Registration with general information is now available HERE for appointed clergy and assigned laity serving in pastoral roles in the Dakotas Annual Conference who will be attending BEcoming Whole and Holy Leaders -How our healthy boundaries and ethics move us to wholeness and holiness!, a required quadrennial gathering on Monday, August 26, starting at 1pm CT and ending at noon on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Pierre, SD at Pierre First UMC.

The Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) is aware that some clergy will not be able to attend this in-person gathering in August or October due to bi-vocational or extension ministry appointments with work schedule conflicts. The boundaries task force for the BOM has already been working on an alternative option, and the options will be discussed and approved at the June board meeting. Upon approval, we will add these options to further communications regarding the training.

Registration for the October 25th training in Minneapolis with clergy of the Minnesota Annual Conference is now open for those who plan to attend this alternative option.

Hotel Block information:

• AmericInn:
  • 312, Island Drive, Fort Pierre, SD 57532, Phone: 605-223-2358
  • Room Block under 'Dakota UMC': $139.99 plus tax
  • Drop Date: Aug.12, 2024
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites:
  • 110 E. Stanley Road, Fort Pierre, SD 57532, Phone: 605-223-9045
  • Room Block under 'Dakotas UMC': 129 (Standard Room)
  • Drop Date: July 27, 2024