Who we are
We are a humble Orthodox parish in Rapid City, SD at the gateway of the beautiful Black Hills.
As the only Orthodox parish in Western South Dakota we strive to stay true to faith that our Lord Jesus Christ passed down to His Church as taught by the Apostles.
If you are interested in learning more about Orthodoxy, moving to Rapid City, vacationing in the Black Hills or just passing through please feel free to contact us or, better yet, join us for one of our weekly services.
Saint John's is a parish in the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America in the diocese of Wichita and Mid-America.
As the only Orthodox parish in Western South Dakota we strive to stay true to faith that our Lord Jesus Christ passed down to His Church as taught by the Apostles.
If you are interested in learning more about Orthodoxy, moving to Rapid City, vacationing in the Black Hills or just passing through please feel free to contact us or, better yet, join us for one of our weekly services.
Saint John's is a parish in the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America in the diocese of Wichita and Mid-America.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Father Joseph Longofono
Leader Position:
Priest
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Father Joseph Longofono
Driving Directions to Saint John the Theologian Orthodox Mission
Travel/Direction Tips
Take exit 57 to the I-190 bypass headed South into Rapid City.
Turn left (East) on Omaha Street
Take the next right (South) onto Mount Rushmore Road
After about 1.3 miles take a left onto Flormann Street.
Travel 0.2 miles
The church is a white building on the right.
Turn left (East) on Omaha Street
Take the next right (South) onto Mount Rushmore Road
After about 1.3 miles take a left onto Flormann Street.
Travel 0.2 miles
The church is a white building on the right.
Saint John the Theologian Orthodox Mission Service Times
In Orthodox Churches the main service is the Sunday Divine Liturgy where we partake of the Eucharist. Our assigned priest, Father Joseph Longofono, is in Rapid City to serve Divine Liturgy one weekend a month (he serves three parishes in the Midwest). We gather for prayer on the other weekends and meet multiple times throughout the week as well.
When Father Joseph is in town:
Saturday - 5pm - Great Vespers
Sunday - 9am - Orthros
10am - Divine Liturgy
Fellowship meal to follow
When Father Joseph is out of town:
Sunday - 10am - Typica Service
Fellowship meal to follow
Every Wednesday
5pm - Vespers Prayers
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
When Father Joseph is in town:
Saturday - 5pm - Great Vespers
Sunday - 9am - Orthros
10am - Divine Liturgy
Fellowship meal to follow
When Father Joseph is out of town:
Sunday - 10am - Typica Service
Fellowship meal to follow
Every Wednesday
5pm - Vespers Prayers
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Other information
"Don't pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees."
Corrie ten Boom
Corrie ten Boom
Saint John the Theologian Orthodox Mission listing was last updated on the 13th of June, 2021