Office of the Bishop Updates: 11/3/2023
The Office of the Bishop staff travels for meetings, planning and conversation, as well as attends online meetings. We also share photos from Living Hope’s 75th Anniversary Celebration and Holy Closure.
Visit Colorado River leaders and New Song, Henderson
Meetings, planning and conversation
PLTS Advisory Board (online)
Latin American Consultation with President Roberto Trejo Haager ILM, and Pastor Sandy Jones, November 4-6, 2023.
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
ELCA Youth Summit
Candidacy Panel Prep
Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
2024 Grant Consultations
Annual Mission Developer Reviews
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Leading Adult Forum and worshipping with Faith/La Fe Lutheran Church, Phoenix
Attending the Tri-Congregational picnic with Vida Nueva Lutheran Church, Emmanuel Sudanese Lutheran Church, and St. John’s Lutheran Church on their campus in Glendale, AZ
Giving Thanks to God for all the leaders in the Grand Canyon Synod and your ministry!
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Facilitating GCS Grants Committee
Preparing for Synod Council meeting and other upcoming events
General administrative functions of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Vacation
Writing projects
Daily news posts and weekly newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Work on fund allocations and account review.
