After a full day of worship, learning, and assembly business, we’ll gather Friday evening for something a little different — a joyful hour of creativity, laughter, and shared gifts from across our synod.
The Friday Night Variety Show will feature short, family-friendly performances from people across the Grand Canyon Synod. Music, storytelling, poetry, humor, skits, cultural performances, and other creative expressions are all welcome.
Throughout scripture, God’s people celebrate through song, storytelling, and joyful expression. This evening is an opportunity to experience that same spirit of creativity and community as we celebrate the many gifts present across our synod.
Pastor Thaddeus Book of Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe will serve as our emcee for the evening.
Event Details
Friday, June 12, 2026
Dinner: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Variety Show: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
The show will take place following dinner as part of the Synod Assembly evening program.
Want to Perform?
We are inviting short, family-friendly acts from across the synod.
Performances should be 5–7 minutes long and require minimal setup. The goal is to create a lively, joyful evening featuring a range of talents and creative expressions.
Examples might include:
Musical performances
Poetry or spoken word
Storytelling
Comedy or humorous reflections
Cultural dance or music
Short skits
Magic or novelty acts
Dramatic readings
Acts may be performed by individuals, small groups, congregational teams, or families.
Because of time limitations, the planning team will curate the lineup from submitted proposals to create a balanced program.
Performance Guidelines
To help the evening run smoothly, please note the following:
Performances should be family-friendly
Acts should be 5–7 minutes maximum
Setup should be simple and quick
Large staging needs or complex technical requirements may not be possible
A limited number of acts will be selected for the program.
Submit an Act
If you would like to be considered for the Friday Night Variety Show, please submit a brief description of your act using the form below.
The form will ask for basic contact information, a description of your performance, and any simple technical needs.
Selected performers will be contacted prior to the Assembly with additional details.
Celebrate the Gifts of Our Synod
The Grand Canyon Synod is filled with creativity, humor, music, and storytelling. The Friday Night Variety Show is a chance to celebrate those gifts together and enjoy an evening of shared joy as part of our time together at Synod Assembly.
We look forward to seeing what talents emerge!
“We will tell the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord.”