Valorie Rondell Augustson
Province VI – Diocese of South Dakota
Valorie Rondell Augustson serves as a Senior Catechist at St. James’ Episcopal Church (Sisseton Mission) in Enemy Swim, SD.
Indispensable as a leader of worship and fellowship in her congregation, she provides much of the pastoral care for the people of the area.
Looked up to as an elder, she was instrumental in bringing the Native and white women together in the Diocesan ECW. Besides holding various offices at St. James’ over the years, Val has also served as President of the Missions Council, as an officer of the local Elderly Board, and is the main outreach person between the mission and the community.
Val is especially appreciated for her work preparing the next generations for lives of service and devotion to God. Val can be counted on to fulfill any task entrusted to her. Many times, she is the one called to minister at wakes and funerals, which involves a commitment of several days or more.
She is known for her graciousness, compassion, and humility. For her many years of devoted service to all of us, we selected Valorie as the South Dakota ECW Honored Woman and recognized her contributions publicly at our 137th Convention in September, 2021.
