We mourn the death of James (Jim) William Krueger Jr., husband of Laura Krueger, president of the Grand Canyon Women of the ELCA. Jim, a lifelong Lutheran and dedicated volunteer, passed away on August 19, 2025, at age 73. His funeral service will be held September 13 in Huntersville, NC, with livestreaming available. Please keep Laura and her family in your prayers. Read his full obituary.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff spent a morning volunteering at the West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop on August 13, 2024. Our team was inspired by the dedication and community spirit of the shop’s 350+ volunteers, who have helped raise over $10 million for ELCA missions and local non-profits, including our office. The experience deepened our appreciation for this vital ministry, and we look forward to returning soon to continue supporting their incredible work.
Read MoreLutheran Thrift Shop in Sun City, AZ has been gifted many boxes of SATB Choral Arrangements, multiple copies, mostly 30 copies each, books, and sheet music included. Genres range from classical, contemporary, gospel, etc.
If you or a colleague are interested, please contact Karen Austad at karenaustad@gmail.com to arrange for a time to explore possibilities. We are hoping to avoid the landfill.
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