Ordination celebrations: August 22-28, 2025

Rev. Naomi Barcanic

Rev. Julie Gerrish

Rev. Nathan Bowman

Rev. Sandra Jones

Rev. John Maroni

Rev. Michael Sager

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

• Rev. Loren Swanson, who celebrates 54 years on August 22.

• Rev. Gary Garvey, who celebrates 43 years on August 22.

• Rev. Carlyle Smith, who celebrates 61 years on August 23.

• Rev. Naomi Barcanic, who celebrates 28 years on August 24.

• Rev. Julie Gerrish, Christ, Sedona, who celebrates 1 years on August 24.

• Rev. Nathan Bowman, Hospice of the West, who celebrates 40 years on August 25.

• Rev. Sandra Jones, Bethany, Scottsdale, who celebrates 18 years on August 25.

• Rev. John Maroni, Shepherd of the Desert, Sun City, who celebrates 20 years on August 27.

• Rev. Michael Sager, Desert Hills, Green Valley, who celebrates 31 years on August 28.

• Rev. Hildegardo González Gómez, who celebrates 26 years on August 28.

View all our ordination anniversaries here.

“Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain our rostered ministers, that with patience and understanding they may love and care for your people. Grant that together they may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.”

— Amen