Ordination celebrations: May 16-22, 2025

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Jonathan Heilner, who celebrates 50 years on May 18.

  • Rev. Greg Hartman, New Spirit, Tucson, who celebrates 6 years on May 18.

  • Rev. Patricia Reed, who celebrates 24 years on May 19.

  • Rev. Richard Glover, who celebrates 66 years on May 20.

  • Rev. Phillip Hausknecht, who celebrates 62 years on May 20.

  • Rev. Mel Soderberg, who celebrates 58 years on May 21.

  • Deacon Laura Book, Williams Field High School, Gilbert, who celebrates 15 years on May 21.

  • Rev. Carl Zimmermann, who celebrates 48 years on May 22.

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