Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, the Office of the Bishop is engaged in worship leadership across Tucson and Phoenix, supporting congregations through preaching, installations, and vitality conversations, while also preparing reports and continuing mission support and leadership development work. At the same time, staff are advancing preparations for Synod Assembly—including communications, storytelling, logistics, and financial oversight—ensuring the synod is ready for the work ahead.
Preach and lead worship at UCC Conference Gathering, Tucson
Meetings
Our Saviour’s, Tucson, preach
Beginning preparations for Synod Assembly
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Install SAM at Mt. of Olives, Phoenix
Prepare Annual Report for Synod Council/Assembly
First Call Accompaniment survey review
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Preaching and greeting the community of Lord of Grace- Tucson.
Meet with the Mission and Ministry Team.
Have Congregational Vitality conversations with a couple of different congregations.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Meet with synod council members 1 on 1 for story coaching
Record synod council stories to share with our Synod Assembly
Continue to thank the 51 congregations that have submitted their 2026 Mission Support Plan
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
Providing information and support to GCS stakeholders
Performing administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Assembly publicity
Assembly script and timeline work
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Review audit results for FY 2025-26 along with adjusting entries. Continue working on closing procedures for march 2026.
