THIS WEEK!

AC 2025 Themed Apparel | Order by June 29
     The online store for AC 2025 themed apparel is open once again! If you missed out the first time—or if you'd like to order a hoodie, crewneck, or long-sleeve shirt—now is your chance. All orders must be placed by June 29, and will be processed after the store closes. Please allow up to three weeks for production and shipping.

Mission U | July
    Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the 2025 Mission U. Mission U is a transformative educational program that encompasses both Bible-based curricula and events. Interested in deepening your faith in community? Gaining experience interpreting Scripture? Working toward healing for yourself, your community, and all of creation? Mission u is for you! Dakotas Mission U events will be held in two locations - Mitchell, S.D., and Jamestown, N.D. Register today!

LUKE-ACTS 2025 - Reflections & Resources

Luke-Acts Reading 
     In Luke 24:13-25, we meet Jesus walking with two disciples, but they don’t recognize Him until He breaks bread with them. We hear them say, "We had hoped..." Those words echo in our hearts as those who have known loss, grief, and disorientation. We find encouragement that, just as he did with these two disciples, Jesus meets us where we are and helps us see things anew.  Additional Resources: Bible stories that lead to Jesus

RESOURCES

Reaching and Welcoming New People | July 30
    Ken Willard’s upcoming book, titled Beacon of Hope, is a practical guide for church leaders seeking to revitalize their congregations by reaching and welcoming new people. In his book, Willard calls churches to become beacons of light in their communities through relational evangelism, radical hospitality, and intentional accessibility. During this webinar, Ken will touch on the topics of spiritual formation, evangelism, building bridges with the unchurched, and enhancing hospitality for guests and marginalized individuals. Click Here to Register for our Ken Willard Webinar.

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Tell us about your Lunch-n-Learn experiences
    Over the next several weeks, we will be highlighting the annual conference lunch-n-learn sessions in Mondays @ Dakotas. If you have a quote about your experience, we’d love to have you share it. Click here to share your experience.

Clergy Wellness Allowance
    Clergy can apply for up to $500 to support efforts to improve their physical health. The funds must be used for a specific resource or experience. All clergy are encouraged to apply now that the priority consideration period has ended. 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS | View all Ads

Jobs Available
    We're hiring! The following positions are open across the Dakotas Conference. Find out more information on our Conference website.
    Administrative Assistant & Event Planner | Dakotas & Minnesota United Methodist Foundations
    Summer Staff | Dakotas UM Camp