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“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday
Sep 13
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday

“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is Sept. 13, 2026. Watch ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry’s invitation and begin planning how your congregation can join Lutherans across the church in serving neighbors and putting our faith into action.

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Registration Deadline for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering
Sep 18
Registration Deadline for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering

Registration is now open for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 12–14 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. Register by Friday, September 18. Pastors, deacons, and Synod Authorized Ministers are invited for three days of worship, learning, renewal, and connection, featuring theologian, pastor, and author Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos, PhD.

Rooted in God’s Story, this year’s gathering will explore faithful leadership, healing, identity, human flourishing, and emerging questions facing ministry today.

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Installation of Rev. Jose Valenzuela at University Lutheran in Tempe
Sep 20
Installation of Rev. Jose Valenzuela at University Lutheran in Tempe

Rev. Jose Valenzuela, called to serve University Lutheran and ASU Lutheran Campus Ministry, will be installed Sunday, 9/20/2026, during 10 am worship at University Lutheran Church (340 E. 15th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281).

Bishop Hutterer will preside through Communion. Reception will be an Einstein Bagels bar with coffee and orange juice. No RSVPs are necessary, color of the day is rainbow. Live-stream and post-video link will be on the front page ulctempe.org.

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Grand Canyon Synod Grant Application Deadline
Sep 25
Grand Canyon Synod Grant Application Deadline

An applicant for this grant must be an organized congregation, a Synodically Authorized Worshipping Community (SAWC) or Synodically Authorized Outreach Ministry (SAOM), or a Strategic Ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod. Visit gcsynod.org/grants for more info.

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Installation of Rev. Jenn Luong at Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Tucson
Oct 4
Installation of Rev. Jenn Luong at Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Tucson

Rev. Jenn Luong, called to serve University of Arizona Lutheran Campus Ministry, will be installed Sunday, 10/4/2026 at 4 pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (1200 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719).

Please check this calendar listing or lutherantucson.org for this event for up-to-date info and details.

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2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering
Oct 12
2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering

Mark your calendar for next year’s Bishop’s Fall Gathering—a time of rest, renewal, and community for rostered ministers and lay leaders across the Grand Canyon Synod. This retreat will continue our 2026 theme, Rooted in God’s Story.

Times: Approximate and to be determined. First Call Accompaniment will be on October 14 and 15.

Additional details, registration information, and session themes can be found on our 2026 Bishop's Fall Gathering page.

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