Partner Organizations

South Dakota Synod, ELCA     https://sdsynod.org/
The South Dakota Synod is a faith community of over 93,000 baptized people in 195 congregations–one of the 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We are Synod because we are called to journey together in Christ (Luke 24:13-35) by relating with intentionality, networking across the church, equipping leaders for ministry, and sharing leadership, with confidence in Christ’s Love for All.

ELCA Foundation    https://foundation.elca.org/
The ELCA Foundation supports and sustains ELCA ministries by enhancing gifting capacity and stewarding resources. Our vision is to be a thriving ministry that develops a culture of intentional generosity and financial stewardship to expand the work of the ELCA.

Augustana University     https://www.augie.edu/
A nationally recognized university located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana is home to students who aspire to become the change-makers and problem-solvers of tomorrow. We believe life is about the journey — the places you see, the experiences you have, the knowledge you gain and the people you meet along the way. It’s what being a Viking is all about, and it’s why we’re proud to partner with families to make that journey possible.

Luther Seminary    https://www.luthersem.edu/
Luther Seminary is a community centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Called by the Holy Spirit to lead faithful innovation for the sake of the gospel in a rapidly changing world, our mission is to educate leaders for Christian communities to witness to salvation through Jesus Christ and to serve in God’s world.

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota     https://lsssd.org/
Inspired by God’s love, Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) provides a whole-person, family-centered approach to care, offering individuals, families and communities access to the support and resources they need to thrive. Children and families have safe, stable home environments. Our community is a welcoming and inclusive place for people of all ages, faiths, races and economic statuses. As one of the largest private non-profit human service agencies in South Dakota, LSS serves people of all ages, faiths, races and economic status with professional, confidential and affordable services.

Wartburg Theological Seminary     https://www.wartburgseminary.edu/
Wartburg Theological Seminary – in partnership with the local and global church – seeks to form Christ-centered, resilient, and adaptive leaders for the thriving of congregations and the healing of the world. Wartburg graduates are called to be leaders with a passion for Christ and compassion for communities. They will faithfully embody the story of Jesus Christ and invite others into this transformative story with hope and joy.

Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota     https://www.losd.org/
At Lutherans Outdoors, we provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect with one another. These connections allow each person to explore and play in a nurturing environment, which leads to a stronger faith foundation, discovering personal gifts, developing new skills, and building life-long relationships. We want to be your first choice for dynamic and innovative Christ-centered ministry experiences–In the Hills, On the Prairie, At the Water.

Heartland Ephphatha Ministry     https://www.facebook.com/groups/921054994735699
We serve the Deaf Community with ASL worship (American Sign Language) and other activities. Based in Sioux Falls, we serve the entire South Dakota Synod, ELCA. We would love to have you join us.

Prison Congregations of America     https://www.prisoncongregations.org/
Prison Congregations of America (PCA) is a national movement, centered in Christ, to establish congregations inside every prison and to connect churches and denominations with people impacted by incarceration.

South Dakota Campus Ministries      https://sdsynod.org/ministries/campus/
Serving young adults at Northern, South Dakota State, Black Hills State, School of Mines and Technology, University of South Dakota and Augustana University, South Dakota Campus Ministry is sensitive to the pastoral needs of those on campus, striving to communicate the Gospel in fresh ways through worship, study, fellowship, and service. As expansive as Christ’s love, Campus Ministry reaches out to all who teach and learn, inviting them to experience the challenge of following Jesus on the Way.

St. Dysmas of South Dakota     https://www.stdysmas.com/
St. Dysmas is an ELCA (Evangelical Church in America) congregation located behind the walls of the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, SD and Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield, SD. We also support a Sunday evening worship at the Yankton Minimum Unit in Yankton, SD. Guided by the Holy Spirit and through the promises given in Jesus Christ, we welcome all to this family. We are here to proclaim God’s mercy and grace to all, to give a shoulder to lean on and an ear to hear. This is God’s mission for us to the people we serve behind bars.