Plan Your Time: Full Schedule Released for 2026 Synod Assembly

We’re pleased to share that the timeline and full agenda for the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly are now available.

  • June 11–13, 2026

  • Love of Christ Lutheran Church

  • 1525 N. Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85205

As we gather under our synod theme, “Rooted in God’s Story,” this year’s assembly will center us in worship, equip us for ministry, and connect us as partners in Christ’s work across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and the Navajo Nation.

What You Need to Know

  • Thursday, June 11 begins with check-in opening at 2 pm, along with a service project and a Congregation Vitality Workshop (3–5 pm).

  • Friday, June 12 is our full assembly day, beginning with opening worship at 9 am with Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer preaching, followed by reports, presentations, workshops, and voting.

  • Saturday, June 13 includes prayer and Bible study with Rev. Tim Brown, key assembly actions including the Mission Spending Plan vote, and closing worship.

We are especially grateful to Love of Christ Lutheran Church for their continued partnership and hospitality in hosting this year’s assembly.

Highlights of the Assembly

  • Opening Worship (Friday, 9:00 am) – Bishop Hutterer preaching

  • Rev. Tim Brown (ELCA Churchwide) – keynote leadership across multiple sessions

  • Workshops (Friday afternoon) – practical tools for ministry

  • Variety Show (Friday evening) – a joyful time of community and creativity

  • Prayer & Bible Study (Saturday morning) – grounding our work in God’s Word

  • Mission Spending Plan Vote & Assembly Business

  • Closing Worship (Saturday) – sending us back into our communities rooted and renewed

Throughout the assembly, we will engage both the practical work of the church—reports, decisions, and elections—and the deeper calling to be a people shaped by God’s story. In Word, Sacrament, conversation, and shared work, we are reminded that our life together is grounded not in our own efforts, but in God’s ongoing work among us.

Plan Ahead

We encourage all participants to review the full agenda in advance to prepare for key moments, including workshops, voting, and worship opportunities.

View the complete agenda here »

Please note that the agenda may be subject to change.

We look forward to gathering with you in Mesa this June as we continue to be formed, sent, and sustained as people rooted in God’s story.

Grand Canyon SynodBrian Flatgard2026 Synod AssemblyComment