THIS WEEK!

Earthkeepers Online Training | Register by March 19
    Global Ministries is looking for individuals and teams to lead bold, grassroots, antiracist environmental projects in their communities as a part of the EarthKeeper program. Everything from building a recycling center, to planting a community garden, to installing rooftop solar, counts! Earthkeepers are equipped with resources to lead creation care work where they are. The next online training is May 2-17, 2025. Apply by March 19.

Saving Grace Clergy Cohort | Registration open
    Registration is now open for the spring cohort: May 1 – June 12, Thursdays at 11:00 am – 12:15 pm.  Start the new year by finding the peace that comes with being in control of finances instead of having them control you. Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being is a practical resource written for the Methodist family and rooted in a Wesleyan perspective. This 6-week session which includes content on the unique aspects of clergy finances, will be led by Marcia Alexander. Learn more here. 

LUKE-ACTS 2025 - Reflections & Resources

Luke-Acts Reading 
     The words of the Lord's Prayer paint a powerful vision for discipleship and Kingdom living. Also found in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew, the words, practices, and values articluated in the Lord's prayer are echoed throughout scripture a well as in Jesus' own life. Check out this short video that gives a line-by-line breakdown of the Lord’s Prayer and shows how Jesus teaches us to see ourselves in the story of the Bible.

RESOURCES

Guidance for Trustees and Finance Committees
    ResourceUMC has published a series of articles focusing on local church committees. Two recent articles focused on the Board of Trustees and the Finance Committee of the local church. Discover helpful tips for training and equipping these administrative teams to understand their purpose in the mission of the church and function more effectively.

Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship
    Don’t miss this opportunity to receive up to $10,500 toward your education. Offered through the General Board of Higher Education in partnership with the Dakotas and Minnesota Methodist Foundation and the Dakotas and Minnesota Conferences, the Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship is available for seminary students enrolled in MDiv degrees at one of the 13 UM Seminaries/Schools of Theology (listed here). The application deadline is March, 31, 2025. More information along with the application can be found on the GBHEM website. Contact Diane Weller for information on the Foundation and Conference matching scholarships. The Dakotas and Minnesota Methodist Foundations and Annual Conferences are here to support you in your seminary journey. For information on other scholarships available please visit our website.

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Clergywomen's Retreat
    Come and enjoy the serene surroundings, worship, conversation and company of other United Methodist clergywomen at this year’s retreat. This year's retreat theme is Photography. Each small group time will involve different photography activities and exploring related scripture. God is at work all around us, and we carry cameras in our pockets that helps to capture it. Open your eyes, mind, and heart to experience God through a camera lens with your clergy colleagues. Learn more and register here.

Scholarship Opportunities | Dakotas Methodist Foundation 
    Apply now for scholarships through the Dakotas Methodist Foundation! The Merit Scholarship is available for Dakotas Conference seminary students, the Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship for Dakotas and Minnesota seminary students, Dollars for Scholars which is available for Dakotas and Minnesota undergrad students attending UM-related schools, and the UMHEF General Named Endowment Scholarships for Dakotas and Minnesota seminary and undergrad students. Deadlines are March 31, 2025 and April 1, 2025. For more information about scholarships that the Foundation offers/partners with look here.

Practical Church Leadership Certificate Program: July 2025

    Apply by May 1 for this year-long, online certificate program designed to increase a pastor's capacity to be an effective church leader and improve skills in financial stewardship and human resource management and development. The program is offered through Dakota Wesleyan University. Contact Diane Owen for more information.

Summer Jobs at Camp!
    What do you want to gain from this summer? Get a job where you’ll learn life skills like collaboration, communication, and teamwork, impact kids’ lives, and grow in your faith. Our three United Methodist Camps in the Dakotas are hiring people who want to use their interests and abilities to benefit their community- whether you want to work with your hands, lead camp activities, feed hungry campers, or keep camp looking beautiful. Learn more and apply.

Annual Conference 2025 Resolutions and Petitions
    Do you have a resolution, petition, or specific legislation you would like to have considered at the 2025 Dakotas Annual Conference, being held June 6-8, 2025, in Mitchell, South Dakota? All proposals for petitions and resolutions for the Dakotas Annual Conference Session must be submitted electronically, by March 21.  Items should be created using the Petitions and Resolutions form.  If you have questions about resolutions and petitions, you may contact Rev. Rebecca Trefz by e-mail or phone 605-990-7791. The Dakotas Conference Petitions and Resolution Committee will review submissions before being placed on the agenda for consideration at the upcoming Session of the Dakotas Annual Conference.

Food Service & Housekeeping Manager – Storm Mountain Center – South Dakota 
   Storm Mountain Center, a 247-acre wilderness United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center located 20 minutes outside of Rapid City, South Dakota, seeks a Food Service & Housekeeping Manager. This critical position provides oversight to the food-service and housekeeping operations of the camp, serving approximately 2,500 guests annually. Storm Mountain Center operates year-round, both as a summer youth camp and a retreat center. The ideal candidate will have a radical hospitality mindset, experience in cooking and housekeeping in an institutional or large food service setting, be self-driven, organized, creative, and have an understanding of ministry as a lifestyle. This is a full-time, exempt position that includes housing, a generous benefits package, and meals provided when guests are present. Applicants must be willing to obtain a certification for a ServSafe Manager within one year. Anticipated start date of May 1st; though can be flexible for the right candidate. A full job description can be found here. 
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Tanner Clark. Phone: 605.343.4391. Applications accepted through 4/15/2025.

Contemporary Worship Director - Watertown (S.D.) First UMC
    Music plays an integral role in the mission of First United Methodist Church. The Contemporary Worship Director will help connect people to God through music and worship. The Contemporary Worship Director will lead the praise team and coordinate musicians. Part-time. Contact Pastor Sara for a full job description.

Weekend Children’s Program Leader - Watertown (S.D.) First UMC
    Christian Education plays a key role in the mission of First United Methodist Church. With children and youth upheld as one of our greatest values, it is our goal to provide and promote a wide range of Christian Education opportunities for our community. The Weekend Children’s Program Leader will provide discipleship opportunities for our children and families connected with our weekend worship. The Weekend Children’s Program Leader will lead creative, dynamic, age-appropriate faith-based activities for grades pre-K-6 on weekends (during worship on Saturday and Sunday). Part-time. Contact Pastor Sara for a full job description.

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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.
    Custodian | Downtown First UMC, Mitchell, SD
    Summer Staff | Dakotas UM Camps