Gloria Dei is involved in the synod (statewide) and national mission of the Church.

10% of our offerings is given to the SD Synod to support synodical and national ministries of the ELCA, which includes missionaries, seminaries, new mission starts, and resources for congregational ministries.

Prison Ministries

• Members worship with inmates at St. Dysmas, the congregation at the SD State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.

Native American Ministries

Gloria Dei has a companion community relationship with the people of Soldier Creek on the Rosebud Reservation in south central South Dakota.  Projects at Soldier Creek include:

• Providing propane to heat Grace Episcopal Church, which also functions as a community center for Soldier Creek.
• Providing Christmas gifts and treats to the children of Soldier Creek.
• Assisting in building repair

Mission Congregations

• Gloria Dei is a mission partner of Augustana Lutheran Church and Iglesia Pueblo de Dios, which is a redeveloping congregation in the cathedral district of Sioux Falls.

Synod Ministries

• Gloria Dei supports Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota and Shetek Lutheran Ministries by sending campers and financial support.
• Gloria Dei gives 1% of its offerings to Campus Ministry centers at SDSU and USD.
• Gloria Dei provides financial support to Heartland Ephphatha, the ministry to the deaf community.
• Gloria Dei responds to urgent and unique needs as they arise.