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DIOCESE AND BLACK HILLS DEANERY The Diocese of South Dakota encompasses the entire state. Of the ninety-three congregations, sixty-three are primarily Native American. There are nine deaneries in the diocese, with the diocesan offices and cathedral in Sioux Falls, in the eastern part of the state. Because of its central location, many of the meetings take place in the state capital of Pierre, located on the Missouri River. In addition to the Diocesan Convention, which takes place in the fall, the Niobrara Deanery (made up of all the Native American congregations in the diocese) gather in the spring for the Niobrara Convocation. Customarily held on the reservations, the convocation has been an important gathering for the Dakota (the dialect spoken east of the Missouri River) and Lakota (spoken west of the Missouri river) people for many years. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend both gatherings each year. Our current bishop, Creighton Robertson, is the first Indian diocesan bishop. Thunderhead Episcopal Center is the Diocesan church camp. TEC is located in the Black Hills near the SD/WY state line. Youth camps are the prime focus of the facility but there are also adult camps offered. St. Andrew's is one of nine congregations making up the Black Hills Deanery. The Deanery Council, which handles all deanery business, consists of ordained and lay members. The Dean is appointed by the bishop, and all other members are elected. There are two other Episcopal churches in Rapid City. Emmanuel is a program-sized parish and has been in existence for over a century. St. Matthew's is a small parish and ministers primarily to the Lakota people. The city parishes cooperate on many joint projects.
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