THIS WEEK!

Need a last minute Christmas gift?
    It's not too late to get one through the Dakotas Alternative Christmas Market—a way to give the love of Christmas in tangible ways. Instead of another sweater or gadget, honor someone you love with a gift that changes lives through one of our Dakotas camps or mission ministries. Learn more about how to give here. 

Start your new year discipleship practices with Radical Methodism study
    Dakotas Connector for Renewal Bri Heida will lead a discussion group over Zoom to engage in "Radicle Methodism", a study by Dr. Ashley Boggan (found on Amplify Media) that explores the beginnings of Methodism and how it took root in America. The group will explore the ways the movement took hold and grew, and ask what such a movement could look like in this time, here in this place. It will be an opportunity to imagine what can happen if we say yes to having our own hearts set afire, and how that could spread across the Dakotas and beyond.
    The group will meet over five Wednesdays, roughly over the lunch hour, 11:30-12:30 MT/12:30-1:30 CT, beginning January 7. To register, click here and enter your information. Details and materials will be sent out as we approach the first date in January.

Download Great is Thy Faithfulness resources for the New Year
    Based on the four “Greats” - The Great Commandment, The Great Commission, The Great Requirement, and The Great Proclamation, this ministry tool includes sermons from Revs. Teresa Person, Bob Ruedebusch, Julie Gregg, and Kermit Culver as well as additional resources for worship and discipleship. Available on our Amplify platform as well as through our website, they are great to use for a January series or study…or any time of year! If you haven’t signed up for a free Amplify account, you can’t do so here.

LUKE-ACTS 2025 - Reflections & Resources

Luke-Acts Reading 
     As Acts 27 begins, Paul is being escorted to Rome, despite his statements to his captors that this voyage will not end well. As we follow Jesus in community, we can often see that certain decisions made will lead to avoidable struggles. Yet, even when the road vears into choppy waters, God is able to bring redemption, resurrection, and salvation. Additional resource: Harrisburg UMC sermon on Acts 27

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Winter Connection | January 30-31
    Winter Connection is an annual event for middle school and high school youth sponsored by the Dakotas Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM.) This year's theme is Functioning Parts. The scripture focus is Romans 12:4-8. What is your calling? How can you serve? How can you use your hands, feet, gifts, and talents to share the Good News. There are three sites that will be hosting Winter Connection this year! Sioux Falls First UMC, Bismarck McCabe UMC, and Rapid City First UMC. Learn more and register here. 

Access 2025 SOP Alternative Giving Campaign Resources
        Nearly six in ten Americans say they would rather have a donation made on their behalf to their favorite charity than receive a gift for themselves. You’re probably part of that 60 percent. Please consider Solar Oven Partners, a mission of the Dakotas Conference, for alternative gift giving. Tell friends or family you’d like a donation to Solar Oven Partners for YOUR Christmas gift. Click here to access promotional materials and resources for the 2025 SOP Alternative Giving Campaign. You’re welcome to download and share these materials within your local church or online.
 

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Jobs Available
    We're hiring! The following positions are open across the Dakotas Conference.
    Find more information on our Conference website.
    Director of Children's Ministries | Asbury UMC, Sioux Falls, SD
    Part-time Campus Ministry Director | First UMC, Brookings, SD