Open Door - South Dakota Synod

05/22/2024

Join Shepherd's Table, Church on the Street, and affirming ecumenical partners on Wednesday, June 12th at 6 PM for Pride Worship.

God Adores You! 🌈

Please join us for an Ecumenical Worship service during Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 hosted by Sioux Falls area open and affirming congregations and ministries. There's room for all to come to the table -- in Christ there are no exceptions or exclusions.
All are welcome, celebrated, and loved by God!

Wednesday, June 12
beginning at 6 PM
at the Sioux Falls Coliseum (Multi-Cultural Center) in Downtown Sioux Falls.

We will be doing a "dinner" style church served with a light meal as well as Holy Communion.

Hosted by congregations and partners in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), United Church of Christ (UCC), The Episcopal Church, Presbyterian (PCUSA), and the United Methodist Church (UMC).

04/01/2024

Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
This Easter Sunday we see the miracle of the resurrection, the promise of new, abundant life, and we are transformed!

Today, we recognize Trans Day of Visibility and we pray that we may continue to be transformed by the beauty in how God has called our trans siblings to live as their full and authentic selves.

May we be moved to action so that we may live in a world where all of God's children know they are welcomed at Your table. Lord, may we know that when we sit with one another, and see one another, we see You.

04/01/2024

Easter Sunday:
Resurrected One,
we, your beloved q***r children,
yearn for a resurrection, not just in afterlife,
but now.

Rooted in your love,
we shatter the lies that confine us.
Empowered by this resurrection,
we rise together,
proclaiming the truth of who we are,
casting off fear with newfound courage.

Grant us, Divine Gardener,
a garden of boundless love
where every soul may bloom
in the radiance of your grace.
Let our unique truths,
like vibrant flowers,
unfurl freely, their colors enriching
the tapestry of your creation.

Forever transformed by your loving light,
we offer ourselves wholly,
your beloved children, forever known.
All this and more, amen.

04/01/2024

🌈🎶 Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! 🎶🌈

Today, we celebrate the beauty, strength, and resilience of our transgender community. At Rainbow Chorus, we stand in solidarity with all our transgender friends, family, and colleagues, honoring their courage and inspiring voices.

06/15/2023

Thank you to everyone that came out to our first-ever Ecumenical Pride Worship Service 🌈 at Icon Event Hall + Lounge. We loved getting to worship with you! We hope that this was a meaningful gathering for you to celebrate God's beloved community.
There is always room for you at Christ's Table.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

06/14/2023

Happy Flag Day! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us tonight for our Pride Worship Service at Icon Event Hall + Lounge. Worship begins at 6:30 PM, but you are more than welcome to come early for dinner or beverages at DaDa Gastropub!
Please enter through the restaurant entrance and greeters will help direct you where you need to go.

Tonight’s preacher will be Rev. Isaiah Brokenleg (The Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota). Our service will include Holy Communion with PastorAlex Smith (Peace Lutheran Church) presiding.

Come and see, you are God’s beloved, and you are welcome here!