Bishop Constanze Hagmaier

09/06/2026

And…I returned to Messiah, rural Flandreau again this week. Thanks, friends, for inviting me back, while Pastor Alan is in the road. We pray for safe travels for all holiday weekend travelers and those farming or ranching.

09/02/2026

SCAM ALERT! We have been made aware that scammers have recently been sending messages that falsely claim to be from Bishop Constanze, asking recipients to purchase gift cards on her behalf.

Please know that Bishop Constanze would never ask for gift cards via a message like this. If you receive one, please do not respond, click any links, or provide any personal or financial information. Instead, delete the message immediately. If you're ever unsure whether a request is genuine, please contact the Synod office directly through a known, trusted phone number (605-274-4011) or email ([email protected]) to confirm.

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions!

09/02/2026

Happening now. Coffee with the Bishop. Tuning in to what matters to you.

09/01/2026

BEWARE! Scam emails are being sent in my name requesting gift cards. Please check the sender's email carefully. They are not from me.

08/30/2026

Congrats and God’s blessings to Messiah Lutheran in rural Flandreau. God’s people of Messiah, former pastors and friends, celebrated 150 years of ministry through their predecessors (Oslo and Bethania) with festive worship and delightful fellowship. Thanks be to God for planting this ministry in Moody County and continuing to bless them through good and challenging times.

08/23/2026

Coffee anyone?

Get to know the Augie pastors and chaplain. They would love to buy you some coffee!

08/23/2026

130 years of ministry for St John brought me to Hot Springs today. It was joyful day of worship, history, fellowship and food.

08/17/2026

Thank you, St. James Lutheran in Belle Fourche, for a lovely worship, lunch and faithful conversation. It was an honor to spent the day with you. (Photo credit: Emma)

08/15/2026

Let it be acclaimed that Nicholas Breining has been ordained into Word and Sacrament ministry Woyatan Lutheran Church. Pastor Nick will serve in the Metro Chicago synod.

08/15/2026

Greetings from another of your LOSD camps. Your SDSynod council is retreating in the beautiful Black Hills at Outlaw Ranch. Besides taking care of the business of the church we make time and space for relationships, conversations, breathing and simple joy. What’s your favorite spot in the Hills?