Office of the Bishop Updates: 4/12/2024

The Office of the Bishop attends a variety of leadership events and also celebrates the Installation of Rev. Carol George, Apr 17, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley. We also share photos from a First Call Theological Education event and Bishop Hutterer’s travels.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • NE Valley Consortium Event, Living Water

  • Conference Dean meeting

  • Installation of Rev. Carol George, Apr 17, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley

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

  • Boundary Training review with Southeastern MN Synod

  • LSS-SW Board Member review

  • Youth Ministry Consultation team meeting

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

  • West Valley New Start Prep

  • Mission & Ministry Cohort Prep

  • Pan de Vida Covenant Prep

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Meeting with faithful disciples to capture their story of service to share at Synod Assembly

  • Presiding at St. John’s, Glendale

  • Visiting with leaders of Mount of Olives, Phoenix

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Preparing for upcoming events, including Synod Assembly

  • Assisting with GCS audit and other administrative tasks

  • General duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Complete bank reconciliation for March, process ELCA Worldwide Monthly Payment, work on Pledge vs. Actual for March.

Twelve new pastors within their first three years of ordination convened at Camp Pinerock in Prescott, AZ, from April 8-10, 2024, for the First Call Theological Education event. This gathering, a boon for the Grand Canyon Synod, featured pastors from diverse congregations across the region, including New Promise Lutheran in Utah, New Song in Nevada, Phoenix metro churches, and Our Saviour’s in Tucson, AZ. They engaged in 20 hours of intensive learning with Rev. Sunitha Mortha of the Chicago Metropolitan Synod, who enlightened them on critical topics such as the distinctions between mission, vision, strategy, and planning. Their fresh perspectives and vibrant energy promise to invigorate their communities with innovative approaches to worship and ministry. Bishop Deborah and Pastor Jacqui eagerly anticipate further discussions with these pastors and newly ordained deacons this fall at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.

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