THIS WEEK

Fresh Expressions coaching calls | June 27
    Fresh Expressions Coaching Calls will be held online on June 27, July 25, and Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m.Rev. Michael Beck facilitates the coaching sessions for Fresh Expressions practitioners and teams. Share stories, ideas, and support. Learn more. 

Mission U | Register by July 1
    Mission u is a transformative educational event open to women, men, members, and non-members of UWFaith and the UMC. The event encompasses both a Bible-based curriculum and spiritually uplifting and mission-related components. The Southern Site will meet from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University, and the Northern Site will gather from Thursday, July 18, to Saturday, July 20, at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, N.D. Register here. Order the study book.

Clergy Family Getaway | July 1-5
    Bring your family and join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating time away. Enjoy time at the lake and have fun with your family. This event has limited planned programming, but there will be opportunities for campfires, crafts, games, and more! Get the details.

COMING UP

North Central Jurisdiction Conference | July 10-13
    The 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference will be held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, July 10-13, 2024. Gathering around the theme "Lift Every Voice," participants will explore ways to live humbly, love genuinely, have a sense of presence and joy amid affliction, and be united with our siblings in Christ. View details.

Investing In Leaders Resource Grant (Student Debt Reduction) | Apply by Aug 1 
    The 2024 application is open until August 1, 2024. First-time applicants are considered first. Demonstration of completing personal financial education and working with a financial loan repayment counselor (at least one session) are both required. If you need more information about connecting with a student loan repayment counselor, please get in touch with Area Director of Clergy Well-Being Diane Owen at diane.owen@dkmnareaumc.org. Learn more.

Impact Fargo: Taking God Seriously | July 28-Aug. 2
    Youth from across Dakotas are invited to a mission event in Fargo, N.D. IMPACT Fargo 2024: Taking God Seriously, is happening July 28-Aug. 2, 2024. Get the details.

Virtual Mission u | Aug. 8-10
    Virtual Mission u runs on Thursday, August 8, 2024, Friday, August 9, 2024 , from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Central Time, and Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Get the details and register.

Dakotas-Minnesota UM Clergy Women's Retreat | Aug. 11-13
    Join clergywomen from across the Dakotas-Minnesota Area at Lake Poinsett for a retreat. The topic and theme is Lyrical Faith: Discovering God in the Music of Peter Mayer. View the details.

EarthKeepers training | Apply by Aug. 14
    Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training and incubator program that provides a collaborative space for United Methodists to develop and grow environmental projects in their communities. Topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing, and project planning. All participants plan a project during the training. The following EarthKeepers training events will be held Oct. 3-6, 2024. Applications are Due by August 14, 2024.

Required Quadrennial Clergy Training: Becoming Whole and Holy Leaders | Aug 26-27
    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! This is a required quadrennial gathering in Pierre, S.D., on August 26-27, 2024.

Financial Leadership for Churches | Fall 2024
    Consider the Financial Leadership for Churches program Garrett Evangelical Seminary offers for pastors and church leaders, which will be offered online this fall. The cost is $450 (covering all participants).  Information can be found here. Should a church have difficulty paying the fee, financial ministry grants are available to provide matching funds (for this program $225 with the church providing $225). Contact Diane Owen, Area Director of Clergy Well-being, at diane.owen@dkmnareaumc.org.

Leadership Institute 2024 | Sept. 25-27
    Remember the incredible energy of last year's Leadership Institute? Want to find out what everyone's talking about? Experience the spirit of connection and growth at this year's conference, September 25-27, 2024. Registration is now open. Get the details.

RESOURCES

100 Days of Prayer | Week 13
    Greetings! The thirteenth week of the Dakotas-Minnesota Area 100 Days ofPrayer initiative began Monday, June 24. his week focus on persevering in prayer. What role does prayer play in your daily life? How can you invite others to a life of prayer? Access week 13 resources. Access all resources.

Pastoral transitions resources
    Many United Methodist clergy and their families move to a new ministry setting each summer. At the same time, congregations say goodbye to their pastor and get ready to welcome a new pastor. Here are a variety of excellent and free resources to help local churches and pastors.

2024 Miracle Offering
    So far, $36,000 has been collected for the Miracle Offering. Gifts will be divided among these recipients: The 31:8 Project—human trafficking, Abbott House's Bridges Therapeutic Foster Care, Recovery Ministry, and the Clergy Sustentation Fund. Donations are still being accepted Access resources.

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Jobs Available
    We're hiring! Take a look at the job announcements across the Dakotas Conference. Get the details on jobs available at these Conference churches and organizations.

Worship and Technology Director | Watertown First UMC
    First UMC in Watertown, South Dakota has an opening for a full-time Worship and Technology Director. Access a job description here. Questions and inquiries can be directed to Rev. Sara McManus at seniorpastor@watertownfirst.church.

Accompanist | Ben Clare UMC
    Ben Clare UMC near Valley Springs, S.D., is looking for a musical accompaniment for 9 a.m. traditional service and special services. The music includes, but is not limited to, hymns, prelude and postlude, offertory, and special music. If interested, please send your resume to Pastor Krista Ducker. Get more details.