Office of the Bishop Updates
Bishop Hutterer will preach at Desert Hills (Green Valley) and American Lutheran (Sun City) for Ash Wednesday and participate in the Region 2 SAM Summit. Synod staff will continue preparing for Spring Gatherings, advancing candidacy and congregational vitality work, exploring AI in ministry, and managing financial and operational responsibilities.
Desert Hills, Green Valley, preaching Saturday and Sunday
American, Sun City, Ash Wednesday worship
SAM Summit with Region 2 bishops and assistants
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Conference Deans meeting
SAM development Region 2 Summit
Prepare for Spring Gathering at Desert Cross, Tempe
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Preaching at Mt. Zion Lutheran- Tucson.
Hosting the first sessions of the "Better Together" book study.
Serving as the emcee at the Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest's Building Foundations Luncheon.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
On parental leave. Please keep Randi and me in your prayers.
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Vacation
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Cover synod phone while Theresa is on vacation
Spring Gathering preparation
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Begin Complete ELCA Churchwide payment for January 2026, run payroll and continue work on month end closing procedures for January 2026.
