American Lutheran Church

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Sunday services are uploaded each week to our YouTube channel.

What We Believe

Pastor Bill Hamill explains the meaning of Reformation Day in this sermon from October 27, 2019.

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Sunday services are uploaded each week.

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 Tom Christenson

12/21/2021

Sunday School Christmas Program

10:00 AM Church

BY PASTOR Tom Christenson

12/24/2021

Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 PM

5:30 PM Church

BY PASTOR Tom Christenson

11/24/2021

Community Thanksgiving 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.