Thursday, June 11, to Saturday, June 13, 2026
Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona
We gather under the theme, “Rooted in God’s Story.”
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Important Dates
February, 2026: Registration opens.
Monday, 4/13/2026: Early-bird registration closes.
Monday, 4/27/2026: Final day to submit resolutions, memorials, and nominations.
Friday, 5/8/2026: Final day to share your Mission and Ministry Partner stories
Monday, 5/18/2026: Final day of registration.
“We will tell the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord.”
Love of Christ Lutheran Church
We thank Love of Christ Lutheran Church for all of their help in hosting this year’s assembly and assemblies in years past.
1525 N. Power Road Mesa, AZ 85205 (map)
(480) 981-6199
Planning Team
Deacon Laura Book
Pastor Nanette Christofferson
Brian Flatgard
Kathye Hamm
Bishop Deborah Hutterer
Pastor Tina Mills
Laura Musfeldt
Mark Myers
Layra Siqueiros
Theresa Thornburgh
Registration is now open for the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, June 11–13, 2026, at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa under the theme “Rooted in God’s Story.” Early bird voting member registration is $140 through April 13 ($160 through May 18). Visitors and exhibitors register for $80. Congregations may send one youth or young adult voting member free using code YOUTH2026. Visit gcsynod.org/assembly for full details and to register.
Rev. Tim Brown, Director for Congregational Stewardship Support in the Office of the Presiding Bishop, will serve as the churchwide representative for the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, June 11–13, 2026, at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona.
Gathering under the theme “Rooted in God’s Story,” and inspired by Psalm 78, the assembly will invite the synod to reflect on God’s enduring work among us. Additional assembly details and registration information will be shared in the weeks ahead.
The Grand Canyon Synod will gather for the 2026 Synod Assembly from June 11–13 at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa under the theme Rooted in God’s Story. Congregations are encouraged to begin identifying their voting members now, especially as annual meetings approach. Our churchwide representative will be Rev. Tim Brown, Director for Congregational Stewardship. Additional details and registration information will be shared in early 2026.
The Grand Canyon Synod will gather for the 2026 Synod Assembly from June 11–13 at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa under the theme Rooted in God’s Story. Congregations are encouraged to begin identifying their voting members now, especially as annual meetings approach. Our churchwide representative will be Rev. Tim Brown, Director for Congregational Stewardship. Additional details and registration information will be shared in early 2026.
Mark your calendars for two major 2026 Grand Canyon Synod events: Synod Assembly, June 11–13 at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa, and the Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 19–21 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. Our 2026 theme, Rooted in God’s Story, invites us to ground our shared ministry in God’s enduring promise.
“We will tell the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord.”
Registration is now open for Ministry Partner Tables at the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly. Exhibitor space ($80, includes non-voting visitor access) is available to ELCA-related and approved ministries, with registration due by May 18, 2026. Learn more and register today to share your ministry’s story with voting members and leaders from across our synod.