| Events | 2010 Upcoming Events and Meetings
Grand Canyon Synod Office Dates Closed (2010)
September 6 - Labor Day
November 25 and 26 - Thanksgiving
December 23 and 24 - Christmas
Synod Council Meetings (2010)
September 11 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. location to be determined
December 11 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. location to be determined
Deans' Meetings (2010)
November 11
All meetings are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the synod office, unless otherwise advised.
Confirmation Workshop at Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas - September 18th, 2010
Grace Place for Single Lutheran Clergy and Educators at St. Benedict’s Monastery Retreat House, Snowmass, Colorado, September 1-5 (2010)
This retreat, focused on widowed, divorced or never married singles in Lutheran ministry, will be led by Dr. Eckrich and Rev. Dr. Mel and Dr. Mary Jacob of Orlando, Florida, both in the ELCA. St. Benedict’s is in an incredible high mountain valley just west of Aspen, Colorado and the home of contemplatives like Fr. Thomas Keating. All inclusive cost is $360 per person. For more information go to Grace Place Retreat website.
Valleywide Youth Event, September 4 (2010)
Hosted by Spirit of Hope starting at 6 p.m., the RED CARPET PREMIERE "To Save a Life". For more information, contact Darcy Mittelstaedt.
Book of Faith Travel Seminar, October 10 - October 31 (2010)
An opportunity to encounter scripture by traveling to the lands where the Word first dwelled so we might be renewed, enlivened and empowered as the people of God. For more information go to the Book of Faith website.
'Feeding' Our Community - A Free Workshop Addressing Hunger in Our Present Day Communities, October 16, 23, and 30 (2010)
Attendees will preview a workshop format and curriculum on the issues of hunger in our community and our world. This role simulation format lifts up the urgency of addressing hunger in our present day neighborhoods and communities, as well as throughout Arizona. This session will include a Q/A component designed to provide social justice project information and solutions on the topic of hunger and other advocacy needs in our Arizona communities. This workshop is to be held at the University of Arizona Campus Christian Center on October 16, at the Lutheran Campus Ministry, NAU Campus Center on October 23, and at the Lutheran Campus Ministry, ASU Campus Center on October 30. For more information and to register for the U of A workshop, open this flyer. For more information and to register for the NAU workshop, open this flyer. For more information and to register for the ASU workshop, open this flyer.
God is Already Speaking Then, Dr. Walter Brueggemann, Sunday, October 17 (2010)
Join in a lively exploration of the dynamics of interpretation that take place within the Bible itself! The outcome of such pluralism in interpretation of the Bible witnesses against the absolutism of much liberal and conservative current theological contention. To be held at Shepherd of the Hills Congregational UCC Church, 5524 E. Lafayette in Phoenix, for $20 per person. To register and for more information call 480-488-5218.
Bishop's Convocation for Rostered Leaders, October 18 and 19
You are invited to hear Dr. Walter Brueggemann at the Bishop's Convocation Monday afternoon, October 18, and Tuesday morning, October 19 at Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe, AZ. The cost is $75 and includes dinner Monday evening. For more information and to register, go to our Leadership Page .
The Grand Canyon Women of the ELCA Annual Convention/Gathering, November 5-7 (2010)
The gathering this year will be at the Embassy Suites at 4415 E. Paradise Village Pkwy, S., in Phoenix. For informaion and copies of the registration forms, contact Laura Krueger , Vice-President.
Missional Leadership Academy Orientation Retreat for Class of 2012, November 12-13 (2010)
The retreat will be held at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona. Dr. David Lose of Luther Seminary is the resource faculty for the event. For more information contact the MLA Director, Pastor Rick Rouse.
Missional Church Conference, January 29 (2011)
The Annual Missional Church Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29 at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center (Carefree). Michael Foss is the keynote speaking on the theme "Growing the Church By Growing Disciples". Missional Leadership Academy congregations are invited for a special reunion day with Pastor Foss on Friday, Jan. 28. For more information, see the attached flyer or contact the MLA Director, Pastor Rick Rouse.
Ministry Staff, Transition, and Head of Staff Seminars, January 29-February 6 (2011)
These are seminars for those who serve in staff settings, newly called senior/head of staff pastors, and a seminar for those who have recently moved from one ministry setting to another. The seminars are jointly sponsored by the Vocation and Education unit of the ELCA and Augsburg College. For more information and to register online, go to theLeadership Support Events website. You can also call Richard Bruesehoff, Director for Lifelong Learning at 800-638-3522, ext. 2872 or email him.
Arizona Lutherhostel, March 7-11 (2011)
To learn more and to register, open the attached flyer.
2011 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, June 10 and 11
More information to come.
To have an event posted on this page, please contact Barbara Dykman-Thomas at the Synod office. A 30-day notice is required to post an item.
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