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Celebrate World Communion Sunday | October 6
    World Communion Sunday began as a worldwide communion Sunday in 1933 as a means of demonstrating the interconnectedness of Christian churches, regardless of denomination. As United Methodists who believe in and value and open communion table, we pray this Sunday’s celebration of this holy sacrament will be a reminder of the beautiful interconnectedness as the Body of Christ around the world. This is also one of the six special offering Sundays in the UMC. Our World Communion offering helps provide scholarships for racial and ethnic minority students in the US, and students worldwide, equipping gifted, qualified students from around the globe to become the world changers God created them to be. Learn more / Related resources: World Communion Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit; The Great Thanksgiving for World Communion Sunday; A Celebration of Unity and Service; World Communion Sunday videos

RESOURCES

Preaching in the Purple Zone | October 9-10
     United Theological Seminary’s 2024 Preaching Seminar will focus on equipping preachers with a range of tools to proclaim the Gospel across political divides with integrity, boldness, intentionality, and care. Get information and register here.

Confidence in Conflict Online Workshop - Thursday, Oct. 24 1:30 PM 4:30 PM
    This workshop will help you understand conflict more deeply and give you the space and time to think about your conflict styles (using an assessment prior to the workshop) and how to develop new skills in conflict.

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Safer Sanctuaries training webinar | November 2 and 12
    Brenda Lint and Beata Ferris, DK Conference Safer Sanctuaries trainers, will offer a conference-wide training webinar to equip churches in developing and implementing policies and practices to ensure safety for children, youth and vulnerable adults in your church. The training will be offered at two different times: Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday, November 12, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Central Times). Check out the Conference website for more information and to register.

Relax, Refresh, Renew Womens Retreat | October 25-27
    During this year’s women’s retreat our theme is A Hope Deferred: A Biblical Woman’s Perspective when Life Doesn’t Go Exactly as Planned. Retreat will include free time to hike or relax, discover different spiritual disciplines, and be well fed and pampered throughout this weekend. Check out the DakCamps website to register.

Building Relational Bridges with our Native American Siblings | Zoom 
    Join us for these Zoom gatherings to learn and discuss how we can better Love our Indigenous Neighbors. The one-hour Zoom gatherings will be held on Tuesday evenings October 15, 22, 29, and Nov 5, beginning at 7pm Central/ 6pm MT. Get more info and register HERE.

DakYouth | Oct. 11-13
    Join The Skit Guys, Winona Avenue, and Matt Rawle, along with middle and high school youth in Aberdeen, South Dakota for DakYouth 2024. This year’s them is “Crossroads” with a scripture focus on Joshua 24:15. Check out a video promo here.

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Jobs Available
    We're hiring! The following positions are open across the Dakotas Conference. Find out more information on our Conference website.
    Director | Solar Oven Partners, DK-MN Area
    Facilities Manager | Lake Poinsett Camp, Arlington, SD
    Youth & Children's Ministry Coordinator | Sunnycrest UMC, Sioux Falls, SD
    Administrative Assistant | Madison UMC, Madison, SD
    Youth Coordinator | Madison UMC, Madison, SD