Posts tagged Fiesta Conference
YIGBY and the East Valley: Churches as Sanctuaries for Affordable Housing
YIGBY and the East Valley: Churches as Sanctuaries for Affordable Housing

In a powerful op-ed published June 1 in The Chandler Arizonan, Rev. Christine Stoxen of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler challenges us to live out our faith through advocacy for affordable housing. Highlighting the growing crisis of housing insecurity in the East Valley, Pastor Chris reflects on Matthew 25 and the urgent call to welcome the stranger, feed the hungry, and shelter the unhoused. She lifts up efforts like the YIGBY bill and local organizations such as IHELP and Family Promise, urging continued advocacy even after legislative setbacks. To read Pastor Chris’s full reflection and testimony, click here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFiesta Conference, Holy Trinity Chandler, YIGBY, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Advocacy, Homelessness, In the NewsComment
Ordination and Installation of Jarrod Iversen
Ordination and Installation of Jarrod Iversen

Pending a congregational vote, Vicar Jarrod Iversen will be ordained and installed Saturday, 6/7/2025, at 1pm at Central Lutheran Church, (12921 S. Sunland Gin Road., Arizona City, AZ 85123). Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer will preside. Service will be posted to YouTube afterwards.

Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. Reception will follow, please RSVP to RSVP@centrallutheranaz.org.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardOrdinations and Installations, Central Arizona City, Fiesta Conference Comment
Ordination and Installation of Jarrod Iversen
Ordination and Installation of Jarrod Iversen

Pending a congregational vote, Vicar Jarrod Iversen will be ordained and installed Saturday, 6/7/2025, at 1pm at Central Lutheran Church, (12921 S. Sunland Gin Road., Arizona City, AZ 85123). Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer will preside. Service will be posted to YouTube afterwards.

Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. Reception will follow, please RSVP to RSVP@centrallutheranaz.org.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardOrdinations and Installations, Central Arizona City, Fiesta ConferenceComment
Hit the Greens, Support the Mission: MVLC’s Golf Fundraiser at Bear Creek
Hit the Greens, Support the Mission: MVLC’s Golf Fundraiser at Bear Creek

Join Mountain View Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bear Creek Golf Course in Chandler for a 50th Anniversary Golf Fundraiser supporting MVLC’s Mission & Outreach! Registration is $145 per player and includes golf, a banquet, contests, and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals. View a PDF flyer here. Sign up today at MVLC’s event page!

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMountain View Phoenix, Fiesta ConferenceComment
Tacos, Testimonies, and Togetherness: Mexico Mission Reunion at Mountain View Lutheran
Tacos, Testimonies, and Togetherness: Mexico Mission Reunion at Mountain View Lutheran

Reconnect with fellow missioners at the Mexico Mission Reunion Celebration on Saturday, May 4 at 5:30 PM at Mountain View Lutheran Church in Phoenix. Enjoy a taco bar from Los Taquitos, hear a special message from Pastor Don Liles, and reflect on the impact of our shared work in Mexico. Register now at bit.ly/mvlcmexicomissionreunion. Kids eat free!

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMountain View Phoenix, Fiesta ConferenceComment
Desert Cross Choir Director Selected for Prestigious Music Ministry Apprenticeship
Desert Cross Choir Director Selected for Prestigious Music Ministry Apprenticeship

Carolyn Perkins, Choir Director at Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Gilbert, AZ, has been selected as a music assistant for the 2025 Hearts, Hands and Voices summer camp in Michigan. Sponsored by Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the SE Michigan Synod, this acclaimed ELCA music ministry program nurtures children’s spiritual and musical growth. Perkins plans to bring what she learns back to enrich Desert Cross and its surrounding community.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardDesert Cross Tempe, Fiesta ConferenceComment
Hit the Greens, Support the Mission: MVLC’s Golf Fundraiser at Bear Creek
Hit the Greens, Support the Mission: MVLC’s Golf Fundraiser at Bear Creek

Join Mountain View Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bear Creek Golf Course in Chandler for a 50th Anniversary Golf Fundraiser supporting MVLC’s Mission & Outreach! Registration is $145 per player and includes golf, a banquet, contests, and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals. View a PDF flyer here. Sign up today at MVLC’s event page!

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMountain View Phoenix, Fiesta ConferenceComment
Tacos, Testimonies, and Togetherness: Mexico Mission Reunion at Mountain View Lutheran
Tacos, Testimonies, and Togetherness: Mexico Mission Reunion at Mountain View Lutheran

Reconnect with fellow missioners at the Mexico Mission Reunion Celebration on Saturday, May 4 at 5:30 PM at Mountain View Lutheran Church in Phoenix. Enjoy a taco bar from Los Taquitos, hear a special message from Pastor Don Liles, and reflect on the impact of our shared work in Mexico. Register now at bit.ly/mvlcmexicomissionreunion. Kids eat free!

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMountain View Phoenix, Fiesta ConferenceComment
Experience Christ’s Journey: Stations of the Cross at Mountain View Lutheran on Good Friday
Experience Christ’s Journey: Stations of the Cross at Mountain View Lutheran on Good Friday

Mountain View Lutheran Church in Phoenix invites the community to a self-guided Good Friday experience, “The Way of the Cross,” on April 18 from 7 am to 6 pm. Seven prayer stations with artwork, Scripture, and meditation will guide participants through Christ’s journey to the cross and connect His suffering to the realities of our world today. All are welcome. View a PDF flyer here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMountain View Phoenix, Fiesta Conference, 2025 LenComment
Rev. Christine Stoxen Receives 2025 Bedenbaugh Award from LTSS
Rev. Christine Stoxen Receives 2025 Bedenbaugh Award from LTSS

The Rev. Christine Stoxen, pastor of Holy Trinity in Chandler, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Bedenbaugh Award by Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. She will be honored during Alumni Day at LTSS on May 1. Pastor Stoxen, a 2000 LTSS graduate, will offer remarks via video during a forum with Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardHoly Trinity Chandler, Fiesta Conference Comments
Half a Century of Ministry: Mountain View Lutheran’s 50th Anniversary Festivities
Half a Century of Ministry: Mountain View Lutheran’s 50th Anniversary Festivities

Mountain View Lutheran Church is celebrating 50 years of ministry with a special anniversary weekend on April 5-6! Join the Anniversary Dinner and Worship Service on Saturday (tickets available through this weekend), followed by a special 9:00 AM worship service on Sunday, presided over by Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer. After worship, enjoy Sunday Funday with bounce houses, food trucks, games, and more! Visit www.mvlutheran.org/mvlc50th for full details.

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Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMountain View Phoenix, Fiesta ConferenceComment
Half a Century of Ministry: Mountain View Lutheran’s 50th Anniversary Festivities
Half a Century of Ministry: Mountain View Lutheran’s 50th Anniversary Festivities

Mountain View Lutheran Church is celebrating 50 years of ministry with a special anniversary weekend on April 5-6! Join the Anniversary Dinner and Worship Service on Saturday (tickets available through this weekend), followed by a special 9:00 AM worship service on Sunday, presided over by Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer. After worship, enjoy Sunday Funday with bounce houses, food trucks, games, and more! Visit www.mvlutheran.org/mvlc50th for full details.

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Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMountain View Phoenix, Fiesta ConferenceComment
University Lutheran Church Seeks Campus Ministry Associate at ASU
University Lutheran Church Seeks Campus Ministry Associate at ASU

University Lutheran Church’s Lutheran Campus Ministry at ASU is hiring a part-time Campus Ministry Associate to help lead student ministry at the Tempe campus. This flexible role includes worship leadership, Bible study facilitation, and student outreach. The position starts August 13, 2025 (start date flexible) and offers a salary and reduced tuition. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Pastor Arhiana Shek Dill at info@ulctempe.org.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardHelp Wanted, Lutheran Campus Ministries, campus, Grand Canyon Synod Campus Ministries, Fiesta Conference, University TempeComment
POSITION FILLED: Holy Trinity Lutheran in Chandler Seeks a Part-Time Communications & Social Media Associate
POSITION FILLED: Holy Trinity Lutheran in Chandler Seeks a Part-Time Communications & Social Media Associate

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, AZ, is hiring a Part-Time Communication & Social Media Associate to lead engagement across digital and print platforms. This role is an opportunity to use creativity in sharing the church’s mission of “Worship, Grow & Serve” with the community. The first review of applications is February 17, 2025, and the position remains open until filled. Learn more and apply at www.htlutheran.com/job-opportunities.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardHoly Trinity Chandler, Help Wanted, Fiesta ConferenceComment