Pray with us | August 25-31
     Lord, give us strength in our weakness. Give us faith in our fear. Give us power in our powerless. We are trusting you. We pray for all of God's people, but especially these persons.

Soul Fill-up | Join us August 26
     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. 

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 

Telling the old story, in a new time |  webinar with Jason Moore
     Take your online worship and digital ministry from good to great! We had such a  positive response for our April webinar with Jason Moore, from Midnight Oil Productions, we have invited him back for a follow-up webinar! This webinar has some of the same content, plus some new ideas and resources on how to move into the reality where virtual worship is a normal expectation.  Watch the recording | Access handbook

Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom | Town Hall August Conversations
     United Methodist leaders are hosting two denominational town halls Aug. 26 as part of the "Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom" initiative. Get the details here. 

Practical Children's and Youth Ministry Planning During a Pandemic | Webinar with  Stephanie Caro
     Are you mystified at what to do to make children's and youth ministry happen through this fall? You're not alone.  We're all feeling a little overwhelmed with the unknowns during the pandemic. What are going to do about our Trunk-or-Treat, Fall Festival, Thanksgiving outreach, Nativity pageants, etc? We know that you need practical plans and you need them fast! Join us Wedensday, September 2,  bat 2 p.m. CDT or 7 p.m. CDT for a webinar designed to give you ideas, processes, templates, plug-and-play, coaching. Stephanie Caro, a senior consultant at Ministry Architects, is facilitating the hour-long  session with time for questions. Each church registering will receive one 30-minute free coaching call with Stephanie designed to take the concepts and make them specific to your church's needs. PLUS access to a Google Drive filled with helpful tools. Register here for the 2 p.m. session | Register here for the 7 p.m. session

REACH SOMEBODY | September 10
     Join us September 10, 11 a.m. MDT, 12 p.m. CDT for the third of a series of seven webinars, REACH SOMEBODY, will be led by Rev. Matt Miofsky.  Matt is the founding pastor of The Gathering in St. Louis, one of the fastest-growing United Methodist churches. Learn how to re-capture the simple practice of testimony in ways that people who are curious about our faith can hear. Register here | Watch promo video here

Getting Strated with Messy Church | September 12
     Getting Started With Messy Church conference will be held at First United Methodist Church, 23 N. Seneca Ave, Newcastle, Wyoming on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9 am to 3: 00 pm.  Cost is $100 for an individual and $ 150 for a church team of 2-5 people. Register here

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

Church of the Resurrection Leadership Institute |  Online Sept. 24-25
     The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection announced today registration is now open for Leadership Institute 2020, held online September 24-25.  There will be four general sessions on Thursday, September 24, led by nationally known speakers uniquely positioned to address the extraordinary issues church leaders are facing in 2020 and beyond, including:

Founder of Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership, Ron Heifetz; Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, The Most Reverend Michael Curry; and Senior Pastor of Church of the Resurrection, Adam Hamilton. Friday, September 25, will include two breakout sessions on  with 6 topics to choose from at each session, followed by live Q & A with the presenter(s). Details and registration can be found at li.cor.org. Early Bird price of $49 is available through September 1.

Dakotas Annual Conference | Online October 10
     The 27th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference will take place in a webinar format, Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. central time, (9 -11 a.m. mountain time) and 1-4 p.m., central time, (12-3 p.m. mountain time).  Registration will begin the first week of August. Register now | Get more details here. 

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. 

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.