Pray with us | October 27-November 2
    Lord, give us strength in our weakness. Give us faith in our fear. Give us power in our powerless. We are trusting you. We pray for all of God's people, but especially these persons.

Bread for the World | Wipe out Hunger
     Focusing on five root causes of world hunger could lead to its eradication by 2030, according to the United Methodist-supported Bread for the World Institute. UMC general secretary of Church & Society, Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe, and Rev. Allison Mark are on the board of directors. Read a synopsis of the report and the positive steps being taken by our denomination to end world hunger here. 

Soul Fill-up | Join us here (new link)
     Soul Fill-up is a mid-week time for church leaders to slow down. Let us pour into your soul and refill your cup during guided scripture reading, prayer, and meditation led by the spiritual directors of the Higher Ground program. There is nothing to do or prepare - just set this 30-40 minutes aside for yourself and join us! Click here to join, Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. CT, 8:00 a.m. MT.

REACH BEYOND ONLINE WORSHIP | November 12
     Ready to go beyond online worship to online discipleship?   Ready to engage people beyond Sunday?   REACH BEYOND ONLINE WORSHIP, Nov. 12, will feature doable, practical tips on how to take the next step as a pioneer in online ministry.  Do more than survive COVID….we can go deeper and further with people in their discipleship.  Rachel Gilmore, online ministry coach and trainer with PATH 1, and others will share their top online discipleship tools.
Details here | Register

Builders Club |  Call for Wahpeton Evergreen UMC
     Builders Club supports the building projects of four churches each year through the donations of hundreds of people across the Dakotas Conference. The goal of Builders Club is to assist churches in need of financial support for their building, remodel, or expansion projects. By providing support for the building projects of churches, it allows them to grow current—or begin new—ministries. Individuals and congregations are called to support Wahpeton Evergreen UMC.  Join | Donate online

Breakthrough Ministry Grants | Applications Due Oct 31
     Breakthrough Ministry grants are intended to be seed money to launch new ministries or expand existing ministries to reach and impact new people as a response to the movement of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of Dakotas United Methodists.  Projects supported through Breakthrough Ministry grants include: new ministries and expansion of existing ministries to reach new people, ministries that create church and school partnerships,  ministries that build relationships with students or other young adults, programs that help individuals hear and discern their call to ministry and technology that will enhance mission and ministry impact. There are specific types or categories of  Breakthrough Ministry grants: learn more

Congregational Care Workshop | November 13-14, virtually
     Learn how to care for each other and the people in your community during this pandemic.  Join Karen Lampe, a pastor at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, November 13, 12-7p.m., and November 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to learn about leading the care ministries in your congregation. Congregational Care Ministers are lay persons empowered to share their gifts of ministry, so build a team of two or more and participate together.  If you have participated in this workshop before, this webinar will qualify as recertification as there is much new information in light of how COVID-19 has impacted Care Mnistry. Register here

2020 Annual Conference| Access resources 
     The 27th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference explored this year's theme "Be the Light! Live Hope!"
At opening worship, Bishop Ough delivered the Episcopal Address, "A Light Rising in the Darkness."
View the entire session held October 10, 2020. 
Here is a recap of the legislation.
God is at work across the Dakotas Conference as highlighted in the 2020 Missional report, watch the video. 
Watch the Celebration of Life in Ministry Service held on Friday, September 18, 2020.  
Access AC 2020 articles  | View AC 2020 videos

Non-Conference event: Wesleyan Convenant Association (WCA) Gathering | November 14, 10 a.m. CST 
The President of the WCA, Rev. Keith Boyette, will be speaking about the role of the Wesleyan Covenant Association and share information about the Protocol for Reconciliation and Grace through Separation. Everyone is welcome to attend, from either the Dakotas Conference or Minnesota Conference. Contact Mark Britton, by e-mail or phone 701-240-4939, if would like to be a host site or attend individually.  

Job Announcement | Legacy UMC
     Legacy is seeking a Legacy Kids Director and an Assistant Director to lead the ministry from infants to 5th graders. The two positions are available to begin immediately. More information can be found @ https://legacyumc.org/jobs.

Job Announcement | Watertown First UMC
     Watertown First United Methodist Church is now seeking a Director of Youth Ministry. This position is to be filled immediately, and can be full or part time with compensation dependent upon qualifications. More information and applications can be found here:  https://watertownfirst.church/employment/ 

Job Announcement | Sunnycrest UMC
     Sunnycrest United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Office Manager to provide administrative support to the pastor, staff and various committees. Duties include designing and publishing church materials, maintaining accurate financial records and greeting church members and visitors. Click here for job description. Seeking someone with a professional and positive manner to join this vibrant and growing church.  Bilingual skill of the English and Spanish languages is a plus. Compensation will be based on experience. To apply, send your resume to office@sunnycrest.org.