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.
2024 Spring Theological Conference
Finding Holy Focus In Rudderless Times: Insights, Groundings, And Strategies For Christian Leaders In The Midst Of Polarization And Decline
2024 South Dakota Synod Spring Theological Conference
Brookings, SD
April 2-4, 2024
Rev. Kari Webb Called to Serve as the Director for Digital Community and Learning and Project Director of Journeying Together in Christ
The Rev. Kari Webb has been called to serve as Director for Digital Community and Learning for the South Dakota Synod. She will also serve as the Project Director of Journeying Together in Christ, overseeing the work of the Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant.
Introduction to the South Dakota Synod Grant from Lilly Endowment
Bishop Constanze Hagmaier provides a brief explanation of the grant the South Dakota Synod has received through Lilly Foundation Inc. through its Thriving Congregations Initiative.
First Sunday of Christmas Sermon – Christmas 1B, 2023
Sermon recording for the First Sunday of Christmas/The Name of Jesus.
Bishop Hagmaier’s Christmas Message 2023
Bishop Hagmaier’s Christmas Message for 2023 to the South Dakota Synod.
South Dakota Synod Awarded $1.1 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment
The South Dakota Synod has been awarded a grant of $1,137,384 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Thriving Congregations Initiative.
2023 Fall Theological Conference
Journeys Through Revelation: Preaching Apocalyptic Hope So the Earth Is Not Left Behind
2023 South Dakota Synod Fall Theological Conference
Pierre, SD
September 17-19, 2023
2023 South Dakota Synod Assembly Recap
Recap of the 2023 South Dakota Synod Assembly held on June 2-3, 2023 at Our Savior’s Lutheran in Sioux Falls.