BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SD District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod - ECPv6.17.2//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:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP:20260921T203247Z CREATED:20260513T145949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T203247Z UID:10000063-1791763200-1792022399@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2026 Fall Pastors Conference DESCRIPTION:CLICK FOR AGENDA\nCLICK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n  \n\n\n \n \n 2026 Fall Pastors Conference\n Registration form for the 2026 LCMS SD District Fall Pastors Conference \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Congregation(s) Served (Name and City)(Required)Will you be attending?(Required)YesNoIf no\, Please give a brief explanation.Address(Required) \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Will you be applyng for 1 CEU for $10? If yes please add $10- to your registration fee.(Required)NoYesWill your spouse be attending the wives session?(Required)NoYes\n Submit \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/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:20260921T172422Z CREATED:20250416T174126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T172422Z 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      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;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260930T191733Z CREATED:20260930T191154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T191733Z UID:10000131-1793610000-1793638800@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:Retirement Seminar - Church Workers DESCRIPTION:The South Dakota District invites you to join us for a day of encouragement\, practical information\, and fellowship as we look at what’s next in God’s plan for your life and service.\nDate: Monday\, November 2\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nPlace: St. Martins Lutheran Church\, 500 5th Street\, Alexandria\, SD\nRSVP: Rev. Thomas Christopher – pastorchristopher@pm.me\n \n    URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/retirement-seminar-church-workers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddlcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Church-Worker-Retirement-Seminar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTSTAMP:20260929T135656Z CREATED:20260929T135541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T135656Z UID:10000130-1795132800-1795391999@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2026 District(s) Youth Gathering-Kearney DESCRIPTION:The Nebraska District hosts a gathering for high school students on a triennial cycle. Students from the Nebraska\, Rocky Mountain\, and South Dakota Districts are all invited to attend.\nRegistration for the 2026 District Youth Gathering—Kearney is now open! All registration materials are available on the Gathering website: https://ndlcms.org/dyg/. \nStudents in grades 9-12 are invited to this event at the Younes Conference Center South in Kearney\, on November 20-22\, 2026. The Gathering\, hosted by the Nebraska District LCMS\, is a wonderful opportunity for youth to come together to hear and study God’s Word and celebrate His love for us. This year’s theme is Verified\, based on 1 John 3:1. \nContact Candi Menze at the Nebraska District Office at 402-643-2961\, ext. 1010 with questions about the gathering. URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2026-districts-youth-gathering-kearney/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270123 DTSTAMP:20260518T205103Z 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:20260929T134418Z CREATED:20260612T175533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T134418Z UID:10000126-1807833600-1808092799@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:Aplogetics Retreat DESCRIPTION:The Mission and Ministry Council is planning an apologetics 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:20270419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270421 DTSTAMP:20260731T135608Z CREATED:20260731T135608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T135608Z UID:10000128-1808092800-1808265599@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2027 Spring Pastors Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2027-spring-pastors-conference/ LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran Church and Preschool\, 1009 Jackson St\, Yankton\, SD 57078\, 1009 Jackson St\, Yankton\, 57078\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270712 DTSTAMP:20260612T163346Z 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:20251223T173646Z 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:20260518T202314Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281008 DTSTAMP:20260921T203827Z CREATED:20260921T203827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T203827Z UID:10000129-1854316800-1854575999@sddlcms.org SUMMARY:2028 LEA Convocation DESCRIPTION:2028 Convocation \nIndiana Convention Center \nIndianapolis\, IN \nOctober 5-7\, 2028 \nFor more Information: https://lea.org/lea-convocation/ URL:https://sddlcms.org/event/2028-lea-convocation/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR