Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop presents the Grand Canyon Synod Proposed Mission Plan, available now online, at two upcoming webinars: May 28, 2025, 6:30 PM, and May 31, 2025, 10 AM. We also share photos from Bishop Hutterer’s visit to Native American Urban Ministry.
Shepherd of the Hills, Flagstaff, Farewell and Godspeed for Pastor Adam Barnhardt, meet with council
Mission plan presentations
Cactus Conference meeting and various 1:1
Synod Assembly planning
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Candidate updates to Churchwide
Retreat Planning for FCA and SAM
Review SYAT budget with team members
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
More DEM training
Preaching at Dove of Peace in Tucson
Taking a couple days off with the family to go swimming
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Mission & Ministry Team meeting - Wednesday, May 28th at 1pm AZ
Mission Plan Webinars – Wed, May 28 at 5:30pm AZ and Sat., May 31 9:00am AZ
Synod assembly preparation
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for Synod Assembly
Planning for upcoming meetings and events
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Synod assembly preparation and publicity and data
Synod assembly script work
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Review Audit results for FY 2024-25, complete final adjusting entries provided by our auditors and produce revised Financial Statements to the team. Continue working on month end deliverables/entries for the close of April 2025.