You are welcome, everyone.

No exclusions. No exceptions. We are glad you are here!

What to expect.

We gather in worship to hear God’s word, proclaim God’s grace, receive Christ’s presence in communion, and sing and pray together. All ages in our multigenerational membership relate and interact with one another both in and outside of worship. In response to God’s love and call to mission, we have many outward-reaching opportunities to serve our community and world.

Worship with us in-person or online
Saturdays at 5:00 pm | Sundays at 8:30 and 10:45 am

Some frequently asked questions

  • St. Mark's is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). When Lutherans talk about faith, we are talking about the relationship God's Holy Spirit creates with us. It is a relationship where God's promise of steadfast love and mercy in Jesus opens us to a life of bold trust in God and joyful, generous service to everyone we know and meet in daily life.

    Learn more about ELCA Teaching.

  • St. Mark's worship services are liturgical in nature, making use of both traditional and alternative settings and styles. We primarily use Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) and All Creation Sings (ACS). Elements of the service include confession and forgiveness, scripture, creed, prayers, congregational hymns, sermon, and a children's message. Communion is served at each worship service.

  • St. Mark's is located at 2001 South Elmwood Avenue in Sioux Falls.

  • We meet on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

    Our services are livestreamed and archived on Facebook.

  • St. Mark’s was a mission congregation of the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church. Its organizational meeting was held on November 29, 1954. Its first pastor was the Reverend Dallas Young. In 1962, St. Mark’s became part of the newly merged Lutheran Church in America (LCA). In 1975, the congregation constructed its distinctive pyramid-shaped sanctuary and began expansion of its Sunday School, office, and lower-level space. In 1988, St. Mark’s became part of the newly formed Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). In September 2000, the church dedicated its latest building addition.

  • St. Mark's has an ample parking lot as well as additional street parking.

  • The entrance to St. Mark's does not involve stairs. Services and meetings take place on the main floor. There is an elevator to the lower level if needed.

  • Come as you like!

  • St. Mark's offers a variety of learning opportunities for both children and adults.

    Sunday School meets every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., September through May. Classes are offered for ages preschool through middle school. Students in middle and high school meet on Wednesday evenings. The Youth Group meets several times throughout the year, sometimes for serious conversations and sometimes just for fun!

    Women’s circles meet monthly for Bible Study and conversation. All women of the congregation are invited to attend the circle of their choice.

    Refer to our calendar for a listing of all St. Mark's learning activities.

  • Nursery facilities are available for children up to five years of age. The nursery is not staffed and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Yes! St. Mark’s choir sings at Sunday worship services from September through May. Our Choir Director is Shari Smith.

    The choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Newcomers are welcome to join us.

  • Sunday School meets on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. during the school year. We have a youth group and a confirmation group that meet on Wednesday evenings. The groups also schedule special activities throughout the year.

  • Masks are recommended but not required at all of our services and activities.