Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop is engaged across the synod and beyond this week through worship, pastoral leadership, ministry site review, innovation planning, generosity work, staff service at West Valley Lutheran Thrift Store, and preparations for upcoming events. Synod staff also continue the essential communications, administrative, financial, and stakeholder support that sustain our shared ministry.
Bishop Davenport Celebration of Life, Philadelphia
Installation of Pastor Annemarie Burke, Beautiful Savior, Tucson
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Store, staff volunteering
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Preaching at Desert Hills Lutheran Church, Green Valley. AZ
Gathering with the staff and volunteering at the West Valley Lutheran Thrift Store.
In person staff meeting and other meetings with colleagues looking ahead.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Preach at Christ the Lord, Carefree (August 16)
GCS staff volunteer day at Lutheran Thrift Store, Sun City and in-person team meeting (August 19)
Continue to build synod case for support with Bishop Hutterer
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
Volunteer at West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop with team meeting after
Maintain news communications: Facebook, blog, and weekly newsletter
Catch up on news and project management
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Complete account review for July, prepare Synod Remittance for Congregation Support and prepare Mission Support payables for our partners.
