All are welcome at Peace!

Peace Lutheran Church began as a ministry on the west side of Sioux Falls in 1965 to serve the growing community. Since then, it has bloomed into an active and outward-reaching congregation of over 4,300 people, who worship across many different service times and days of the week. We’d love for you to join one of our worship services—organ led, band led, online, or lawn chair worship in the summers.

We are a congregation that encourages everyone to be who they are, exactly how God created them. We're people of God in all stages of life—from infants to the wisest souls, we have ministries for all to take part in. Take a look around our site to learn more or feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

Our Mission

Saved by God's grace, we are called to be instruments of God's peace.

Our Belief

Peace is a congregation of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), with over 3.6 million members and 9,300 churches across the United States. We're a confessional church, with roots growing out of the 16th century Reformation. We teach the basic principles and theology proclaimed by Martin Luther: that God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone, is what saves us.

Who is Jesus Christ

Jesus is God’s son, sent by God to become human like us. In his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus broke the power of sin and evil, and restored the right relationship of love and trust that God intended for us as God’s children.

To find out more about what the Christian church believes about Jesus as the Son of God, check out the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, or schedule a visit with one of our pastors.

Why Lutheran

Martin Luther (b. November 10, 1483, in Eisleben, Germany; d. February 18, 1546, in Eisleben) is known as the Father of Protestantism. He had studied to become a lawyer before becoming an Augustinian monk in 1505, and was ordained a priest in 1507. While continuing his studies in pursuit of a Doctor of Theology degree, he discovered significant differences between what he read in the Bible and the theology and practices of the church. On October 31, 1517, he posted a challenge on the church door at Wittenberg University to debate 95 theological issues. Luther’s hope was that the church would reform its practice and preaching to be more consistent with the Word of God as contained in the Bible.

To find out more about the current-day events, social statements, community resources, and educational opportunities of the ELCA, check out the official website for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America or schedule a visit with one of our pastors.