The table is ready for the opening worship with communion at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Phots by jlynn studion.

• Saturday photos: Photos from Saturday include baptismal remembrance worship with a CCYM movement, a message from Rev. Kris Mutzenberger, the baptism of Oddo Lundberg and sending forth of our pastors and deacons. View photos.
• Saturday videos: Videos shown Saturday (listed below) have been added to the Vimeo album here.
• Praying Our Way Forward: Phase III: The Council of Bishops, in partnership with The Upper Room, is launching Phase 3 of Praying our Way Forward. Watch video here. 
• We are CALLED: Called: One Word, Many Ways explores what the call ministry looks and feels like. Watch video.
• Discover Joy, Live Deeply: Theme video 3: Love and Joy: (John 15:12-17) This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Discover Joy, Live Deeply! Watch video.

• Friday photos: Photos from Friday include worship with the guitar choir, a message from Scott McKirdy, Olu Brown's second teaching session, reports from the Board of Ordained Ministry,  recognition of retirees and jubilees, a discussion on A Way Forward, other reports, and the Celebration of Life in Ministry Service.  View photos.
• Friday videos: Videos shown Friday (listed below) have been added to the Vimeo album here.
• The Lydia Project: The Dakotas and Minnesota Area of The United Methodist Church will host thousands of United Methodist guests in 2020 for our General Conference. We want them to experience a warm welcome by providing scarves to all our guests when they arrive in Minnesota for General Conference. Watch video.
• Dakota Wesleyan University - Your United Methodist University: DWU President Amy Novak, staff and students on what it means to be the Dakotas' United Methodist University. Watch video.
• This is CAMP!: Camp is full of great experiences to explore nature, friendships and God experiences. Watch video.
• I am Elisha: Lily's Story: Lily Jones explored her call to ministry with Fusion Church and campus ministry at Dakota Wesleyan University. "I was blessed to learn a lot in these unique settings." Watch video.
• Called: One Word, Many Ways: Nicole's Story: “At first I ran away from my call as far as I could,” said Nicole Anderson. She is now living out God's call. Watch video.
• Welcome to Our New Digital Home!: The Dakotas Conference website has ben completely redesigned and updated. Check out this short tour to see what's available for you. Watch video.
• We Still Believe: The UMC at 50: From the merger in 1968 through the present. Watch video.
• I am Elisha: Bryce's Story: Bryce Blank was an Elisha Intern on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University.  He recalled his internship, "It was better than any class you could take!" Watch video here.
• Discover Joy: Bear Much Fruit. Theme Video 2: This video, which highlights this year's Annual Conference theme, focuses on John 15:7-11. Watch video here. 

• Thursday photos: Photos from Thursday include worship, Bishop Ough’s episcopal address, a teaching session with Rev. Olu Brown, a missional report highlighting what we've accomplished together, and a festival at the baseball park.  View photos
• Wednesday photos: Photos from Wednesday include pre-conference workshops, registration, and other pre-conference activites. View photos
• Discover Joy: Theme Video 1: This video, which highlights this year’s Annual Conference theme, focuses on John 15:1-6.  Watch video
• Called: One Word, Many Ways: God calls everyone into ministry, but ministry means more than ordination. Called: One Word, Many Ways explores how to listen for God’s voice, discern what you’ve heard, and respond faithfully.  Watch video
• Join me at REACH!: Join United Methodists across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, October 5-6, at Embrace Church in Sioux, Falls, SD. Explore ways to REACH! the next person for Jesus. Get new passion, reach new people, in new places at REACH! Watch video
• Everyone goes to Sunday School in Kensal: Kensal United Methodist Church sees an average of 15-17 in worship on Sunday but there are 24-30 kids at Sunday school each week. How does that happen? All of the kids in the community are invited and they can’t wait to show up each week.  Watch video
• Called: Richard's story: Richard Wahlstrom, has answered God's call to serve as a lay servant minister in multiple ways. He leads bible study and small groups at his local church, Rapid City Canyon Lake. He is the Southwest District co-lay leader and serves on the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation board. Richard states,"We are not all called to be pastors but we are all called."  Watch video
• Take me out to the ball game: Conference attendees participated in an evening at the Sioux Falls Canaries Ball Park, where they ate hot dogs, brats and burgers, enjoyed music, watched or participated in the kickball tournament.  There was even a pastors barbershop quartet that provided music, watch their performance here.