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2010 Spring Pastors Conference, April 11-14, Sioux Falls.


2010 Conference Assemblies, various dates and locations.


 Rescheduled:  Smalcald Articles: A Window into Martin Luther with Bishop David Zellmer, March 19-20, 2010, Thunderstik Lodge, Chamberlain.


2010 South Dakota Synod Assembly, June 11-12, Rapid City

 
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Spring Pastors Conference
Sioux Falls - April 11-14, 2010

The 2010 Spring Pastors Conference will be held April 11-14, 2010 in Sioux Falls at Our Savior's Lutheran Church and Augustana College.  Please download the informational brochure and registration information here as no hard copies will be mailed.  The Pastors Conference is April 11-12  and continues with the Akeda Conference at Augustana College April 13-14.  You are encouraged to attend as much of the conference as your schedule allows.

The banquet at the Ramada Inn on Monday, April 12 will feature entertainment from a cappella group, Summit Harmony.  You may remember them from the 2008 Synod Assembly.  Summit Harmony is a group of young men, all graduates of Augustana College now with full-time jobs, who come together to sing praises to Him.

Rev. Sandy Rothschiller, representative from ELCA Board of Pensions, will be in attendance at the conference and will available for individual appointments on Monday, April 12.

You may register by filling out the form in the brochure above and mailing it to:

Crossroads Conference
c/o Pastor Jeff Eisele
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church
2208 W Laquinta Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Or e-mail your registration information to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .


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2010 Conference Assemblies

Prairie Coteau Conference

March 21   
NeSoDak, Waubay   
3:00 PM

Medary Conference
March 14 (storm dated March 21)   
First Lutheran, Volga   
2:00 PM

Crossroads Conference   
February 28   
Our Savior’s Lutheran, Sioux Falls   
2:00 PM

Southeastern Conference
March 28   
Pleasant Valley Lutheran, Vermillion   
2:00 PM

Northern Plains Conference   
March 21   
Aberdeen (location TBA)   
5L00 PM Dinner, 6:00 PM Meeting

Prairie Rivers Conference
March 14   
First Lutheran, Mitchell   
2:00 PM

Bear Butte Conference
April 10   
South Canyon Lutheran, Rapid City   
10:00 AM

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Rescheduled:  Smalcald Articles:
A Window into Martin Luther

with Bishop David Zellmer
Thunderstik Lodge, Chamberlain, South Dakota
  March 19-20
, 2010
program begins at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 19

This class seeks to:

• Look at the Smalcald Articles to glimpse Martin Luther’s theological framework
• underscore the Lutheran concept of law and gospel
• Create an opportunity for fellowship and learning


The workshop begins on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Cost includes a double occupancy room with bathroom, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
Cost: $137

Preparation

Participants should read the Smalcald Articles before coming to the retreat. They can be found in the Book of Concord, which you can buy, or you can borrow from your pastor or church library. While the Articles are only around 30 pages, the language of the Articles is not quick reading—give yourself some time to digest them.

Registration
You will find more information and a registration form in this downloadable brochure.
You may register online for this event by following this link.

Questions?
Contact Jackie Hensley at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 65-274-4033.

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South Dakota Synod Assembly, Rapid City - June 11-12, 2010

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Past Events

South Dakota Synod Assembly: God's Work. Our HandsSioux Falls - May 29-30, 2009
The 22nd annual assembly of this synod, held at the Augustana College Elmen Center, Sioux Falls.

Actions on Assembly Resolutions Is Posted Here.

Visit the Synod's Flickr Page to View Unedited Photos from Synod Assembly.

Read the Assembly Highlights Newsletter Here.


Materials from the Assembly:

+ Download the Policy Guide booklet.

+ Download the Preliminary Report (in three parts):

Part One - General Information, Agenda, Assembly Committees, Ministry Reports (updated 5/21/09)
Part Two
- Ministry Reports continued: Region 3; Regional, Board, and Committee; Sustained and Supported Ministries

Part Three - Synod Constitution and Bylaws; Rules of Parliamentary Procedure; Synod Conferences Map; Nominating Committee Report and Ballot (updated 5/21/09)

+ Download the Resolutions Packet.

+ Download the 2010 Draft Compensation and Guidelines.

+ Download "Can These Bones Live?,"
which the Rev. Dr. Frederick J. Gaiser will preach at Closing Worship.

+ Download a Press Release for Congregations' Use as a PDF file or Microsoft Word document.

Vision and Expectations—Ordained Ministers in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a document that informs candidates for ordained ministry, seminaries, congregations, and candidacy committees regarding the ELCA's vision for ordained ministry and the high expectations it places on those who serve in this way. Vision and Expectations is online here.


 


Pastors Conference Officers - 2008/2009
Prairie Coteau - Meets the 3rd Tuesday
Chair/ Secretary: Charlie Bunk
Vice Chair/ Treasurer: Justin Neugebauer
Medary - Meets the 2nd Tuesday
Chair: Daryl Schubert
Secretary: Bob Chell
Crossroads - Meets the 2nd Tuesday
Chair: Layne Nelson 
Secretary/Treasurer: Erika Lehmann
Southeastern - Meets the 1st Tuesday
Chair:/Secretary: Jared Rakness
Vice: David Lund
Treasurer: Anna Peck
Secretary: Kevin Jensen
Northern Plains - Meets the 3rd Tuesday
Chair: Tanya Rist
Secretary/Treasurer: David Smith
Prairie Rivers - Meets the 4th Tuesday
Chair: Rick Senner
Secretary/Treasurer: Mindy Ehrke
Bear Butte - Meets the 3rd Tuesday
Chair: Jeff Otterman
Vice Chair: Kent Stillson
Secretary/Treasurer: David Baer


 

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