Office of the Bishop Updates: 11/10/2023
In addition to synod council and other meetings, the Office of the Bishop staff visit congregations celebrating significant anniversaries: Trinity Lutheran (75 years), Epiphany of Christ Lutheran Church (50 years), and Maricopa Lutheran (10 years).
PLTS Advisory Board meeting via zoom
Synod Council meeting
WELCA-GCS convention, Mesa
Trinity Lutheran, 75th Anniversary celebration
First Call, first year pastor retreat with Region 2, Danville, CA
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Celebrate 10 year anniversary with Maricopa Lutheran
Celebrate 75th anniversary with Trinity Lutheran
Attend Region 2 First Call Retreat
Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Region 2 DEM Meeting
CCL All Staff Meeting
New & Renewing Team
Annual Mission Developer Reviews
Congregation Consultations
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Sunday, November 12th, Preaching at the 50th Ministry Anniversary of Epiphany of Christ Lutheran Church, Apache Junction, AZ. Thanks be to God!
Every Day: Giving Thanks to God for all the leaders in the Grand Canyon Synod and your ministry!
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Facilitating the GCS Grants Committee
Preparing for Upcoming Events
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Vacation
Ordination anniversary cards
Daily news posts and weekly newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Begin working on month end close procedures for October 2023.
