Office of the Bishop Updates: 11/24/2023
Our synod’s first call pastors and deacons attended a retreat at San Damiano’s in Danville. The marvelous Desta Goehner and Antoine Cummins were our leaders and created space for us to worship creatively, share authentically, deepen spiritual practice, build sustaining relationships, and challenge each other. Such an impressive and refreshing way to be church together.
The Office of the Bishop staff gives thanks, travels, and works on year-end projects. We also share a photo from the recent First Call retreat with Region 2.
1:1 meetings
Candidacy committee- approval interviews
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Candidacy Interviews
Preaching Cohort Inservice
MLK worship planning
Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Congregation Consultations
Preach at Vida Nueva
Preach at Emmanuel Sudanese
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Giving thanks for all the faithful leaders in the Grand Canyon Synod. Blessed Thanksgiving!
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Facilitating GCS Grants Committee
Planning for upcoming Synod events
Administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Daily news posts and weekly newsletter
Year-end projects
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on month end close deliverables for the month of October. Out of town Tuesday, November 22nd thru Saturday, November 25th.
