnlineThe Dakotas Cabinet is meeting on April 14 & 15, 2026.
April 26 - Apr 28, 2026
Clergywomen’s Retreat - 2026Crafting Prayer: Exploring creative ways to connect with God Come and enjoy the serene surroundings, worship, conversation and company of other United Methodist clergywomen at this year’s retreat
May 12 - May 14, 2026
Dakotas Cabinet Meeting Fargo/ Spirit LakeThe Dakotas Cabinet is meeting on May 12-14, 2026.
May 25, 2026
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!
June 3, 2026
Dakotas Cabinet Meeting Bismarck, NDThe Cabinet is meeting on June 3, 2026 in Bismarck, ND.
June 5 - Jun 7, 2026
Dakotas Annual Conference 2026June 19, 2026
Juneteenth Day - Office Closed"Juneteenth celebrates freedome & justice. It's a reminder that each of us deserves to be treated equally and with respect." - Unkown The Dakotas Conference office will be closed.
July 3, 2026
Independence Day - Office ClosedIn observance of the 4th of July - Dakotas Conference office is closed. Happy 4th of July.
July 10 - Jul 12, 2026
Mission u South 2026Southern Site: Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, South Dakota—July 10-12, 2026 * Registration Due June 15, 2026 Runs from Friday, July 10, 2026 with registration from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, through Sunday, July 12, 2026, lunch.
