Micro-Grants Available for Those Impacted by Flooding
The Synod Council’s Executive Committee has approved $25,000 to be distributed as micro-grants ($500 max per grant request) to ministry sites and members of the South Dakota Synod impacted by recent flooding.
2024 South Dakota Synod Assembly Recap
Recap of the 2024 South Dakota Synod Assembly held on May 31 – June 1, 2024 at Our Savior’s Lutheran in Sioux Falls.
Rev. Joel Pakan Called to Serve as the Director for Rural Ministry
The Rev. Joel Pakan has been called to serve as Director for Rural Ministry for the South Dakota Synod.
Synod Staff Announcement
Pastor Alan Blankenfeld will be leaving his position as Synod Rural Ministry Liaison. If you would like to send any well-wishes to Pastor Alan, or have any questions about the transition, please contact the Synod Office.
Food Truck Friday at the 2024 Synod Assembly
The South Dakota Synod invites you to join us for an evening of good food and great music on the Friday night of Synod Assembly (May 31st), featuring a free concert by the guest musicians for the Assembly, Peter and Brendan Mayer.
Ministry Recognitions at the 2024 Synod Assembly
You are invited to join us at the Synod Assembly on the evening of Thursday, May 30th, 2024 as we celebrate rostered leaders who have recently retired and celebrating anniversaries of service, as well as some significant congregation anniversaries.
Update from Our Companion Synod in Nicaragua
An update from Rev. Katia Cortez, Pastor President of the ILFE (the Lutheran Church of Faith and Hope, Nicaragua).
Synod Assembly Registration Is Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2024 South Dakota Synod Assembly, which will take place from 5/31-6/1 at Our Savior’s Lutheran in Sioux Falls.
ELCA Conference of Bishops Calls for Permanent Bilateral Cease-Fire in Gaza
Earlier this month, the ELCA Conference of Bishops joined a growing list of faith leaders calling for a permanent bilateral ceasefire in Gaza.
South Dakota Synod Awards Over $54,000 in STAR Grants in January and February
The South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) announced today that it has awarded $54,638 in grants to small-town and rural (STAR) congregations through the first two months of 2024.