Staff transitions and updates to the South Dakota Synod office staff.

A message on this Native American Day from Rev. Jonathan Steiner and Vicar Jonathan Old Horse.

At the 2021 Synod Assembly, a resolution was passed which tasked Bishop Hagmaier with sending a letter to Governor Noem and our state legislators urging them to pass legislation expanding Medicaid in South Dakota.

These informative workshops will provide an overview of misconduct prevention, addresses particular concerns regarding social networking, and helps us talk through ministry with sex offenders. The Boundaries Workshop encourages leaders to be healthy and to lead others by modeling healthy relationships and work habits.

This retreat is for first call rostered ministers, who are expected to attend three First Call Theological Education events, even if you past your first three years of your call.

Our day-to-day language has many references to fabric such as “the fabric of life,” or “our social fabric,” or “being woven together.” Bishop Constanze would like you to explore firsthand what that feels like by weaving God’s Word, our life experiences, and a hands-on project together to get a better understanding of God, ourselves, and the world around us.