The ministry at the Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center seeks to foster mutual trust, respect and understanding while addressing the deep poverty that exists on the reservation.

There are four main ministries that operate out of our building. Click below to learn more!

Threshold/Common Basket Ministries
Threshold/Common Basket ministries includes everything that is distributed out our door including new quilts and blankets, diapers and wipes, morning coffee, mid-day sandwiches and hygiene kits. In the winter months it also includes our energy assistance matching program.

Cultural Immersions
Cultural immersions are visiting groups who come to learn about Lakota history and culture from the Lakota people. We strive to provide programming and presentations that foster mutual conversations and greater understanding of each other.

Lutheran/Lakota Job Corp
The Lutheran/Lakota Job Corp employs local people from the community of Pine Ridge to run and assist the ministries of the Reconciliation Center. This ministry provides people with a way to earn a living and support their families.

Children and Youth
Currently, the Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center hosts Kids Time on weekdays after school offering a safe place to come and play and build relationships with the Kids Time staff. Early in 2019 Pre-Teen Time was also added for 9-12 year olds to come, share a meal, and participate in age appropriate activities, field trips, and cultural learning. In the near future we are looking to also add a Teen Time to continue to walk with the youth into adulthood.