Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

04/23/2026

On Monday, April 20, clergy met at Koronis Ministries Camp & Retreat Center for a clergy retreat. The group enjoyed each other's fellowship and the nice weather that graced the day. Rev. Michelle Hargrave taught spiritual photography (pictured) which is a contemplative practice that uses photography to see God's presence in light and Creation.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

In this story from UMNews, learn more about the EarthKeeper movement within the United Methodist Church. Celebrating ten years this year, the EarthKeepers work to save Creation for future generations.
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United Methodists in Minnesota were particularly formative in the early work of the EarthKeepers movement. Today, there are approximately 80 active EarthKeepers in the Minnesota Conference.

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/faith-and-hope-fuel-the-earthkeepers

04/18/2026

News to note from the greater connection. As Rev. Jeff Campbell, the top executive of Discipleship Ministries says, “Simplifying these four into one, while continuing to center church leaders as our users, should improve the level of service we offer and the ease of navigation for our resources.” This will become legislation to be considered by General Conference 2028.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1SqBdczSnG/

BREAKING NEWS: Four general agencies — United Methodist Communications, Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry — are making plans to become one. Legislation to unify the agencies will be going to General Conference.

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/4-church-agencies-propose-unifying-into-one

04/17/2026

As Rev. Erica Koser works with churches, she asks, "Is this ministry or is this busy?" Churches can feel like they are doing all the things, but sometimes a closer look reveals that they are simply busy. This episode, which marks the one-year anniversary for Seeds & Sprouts podcast, explores practical ways to assess your ministries and lean in to ways to grow for impact, not for busy-ness!

We are celebrating 1 year of the Seeds and Sprouts podcast with this episode!  Thanks to everyone who has listened over the last year.  We are excited to launch our second season.  As Erica has worked with a variety of churches in t...

04/16/2026

A consistent theme has been emerging in conversations: the growing need for deeper support around mental and emotional health. In response, the Dakotas and Minnesota Conferences are taking an important step forward by recruiting for a new Area mental health connector—a role that reflects both careful listening and bold imagination for what it means to be the Church today.

A consistent theme has been emerging in conversations with clergy and laity alike: the growing need for deeper support around mental and emotional health. The DK-MN Area is taking an important step forward by recruiting for a new mental health connector—a role that reflects both careful listening ...

04/13/2026

This conference-wide book study begins tomorrow! Join us as we move towards becoming a church that centers disability justice. There's still time to register: https://www.minnesotaumc.org/eventdetail/disabilities-ministries-committee-my-body-is-not-a-prayer-request-book-study-19649124

The Minnesota Conference's Disabilities Ministries Committee, in partnership with the Office of Racial Equity and Justice, invites you to join a conference-wide virtual book study of "My Body Is Not a Prayer Request" by Amy Kenny. April 14-May 19, 6:30-8 p.m.

04/09/2026

After being at the Minnesota Church Center since its opening in the early 1960s, the Minnesota Annual Conference and our ecumenical partners are seeking a new home. Read about the end of this era and the beginning of a new one—including how your congregation or property can be part of the Conference's future: https://www.minnesotaumc.org/newsdetail/conference-office-seeking-new-location-19683760

04/07/2026

Sign up today for Practicing Embodied Leadership on April 14, 10 a.m.-noon, online. This free virtual workshop for clergy is an invitation to explore the role our nervous systems play in the ways that we experience, react to, and show up for our lives and leadership. https://www.minnesotaumc.org/eventdetail/19638267?month=4&year=2026&day=1&display=m

04/06/2026

Register for Annual Conference 2026! https://www.minnesotaumc.org/annualconference

Registration is now open for this year’s annual conference session, to be held June 16-18, 2026, at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN, with an optional opportunity to participate in a Day of Justice on Monday, June 15. We can't wait to see you all there!

04/05/2026

"The first Easter morning did not begin in triumph." Watch Bishop Lanette Plambeck's 2026 Easter message!

04/03/2026

Have a blessed Good Friday! What does your congregation or community do to recognize Holy Week? Do you have special traditions or events?

04/01/2026

In the final video of the 2026 Lenten Study, learn about Blind Bartimaeus with Rev. Gordon Deuel.