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Final day to share your recipes for our Rooted at the Table project
May 1
Final day to share your recipes for our Rooted at the Table project

Final day to share your recipes for our Rooted at the Table project. As part of our 2026 Synod Assembly under the theme “Rooted in God’s Story,” we are creating a community recipe book — Rooted at the Table.

Final day to submit nominations for 2026 Synod Assembly
May 4
Final day to submit nominations for 2026 Synod Assembly

Final day to submit nominations. View our nominations page for more info.

Join the ELCA in Prayer: Candlelight Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, May 5
May 5
Join the ELCA in Prayer: Candlelight Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, May 5

On Tuesday, May 5 at 5 pm (AZ/NV time), the ELCA invites all to join a Candlelight Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women via Zoom. Participants can register online, download the liturgy, and stand in prayerful solidarity with Indigenous communities in this important act of remembrance and justice.

Zoom Webinar: SYAT Collective Offers Tools for Youth Trip Leadership
May 7
Zoom Webinar: SYAT Collective Offers Tools for Youth Trip Leadership

May 7 at 10:00am (Zoom): The SYAT Collective invites youth ministry leaders to a practical session on preparing for summer trips. Learn how to set behavior expectations, manage group dynamics, and connect with others across the synod. Register here.

Open to both new and experienced leaders, this gathering offers tools, shared wisdom, and encouragement for guiding young people in meaningful, faith-filled summer experiences. Register now to join.

Final day to share your Mission and Ministry Partner stories for 2026 Synod Assembly
May 8
Final day to share your Mission and Ministry Partner stories for 2026 Synod Assembly

Final day to share your Mission and Ministry Partner stories. As we prepare for the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, we invite congregations and ministry partners across the Grand Canyon Synod to share stories of how God is at work in your communities.

Registration for 2026 Assembly closes
May 18
Registration for 2026 Assembly closes

View our 2026 Assembly Registration page for more info.

2027–2028 Mission Plan zoom presentations
May 30
2027–2028 Mission Plan zoom presentations

The Grand Canyon Synod will present its Proposed 2027–2028 Mission Plan in two Zoom sessions on May 30 (9 AM) and June 2 (5 PM, Arizona/Nevada time). Participants will receive an early overview, ask questions, and help shape the future direction of synod ministry. Learn more and register here.

2027–2028 Mission Plan zoom presentations
Jun 2
2027–2028 Mission Plan zoom presentations

The Grand Canyon Synod will present its Proposed 2027–2028 Mission Plan in two Zoom sessions on May 30 (9 AM) and June 2 (5 PM, Arizona/Nevada time). Participants will receive an early overview, ask questions, and help shape the future direction of synod ministry. Learn more and register here.

2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly
Jun 11
2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly

Join us for the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly as we gather under the theme Rooted in God’s Story. We’ll come together for worship, learning, connection, and the business of the church as we celebrate how God continues to work through our synod.

More information, registration details, and a full schedule will be shared as the date approaches.

ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering in Indianapolis
Jul 6
ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering in Indianapolis

The 2026 Rostered Ministers Gathering will take place July 6–9 in Indianapolis, inviting pastors, deacons, bishops, and candidates for call into a time of renewal, connection, and reflection under the theme “Woven Together.” Registration is open through June 5, with early and regular pricing available.

Featuring worship, workshops, keynote speakers, and opportunities for fellowship, the gathering offers space to reconnect with colleagues and be renewed for ministry. Participants may also contribute to a shared fabric art project, symbolizing the diverse stories woven together across the ELCA.

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.

Additional details, registration information, and session themes will be announced in the coming months.

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