Fall mission events

Fall is just around the corner.  Several fall and van pickup locations to pick up UMCOR kits have been scheduled.  Many Dakotas Conference churches have also donated quilts and craft items for our online auction, too.

The 2017 mission season kicks off on Saturday, September 16th at Southeast Pierre UMC with the Mission Fair, continues on Sept. 30th at Southern Hills UMC (Sioux Falls) with the Mission Cafe and Bakery, and wraps up on October 1 with Southwest District at Sturgis UMC.

If you are not able to attend one of the fall mission events, we still want your kits! Moving vans will be available at two locations to accept your boxes of UMCOR kits. All the details are here.

Celebrate the ministry of Scott Jensen at Storm Mountain Center

Save the date and join us to celebrate!
Sunday, September 10
4:00PM – 5:00PM – gather and fellowship
5:00PM – Program
Dinner to follow
Storm Mountain Center, 23740 Storm Mt. Road, Rapid City, SD 57702

Scott Jensen, director at Storm Mountain Center, is retiring this fall, after 17 years of service to the camp and retreat ministries.  Please join us at Storm Mountain Center for a time of fellowship, sharing, worship and celebrating Scott’s ministry and leadership in the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.  All are welcome!  Overnight accommodations available – please contact the site directly at 605-343-4391.

Yoga Retreat in the Black Hills

Calling all yogis! Come and enjoy beautiful Storm Mountain Center at a Yoga Retreat on Sept. 22-24, 2017. Led by Colleen McKirdy, Registered Yoga Teacher, we will explore yoga poses and breathing, meditation, devotions, and prayer. Also, we will learn about yoga history and types, chakras, chanting, and body benefits. Hiking, games, and other activities will be included. No yoga experience necessary, just open hearts & minds!

Registration is from 4:00-5:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 22, and we will conclude after lunch on Sunday, Sept. 24. Cost is $130 for two nights lodging in Gist Lodge and six meals. Contact Colleen McKirdy via e-mail to register by Sept. 8.

Project Manager - Area Camp & Retreat Marketing and Outreach – Dakotas and Minnesota

The Camp and Retreat Ministries of Dakotas and Minnesota Annual Conferences of the United Methodist Church are seeking a dedicated individual to help further the mission of area Camp and Retreat ministry through marketing, promotions, and volunteer engagement.   This is a full time, exempt position located in Mitchell, SD with the possibility of working remotely in/around the area. Anticipated start date of late August or early September 2017.  The full job description can be found here.  To apply, send a letter of interest along with a resume and salary requirements to: Keith Shew, Dakotas-Minnesota Director of Camp and Retreat Ministries, 122 W Franklin Ave, #400, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Phone 612.230.6130.  Application materials accepted through Friday, August 18, 2017.

Learn more about the job and Dakotas-Minnesota Camp and Retreat Ministries at these websites: DakCamps.org / CampMinnesota.org.

Or follow us on Faceook at: DakCamps and CampMinnesota.

Lay Speaking and Preaching Retreat

The second annual Lay Speaking and Preaching Retreat will be August 25-27 at Lake Poinsett Camp.  The retreat starts at 6:30 p.m. on August 25 and ends around 8:30 a.m. CDT on August, 27. The retreat is open to all who are interested in gaining experience, receiving feedback and practicing speaking and preaching in a safe and nurturing environment. Consider inviting someone you know of who may interested in the event.

This is also a great opportunity for those seeking to renew their Lay Speaking status or to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Attending this retreat counts as advanced course credits for those looking to maintain their certification.
Click here to register.