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Upcoming Conference Opportunities

Summaries of official district and conference events happening soon, listed in chronological order. Click links to see complete information, or see the entire conference calendar.

Conference Events

The Laity Collaborative: Various dates, Jan.-June 2025, online and in-person. Take the next step to live into your call. The Laity Collaborative is a new learning community focused on equipping laity and unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit. Register by Jan. 15.

Annual Statistical Tables Q&A Sessions: Jan. 14, 10 a.m. or 7 p.m., or Jan. 30, 10 a.m. or 7 p.m., online. All churches need to submit Tables by Feb. 28. In these sessions, Minnesota Conference staff will answer questions and assist those needing help with completing Tables. 

Fresh Expressions Third Thursdays: Jan. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., and every third Thursday of the month, online. These calls are open to all who are interested in Fresh Expressions. 

Rural Ministry Matters: Church Leader Support Group: Jan. 24, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Park UMC, Brainerd. This is a newly formed support group led by, and meant for, those serving in rural settings. Gather for worship, conversation, fellowship, and lunch.

Informational Webinar: Practical Church Leadership Program: Feb. 12, noon-1 p.m., online. Learn about this certificate program for ministry professionals offered by Dakota Wesleyan University. The Minnesota Conference covers 80 percent of the tuition for applicants who are selected to participate.

Conference Grant

Peace with Justice Grants: The Minnesota Conference's Church and Society team offers a grant to local churches for projects that are aimed at promoting peace and justice.

Classifieds

Summaries of only the most recently posted events and Classified items. Please click links to see full items. View the local church events calendar, or read all Classifieds, including those listed in previous Bulletin Board issues.

Submit a Local Church Event or Classified Ad: Submit before Tuesdays at noon to be included in that week's Bulletin Board. Contact Karla Hovde with questions or to edit submissions.

Event

Lunar New Year's Day Celebration: Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Korean UMC of Minnesota, St. Anthony. Come for a celebration with devotions, lunch, traditional games, and fellowship. Wear your traditional costume if you have one.

Positions Available

Conference Event Coordinator and Property Steward: The Minnesota Conference of the UMC is seeking a full-time individual to collaborate in the planning of virtual, hybrid, and in-person events and in the caring for properties owned or leased by the Conference.

Worship Coordinator for Annual Conference Session: The Minnesota Conference is seeking a person to plan and produce Annual Conference worship services, assemble and work with worship leaders and musicians, and design the worship environment.

Infant Teacher: Caring for Children Early Learning Center at Richfield UMC in Minneapolis is seeking qualified full-time infant teachers to create a safe and nurturing environment for infants.

Free

Free Padded Folding Chairs: Good Samaritan UMC in Edina is giving away 65 well-used padded folding chairs, as well as rolling carts and a few spare parts for the chairs.

Scholarship

Music Scholarship Opportunity: Chester E. and Marion D. Groth Scholarships from Richfield UMC will be awarded for tuition for the 2025-2026 school year to college students pursuing careers in music performance, music education, or music therapy. Apply by Feb. 20.