Our Story as a Parish
At the beginning of 2017 the two congregations of Piedmont Valley Lutheran and Atonement Lutheran made it official and became one Partnered Ministry Covenant called “The Graceful Hills Parish”. Each church keeps their own name but when referring to both congregation as a whole, we call ourselves Graceful Hills Parish.
We believe that God has called us to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and that we can fulfill this calling more effectively through cooperation, mutual support, and sharing the ministries of Atonement Lutheran Church (ALC) and Piedmont Valley Lutheran Church (PVLC).
We are separate, independent congregations of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. As such, we assume responsibility for our own budgets, programs, property & assets, membership, employees, and administration, and we retain our own governing bodies. However, we will look to share resources and ministries wherever it is helpful, including worship, education, parish staffing, and other areas as seen fit. We do this seeking to proclaim God’s grace through Christ to our communities.
We believe the church is more than our own individual congregations. Called together by the Holy Spirit to become the body of Christ in our world, we will faithfully seek to strengthen each other, pray for each other, and partner together to do God’s work.
You are invited to become part of this family in either congregation. We look forward to meeting you!
Contacts
Piedmont Valley Lutheran Church
Location: 16155 Spring Valley Rd, Piedmont, SD 57769
Mailing address: PO Box319
605 787 5588
pvlcsecretary@gmail.com
Atonement Lutheran Church
602 Auburn Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
605 343 3155
atonement.rapidcity@gmail.com
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