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June 6, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM11:00 – 12:0011:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jan Wright Celebration of Life at Community of Grace Lutheran in Peoria
June 6, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM11:00 – 12:0011:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 6, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM11:00 – 12:0011:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 7, 2026
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM09:30 – 10:309:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Installation of Rev. Patsy Koeneke at Epiphany of Christ in Apache Junction
June 7, 2026
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM09:30 – 10:309:30 AM – 10:30 AM
June 7, 2026
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM09:30 – 10:309:30 AM – 10:30 AM
June 11, 2026 – June 13, 2026
5:00 PM17:005:00 PM
2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly
June 11, 2026 – June 13, 2026
5:00 PM17:005:00 PM
June 11, 2026 – June 13, 2026
5:00 PM17:005:00 PM
June 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM11:00 – 12:0011:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rev. Richard John Mauthe memorial service
June 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM11:00 – 12:0011:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM11:00 – 12:0011:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 14, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Faith, Fellowship, and Food: Join June 14 Jazz Vespers at Mount of Olives in Phoenix
June 14, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM
June 14, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM
June 22, 2026 – June 27, 2026
12:00 PM12:0012:00 PM
Leadership Lab 2026: A Week of Faith, Vision, and Leadership Formation for Youth and Adults
June 22, 2026 – June 27, 2026
12:00 PM12:0012:00 PM
June 22, 2026 – June 27, 2026
12:00 PM12:0012:00 PM
June 28, 2026 – July 1, 2026
12:00 PM12:0012:00 PM
Western States Youth Gathering 2026 Returns to California Lutheran University
June 28, 2026 – July 1, 2026
12:00 PM12:0012:00 PM
June 28, 2026 – July 1, 2026
12:00 PM12:0012:00 PM
June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026
12:00 PM12:0012:00 PM
Campformation 2026 Returns to Prescott
June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026
12:00 PM12:0012:00 PM
June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026
12:00 PM12:0012:00 PM
July 6, 2026 – July 9, 2026
6:00 PM18:006:00 PM
ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering in Indianapolis
July 6, 2026 – July 9, 2026
6:00 PM18:006:00 PM
July 6, 2026 – July 9, 2026
6:00 PM18:006:00 PM
July 12, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM09:00 – 10:009:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Installation of Pastor Jeff Hackler at Christ Evangelical Church in Goodyear
July 12, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM09:00 – 10:009:00 AM – 10:00 AM
July 12, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM09:00 – 10:009:00 AM – 10:00 AM
July 12, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Music for Food Lives On: Join the July 12 Jazz Vespers Gathering at Mount of Olives in Phoenix
July 12, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM
July 12, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM
July 15, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM18:30 – 20:006:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Mastering Money: Stewardship Webinar on Budgeting, Planning, and Generous Living
July 15, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM18:30 – 20:006:30 PM – 8:00 PM
July 15, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM18:30 – 20:006:30 PM – 8:00 PM
July 16, 2026 – July 19, 2026
6:00 PM18:006:00 PM
Women of the ELCA 2026 Gathering in Des Moines
July 16, 2026 – July 19, 2026
6:00 PM18:006:00 PM
July 16, 2026 – July 19, 2026
6:00 PM18:006:00 PM
August 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM10:00 – 11:3010:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Safeguarding Our Worshiping Communities: Join a Conversation on Best Practices
August 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM10:00 – 11:3010:00 AM – 11:30 AM
August 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM10:00 – 11:3010:00 AM – 11:30 AM
October 12, 2026 – October 14, 2026
1:00 PM13:001:00 PM
2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering
October 12, 2026 – October 14, 2026
1:00 PM13:001:00 PM
October 12, 2026 – October 14, 2026
1:00 PM13:001:00 PM
November 14, 2026
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM09:30 – 15:009:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Growing in Faith Program Hosts Christian Nationalism Symposium in Sun City
November 14, 2026
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM09:30 – 15:009:30 AM – 3:00 PM
November 14, 2026
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM09:30 – 15:009:30 AM – 3:00 PM
January 4, 2027 – January 8, 2027
11:00 AM11:0011:00 AM
Executive Skills for Church Leaders at Spirit in the Desert
January 4, 2027 – January 8, 2027
11:00 AM11:0011:00 AM
January 4, 2027 – January 8, 2027
11:00 AM11:0011:00 AM
June 28, 2027 – July 2, 2027
8:00 AM08:008:00 AM
2027 ELCA Youth Gathering
June 28, 2027 – July 2, 2027
8:00 AM08:008:00 AM
June 28, 2027 – July 2, 2027
8:00 AM08:008:00 AM

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