Conference Office closed 
   In celebration of the birth of our Chirst-child, the Dakotas Conference office will be closed December 19, 2022 through January 3, 2023. Please contact staff directly by e-mail or phone if needed. The conference office will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Christmas blessings to each of you!

Holiday publication schedule 
   The Dakotas Conference communications team announces the following  publishing schedule changes over the holidays. Monday @ Dakotas will be published on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. This Week @ Dakatos will resume on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

2023 kicksoff with opportunities for clergy

Ephiphany Gathering
    Bishop Lanette Plambeck invites clergy to join her in Aberdeen, South Dakota, January 8 and 9, 2023. "We will gather for worship, learning, fellowship, and a time of relationship building. Our time will begin with worship at North Highland United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m., central time, Sunday, January 8, 2023. On Monday, January 9, 2023, we will meet at the Ramkota Inn. We will end our time together on Monday with worship that will be completed by 5:00 p.m."  View a message from Bishop Lanette. Register here.

Preaching Workshop
    Clergy are encouraged to stay in Aberdeen to participate in the preaching workshop, January 10-11. This is an opportunity to do some planning and preparing for worship in the upcoming year. There is partial financial support available for clergy who attend. Get the details here. View a flier.

Start 2023 Well: Maximize Your HealthFlex Benefits: Jan. 10, 6-7 p.m. or Jan. 11, noon-1 p.m., online. If you are enrolled in HealthFlex through Wespath, learn about the many great benefits available to help you improve your well-being in 2023. Get the details and register.

Financial Well-Being Workshop Series: Kick off your new year with a financial check-up and a series of preventive measures to ensure you are setting yourself up for success. Clergy, church staff, and congregation members are invited. Register here.

• Checking your Financial Vital Signs: A Wholistic Look at Your Financial Health: Jan. 17, 6-7:15 p.m. or Jan. 18, noon-1:15 p.m., online.
• Naming and Attaining: Your Personal Financial Goals: Jan. 24, 6-7:15 p.m. or Jan. 25, noon-1:15 p.m., online.
• Listening to Your Elders: Clergy Taxes: Feb. 7, 6-7:15 p.m. or Feb. 8, noon-1:15 p.m.
• Preparing for the Future Now: Retirement Readiness for All Ages: Feb. 21, 6-7:15 p.m. or Feb. 22, noon-1:15 p.m.