Past Events

Discover a new approach to overcoming addiction with Rose Ann Forte’s "Choose Freedom Program" in free webinar from the Center of Addiction & Faith on April 24, 2024. This session combines scientific insights and biblical principles to transform relationships with substances, hosted by recovery activist George A. Wood. Register here.

Faith communities are gathering for the National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16, 2024, to address how climate change affects our ministries and actions we can take. This event provides a space for purposeful dialogue and practical workshops, empowering congregations with tools for creation care and climate activism. Learn more here.

It’s not too late to get your krewe together to attend the Gathering this summer. Registration will close on April 15. Join us for a week of faith formation, worship, fun, jazz and great food. Read more here.

Have you ever considered seminary? Have you ever felt like God might be calling you into ministry, but you’re not sure how or where to start? Join others in discernment at Signs Along the Way, a visit weekend at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, April 5th-7th, 2024. Learn more and register at plts.edu/signs.

Join Lutheran Social Services of Nevada in creating an unforgettable Easter experience for those they serve. For more details or to get involved by collecting items, volunteering, or sponsoring, visit their Event Page.

Calling all hunger champions: join this network of the Grand Canyon Synod! Meet to hear updates on national and local Hunger and Food Insecurity efforts and initiatives, to learn from one another, and to share with the group what's happening in our congregations. Anyone interested in alleviating hunger is welcome. Prepare to be encouraged and supported! Click here to access the meeting, at 6pm on the last Tuesday of every month.

Explore constructive communication and empathy in challenging times with Joy J. Moore at the 'Leading in an Age of Contempt' workshop on March 21st, 9-10:30 am MST/PDT. Gain scriptural insights and practical tools for navigating societal discord and fostering unity within communities.

This interactive session offers a fresh perspective on current conflicts, exploring the diversity of worldviews and the courage required for leaders to engage constructively.

Join a profound exploration online and at Pacific Lutheran Theological University on March 20, 2024, with Dr. Reggie Williams presenting "When Ethics Kills: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Story of Us." Delve into the complexities of ethical presumptions in society, examining Bonhoeffer's resistance during Germany's crisis and his engagement with the Black Radical Tradition. Discover insights into how ideals and challenges shape our pursuit of the good in community and human flourishing.

Your insights can help shape the future of the ELCA. Participate in the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church survey by March 15, 2024, and contribute to our church's mission of renewal and commitment to justice.

Don't miss your chance to contribute to this significant moment in the ELCA's history. The deadline for survey participation is March 15, 2024. For more details and to complete the survey, visit the official CRLC page: ELCA CRLC Survey. Questions and further inquiries can be directed to crlc@elca.org.

Join the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association's event on March 14, 2024, for an insightful session on "How Loneliness Influences Health and What Nurses Can Do to Help," led by Dr. Laurie Theeke. Learn about loneliness as a unique health stressor and explore interventions to support those feeling isolated within our communities. View this PDF for more info or visit their website.

Wartburg Theological Seminary Alumni from our Grand Canyon Synod are gathering in Tucson for a "Burger Bash" with President Kristin Johnson Largen on Friday, March 8th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, at the home of Rev. Amalia Vagts ('21) and David Lester. Burgers & brews provided, bring a dish to pass. RSVP or questions: pastoramalia@lutherantucson.org.

The ELCA Christian Community and Leadership Team in partnership with Congregation and Synod Mission Support Team invites Mission Developers and New Ministries leaders to a one-day online empowerment event.  This online stewardship workshop offered at no cost for Grand Canyon Synod congregations: Thursday, 3/7/2024, 9am-2pm MST, 8am-1pm PST. Click here to register.

Lutheran Schools Week 2024, occurring from March 3-9, invites Lutheran communities to celebrate with the theme "On the Road," inspired by Luke 24:13-35. It's a call to witness God's presence in our journeys, providing resources for congregations and schools, including bulletin inserts, social media posts, classroom activities, chapel services, and more. Engage with these life-changing ministries and support lifelong faith formation through elcaschools.org.