Learn MoreHope in the Heartland
An 8 synod-wide event on February 2, 2019 for small congregations happening live in Sioux Falls or live streamed at a location nearest you.
Discovering our Future as Smaller Congregations
Start HereAnnual Meeting Resources
It's time once again for congregations to hold annual meetings. Resources from the synod, along with required steps after your meetings, can be found here.
Steps to complete after your annual meetings.
Learn MoreNew Woyatan Retreat Center
Be a part of the Woyatan Retreat Center building project. Volunteers and financial support is needed to help build and furnish the new retreat center at Woyatan Lutheran in Rapid City.
Eighteenth Annual Youth Camp held in Nicaragua
The Youth Ministry of the Lutheran Church of Nicaragua “Faith and Hope” (ILFE) held its eighteenth Youth Camp from January 2-6, 2019, attended by around ninety young people from different communities of Faith throughout the country.
Bishop Election Devotional for January 2019
Word Luke 22:27 – “For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves”. Reflections By The Rev. Norm Eitrheim (South Dakota District President 1981-1987 and Synod Bishop 1988-1995) As I was moving [...]
Christmas prayers for our partners in Cameroon and Nicaragua
The South Dakota Synod is blessed to be a part of a global church community. As we approach Christmas, keep our brothers and sisters from Nicaragua and Cameroon in your prayers. Our companion synod coordinator, Pastor Charlie Bunk, offers a few prayers for you to use.
Hope in the Heartland
Does your congregation have fewer than 100 in worship? Do you worry your about congregation’s future? Wonder how you can nurture faith, stay vital and even grow while embracing the unique joys of being a smaller congregation?
2019 Bishop Election
The election for the next South Dakota Synod Bishop will be at the 2019 Synod Assembly on May 31-June 1, 2019 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. To help prepare the synod for this election, resources and FAQs will be posted here regularly.
Have questions regarding the Bishop Election? Please contact bishopelection@sdsynod.org and a member of the committee will reach out to you.
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