Pray with us | October 6-12
   Lord, lead us to make choices that bring You glory and allow me to experience the life You intended us to live. We pray for all of Your people, especially these persons.

Only a few days until 2020 Annual Conference| Access details
     The 27th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference is only a few days  away. We will explore this year's theme "Be the Light! Live Hope!" Join us virtually, on October 10, 2020 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MDT. Take time to look over the schedule, review the pending legislation, and begin to prepare your heart for the 2020 Miracle Offering. Watch the Celebration of Life in Ministry Service on the Dakotas Conference Facebook page Friday, October 9, 2020, at 7 p.m. CDT, 8 p.m. MDT. Get all of the participation details here.  Access the Conference Workbook | View the livestream

Soul Fill-up | Join us 
     Soul Fill-up is a mid-week time for chruch leaders to slow down. Let us pour into your soul and refill your cup during guided scripture reading, prayer, and meditation led by the spiritual directors of the Higher Ground program. There is nothing to do or prepare - just set this 30-40 minutes aside for yourself and join us! Click here to join, Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. central time, 8:00 a.m. mountain time.

 Pastor Appreciaiton month  | Sunday, October 11, Pastor Appreciation Sunday
     Many celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month in October. Sunday, October 11, 2020, is designated as Pastor Appreciation Sunday by some. The life of a United Methodist pastor is filled with a variety of responsibilities. They preach, teach, visit, counsel, lead, consult, communicate, budget, clean, and so much more. You can be an answer to prayer when you encourage your ministers. Write a note, text or email to let them know what a difference they make in your life. They will surely appreciate it. Access resources

REACH ACROSS | October 15 
     REACH ACROSS: Crossing social and cultural differences to proclaim the Good News, the fourth of a series of seven webinars, will be led by Rev. Junius B. Dotson. Join us October 15, 2020, at 11 a.m. MDT, 12 p.m. CDT, as we learn from Rev. Junius Dotson, general secretary of Discipleship Ministries, about how we can invite new people to Jesus by embracing our diversity. Watch promotional video | Register

Builders Club |  Call for Hilltop UMC
     Builders Club supports the building projects of four churches each year through the donations of hundreds of people across the Dakotas Conference. The goal of Builders Club is to assist churches in need of financial support for their building, remodel, or expansion projects. By providing support for the building projects of churches, it allows them to grow current—or begin new—ministries. Individuals and congregations are called to support Hilltop UMC.  Join | Donate online

2020 Miracle Offering | Support our signature mission ministries
     Bishop Ough invites United Methodists across the Dakotas to join the 2020 Miracle Offering. "Jesus’ teaching about our being the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16) serves as the principle scriptural inspiration for our conference’s theme. Jesus instructs us to “let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.” The 2020 Miracle Offering provides the opportunity to be the light and living hope for those crying out for love, compassion, justice and grace in their lives. The goal is $60,000, to be shared among our signature missions in the Dakotas Conference: Bakken Oil Rush Ministry in Watford City, Bakken Out-In-Faith Ministry, Solar Oven Partners, Spirit Lake Ministry Center, and Tree of Life Ministry.  Donate here | Read more 

Webinars to equip your local church  | Access webinars
     We have three great webinar recordings for you to watch with Rev. Matt Miofsky, on the E word Evangelism, Stephanie Caro, tips for launching children's and youth ministry, and Jason Moore, about creating worship and ministry online. Share the recordings, articles, and resources with leaders, lay and clergy, with your local church. Let us know how these resources are equipping your local church to make disciples.

Women's  Leadership Summitt | October 8-10
     The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women is also hosting a virtual conference called the I AM Her Women's Leadership Summitt from October 8-10th, 2020. View an informational video here. 

Being Vital: Minnesota PAUMCS meeting | October 26
      The Minnesota Chapter of Professional Administrators of the United Methodist Connectional Structure (PAUMCS) invites all church workers to a virtual gathering to explore ways to navigate being church during the pandemic. This will be a virtual gathering on Monday, October 26, starting at 9 a.m and ending at 3 p.m.  Get more details

Congregational Care Workshop | November 13-14, virtually
     Learn how to care for each other and the people in your community during this pandemic.  Join Karen Lampe, a pastor at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, November 13, 12-7p.m., and November 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to learn about leading the care ministries in your congregation. Congregational Care Ministers are lay persons empowered to share their gifts of ministry, so build a team of two or more and participate together.  If you have participated in this workshop before, this webinar will qualify as recertification as there is much new information in light of how COVID-19 has impacted Care Mnistry. Register here

Job Announcement | Legacy UMC
     Legacy is seeking a Legacy Kids Director and an Assistant Director to lead the ministry from infants to 5th graders. The two positions are available to begin immediately. More information can be found @ https://legacyumc.org/jobs.

Job Announcement | Watertown First UMC
     Watertown First United Methodist Church is now seeking a Director of Youth Ministry. This position is to be filled immediately, and can be full or part time with compensation dependent upon qualifications. More information and applications can be found here:  https://watertownfirst.church/employment/ 

Job Announcement | Sunnycrest UMC
     Sunnycrest United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Office Manager to provide administrative support to the pastor, staff and various committees. Duties include designing and publishing church materials, maintaining accurate financial records and greeting church members and visitors. Click here for job description. Seeking someone with a professional and positive manner to join this vibrant and growing church.  Bilingual skill of the English and Spanish languages is a plus. Compensation will be based on experience. To apply, send your resume to office@sunnycrest.org.

Job Announcement | Madison UMC
     The Madison United Methodist Church is seeking a Director of Family and Youth Ministries.  Search for Director of Family and Youth Ministries is on hold due to the pandemic. However, inquiries are encouraged. We are hoping to hire later this year. View the job posting here and the job description here.