NEW THIS WEEK

Shoebox Christmas is here! 
    Please have your gifts dropped off to collection sites by Nov. 12. If you are mailing your gifts, please mail them before Nov. 1 to ensure they arrive. Collection sites include: Grand Forks Zion, Minot Vincent, Fargo First, Jamestown First, Watertown First, Sioux Falls Sunnycrest, and Mitchell Conference office. Learn more. 

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!
    We will be launching our new Conference website in the coming weeks. With this change, we will also have a new emailer. If you notice, in the coming weeks, that you are no longer receiving Conference emails, please contact the Conference office!

Save the Date! American Methodist Pilgrimage
    Join clergy from the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area for the American Methodist Pilgrimage, June 28–July 2, 2027! Explore Methodist history and heritage with stops in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and more. The anticipated cost is $1,600–$2,000, plus travel and some meals. Space is limited to 23 clergy, and scholarships may be available. Registration opens by March 15. Watch for more details in the new year!

THIS WEEK

Am I On Track? A Financial Check-In for Mid-Career Pastors | Oct. 27, 10:00 a.m. CT 
    A Virtual Workshop offered by Seth Scott, Shepherd’s Wallet. Most pastors in the middle of ministry are carrying a question nobody can answer for them: am I where I should be financially, and if I'm not, how far behind am I? This session answers it.  You'll run a short diagnostic on your own numbers and leave with a target savings rate specific to your situation, along with a worksheet to finish at home. Learn more about this virtual webinar here. 

Breakthrough Ministry Grants | Deadline October 31
    The Dakotas Methodist Foundation, in partnership with the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, is accepting applications for fourth-quarter Breakthrough Ministry Grants. United Methodist churches and ministry partners across the Dakotas are encouraged to apply by Oct. 31 for support that helps launch innovative ministry, extend hospitality and build meaningful relationships in their communities.
    Breakthrough Ministry Grants of up to $3,000 are awarded quarterly to encourage new approaches to ministry and community connection. Learn more and apply at the Breakthrough Ministry Grants webpage.

Extending Missional Impact Grants | Deadline Oct. 31
    The Dakotas Methodist Foundation is now accepting applications for fourth-quarter Extending Missional Impact Grants. United Methodist churches and ministry partners across the Dakotas are encouraged to apply by Oct. 31 for support that strengthens ministries, responds to community needs and helps churches extend their reach.
    Extending Missional Impact Grants of up to $2,500 are awarded quarterly to help congregations and ministry partners build on meaningful work already underway and pursue new opportunities for connection and service. Learn more and apply at the Extending Missional Impact Grants webpage.

RESOURCES

All Saints Day | November 1
    All Saints Day is a time for United Methodists and other Christians to publicly remember, honor, and celebrate the faithful who have gone before us—the saints who have lived, died, and passed on their legacy of faith. Check out these resources from The United Methodist Church to help your congregation celebrate this day: Background of the Wesleyan-Methodist connection to All Saints Day; Liturgical resource; Ways to remember and honor those who have passed. 

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

2026 Advent Study with Bishop Lanette | Beginning Nov. 30
    Save the date for this beloved tradition! This Advent, join Bishop Lanette Plambeck via Zoom for When Hope Is Born, a four-session journey through Scripture exploring the sacred work of midwifery: noticing what God is bringing to life, tending what is vulnerable, making room for what is emerging, and courageously participating in the birth of hope. Learn more here. 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS | View all Ads

Jobs Available
    We're hiring! The following positions are open across the Dakotas Conference.
    Find more information on our Conference website.
    Coordinator of Youth Ministries | Yankton First UMC, Yankton, SD
    Music Coordinator | Flame of Faith UMC, West Fargo, ND