Today is #VeteransDay. We honor and give thanks for those who have served in the military to secure freedom, justice, peace and security for our country and other nations.

We give thanks for leadership, ministry, and gifts of women who have served, are serving, and will serve in our synod!

Today the ELCA joins communities around the world in commemorating #WorldAIDSDay. This year, UNAIDS Global emphasizes the theme "Equalize," calling on all people to recognize and address inequalities that are holding back progress in ending #AIDS.

Save the date! The 2023 Interfaith Day will take place on Friday, January 20th in Pierre. You can find out more and RSVP at interfaithday23.eventbrite.com.

At the 2022 Churchwide Assembly last August, voting members adopted a memorial concerning restructuring the ELCA’s governance, and in November the Church Council responded to this by authorizing the establishment of a Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church. (1/2)

Interfaith Day at the Capitol in Pierre is this Friday! You can find out more at the link below. Please RSVP to let us know you're coming so we make sure to order enough lunch for everyone! interfaithday23.eventbrite.com

A day of joy and celebration.

"O Maker and Keeper of us all, reform our faith and our living to reflect more boldly your endless mercy." -from A Litany of Confession based on the "Declaration of the ELCA to the Jewish Community," written by the ELCA Lutherans

Today we celebrate the Presentation of Our Lord. Forty days after Christmas we mark the day Mary and Joseph presented him in the temple in accordance with Jewish law.

As many are dealing with yet another round of severe weather, we wanted to share a prayer written by Rural Ministry Liaison, Rev. Alan Blankenfeld. If your community was impacted, you can find the Synod's Disaster Relief Micro-Grant application form here: forms.gle/UjDi35NjJty1pv…

Rural Ministry Liaison Pr. Alan Blankenfeld was interviewed for a story about clergy who have received training in suicide prevention among people who work in agriculture. We invite you to read about this important work being done in rural communities. apnews.com/article/suicid…

This video, which we shared at our Synod Assembly last weekend, does a great job of telling the story of Woyatan Lutheran & the Wambli Ska Community Center, and their hopes for the future. Please watch and share the story! youtu.be/OnJHuaBc-vA

Rural Ministry Liaison Rev. Alan Blankenfeld was recently interviewed by Here & Now about the rural response to mental health needs of farmers and producers, including suicide prevention programs. Take a listen and share! radio.wcmu.org/2023-05-31/inc…

We have some exciting news to share - we have been awarded a grant of $1.1 million from Lilly Endowment, Inc. through its Thriving Congregations Initiative! Click the link below for more information. sdsynod.org/2023-lilly-end…

ICYMI - Interfaith Day is next Monday (Feb 12)! Check out the details on the event page, and please RSVP so we have accurate numbers for lunch. Hope to see you there! interfaithday2024.eventbrite.com/?aff=odeimcmai…

Registration for the 2024 SD Synod Assembly, to be held on 5/31-6/1 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, is now open! More details, including the schedule and preliminary materials, will be available soon. Register here: sdsynod.org/synod-events/2…

Due to the weather forecast, in conversation with our partners at Augustana University , we decided to relocate Food Truck Friday to Our Savior's Lutheran Church. We'll still have food trucks, great music from local musicians and Peter Mayer, & all are welcome. Hope to see you there!

We’re excited to share that Accordance Bible Software has partnered with the SD Synod to offer discounted packages that feature Lutheran-specific resources, modern Bible translations, and tools for study. Find out more on the Synod website: sdsynod.org/software-disco….

Exciting news! We're pleased to share that we have been selected as a grant recipient through The CaSTLE Project: The Country and Small Town Lived Ecclesiology Project. Read more here: foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/south-dakota…