NEW THIS WEEK

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.

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.

Help children celebrate World Communion Sunday | October 6
    Every year, on the first Sunday in October, Christians from a multitude of denominations across the world gather to celebrate World Communion Sunday. ResourceUMC offers ideas for engaging children in this special day of unity in the life of the Church. Learn more / Related resources: World Communion Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit.

Civil Discourse Training - De-Polarization
    Rev. Joel Allen, religion professor from DWU, is leading Courageous Conversation gatherings at the college and at local churches focusing on de-polarization. In order to help gauge interest in offering this more broadly, please complete this survey

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Lay Academy | October 25-27
    Apply to be part of the next Lay Academy Preaching and Worship Leading training, Oct. 25-27 at Open Heart UMC in Rapid City. Registration (including recommendation from your pastor) is due by September 25th. Contact Rebecca Trefz for more information about attending my Zoom.

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. Our intention is to look at different biblical woman’s stories in which life took unexpected turns. Walk with us and Lot’s wife, Hagar, Jael, Esther and the Hemorrhaging woman as we journey through hope deferred. Aspects of the retreat will include free time to hike or relax in the beauty of the Black Hills. Discover different spiritual disciplines that may be new to you or refreshers of some you might already practice. You will be well fed and pampered over this weekend intended to help you refresh, relax and renew your relationship with God and others. Check out the DakCamps website for more information and 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. Register by Sept. 26 to get a t-shirt and discount on lodging. 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