Office of the Bishop Updates: 1/26/2024
We begin our Spring Gatherings with the Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering, Saturday, January 27, 2024, 10 am at Good Samaritan at the Lakes (map), and while in Las Vegas attend the Prayer Service at Christ Church Episcopal, 7pm PST on January 26, 2024, (map).
We also share many photos from the Receiving Faithful Teaching, Receiving Faithful Teaching Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue, 2024 Lutheran Day at the Legislature, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service, Spirit of Grace’s 75th Anniversary, and our in-person staff meeting.
Visit Las Vegas—conversation with Episcopal Bishop Elizabeth
Service Prayer for Week of Christian Unity
Spring Conference Gathering at Good Samaritan, The Lakes, Las Vegas
Preach at Holy Spirit, Las Vegas
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Attend Colorado Conference Spring Conference Gathering at Good Sam at the Lakes.
Share greeting with Good Sam at the Lakes
Preaching Cohort at Holy Trinity helping pastors become better preachers
Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Region 2 DEM Meeting
CCL Prayer Gathering
Kino Conference Spring Gathering
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Attend the Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering at Good Sam at the Lakes, Las Vegas
Worship with Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, Las Vegas
Visit with Grand Canyon Synod congregations and friends in Nevada to connect around impact stories and give thanks for generosity.
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming events and end of year activities
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Daily news posts and weekly newsletter
Spring gathering preparation
2024 data work: rostered minister reports and statements of intent
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Process payroll for the end of January, process Portico payments for January, and review accounts in preparation for the close of January.
Receiving Faithful Teaching Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue
Spirit of Grace 75th Anniversary
In-person staff meeting
