Tri-Conference Friends and Alums of United Lunch Gathering
Join us Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Iowa, Nebraska & South Dakota Tri Conference JAM for an alums and friends of United lunch gathering at First Congregational Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Our hosts for the gathering:
- Terri Akkerman (South Dakota) (’85)
- Jim Coppoc (Iowa) (’22)
- Norm Pavey (Nebraska) (’ 69, ’74, ’84)
- Ryan Currens (United) (’26)
Honorary host: Rev. Dr. Jim Harmon (Iowa and Nebraska) (’74 and ’81). Jim was on our planning committee until his unexpected recent passing and was planning to serve as one of our hosts for the event. We will have a candle present for Jim and others who cannot join us this year. Blessed be the memory of Rev. Dr. Jim Harmon.
Swing by the United table in the vendor area and enter our drawing for an autographed faculty book or a United pen, learn about current program offerings, or say hello to staff who love to chat about United.
Guests of the no-cost United Seminary EDU Alum Lunch can register at IA NE SD JAM 2026 Workshops.
Our host church for Friday, September 18:
First Congregational Church
300 S Minnesota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
