Posts tagged Congregational Vitality
Possibilities in Partnership: Recording and Resources Now Available
Possibilities in Partnership: Recording and Resources Now Available

A recording and resources from Possibilities in Partnership, a synod-wide Zoom conversation held January 15, 2026, are now available. Led by Rev. David Pavesic, the gathering invited congregations to imagine new ways of sharing ministry, leadership, and resources in a challenging season.

This post includes the full video recording, downloadable slides, an image slideshow, and a link to the ELCA’s new Church Property Resource Hub. It also outlines upcoming opportunities for deeper discernment, including future online sessions and a potential in-person event this fall.

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Possibilities in Partnership: Exploring New Ways to Be Church Together
Possibilities in Partnership: Exploring New Ways to Be Church Together

Many congregations are facing rising costs, leadership shortages, and increasing pressures—but the gospel continues to call us forward together. Join the Grand Canyon Synod for “Possibilities in Partnership,” a synod-wide Zoom conversation on January 15, 2026, at 6:00 pm MST, 5:00 PM PST, exploring new ways congregations can collaborate and share ministry.

Led by Rev. David Pavesic, this gathering invites rostered ministers and lay leaders into reflection, conversation, and discernment around what it means to be church together in this season. Advance registration is required.

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Possibilities in Partnership: Exploring New Ways to Be Church Together
Possibilities in Partnership: Exploring New Ways to Be Church Together

Many congregations are facing rising costs, leadership shortages, and increasing pressures—but the gospel continues to call us forward together. Join the Grand Canyon Synod for “Possibilities in Partnership,” a synod-wide Zoom conversation on January 15, 2026, at 6:00 pm MST, 5:00 PM PST, exploring new ways congregations can collaborate and share ministry.

Led by Rev. David Pavesic, this gathering invites rostered ministers and lay leaders into reflection, conversation, and discernment around what it means to be church together in this season. Advance registration is required.

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Start the Year Strong: Discover Your Congregation’s Vitality with This Tool
Start the Year Strong: Discover Your Congregation’s Vitality with This Tool

How healthy is your congregation? As you prepare for Annual Meetings and submit your reports to Churchwide, take time to reflect on your congregation’s vitality. The Grand Canyon Synod offers tools, including a 36-question survey, to help evaluate congregational health and guide future planning. Visit gcsynod.org/vitality to learn more, or contact Pr. David Pavesic at David.Pavesic@elca.org for support.

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Revitalizing Faith: Grand Canyon Synod Launches New Initiative for Congregational Vitality
Revitalizing Faith: Grand Canyon Synod Launches New Initiative for Congregational Vitality

The Grand Canyon Synod is proud to introduce a new Congregational Vitality Committee dedicated to revitalizing local churches. This initiative offers annual assessments, specialized training, and resources to empower congregations in Tucson, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. For more information or to participate in this transformative effort, visit our Congregational Vitality page or contact the synod office. Let’s work together to strengthen our communities and ensure our congregations thrive.

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ELCA Vital Congregations Re-BOOT Camp spring sessions
ELCA Vital Congregations Re-BOOT Camp spring sessions

Is your congregation ready to take some steps (even small steps) toward renewal or revitalization? Then, you are invited to attend the 2022 Spring Session of the ELCA Vital Congregations Re-BOOT Camp, which are four sessions, 1/13–2/27/2022.

Registration closes on 1/7/2022. FREE Registration link: Vital Congregations Spring 2022 Session - Google Forms

Please see the attached PowerPoint for more information regarding the Re-BOOT Camp. You can contact our GCS Director for Evangelical Mission, Miguel Gomez-Acosta, for further information or with questions.

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