BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SD District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SD District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sddlcms.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SD District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20290311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20291104T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20260514T160022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T161613Z UID:10000064-1784332800-1784851199@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2026 LCMS Synod Convention DESCRIPTION:69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod \nJuly 18-23\, 2026 \nPhoenix\, Arizona \nVisit the Convention Website \n  URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2026-lcms-synod-convention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20260602T021302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T151331Z UID:10000123-1785456000-1785715199@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:Men's Retreat in Pierre\, SD DESCRIPTION:  \n \nGospel Oriented Approach to Leadership (G.O.A.L.)\nSD DISTRICT MEN’S RETREAT – “MODELING YOUR FAITH” \nMen are called to be leaders – this retreat is a great way to build your faith with other men as we tackle the topics of what Christian leadership looks like in the home\, with your family\, leadership in your community and at church. Plan to strengthen your knowledge with practical steps and ideas. We will also enjoy a fun Saturday afternoon at the shooting range so bring your shotgun\, rifle and pistols. See more information and details below. \nWhat: Men’s Retreat \nWhere: The Ranch Ministries in rural Pierre \nWhen: July 31-August 2\, 2026 \nHosted by Faith Lutheran\, Pierre\, SD \nCost:  Just $40. Registration is now open. Please complete the form below and then come back to the payment link. \nBrought to you by the South Dakota – LCMS Mission and Ministry Council and Hosted by Faith Lutheran Church Pierre \n2026 Men’s Retreat Agenda \nAbout: \nThe Korkow Ranch Ministries\, located near Pierre\, SD\, is a faith-based organization that uses their ranch to host outdoor activities to help veterans. Ken Korkow\, a decorated Vietnam Vet himself\, has graciously opened up their ranch to us for free for our Men’s Retreat. He is praying that our men would be greatly impacted and moved in a Godly direction with this retreat. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/TheRanchMinistries/ \nThe Ranch Facilities: \nThe Ranch Ministries has a main lodge for meetings and kitchen for meals. The sleeping quarters are unique. There is a loft area in the lodge\, and a few separate\, unique bunk houses where most of the guys will stay. \nSaturday Afternoon Shooting Sports Session: \n\nWe’d need to divide into groups and rotate to each station. Plan for a couple of hours.\nOur goal with this is to provide a memorable and fun experience. There will be shooting ranges for rifle\, trap shooting\, and we can pull out the archery targets. We are trying to line up an assigned person to coordinate and monitor each station with safety rules.\nNote: In preparation for last fall’s event\, I had purchased enough 12g shells and clay pigeons for 40 people to shoot about 15 each. Bring your own shotgun and share for those who don’t.\nRifle and pistol owners\, there is a shooting range with steel targets. Bring your own gun or two\, and share if you wish\, and related ammunition. This is a “bring your own”\, so no budget. But I could bring some 22’s and enough extra ammo for others to shoot.\nArchery station has bows and arrows and targets available. No cost.\n\nLocation: \nFaith Lutheran Church has a couple of vans if we wanted to meet and carpool from the church. I’m sure there will be stragglers\, or those that need to come and go\, so here is the exact Google map address: \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/uozcF6CS1Xi3ZTjP8 \nWhat to Bring: \n\nBring your own pillow and sleeping bag and towel to minimize their housekeeping needs.\nBeds: They have about 30 beds. If we have more registrations\, we might need them to bring a cot or air mattress.\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 Men's Retreat\n Please fill out this form to register for the 2026 Men's Retreat July 31 - August 2 at Korkow Ranch Pierre\, SD. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Street Address(Required)City(Required)State(Required)Zip(Required)Church (also include city church is located)(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nClick here to pay registration fee URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/mens-retreat-in-pierre-sd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20260618T210604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T210604Z UID:10000127-1786060800-1786233599@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2026 Fall Confirmation Retreat DESCRIPTION:2026 Fall Confirmation Retreat \nAugust 7-8\, 2026 \nMore information coming soon. \n\n \n \n 2026 Fall Confirmation Retreat Registration Form\n Registration Form for the 2026 Fall Confirmation Retreat August 7-8\, 2026 at Our Redeemer-Sioux Falls\, SD. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Congregation (Name and City)(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nClick here to pay registration fee URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2026-fall-confirmation-retreat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20260612T164258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T164258Z UID:10000125-1786147200-1786838399@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2026 Blessed Emanuel - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Mission DESCRIPTION:INTERESTED IN A GREAT MISSION PROJECT? LOVE SHARING YOUR FAITH WITH OTHERS?\n\n\n\nConsider volunteering at Blessed Emmanuel during the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally!\n\n\nThe many volunteers who have helped during previous years can attest to the wonderful fellowship we experience with our fellow LCMS members as well as the many visitors who attend breakfasts and suppers. We serve over 2000 meals during the week of rally. That’s over 2000 opportunities to witness!\n\n\nAnd we are greatly rewarded when we receive letters\, weeks and months after the rally has ended\, telling us that after seeing the joyful volunteerism we have during rally\, they have been motivated to volunteer more at their home church.\n\n\n\nSlots are available for BREAKFAST 6:00 am – 12:00 pm\nDaily from Saturday\, August 8th through Saturday August 15th\n6 am – 12 pm—breakfast prep and cooking (4 people)\n7:00 am – 12 pm—serving (15 people)\n12 pm until done—clean-up (2 people)\nHTTPS://www.signupgenius.com/go/2026RallyBreakfast \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSlots are available for DINNER 4:00 – 8:00 pm\nDaily from Monday\, August 10th – Friday\, August 14th\n4:00 – 8:00 pm—set-up/serve/clean-up (4 people)\nHTTPS://www.signupgenius.com/go/2026RallySupper \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso\, food donations are needed for 3 of our supper meals. Items need to be dropped off before\n4:00 pm on the day the item is to be served. We also have freezer space so items can be cooked and frozen and brought to the church most days of the week prior to the start of Rally.\nHTTPS://www.signupgenius.com/go/2026RallyFoodDonations \n\n\n\n\nMonday – we will need 6 pans of lasagna\, 9×13\nTuesday – we will need 6 meatloaf\, 2 lbs. each\nThursday – we will need 6 pot pies\, 9×13 each\n\n\nPlease call Blessed Emmanuel at 605-423-5870 if you would like more information. URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2026-blessed-emanuel-sturgis-motorcycle-rally-mission/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20260513T145949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T151339Z UID:10000063-1791763200-1792022399@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2026 Fall Pastors Conference DESCRIPTION:Our Fall Pastors’ Conference is set for Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday\, October 12-14\, 2026\, at Zion Lutheran\, Rapid City\, SD. \nRegistration Information Coming Soon. URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/fall-pastors-conference/ LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, Rapid City\, SD\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20250416T174126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T174122Z UID:10000047-1792195200-1792454399@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2026 Great Plains Educators Conference (GPLEC) DESCRIPTION:Registration is now OPEN!\n\nVisit the EVENT WEBSITE for additional information and registration. \n\n\nImportant dates: \n\n      June 1 – Registration Opens (includes snacks\, coffee\,  Sunday Lunch and Sunday banquet – $175)\n      July 31 – Early registration ends (Early is $175\, after July 31 is $225)\n      September 30 – Registration closes\n(Worth noting that we will limit registration to 700 attendees\, because we’re awesomely optimistic!)\n\nRegistration will be by credit card\, and an entire staff can be registered in one transaction. \n\n\nHotel Rooms have been reserved here: \nOctober 16-20\, 2026 \n**Cobblestone Inn and Suites \nAddress: 2575 Progressive Rd\, Seward\, NE 68434 \nPhone: (402) 646-1004 \n*15 rooms reserved \nPricing: $107.00 \nBooking Link: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=57772&Chain=7721&arrive=2026-10-16&depart=2026-10-20&adult=2&child=0&group=educationconference \nThe code: educationconference \n**Holiday Inn Express Lincoln I-80 \nAddress: 2200 Wildcat Dr\, Lincoln\, NE 68521 \nPhone: (402) 975-8330 \n*25 king rooms\, 25 double queen rooms \nPricing: $142.99   (*provide tax exempt #) \nBooking Link: https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=LNKWC&checkInDate=16&checkInMonthYear=092026&checkOutDate=20&checkOutMonthYear=092026&_PMID=99801505&GPC=CUN&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00 \nCut off date: Sept 9\, 2026 URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2026-great-plains-educators-conference-gplec/ LOCATION:Concordia University\, NE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270123 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20260518T205103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T205103Z UID:10000122-1800576000-1800662399@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2027 National March for Life DESCRIPTION:January 22\, 2027 \nWashington\, D.C. \nhttps://marchforlife.org/ URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2027-national-march-for-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270419 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20260612T175533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T175533Z UID:10000126-1807833600-1808092799@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:Family Ministry Retreat DESCRIPTION:The Mission and Ministry Council is planning a family ministry retreat\, tentatively scheduled for April 16-18\, 2027 \nMore information COMING SOON! URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/family-ministry-retreat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270712 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20260612T163346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T163346Z UID:10000124-1815004800-1815350399@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2027 National LWML Convention DESCRIPTION:42ND BIENNIAL CONVENTION in Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\nDate: July 8–11\, 2027\nLocation: Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\nConvention Center: Oklahoma City Convention Center\, 100 Mick Cornett Drive\, Oklahoma City\, OK 73109\nTheme: Transformed in Christ\nScripture Verse: Do not be conformed to this world\, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind\, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God\, what is good and acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:2).\nPresident: Eden Keefe \nGoal Statement: God’s renewing Spirit transforms us to proclaim Christ\, support missions\, and serve Him and Him alone. \nObjectives: Each convention attendee will be: \n•  Inspired to proclaim Christ and study God’s Word.\n•  Transformed and equipped by Christ to serve Him.\n•  Encouraged to support missions throughout the world. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2027-national-lwml-convention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280223 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20251223T173646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T173646Z UID:10000057-1834617600-1834876799@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2028 SD District Convention DESCRIPTION:Save the date: February 20-22\, 2028 URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2028-sd-district-convention/ LOCATION:Ramkota Inn Exhibit Hall\, 3200 W Maple St\, Sioux Falls\, 57107\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280708 DTSTAMP:20260705T134028 CREATED:20260518T202213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T202314Z UID:10000065-1846195200-1846627199@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2028 LCMS National Youth Gathering DESCRIPTION:July 3-7\, 2028 \nSan Antonio\, TX \nhttps://www.lcmsgathering.com/ URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/lcms-national-youth-gathering/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR