SIOUX FALLS, SD (June 1, 2019) – The Rev. Constanze Hagmaier was elected June 1 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, held May 31 and June 1 in Sioux Falls, SD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Due to technical problems with the electronic voting system, the Bishop Election Committee decided to repeat the third and fourth ballot using paper ballots. The purpose is to ensure the integrity of the vote for Office of Bishop. The Bishop Election Committee appreciates your patience in this process.

Over 500 voting members of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America were gathered today at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD to pray, discern and elect a new bishop for the South Dakota Synod. Seven candidates have been identified as nominees from a result of the second ballot for the office of bishop.

Members of the South Dakota Synod, Rostered Ministers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ecumenical partners, and the public are invited to attend the Installation Service of Bishop Constanze Hagmaier on September 7, 2019.

The third annual Bishop’s Blast will take place on Sunday, August 25th, 2019, at Hunters Pointe in Humboldt, SD.

Join Bishop Zellmer for the 2019 Bishop’s Golf Tournament The Country Club of Sioux Falls 3400 W 22nd Street Sioux Falls, SD Check-In: 11:00 AM Lunch: 11:45 AM Tee Off: 12:30 PM Proceeds go towards Seminary Debt Reduction.

Our final devotions for the Bishop Election series written by Rev. Jackie Braun.

Read reflections by Pastor Gary Westgard for the Bishop Election Devotional Series. Receive weekly devotions written by members of the synod as we prepare for the 2019 Synod Assembly and Bishop Election.

Read reflections by Greg Giles for the Bishop Election Devotional Series. Receive weekly devotions written by members of the synod as we prepare for the 2019 Synod Assembly and Bishop Election.