Read the full Grand Canyon Synod Transition Team Report as a PDF here.
Mid-way through our third year guiding congregations through times of transition, we continue to rely on the Holy Spirit to lead us. We seek to Be Bold and innovative as the number of openings for rostered leaders increase and the number of candidates to fill those openings decrease. We invite you to pray with us for new leaders for God’s church.
Read MoreAs I enjoy my first May here in the Grand Canyon Synod, I am reminded of the prophetic voice of first Isaiah as they envision new life in the desert.
Read MoreWe include quite a bit in our news system, which consists of our site’s blog and calendar, as well as posts to Facebook and our weekly newsletter. Since we revamped our system, we’ve posted over 5,000 times in our blog, with 300 newsletters.
Looking ahead, our commitment is to continue sharing, connecting, and uplifting. We hope to enrich our news system and keep the lifeblood of our synod flowing.
Read MoreFor our 2023 synod assembly, New Spirit Lutheran Church in Tucson shares their story of feeding 325 children for 38 weeks of the most recent school year.
Read MoreOur regional gift planners Lisa Higginbotham and Josh Kerney share the 2023 annual report for the ELCA Foundation as a PDF, a video, and in this blog post.
The vision of the ELCA Foundation is to be a thriving ministry that develops a culture of intentional generosity and financial stewardship to expand the work of the ELCA. Our mission is to support and sustain ELCA ministries by enhancing gifting capacity and stewarding resources.
Read MoreWhat a year this has been! The Holy Spirit has been active and new things are happening in the Grand Canyon Synod. This year was full of new ministries and initiatives, as well as a new role for me.
Read MoreFor our 2023 synod assembly, New Spirit Lutheran Church in Tucson shares their story of feeding 325 children for 38 weeks of the most recent school year.
Read MoreAs we continue to strive to have our leadership reflect the diversity of the Southwest, it is my pleasure to continue and work with you towards a brighter ELCA.
Read MoreFor our 2023 synod assembly, Arizona Faith Network shares their video story of working with ministries on providing heat respite and more.
Read MoreDuring the past year the Synod Council has continued to focus on the primary goals of the synod’s strategic plan – to communicate Jesus, connect people, create possibilities.
Read MoreTo all of you — lay leaders, rostered ministers, prayer partners — thank you for your commitment to the synod's work, which forms part of God's redeeming activity in our world. It continues to be my privilege to serve alongside you as the bishop of this synod. As we move forward, let us remain bold in our faith, trusting in God's guidance and love.
Read MoreASU Lutheran Campus Ministry shares their annual report in this video.
Read More1517 Media shares their annual report in this PDF as well as a slideshow in this post.
Read MoreLutheran Immigration and Refugee Service shares their annual report in this PDF. A crucial example of LIRS's expansion is the work taking place within the Grand Canyon Synod, where, through a partnership with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, asylum seekers and humanitarian parolees are receiving protection-centered and trauma-informed case management services through LIRS’s Welcome Center initiative.
Read MoreThe Mission Investment Fund shares their annual report in this PDF.
Read MoreThe ELCA Federal Credit Union shares their annual report in this PDF.
Read MoreMosaic shares their annual report in this PDF.
Read MoreCamp ALOMA shares their annual report in a series of slides.
Read MorePastor Verónica Alvarez shares story of Faith/La Fe Lutheran Church in Phoenix for their annual report in this video.
Read MoreHoly Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler shares their Walking Wet Discipleship Journey Event in their annual report.
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