Office of the Bishop Updates: 10/27/2023

Bishop Hutterer travels for the Holy Closure of Living Hope Lutheran Church in Las Vegas on Reformation Sunday, attends the Grand Canyon Synod Retirees Retreat, attends a California Lutheran University Board Meeting, and participates in a Latin American Consultation with ILM President Roberto Trejo Haager and Pastor Sandy Jones.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

  • Oktoberfest @ Bethlehem, Mesa

  • The People’s Sermon

  • Growing Young with the Capitol Conference

  • ELCA Youth Summit

Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • Best Skills, Best Churches

  • 2024 Grant Consultations

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Work with congregations as we enter “stewardship season” in the church. Do you have a question about stewardship, planning a campaign, or just need to brainstorm? Email me at Dpotaznick@GCSynod.org so we can connect!  

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Vacation

  • Preparing for upcoming events

  • Ongoing administrative matters for the Synod

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Vacation

  • Writing projects

  • Daily news posts and weekly newsletter

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue working on month end close procedures for September 2023 and complete financial statements for the team.

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