Register by Sept. 18 for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering

Register by Friday, Sept. 18, for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, Oct. 12–14 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. Pastors, deacons, and Synod Authorized Ministers will gather around the theme Rooted in God’s Story for worship, renewal, synod conversations, and keynote sessions with Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos exploring theology, neuroscience, liberation, and healing.

Single-room, shared-room, commuter, and extended First Call registration options are available. Registration includes meals.

Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardSeptember 14, 20262026 Bishop's Fall GatheringComment

Three Days to Learn, Connect, and Be Renewed

The 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 12–14 in Scottsdale, offers pastors, deacons, and Synod Authorized Ministers space to step away from the demands of ministry for worship, learning, meaningful conversation, and connection with colleagues. Join featured presenter Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos and leaders from across the Grand Canyon Synod as we gather Rooted in God’s Story.

Registration is open through Friday, September 18.

Grand Canyon Synod, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 31, 20262026 Bishop's Fall GatheringComment

Registration Now Open for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering

Registration is now open for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 12–14 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. Register by Friday, September 18. Pastors, deacons, and Synod Authorized Ministers are invited for three days of worship, learning, renewal, and connection, featuring theologian, pastor, and author Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos, PhD.

Rooted in God’s Story, this year’s gathering will explore faithful leadership, healing, identity, human flourishing, and emerging questions facing ministry today.

Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 25, 20262026 Bishop's Fall GatheringComment

A Lutheran Story We Still Need to Confront: A Time for Burning

Watch the ELCA-supported restoration of the landmark 1966 Lutheran documentary A Time for Burning—a challenging examination of race, faith and the church that remains strikingly relevant nearly 60 years later.

ELCA, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 19, 20262026 Bishop's Fall Gathering, Racial JusticeComment

Save the Date for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering

Save the date for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 12–14 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. This year’s Rooted in God’s Story gathering will feature Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos, theologian and author of A Liberation Theology of the Brain, alongside worship, synod conversations, ministry stories, and time for renewal and connection.

Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 17, 20262026 Bishop's Fall GatheringComment

Save the Dates: 2026 Synod Assembly and Bishop’s Fall Gathering Announced

Mark your calendars for two major 2026 Grand Canyon Synod events: Synod Assembly, June 11–13 at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa, and the Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 19–21 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. Our 2026 theme, Rooted in God’s Story, invites us to ground our shared ministry in God’s enduring promise.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardOctober 7, 20252026 Synod Assembly, 2026 Bishop's Fall GatheringComment

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