Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop is preparing for the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly while continuing ministry across the synod, including the Installation of Rev. Patsy Koeneke at Epiphany of Christ in Apache Junction (June 7, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM), congregational leadership, faith formation, and ongoing support for congregations and ministry partners.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

• Installation of Rev. Patsy Koeneke at Epiphany of Christ in Apache Junction, June 7, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

• Grand Canyon Synod Executive Committee online meeting

• Synod Assembly preparation

• 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, June 11, 2026 – June 13, 2026

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

• Preach @ King of Glory, Tempe

• 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, June 11, 2026 – June 13, 2026

• Sabbatical

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

• Meeting with colleagues and learning about their ministries before the Assembly.

• 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, June 11, 2026 – June 13, 2026, see some of you there!

• Meeting with the Latine' Cohort.

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

• Prepare for Synod Assembly 

• Attend Synod Assembly 

• Decompress from Synod Assembly 

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

• Preparing for upcoming meetings and events

• Providing information and support to Grand Canyon Synod stakeholders

• Performing administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

• Weekly news posts and newsletter

• 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, June 11, 2026 – June 13, 2026

• Preparations for sabbatical

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

• Finish analysis and send over results of Pledge vs. Actual for Aprils congregation support.

• Send emails to our mission partner recipients for April-May.

• Working on our investment income gain and loss results from April.