American Lutheran Church

Castlewood, South Dakota

Email Us At
americlc@itctel.com

Call Us At
605 793 2444

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Watch Church Services Online

American Lutheran Church's Sunday services are uploaded each week to our YouTube channel.

Easter Service 2020He is Risen!

In order to follow the policy of social distancing and to minimize the likelihood of spreading the disease, we are not currently gathering together as a congregation for the time being. But now you can watch our Easter Service online!

Watch ALC Church Services Online

Sunday services are uploaded each week to our YouTube channel.

WHY OUR CHURCH

We are a church that believes in Jesus, loves God and people

The American Lutheran Church located in Castlewood, South Dakota is a member of the NALC or North American Lutheran Church.

Christ Centered

Our mission is to welcome, worship, teach, and serve in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior!

Everyone Welcome

Sinners are welcome here. Let us not condemn the world, but let us proclaim that God is forgiveness and grace.

Handicap Accessible

No steps are required to enter the church and the door can be opened automatically for wheelchair accessibility.

Our Community

Join us after worship services for fellowship! We have an active Youth Group and Sunday School program.

Upcoming Events

BY PASTOR

1/24/2020

Annual Meeting

10:00 AM Church

BY PASTOR

1/23/2021

Congregational Workshop

10:00 AM Church

BY PASTOR Bill Hamill

12/24/2020

Christmas Eve Service

7 PM Church

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the American Lutheran Church is to welcome, worship, teach, and serve in the name of Christ our Lord and Savior!

CHURCH HISTORY

When the American Lutheran Church was formed in 1945 it was not the first Lutheran church in Castlewood, South Dakota. Scandinavian Lutheran Church was located near the current high school but that church became inactive and did not survive the Great Depression. Later, in 1942, their building was destroyed by a tornadic windstorm that caused much damage throughout the town. The first service for what became known as the American Lutheran Church was held on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 the day after the Japanese surrendered ending World War II. Planning for that first service began a month earlier in the home of William Gantvoort when future parishioners gathered to discuss forming a new Lutheran church in Castlewood.

Latest News

November 18, 2020

Thanksgiving Dinner and 75th Anniversary Celebration have been Cancelled

Because of the current situation with COVID-19 our annual Thanksgiving Dinner has been cancelled. We will still, however, have an evening Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday,…

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May 18, 2020